Weekend Services
Wondering what Open Door is like on the weekends? We’ve assembled answers to the most common questions. Read and learn more about weekend worship at Open Door. Then, stop reading and come!
What times does Open Door have worship?
Is there any difference between the three services?
How do we “do” church, in general, at Open Door?
What kind of worship (music / teaching) should I expect at Open Door?
How often do you have communion? Who is welcome to participate?
Do you provide sign language interpretation?
How should I dress?
What if my kids get noisy during the service?
What’s available for my kids?
What if I find I’d like to pray with someone?
When are the Bookstore and Library open?
What’s available in the Bookstore?
What’s available in the Library?
What times does Open Door have worship?
Saturday, 5-6:15pm
Sunday, 9-10:15am & 11am-12:15pm
Is there any difference between the three services?
No. All three weekend services are identical.
How do we “do” church, in general, at Open Door?
We take God REAL seriously – ourselves, not so much.
What kind of worship (music / teaching) should I expect at Open Door?
We worship God primarily through music and teaching from God’s Word. The music is contemporary and energetic (i.e., not quiet). Sometimes it’s original Open Door music, sometimes it’s the traditional hymns and often it’s contemporary Christian music. It’s not about singing our favorite songs, though. It’s about offering God authentic praise for who He is what He has done, and how He continues to move in our lives.
The teaching of God’s Word is taken very seriously at Open Door and is the primary focus of our weekends. The teachings, whether based on a book, topical or character study, take shape as series. It is common for many of these series to take over a year’s time.
How often do you have communion? Who is welcome
to participate?
We serve communion the first full weekend of the month. All who believe that Jesus is their personal Savior are welcome to participate – regardless of whether you are a member or regular attendee of Open Door.
Do you provide sign language interpretation?
Yes, there is sign language interpretation of worship and the message during the 11am service.
How should I dress?
Open Door has always been a “come as you are” church. Jeans or ties are equally welcomed.
What if my kids get noisy during the service?
Children are always welcome in the sanctuary. Should children become restless or noisy, we have two rooms equipped with sound and available to you at the back of the sanctuary. One is designated for active children and one for quiet children and nursing mothers.
What’s available for my kids?
Open Door offers a wide range of children’s programming from infant to sixth grade.
Sunday Services
Programming is offered for kids, infant-6th grade. On Communion Sunday,
the first full weekend of the month, programming is available for infant-preschool. Kids in Kindergarten-6th grade join their families in the service.
Early Childhood (Infant-Preschool)
We’ve created safe and nurturing environments for kids with every aspect supporting the theme of trust.
Elementary (Kindergarten-4th grade)
Weekend Programming includes a rotation model in which kids participate in an age-sensitive worship experience. The curriculum focuses on “The Faith Story” and builds over a four-year period.
Preteen (5th-6th grade)
Since these are transition years, we provide a blend of learning venues. For example, kids meet downstairs as a group, join worship in the Sanctuary and then meet in small groups to explore their “identity in Christ” and “hot topics” related to their real lives.
Junior High Youth Service
7th-8th graders get together after worshipping in the 9am service. The youth service is a time to explore the Bible and find out what it says to you in a way that is relevant for living a life in pursuit of Christ.
What if I find I’d like to pray with someone?
Open Door prayer ministers have a passion for prayer. They are available to pray with you before and after every service. Look for anyone wearing a purple lanyard.
When are the Bookstore and Library open?
After each service.
What’s available in the Bookstore?
The Bookstore features books and other materials selected to support the message and beliefs of Open Door. A complete selection of past sermons is available – some on video. The weekend message is available following each service.
What’s available in the Library?
The Library’s selection of materials includes books, videos and tape cassettes. Open Door teaching materials are also available for checkout. Library cards are available to all Open Door attendees.
