What time should I get there? We worship at 11:00 am

Am I going to be conspicuous? Given that we are a smaller, family style church (you can expect 75 to 100 people in worship) you won’t be conspicuous, but you will probably be noticed and greeted by some of the warm people we have here at Genoa.
WE WILL CERTAINLY NOT ASK YOU TO STAND, RAISE YOUR HAND OR INTRODUCE YOURSELF! We recognize that there is a fine line between not wanting to be embarrassed and not wanting to feel like nobody cares that you are there. We will care, but won’t make you feel like a sore thumb.

How do I behave in worship? We have a user friendly traditional type service with a casual and relaxed approach. While we do sing hymns and read prayers together, you won’t feel uncomfortable as the words aren’t a secret ritual that you have to learn, they are printed right in your bulletin.Our Contemporary service is very relaxed with a positive, upbeat feel, with no formal rituals. On the first Sunday of each month we have our communion service. Anybody is welcome to come forward (no matter what your religious background or non-background is) to share in this very special meal in which we actively are reminded how much God loves us.

Will I be expected to give money? If you visit with us we want you to know that we will not be asking you for money. In fact when it comes time for the offering, we will ask you to let the plate go right past and not put anything in! As a visitor we would like this experience to be our gift to you.

How should I dress? Our dress is casual (if that is what you are comfortable in) or more dressy if you like to go to go to church in your Sunday best. During the summer you will notice that our choir does not wear robes, and our preacher wears khakis and an open necked shirt. At other times both the choir and preacher wear robes, but don’t let that stop you from dressing comfortably, but appropriately.

Are our children welcome? Yes! If you want to put your pre-school child in the nursery you are welcome. Older children can stay in the service and are invited up for the interactive children’s sermon. They can then join the other children as they go to children’s church or can return to sit with you.

Should I bring a cushion in case the service goes on forever? No! Our service usually lasts about an hour. On the first Sunday of each month we have a communion service which may add about 15 minutes to the service.

Choir and Special Music
If you would like to share your gift of voice or music in our worship, our choir meets at 7:00pm on Thursday in the sanctuary for rehearsal. You are welcome simply to show up, or click here to ask any further questions.