This page details what to expect during a "typical" service at STCOC. Currently our scheduling and order of service is slightly different due to the COVID-19 pandemic. See our Updates page for more information or contact the church office at 607.271.9575.
What to expect.....
We find that people often wonder what it is like to attend a different church service. The design of this page is to give you an idea of what to expect when you visit Southern Tier Church of Christ.
What To Expect Every Sunday!
BIBLE STUDY
We use the Bible as the authority for all of our studies. Each Sunday morning, we have a time of Bible study, with classes for each age group.
Acts 17:11
SERMON
Romans 10:17, 2 Timothy 4:2, Colossians 1:25-29
SINGING SONGS OF PRAISE
Following morning classes we have a short break and we sing a few congregational songs (a blend of hymns and modern worship songs) before moving into the time of communion during the Lord's Supper.
Ephesians 5:19, Colossians 3:16, Psalm 150
FELLOWSHIP
Hebrews 10:25, Acts 2:42, Romans 12:4-8, Hebrews 3:13
THE LORD'S SUPPER
We do follow the example set in scripture and participate in the Lord's supper each week.
Acts 2:42, Acts 20:7,
1 Corinthians 11:23-29,
John 6:30-58
PRAYER
Acts 2:42, Ephesians 6:18, Colossians 2:2-4
SINGING SONGS OF PRAISE
Once again, we do start each service with congregational singing.
Ephesians 5:19, Colossians 3:16, Psalm 150
PRAYER
We publicly take praise reports and things to thank God for and then we take prayer requests. We type them onto a screen so that each person can see the requests that are made. We then print the list and distribute to each prayer group. We are divided into prayer groups and we pray together.
1 Timothy 2:1-4
BIBLE STUDY
We use the Bible as the authority for all of our studies. Each Wednesday, we have a time of Bible study, with classes for each age group.
Acts 17:11
The Sunday morning schedule is as follows:
Food and Fellowship 9:30 a.m.
Bible Study 9:45 a.m.
Break 10:30 a.m.
Singing 10:45 a.m.
Communion 10:55 a.m.
Sermon 11:10 a.m.
What To Expect Every Wednesday!
The Wednesday evening schedule is as follows:
Singing 6:30 p.m.
Prayer 7:00 p.m.
Bible Study 7:30 p.m.
At each service, there are classes for children of all ages. We do also have a "cry room" (a semi-private space for infants and their caregivers to use as necessary).