Our Worship At Grace Fellowship Church

Grace Fellowship Church exists for the glory of God, and every sermon, song, prayer, and gathering flows from that ultimate purpose (Ephesians 3:21). Each Lord’s Day, we assemble to worship with reverence, joy, and simplicity, seeking to honor God through biblical order and Christ-centered devotion. Our services are intentionally rooted in the historic practices of the Christian church, emphasizing the centrality of Scripture and the sufficiency of Christ in all things.

Our worship includes the public reading of God’s Word, corporate and individual prayer, congregational singing, catechism, the Lord’s Supper, and the preaching of the Word of God. We believe that worship should be saturated with Scripture and guided by truth rather than trends. We sing a thoughtful blend of old and new hymns, as well as select contemporary songs, each carefully chosen for theological accuracy and biblical richness. Accompanied by piano, our singing aims to exalt Christ and engage the entire congregation in heartfelt worship.

The preaching of the Word holds a central place in our Lord’s Day gathering. Our normal pattern is to move verse by verse through books of the Bible, proclaiming the whole counsel of God. At times, we may briefly pause from consecutive exposition to consider short topical–expositional series drawn from particular passages of Scripture—such as a study through Ephesians 6 on spiritual warfare or a focused series from the Psalms—always maintaining a commitment to the authority and clarity of God’s Word.

We also devote time each Lord’s Day to public prayer, interceding for our missionaries, our civil leaders, the spread of the gospel, and the needs of our local congregation. Catechism is a regular part of our service, allowing both children and adults to learn and confess the great doctrines of the faith together. The Lord’s Supper is observed on the second and fourth Sundays of each month, as we remember the death of Christ with repentance, faith, and thanksgiving.

On the first Sunday of every month, we share a fellowship meal following the morning service—a cherished time of conversation, encouragement, and mutual love among the body of Christ. On the Second Sunday of every month, we have Sunday School at 9:00 AM. Adults and families work through various topical teaching series, and any children or youth who wish to gather separately walk through a Catechism for Boys and Girls.

Since our first gathering as a congregation on January 1, 2012, and continuing today in our permanent home along the Wabash River, Grace Fellowship Church has remained steadfast in its commitment to historic, Word-driven, Christ-exalting Lord’s Day worship. In all that we do, our aim is that God would be glorified in His church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations.

Our Lord’s Day Worship

Our Lord’s Day service is simple, sober, and centered on the means of grace. At Grace Fellowship Church, the worship of God typically follows the pattern below:

Call to Worship — Hymn

We begin with a moment of quiet prayerful reflection, quieting our hearts before the Lord, and then lift our voices as God summons His people to gather before Him.

Offering — Hymn

We respond to God’s grace with cheerful giving, accompanied by a hymn that directs our minds to His ongoing provision and fatherly care.

Hymn of Worship

We continue singing a Christ-centered hymn to set our hearts more fully on the glory and majesty of God.

Scripture Reading — Old Testament

We listen to the public reading of God’s Word, reminding us of the unity of Scripture and the unfolding story of redemption from the beginning.

Catechism Teaching

Each week we grow in doctrine through catechism—systematic, question-and-answer instruction that grounds us in the historic truths of the Christian faith.

Pastoral Prayer

A pastor leads us in a prayer of praise, confession, thanksgiving, and intercession. During this time, we pray for governing authorities, members of our congregation, supported missionaries, and the ministry of the Word.

Scripture Reading — New Testament

We continue hearing God speak through His Word, preparing our hearts for the preaching that follows.

Three Hymns of Worship

Together we sing joyfully and wholeheartedly as our hearts are prepared for the Ministry of the Word.

Sermon

The preaching of God’s Word is central to our worship—its high point—as the Scriptures are proclaimed, explained, and applied to our lives.

Closing Hymn and Prayer

We conclude with a final hymn and prayer, committing ourselves to walk in obedience to the truth we have heard.

The Lord’s Supper — Second and Fourth Sundays

On the second and fourth Sunday of each month, we partake of the Lord’s Supper—a visible reminder of Christ’s finished work, and a shared expression of our unity in Him.

Evening Worship

Our Lord’s Day evening services are held on the fourth Sunday of each month. These gatherings are typically more laid back and shorter in length, but still marked by reverence, joy, and the ordinary means of grace.

Our service generally follows this pattern:

Opening Prayer

We begin by quieting our hearts before the Lord and seeking His help as we enter into worship.

Two Hymns of Worship

Together we sing joyfully and wholeheartedly, preparing our hearts for the Ministry of the Word.

Sermon

The preaching of God’s Word is central to our worship—its high point—as the Scriptures are proclaimed, explained, and applied to our lives.

Dedicated Time of Prayer

We conclude with a focused time of prayer. A pastor will call on men in the congregation to stand and lead in intercession for specific needs, concerns, or themes—often connected to the message just preached.