Small gatherings. Big impact.
We gather every Sunday morning in a home to recite scripture, sing praise, pray, confess, exhort, teach our kids, preach the word, take communion, and be sent out as households on mission for Jesus.
FAQs
I’m not a Christian, can I come?
We exist as a church to introduce people to Jesus. But we believe that our Sunday gathering is not the best front door, so to speak. Instead, we want to get people to the front porch of the house through our people, hospitality, life-on-life discipleship, or through other discipleship tools (Story-Formed Life, Discovery Bible Study, Midrash groups). In other words, we want people to meet Light House Church and participate in its discipleship activity first, and then join us to worship.
What do you do for music?
We want to sing and make melodies to the Lord. If you play an instrument, please bring it and join in. Our songbooks have all the chords printed for every song so you will be able to jump right in. We love seeing members of the body using their talents to bless the church and glorify God!
What do you do with kids during?
The first part of our gathering will include all our kids in a family worship-style segment. After that, members of Light House Church will serve our 0-4-year-olds during the gathering on a volunteer rotation. The older kids will be with us during the gathering. Parents are responsible for training their kids to be quiet and respectful during the gathering so their behavior does not distract or harm our time together. Parents are welcome to bring quiet activities for their younger kids who will be with us in the gathering.
What are sermons like?
We preach the word. This time can be interactive if people have questions or comments. However, at this time, the pastor will focus more on faithfully unpacking the passage and exhorting us towards faith and obedience. We want our community to continue discussing and wrestling through how to walk it out in every area of their lives.
What does a typical gathering look like?
We will gather each Sunday morning at the Simmons’ from 9:30a-1:00p. From 9:30-11:30, you will experience singing, liturgy, prayer, preaching, and teaching along with discussion, weekly Lord’s supper, a child-focused ministry time, as well as age-specific classes. A meal will follow our gatherings, potluck style, at around 11:30.
Why a house and not a building?
Simply, we want to focus primarily on discipling people, not on financing and caring for real estate. We already have homes that we care for. At this junction in our church, it seems best to use our members’ current real estate, rather than trying to buy another one. Even more, a home signals that what we are doing is not extravagant or professional. It shows that our faith is meant for our everyday lives. And it creates the easiest format to multiply into if God brings growth.