"In response to Jesus Christ, we are a community of God’s people who, through the Holy Spirit, are committed to Worship & Prayer."
During the Covid-19 outbreak this year, we are continuing our Special Music schedule instead of Vocal Choir; please let Choir Director Bob Brown know if you'd like to participate this fall. Rehearsals for Bells (except Special Music rehearsals) and Praise Team also are postponed.
Worship starts each Sunday at 10:30 AM during the school year. Our sanctuary is through the double doors at the left front of the building with additional parking in the back lot. Join us for worship on any Sunday!
Sunday morning worship at Northwood is the highlight of
our life together. As you come in, feel free to get a bulletin from a greeter and then grab a cup of coffee on our coffee cart in the lobby outside the sanctuary. Coffee is welcome in the sanctuary!
Worship includes a blend of traditional and contemporary elements. Our praise team begins the service with contemporary praise songs projected on screens. We also sing hymns that go with the biblical theme for the day. Our worship is fairly structured, but we are relaxed, welcoming and informal. Worship also includes an insightful, relevant sermon each week, talented vocal and hand bell choirs and a time of prayer. Communion/the Lord's Supper, which is open to all who believe in Jesus Christ, is served on the first Sunday of the month during worship.
After the 'Time for the Young at Heart' children’s message each week during the school year, we have Children’s Church and Youth Church for ages 4 to Grade 12 with an age-appropriate Bible lesson and activity led by qualified staff.
Church Nursery care also is available during the service for infants and toddlers (through age 3). Parents may pick up their children after worship in Classroom #2 or the Nursery, all located in the Christian Education hallway. During the service, we have special quilted bags with learning activities for our young worshippers.
Our congregation enjoys visiting with each other and guests during our coffee time immediately following the worship service. Please join us for coffee, good conversation and great goodies!
Dress ranges from very casual to dressy. Whatever makes you feel most comfortable will be appropriate.
Our entire building is handicapped-accessible with a wheelchair ramp to the left of the sanctuary doors. During worship, we provide hearing assistance devices and large print bulletins for those who need them.