We have compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions we receive.

1. What kind of church are you?
2. Will I fit in at Messiah?
3. How should I dress when I attend Messiah?
4. What is the preaching and teaching like? Will the Pastor scream and yell and make you feel guilty?
5. When I first visit, will I be singled out in any way?
6. When do you hold worship services?
7. Do I have to join in order to participate at Messiah?
8. How large is your congregation?

1. What kind of church are you?
   We are a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. To find out more about the ELCA, click on their link.
   We are a congregation whose strength is our desire to live together as the family of God, Emphasizing that we worship, learn, serve and play together.
   To read our complete mission and vision statements, click on this question.
   
   
2. Will I fit in at Messiah?
   Most definitely!!
   We have many families, couples, singles, youth and children members and friends within our congregation. The members of our church are diverse but all strive to invite others to belong and become a part of God's family here at Messiah.
   All are welcome and invited to participate in our services and ministries. To find out how and where you can join in, click on this question.
   
   
3. How should I dress when I attend Messiah?
   We want you to dress comfortably! While some folk still prefer to dress in more formal wear, most come in very casual dress.
   
   
4. What is the preaching and teaching like? Will the Pastor scream and yell and make you feel guilty?
   Pastor preaches from the heart. He is most concerned about helping you connect God's Word and Love to your daily lives. He may scream or yell, and, on occasion, become very passionate. Pastor does not try to make you feel guilty -- however, if you are "squirming" a little, that may just be the Holy Spirit convicting and nudging!
   
   
5. When I first visit, will I be singled out in any way?
   When you first visit, you will no doubt be warmly welcomed by individuals as you come in the door -- only because they are genuinely happy to see you here. But you will not be embarrassed or singled out in any way. We want you to be comfortable and to enjoy the worship experience.
   
   
6. When do you hold worship services?
   We worship at 8:30 and 11:00 each Sunday morning. We offer Holy Communion at all worship services. Click on this question to find out more.
   
   
7. Do I have to join in order to participate at Messiah?
   No, we welcome everyone -- members, friends, or visitors.
   But of course we would love to have you "officially" become a part of the family as well!
   To find out about membership, click on this question.
   
   
8. How large is your congregation?
   We have a continuously growing congregation. Right now, we have over 1,400 members which translates into about 600 families. We have over 350 people worshiping with us on an average weekend.