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WHAT TO EXPECT
We dedicate ourselves to reading, praying, singing, and preaching the Scriptures, along with the celebration of Baptism and the Lord's Supper.
*Currently, our public service is conducted in Brazilian Portuguese. However, we hope to add a public service in English to our activities soon.
OPENING
/ Called to Worship
We begin our service with a warm welcome, followed by brief announcements about church life, activities, and recommendations of books available in our library. Then, we read a Psalm or other biblical text that calls us to worship. In light of this Word, we pray together, preparing the hearts of the congregation for singing.
CONGREGATIONAL SINGING
/ At One Voice
We sing to God and to one another with theologically rich songs, centered on the person and work of Christ and deeply rooted in Scripture. We encourage the entire congregation to sing, prioritizing the voice of God's people above any instrument or musical arrangement.
CONFESSION AND PRAYER
/ We Speak to God
Recognizing our condition before God, we are invited to a brief personal moment of confession of sins and reflection on a life of holiness. In the light of God's grace in Christ Jesus, we are reminded of the assurance of forgiveness. Following this, we participate in a public prayer that includes thanksgiving, intercessions for missions, the needs of the church, children, and offerings.
EXPOSITORY PREACHING
/ God Speaks to Us
We believe that God speaks to His people through the Scriptures when they are faithfully expounded in their context, respecting the intention of the original author and having Christ as the center and fulfillment of the entire Bible. Through expository preaching, we are called to repentance, comforted in our struggles, and encouraged to live, in the light of the Word, for the glory of God.
REFLECTION AND BLESSING
/ We are Sent
After hearing God's voice through biblical exposition, we are invited to a brief moment of personal reflection, considering how to respond to the truths proclaimed in our individual and family lives. The service concludes with a pastoral blessing, through which we are sent forth into our daily lives to live as disciples of Christ.
CHILDREN
/ Let the little children come to me
We consider children an integral part of the church and value their presence in public worship. Children of all ages are encouraged to participate with joy and reverence, guided by their parents. We provide a guide with simple questions to help older children follow the sermon. In addition, we offer two Kids' areas, should parents wish to use them.
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Childcare for children aged 1 to 3 years;
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Bible teaching for children aged 4 to 9.