Are you considering a visit to Little Rock? We’d love to have you! Here are a few bits of information that might be helpful to know.
What is Little Rock’s style of worship service?
Little Rock is traditional, relaxed and friendly church. We treat each other and our guests as family. Our services feature scriptural and liturgical readings, a mix of traditional hymns and contemporary songs, topical and relevant sermons, and of course…much prayer. We’re not flashy; there is no praise band, no smoke machine, just solid teaching and good music.
Where should I park?
There is ample paved parking available in both the front and rear of our campus, as well as an unpaved overflow lot. The rear lots are accessible by a driveway around the Christian Education Center (CEC) and a covered portico allows passengers to disembark comfortably in inclement weather. On occasions, when we expect unusually heavy traffic, ushers will assist you in parking.
Where should I go once parked?
If you are joining us for Sunday School, enter the Christian Education Center (CEC). You may enter through any door, but the front door would be best for people unfamiliar with the building. Classes begin at 8:45am. We gather for fellowship in the hallways prior to class and will be happy to help you find an appropriate classroom. Our Pastor, Youth Minister, or Ushers will also be available to welcome you.
If you are joining us for the Sunday worship service , beginning at 10:00am, you may enter through the front doors of the sanctuary or from the walkway in the rear. Ushers will assist and guide you.
Is there a nursery for my children? If so, what are the ages?
During Morning Worship, a nursery serves children from birth to three years in our Christian Education Center. It is easily accessed from the rear parking lot where a sign directs you to the entrance. The nursery is the first door on the right.
Is there a Children’s Church? Junior Church?
Children’s Church is held in the CEC and serves children ages 3 to 5. As you enter the Christian Eduction Building, the Children’s Church Room is located next to the Nursery.
Junior Church is children from K through 5th grades. The children remain in the sanctuary with their adults until just prior to the sermon when they will join our Children and Youth Minister to go to the CEC. After the worship service, Junior Church participants can be picked up in the Christian Education Center.
We feel a multi-generational congregation represents the full Body of Christ and that older children and youth learn how to worship from the adults, therefore, we do not have a separate service for youth in 6th-12th grades. We do encourage those in this age group to serve as helpers in Children’s Church, Junior Church or with the Tech Team. Our Children and Youth Minister can provide more details.
What happens if I’m late?
If you’re running late for Sunday School, simply enter your classroom and take a seat. When entering the sanctuary during worship services, an Usher will be available to assist you with getting seated.
What should I wear?
Feel free to wear whatever makes you comfortable in a worshipful setting. Dresses, coats and ties are not required.
Is the Sanctuary wheelchair accessible?
Yes. There is a ramped walkway leading from the back parking lot to the conference room. From there you can go through the conference room, turn left to go down the hallway, past the restrooms, then into the sanctuary. The front pews on either side of the sanctuary are shorter to allow a wheel chair to be placed next to the pew and not be in the aisle, but you are welcome to sit wherever you feel comfortable.
We’re constantly working on this list. If you have a question that you don’t see answered above, let us know! Send an email to info@littlerockchurch.net.
Why am I asked to put my name and other information on the notepad found at the end of the pew?
We ask our visitors to provide us with some contact information so our pastor can put a name with the new face he saw in the congregation. It also allows him a way to follow up with you or your family if you are new to the community, looking for a home church, or seeking ways to get involved with the church family.
How do I unite with the church?
The two ways in which someone can unite with our church family include profession of faith and transfer membership. Profession of faith involves an individual’s desire to trust Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and is confirmed through the practice of believer’s baptism. In preparation for this step, adults meet with the pastor while children and youth meet with the children and youth minister. Baptism is performed by the act of immersion in the church baptistry and in other ways, depending upon circumstances. Transfer membership is achieved through consultation with the pastor. Following a meeting with the pastor, the individual(s) are presented before the congregation and a letter requesting transfer is sent by our church clerk to the church of previous membership. Rebaptism is not required. Both forms of unifyng involve coming to the front of the sanctuary at the end of the Sunday morning worship service following consultation with the minister(s).