Last Friday of each month, 6:30pm
Over the last few months we've had two prayer and worship nights. Beginning on April 24th, those nights are becoming a monthly gathering renamed Abide. Abide — a worship night rooted in the word of God and held together by prayer. Simple, gathered worship. A people around scripture, responding in song, and making space to listen.
The vision is simple: that we would be like branches that stay close to the vine — not striving, not rushing, but abiding. We'll be working through the book of Galatians together in April, reading it aloud, singing in response, and praying for one another.
Abide nights will be held on the last Friday of each month at 6:30pm, mark your calendars. We would love to see you there.
FAQs
Q: Why Abide?
A: Abide exists to remind us to slow down, to teach us to rest and find rest in Christ alone. Abide is meant to be a refuge. [John 15: 4]
Q: What is a typical Abide service?
A: A typical service for Abide is a time for community prayer open to anyone who wants to pray or share, and then we spend 5 minutes in silent prayer as a community. We surround these times of prayer with worship. [Psalm 147:1, Colossians 3:16, James 5:16]
Q: How long is an Abide service?
A: The typical service lasts 45 mins, but if God is moving it will go as long as it needs to. Come when you can, leave when you must. [Romans 8: 26]
Q: Who should come to an Abide service?
A: Anyone who is weary, burdened and needs rest. Jesus called all of us to come and lay down our heavy burdens on Him. Come and join us. [Matthew 11:28]
Q: How can I help?
A: We are always looking for prayer partners, musicians, and singers. Talk to Rob Matthews, Nick Verburg, Pat Verburg, or Rob Yamamoto, if you are interested in learning more. There is a place for you here. [Romans 12:6, 1 Peter 4:10]
ABIDE NEEDS YOU.
Abide belongs to the whole body, and we're looking for people to help make it happen. We have needs across several areas:
- Instrumentalists & Singers — guitar, piano, strings, woodwinds, and 3–4 singers
- Scripture Reader — someone to read the word aloud with care and reverence
- Tech & Setup — sound and slides
- Hospitality — helping set up and welcoming people at the door
- Prayer Partners — interceding during the service and walking with those who need prayer
- Core Team — a small group (4 people) committed to shaping and praying over Abide month to month
A sign-up sheet will also be posted in the worship room. If something stirs in you as you read, we'd encourage you to pray about it — and then reach out or sign up.
"As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace." — 1 Peter 4:10 (ESV)
We are grateful for this church, and we're looking forward to abiding together.