THE SINGING
There will be a songbook for you to use in the bookrack in front of you.  When the song number is announced, you can turn to that number in the songbook.  One of the unique things about Pine Street is that the music is “a cappella;” that is, we sing without the accompaniment of musical instruments.  We simply want to worship God in the purest way possible, and since the New Testament leaves out the use of instrumental music, we want to offer only worship the Scriptures have authorized (1 Corinthians 14:15, Ephesians 5:18-19, Colossians 3:16, Hebrews 2:12).  We hope you will find the singing meaningful, with everyone being invited to participate.

THE PRAYING
Spoken prayers are a large part of our gatherings.  We believe in the power of prayer.  We often pray for specific needs and requests.

THE PREACHING
Who preaches is not as important as what is preached.  Our minister does not have a specific title.  He is not referred to as Pastor or Reverend.  We just call him by his first name for that is what he prefers.  He won’t be wearing any special clothing that sets him apart.  He is one of us.  The reason for this is our belief that all are equal in the priesthood of believers (Matthew 23:8-12, Galatians 3:26-28, 1 Peter 2:5-9).  The lesson will likely be from 25-35 minutes in length.  We hope that you find it refreshingly Bible centered.

THE INVITING
Inviting worshipers to make a commitment for Jesus will be a part of the sermon.  At the close of the lesson, the preacher will “extend an invitation.”  He will encourage those who wish to “respond” to come to the front of the auditorium while the congregation sings.  Don’t feel ill at ease during this invitation, you will not be singled out in any way.  There may be several who respond, or none.  Some may respond for baptism.  Some respond to confess sins, or to ask for prayers for a specific need.  Others will come to ask to “identify” with this congregation.  If anyone responds for baptism, you will witness the baptism during the service.  The baptism will be by immersion (Acts 8:35-39, Romans 6:3-4, Colossians 2:12) for the forgiveness of sins (Acts 2:38).

THE LORD'S SUPPER
The Lord’s Supper will be included in the Sunday worship service because we observe this memorial every Sunday.  The reason for this is our desire to follow the New Testament teaching.  The first-century church celebrated this observance on the first day of the week (Acts 20:7).  It is revealed in the Scriptures that they did it the first day of every week, and we know from respected historians that in early centuries the Lord’s Supper was an every-Sunday Commemoration (Neander, Eusebius).  During this memorial, plates containing pieces of unleavened bread will be passed throughout the congregation.  The bread symbolizes the body of Jesus.  Each participating person will break off a piece of bread and eat it.  Next, trays filled with cups will be distributed. The cups contain “fruit of the vine,” or grape juice, symbolizing the blood of Jesus (Matthew 26;26-29; Luke 22:18, 19; 1 Corinthians 11:23-25).  Each participant will drink the contents of one cup.  If you choose not to participate, don’t be embarrassed.  Feel free to pass the plate or tray to the person next to you.  This supper is the original way of remembering the sacrifices Jesus made on our behalf.

THE OFFERING
How many times will you be asked for money?  None.  Plates will be passed to collect the weekly financial offerings from our members (1 Corinthians 16:1-2).  As our guest, you are not expected to make a donation.  Feel perfectly comfortable in just passing the collection plate on down the row