Worship Service
Our service is typically about an hour and fifteen minutes, and includes times for corporate singing, corporate prayer, and biblical teaching. During the time of greeting, children in kindergarten through 5th grade will be dismissed to participate in their own worship experience, located in the fellowship hall downstairs. There is also a nursing mother’s room available, located across the hall from the nursery. *Following the service, parents are asked to please pick up their children in a timely manner.
Connect Card & Guest Information Table
If you are a first or second time guest, or if you have never filled out a Connect Card, we would love for you to introduce yourself to us at the Guest Information Table. If you are visiting with us today, have a question regarding the location of a class, the nursery, restrooms or an upcoming event, or are curious about what we offer for a ministry area, we encourage you to stop by our Guest Information Table, located in the narthex. There will be someone there to assist you and connect you with those who will be helpful.
Giving
As part of our service, we respond in worship by giving our tithes and offerings to God. You are welcome to make a contribution at this time. For cash donations and special offerings, please use an envelope from the pew and write your name, the amount, and designated fund on it. You can also give online at devonshirechurch.org/give
Opportunities for Prayer
If you have come today seeking answers or need a listening ear, members of our prayer team will be available at the front right side of the sanctuary immediately following the service to pray with you and offer encouragement and hope.
GPS CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES
Devonshire is a family-friendly church that believes children are a gift from God. If you have kids, you can find information about our children’s programs at the Guest Information Table.
Classroom Location Changes: Preschool & Children's Church
The preschool class (2 years old to Pre-K) Sunday School and the worship hour is located in lower level hallway classroom next to the kitchen.
Children's Church meets in the upper-level classroom next to the library. When children are dismissed from the service, they will be directed to this new location by children’s ministry leaders in the rear of the sanctuary. Following the service, please pick them up from this upper-level classroom.
Vacation Bible School
Come hang out with us this summer at VBS! Beginning tomorrow, July 11 at 6:30 pm it is for 3 years old—5th grade. Please register your children at devonshirechurch.org/vbs
Splash and Play
Families, come enjoy a fun, free evening on Wednesday, August 10 from 6:00pm- 8:00pm. Bring your towel and celebrate the summer break. We will have an 80 foot water slide, a “Bring Your Own” water gun and balloon battle, kiddie-pool kickball, and a drawing to win a Nerf Super Soaker. For more details or to contact us with questions, visit devonshirechurch.org/events.
SHIRE YOUTH MINISTRIES
Camelbeach Trip
The Shire is planning a trip to Camelbeach on Wednesday, July 20. We will be leaving the church at 8:00 am, and will be back at 6:00 pm. Please contact Andrew (andrew@devonshirechurch.org) if you plan to attend so that we can arrange for transportation.
White Water Rafting Trip
Plan to join a fun day out on the river on Thursday, August 4 with the Shire’s White Water Rafting Trip. The cost is $25. For details and to register go to rafting.devonshirechurch.org
ADULT MINISTRIES
Adult Sunday School Classes
Join one of these classes and deepen your understanding of and love for the Bible. Details on future classes can be found at devonshirechurch.org/sundayschool. The following are our current classes, held during the 9am Sunday school hour:
The Cross(library)
Christian faith is centered in the cross. And the Christian life is likewise rooted in the cross. The studies in this guide, written by John Stott and based on his book The Cross of Christ, are designed to bring us to the heart of the cross with an understanding of what was accomplished there on our behalf. We begin with an individual perspective but move on from there into a deeper understanding of what it means to live as a community under the cross. Our worship, our call to mission, our ability to love our enemies and to face the perplexities of suffering--the cross transforms everything! These studies provide the ever-increasing understanding of the cross needed by every believer.
Ruth and Esther (upper level classroom)
This is a new class for adults meeting at 9:00am in the upper level class room next to the library. The books of Esther and Ruth give hope and confidence to anyone who needs to know that God is present, powerful, and personal. He has strategically positioned you as part of His kingdom to bring salvation to your circle of influence, through encountering the God who works through the circumstances of life, and can turn our 'poverty' to 'plenty' through Jesus.
Life Groups
Life groups are a vital part of our adult ministry. Groups meet at various times and locations throughout the week and provide an environment for individuals to connect and grow in relationship with others, experience encouragement and support in following Christ, and serve others in ministry. For more information or to join a life group, check the Connect Card box, ask at the Guest Information Table, or e-mail Brent (brent@devonshirechurch.org).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Baptism Opportunity
There is an opportunity to be baptized. If you are interested in being baptized, please contact Pastor Derek (derek@devonshirechurch.org) or indicate your interest on the Connect Card in your bulletin.
Busy Bee Corner
Why not stop by our Busy Bee Corner table (located by the Little Lambs entrance) to see if there might be a handcrafted item you would like to purchase? All items are donated and all proceeds go toward the building fund. If you do crafting and would like to donate an item, please inform the church office.