Worship Services
Morning Worship 11:00 AM
Worship is at the heart of our lives as Christians and is the center from which all other activities must flow. The beautiful worship space of Gilwood Church and the attention given to the liturgies and music of the Church, work together to provide rich soil for spiritual growth.
Our worship service is a traditional service which includes hymns, prayers of thanksgiving and intercession, God’s Word, and sacrament. As Presbyterians, we honor our liturgical and musical traditions.
We practice open Communion on the first Sunday of each month, and we invite all who believe in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior to join us around the Lord’s table where we are forgiven of our sins and called to join in God’s new covenant of grace, and reconciliation.
Wednesday Night Revive
We offer a contemporary service called “Wednesday Night Revive” at 6:00 p.m. in our Fellowship Building. Matt Stratford and his team lead an uplifting praise service with contemporary hymns, special music and sharing of prayer concerns and praise reports. Pastor Chaz leads the group in prayer and in the study of God’s Word. Join us for a midweek “revival” of your body and spirit.
Children in Worship
Children are an important part of our church, and worship is no exception. We welcome children of all ages in worship and encourage them to take an active role in the service.
- The Acolyte program is open to children 8 years old or older.
- There is a nursery available during the service.
- We currently offer Children’s Church which seeks to educate our young worshipers.
Liturgists
We have a Liturgist program in which volunteers introduce and lead the Prayer of Confession and the first Scripture reading. Children 13 years old and older are encouraged to participate.
Special Services
In addition to the regular worship services, we hold a number of special services throughout the year:
- Ash Wednesday
- Maundy Thursday
- Easter Sun Rise Service (in our beautiful outdoor sanctuary)
- Christmas Eve
Sunday School
The Christian Education Committee invites everyone in the community to join us on Sunday mornings for the launch of our new “Sunday School” program, beginning this Sunday, September 8th. Each Sunday, coffee and snacks will be provided at 9:45. Sunday Groups for all ages will begin at 10 am. Adult groups will end by 10:30-10:40, and children’s classes will end at 10:45. Please prayerfully consider joining us in a group and inviting others for this very special time to grow closer in our Christian faith with our community.
Nursery: Ages birth through Pre-K children are welcome to join us in the nursery where they will explore stories, songs, and playtime. A nursery is also available after 10:45 if you’d like to stay for 11am Worship. Teachers: Mary Ann, Laurie, Heather
Kindergarten – 1st Grade: The K-1 class meets in Room 109 and is following the Engage curriculum, beginning with 13 lessons from September to December from the Old Testament and shifting to 13 lessons in the winter and spring on the New Testament. Lessons are Bible-focused and interactive with a story and hands-on activities. This high energy group welcomes visitors who want to join the fun! Teachers: Renee, Susan, Margaret, Leah, Rebecca
2nd-6th grade: The 2-6 class meets in Room 105 and follows the Engage curriculum, beginning with 13 lessons in the fall from the Old Testament and shifting to 13 lessons in the winter and spring on the New Testament. This age group actively reads from the Bible, practicing reading and interpretation skills, and then brings those ideas to life through discussion and hands-on activities. This group asks big faith questions all while having a blast!
Teens: All teens grades 7 through 12 are invited to join us in the Youth Room of the Fellowship Hall for a class designed for discussions of faith with adolescents and young adults. In the fall, teens will start with a study about joy, have opportunities to get to know each other, and begin to plan for future youth retreats. This is a great class for a teenager to connect with others! Teachers: Bobbie, Jamerson
Adult Group 1 – Pathfinders: The Pathfinders group meets in the Chapel and welcomes all adults. They follow the Standard Lesson Commentary Series and take deep dives and discussion into the scripture. Teachers: Chuck and Danny
Adult Group 2 – Around the Table – This new group meets in the Fellowship Hall and is for adults of all ages and backgrounds. They are currently discussing select Psalms and artwork from the book Psalms of Wonder. A goal of this class is to connect adults with each other through fellowship and discussion about faith in our everyday lives.