Thank you for your interest in Community Foursquare Chapel (CFC). Going to a new church for the first time can be somewhat daunting, not knowing what to expect. We will try to answer some questions you might have about our fellowship and give you a sense of what you will experience on your visit with us.

Atmosphere
We are a casual congregation – no need to dress up! Our desire is to connect with God, not impress Him.

Parking
There is parking behind the church (north side) with several handicapped spaces and easy access to the sanctuary and fellowship hall. We also have a parking lot across the street on the east side of Hickory Street.

First-time Visitor Gift
We appreciate our visitors and want to give you a nice gift bag and information about our church. Our Hostess will ask you to complete a visitor card so we can connect. You can also leave a prayer request or ask to connect with the Pastor on the card.

A Friendly Congregation
 CFC has developed a genuine culture of fellowship and inclusion. Expect to be greeted by several people and introduced to several more. We really want you to feel welcome and comfortable as you worship with us. Our Pastor will introduce himself personally.

The Coffee, Tea (and occasionally a donut) is on Us
Come early for coffee or tea in the annex. The fellowship area is open from 9:15 to 9:50 with coffee and tea, and a casual time to meet and greet. The THIRD Sunday is DONUTS-WITH-DONNA-Day. Donna, our hospitality coordinator, brings fresh donuts for everyone. Occasionally, someone else will bring goodies, but you can always count on a variety of great donuts on the Donuts-with-Donna-Day.

Our Worship
Our live worship band leads us in a mix of contemporary worship music, cherished hymns, and well-known Christian choruses from the past 30 years. There’s something for everyone. You are encouraged to worship in any way that ministers to your spirit. You may see someone raise their hands or go to the altar for a time of personal worship and prayer. 

Communion
We serve Communion on the first Sunday of each month. We are inclusive; any born-again Christian is welcome to take part in our Communion Service.

Offerings
We have a time of giving, like most churches. Offerings are free will. You won’t hear a long speech persuading people to give. In fact, as a first-time guest, we want you to know that we do not expect you to make a financial contribution. We are here for you.

Teaching and Ministry Time
We believe the Bible is authentic, accurate, and authoritative when God gave it to the original people who wrote it down. It has been said, “The Bible doesn’t need to be rewritten – it needs to be reread with the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Pastor Steve teaches both solid Biblical principles and practical life applications. We ask one question each Sunday: “What did God say to you today?” You can expect to be informed, enlightened, encouraged, and – more often than not – challenged to grow in your spiritual journey.

Personal Ministry Time
There are several times during the service when we anticipate the Spirit of God ministering directly to people. During worship, we encourage people to “hear what God is saying to you.” Someone might go to the altar to tune into God more clearly. There may be a testimony or a short word of encouragement from someone in the congregation. During the message, Pastor Steve may stop to pray for the entire congregation about a specific issue God is focusing on. After the teaching time, we always set aside time for you to respond to what God has said or to ask for prayer. We offer personal prayer for whatever your need is, body, soul, or spirit.

Thursday Night Interactive Bible Study
We also meet on Thursday nights at 5:30 for more in-depth Bible study. Don’t expect a monologue. Pastor Steve teaches as Jesus did – by often asking questions, causing you to think about the answers rather than providing the answers. We encourage participation through sharing your insight or asking questions. Everyone is welcome, and the coffee, tea, and sometimes goodies are on the house.

About Our Pastor
Pastor Steve Highlander brings over 40 years of diverse ministry experience to CFC.  He has a doctorate in Pastoral Theology and is ordained by the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel and  ATMi. Steve has served as pastor of several churches in the Midwest. and is an endorsed missionary with Foursquare Missions International. Steve has lived in Ghana (West Africa) and Papua New Guinea in the South Pacific. He also has extensive ministry experience as a prison and jail minister, chaplain for At-Risk Youth, and is a Certified Christian Counselor with the Association of Scriptural Psychology Therapists. Pastor Steve has authored several books and has a long history of Internet counseling and ministry. If you would like to visit with him personally, just ask, he would be very happy to talk with you.

Please Consider Yourself Warmly Invited to Join us.
We want you to join us for a time of fellowship, worship, and spiritual growth. We want to help you find the answers you might be looking for and a place to connect with others who are on a spiritual journey, helping each other along the path.

Contact Pastor Steve Directly

 785-242-4368