9am Worship
Guided by our Joyful Noise praise band, you'll worship God with live music from the band, guest musicians, prayer, and message from Pastor Chris.
Worship Series
Fall Worship Series Beginning September 3: Thy Word is a Lamp - Reading and Understanding the Bible in 2023
Deep divisions have existed throughout the centuries in families and communities over how the Bible is understood. How do we understand the nature of scripture, and how should we interpret its passages? Many questions surround contradictions we see in scripture as well as interpreting the meaning of the Bible as we seek to understand and grow our faith. For instance, what do we do with the brutality of the Old Testament? Is God a mean God? How can we understand God’s love as we also witness God’s anger? Why are there two creation stories? Why does Paul teach that women should be silent in the church? Is the Bible inerrant? This series is to guide us today in gaining a deep appreciation for God’s Word so that we can continue to hear God speak to us in life-changing ways.
Join us for worship
Below are descriptions of our typical worship styles and times - our worship times will change periodically throughout the year, especially during the summer and certain holidays when we typically have one worship service at 10am. Be sure to visit our social media or check our calendar for the most current info!
11am Worship
Guided by our Alleluia Choir, you'll worship God with traditional hymns, guest musicians, prayer, and message from Pastor Chris.
Wednesday Prayer Service
Come be renewed through prayer, song, and scripture! This is an invitation to walk together in community and experience the risen Christ through midweek worship and prayer, October through springtime. Our worship service will be in person as well as broadcast to Arcola’s Facebook page. Invite someone from your workspace to join you.
Worship Online
Worship God wherever you are - all of our worship services are livestreamed on our website (click the image above) and on our Facebook page.
Ash Wednesday Worship
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Lenten season, and a time when we contemplate our mortality, sinfulness, and need of a Savior, remembering with confidence and gratitude that Christ has conquered death and sin. The worship service includes a prayer of confession and the imposition of ashes to symbolize our frailty and death. From dust we came, from dust we shall return. Check our calendar for the date of this service each year.
Night of Hope
During this annual worship service in December, we explore together ways in which to cope and find hope for loss amidst the noise of Christmas. This service includes honoring those we have lost by naming our Saints who have gone before us. A bell will be rung after each loved one is named. If you would like to name a special person in your life who you have lost, email Pastor Chris or Molly Riedel.
Sundays
Children's Sunday School, and Preschool and Nursery Care
K-5 kids experience God's love through a dynamic, interactive worship and Sunday School experience at 10am each Sunday this summer, while adults worship in the Great Room.
Our youngest disciples - infants, toddlers and preschool age - are welcome in a more intimate classroom or nursery environment during worship services, where they learn about God's love for them through caring volunteers and age-appropriate activities. Nursery and preschool classrooms are located in the hallway between the Great Room and Ruth Hall; you can be directed there when you enter the Worship Center.
In Fall 2023, we will have a new children's schedule, with K-5 Sunday School during the 9am worship hour, Celebration Choir rehearsal and children's fellowship during the 10am hour, preschool/nursery care throughout the morning, and a chance for elementary children to worship with their families at 11am. Click below to see the whole schedule!
Recent Worship Services
Worship wherever you are, or get to know us, by watching recent worship services. Recent Worship Services
