Here
are some answers to some of our commonly asked questions
about the church and our ministry.
What are your Sunday Services like?
Our Sunday
services are what many would consider a more traditional
service. Since this question usually has music in mind, I
will focus on that. We mostly sing hymns and we have a
worship team that leads a few contemporary songs once a
month. From someone who spent much time in the contemporary
music styles, I have come to realize that music style
neither enhances nor inhibits the work of the Lord. Much of
that work is connected with prayer instead of music.
Do you have Children's Church?
We do not
have Children's church during the Sunday Worship hour. The
reason is because we would rather families be together
during that time. This sometimes makes things a bit nosier
during service, but we don't mind. We do have nursery where
you can view the service for younger children and nursing
moms.
What Translation of the bible do you use?
Our pew
bibles are New International Version. But many in the
congregation bring their own bibles, so among the church
family you will find many different translations.
What denomination are you affiliated with?
We are an
independent, evangelical, bible believing church. And we
currently are not connected with any denomination.
Our history page
gives
more of an account of this.
How can I become a member of Scipio Community Church?
To join our
church there are some requirements that we have for those
interested. First and foremost you must be a Christian and
willing to share your testimony with the Pastor and Deacon
Board. Baptism is also one of the requirements. We also ask
that you attend at least 6 months before joining, just to
see if you feel called to be a part of our church ministry.
And we ask that anyone interested in joining the church
goes through a basic bible study with
us.
Do you perform Weddings?
Some, not
all. It is the pastor's conviction to perform christian
weddings only. Both
the husband
and bride "to be" must be a christian and interested in
establishing a christian home. It doesn't make much sense
for non-christians to want a minister to perform their
wedding if they have no intention of building a godly home.
We due give pre-marital counseling to those we are
marrying. Re-marriage also depends on the prior
individual’s circumstances. Another minister may be
used for performing a wedding in our church building as
long as it meets our general criteria.
Do you Perform Funerals?
Yes.