Common questions about worship, membership, baptism and getting involved. If yours is not here, ask us.
Visiting
What time are your services?
The Lord’s Day Celebration is at 9:00 am, every Sunday. The Children’s Ministry meets on Saturday mornings, and the fellowship groups through the week — the calendar has every meeting.
Where exactly are you?
We meet in the City of Ilagan, Isabela. See the contact page for the address and a map.
Do I need to bring a Bible?
Bring one if you have one. If you do not, there are Bibles to borrow, and the passage is displayed during the sermon.
Is there anything for my children?
The Children’s Ministry meets on Saturday mornings at 8:30. During the Lord’s Day Celebration, children stay with their families and nobody minds the noise.
Membership
How do I become a member?
Come regularly for a while, get to know people, then speak to one of the elders. There is a short membership class covering what we believe and what we are promising each other, followed by a conversation with the elders.
Do I have to be a member to attend?
Not at all. Come as long as you like. Membership matters when you want to commit to this congregation, serve in a ministry, or have your children baptised here.
Can I transfer from another church?
Yes. Let the elders know which church you are coming from so they can speak with its leaders, which is a courtesy between congregations rather than an obstacle.
Baptism and the Lord's Supper
How do I get baptised?
Speak to an elder. Baptism follows a conversation about your faith, not a form.
Who may take the Lord’s Supper?
Baptised Christians who are trusting Christ and are members in good standing of a church that preaches the gospel. If you are unsure, please ask beforehand rather than worry during the service.
Giving and serving
How can I give?
In person during the service, or by bank transfer or GCash. Details are on the giving page.
How do I join a ministry?
Look through the ministries and contact the head of the one you are drawn to. Most ministries ask that you are a member first.
Can someone pray for me?
Yes, and you do not have to be a member. Send a prayer request — it goes only to the elders.
This website
What is the members area?
A private section for members holding the church directory, serving schedules and group journals. You choose what other members can see about you, and none of it is ever public.
Who can see my details?
Only signed-in members, and only the fields you allow. Emergency contacts and children’s details are visible to church leaders alone, and your answers in a group journal are private to you and the church administrators. See the privacy policy.
I have forgotten my password.
Use the “Lost your password?” link on the sign-in page, or ask the church office to reset it for you.