What is Foursquare?

The Foursquare Gospel of Jesus Christ is the proclamation that He alone is our Savior, our Healer, our Baptizer in the Holy Spirit, and our Soon Coming King.

“Foursquare” is a biblical term that describes the altar in Exodus 27:1, the courtyard of the Lord's temple in Ezekiel 40:47, and heaven itself in Revelation 21:16.  It speaks of that which is equally balanced on all sides, established, and enduring. Such confidence in the power of the Gospel is also expressed in the verse displayed in all Foursquare churches:

Hebrews 13:8

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

What Will I Find At a Typical Service?

When you first enter the church foyer, you will be welcomed by a friendly greeter at the door. Our greeters will provide you with a nametag so that people can welcome you by name and you can become more acquainted with those around you. You will also be given a church bulletin, which contains detailed information on new ministries, studies and activities at the church, as well as a service schedule and list of staff members.

If you have kids, chances are there is a class being offered during the service which is relevant to their age. One of the greeters can direct you to the right location, or you can click here to see a full list of classes being offered for your kids. Of course, if they would prefer to stay with you, and are old enough to sit through service, you are welcome to keep them with you as well.

If you need any assistance finding an open seat, our helpful ushers are available to guide you to open seating. If you are new, you can also ask an usher for a “Guest Registration Card” to fill out and drop into the offering bag when offering is taken after worship.

There are many people from all over Columbia County and from every walk of life waiting to meet you! Most people dress casually, although some do dress up. You are welcome to come in whatever you are most comfortable in.

Saturday night and Café Service are a little more intimate and the worship leader usually leads from a guitar or keyboard, sometimes accompanied by hand drums. During our 10:30 a.m. Main Sunday Service, our lively worship is lead by a full worship band consisting of keyboard, drums, bass, guitar, backup vocals and a worship leader. The worship style is contemporary and upbeat, with a few newly-arranged hymns. The words to the songs are projected onto a large screen so that you can easily follow along. During worship people clap along to the music, raise their hands in praise, or have a more subdued and contemplative worship style. Everyone is welcome to express their worship to God in whatever way they feel comfortable.

After worship, greeting one another, and taking an offering, Pastor Mike Cooke presents the Gospel through interactive and compelling teaching straight from the Bible. Biblical principals are clearly explained and made relevant by presenting real-life ways to apply these teachings. You will leave equipped with the spiritual tools to not only “make it” through the next week, but live victoriously in Christ.

After each service is over, everyone is welcome to stick around and visit with one another. This is also a great opportunity to visit the information table in the foyer. Here you will find sign-up sheets for activities and outings, as well as the Email Registration clip-board. By signing up with our Email Registration, you can receive Pastor’s Desk, Ladies’ Connection, and Prayer Chain emails. Also, you can pick up a Ministry Interest card if you are interested in specific ministries at the church, and return it to an usher or greeter. You can also sign-up for any of these things by sending us an email.

A brief description of each service time can be found on the home page.

A weekly schedule of programs and events can be found on the news page.

The full monthly calendar can also be viewed to help you plan for upcoming events.

What Are Your Safety Policies for Kids?

We strongly believe in keeping your kids safe while they are involved in our programs and classes. All Children’s Ministry and nursery volunteers must pass a background check before they can volunteer in any ministry that involves kids. When you bring your child on Sunday morning, a Children’s Ministry worker will be at the registration table to sign-in and register your child, and to go over our special safety system so that only you are able to pick your child up. All of the Children’s Ministry and nursery volunteers are skilled workers that are there to teach your child that Jesus loves them, to have fun, and to keep them safe. Click here to find out more about Children's Ministry.