Worship is at the heart of everything at Holly Springs UMC. Our services follow a traditional pattern and there will be a Bulletin listing each step. Sit wherever you feel comfortable.
Fairly early in the service, we will stand for the passing of the peace, an ancient Christian tradition of sharing smiles and greetings with each other. You can expect readings from the Bible, prayers, and a sermon based on Scripture. We love to praise God through singing 2 or 3 hymns together from the United Methodist Hymnal.
Some folks enjoy dressing up, but business casual works too. You’ll see people in jeans or shorts and casual shirts. It doesn’t matter to us, and God doesn’t care. You decide. We want you to feel at home.
Children worship with their families and take part in a Children’s moment during worship, after which children ages 3 through 12 are invited to the Fellowship Hall for a half-hour Children’s Church. If you wish, ask a Greeter (the ones handing out Bulletins) for a child’s activity bag when you enter the church. If a smaller child gets fussy, and we’ve all been there, feel free to walk with them in the back of the church or take them downstairs to the Fellowship Room.
There is a parking lot on the southside of the building. There are three handicapped parking spaces available near the front covered ramp.
A covered ramp leads to the double doors on the front of the church. There are a series of uncovered sidewalk ramps to the side entrance of the downstairs Fellowship Room. Restrooms are off the Fellowship room.
The Ushers pass the offering plates and they are carried to the alter during the service. If you have something to give and wish to do so to support the church’s ministries, then feel free to give.
We celebrate communion one Sunday a month as part of the worship service. The United Methodist Church has an open communion tradition in which anyone of any age who seeks to be in a relationship with God is welcome at the table. If you’d rather not receive communion, that’s fine. If you are more comfortable taking communion in your seat, a Greeter (the ones handing out bulletins) can provide you with elements of bread and juice that you will open at the appropriate time.
We believe in the power of prayer and praying for others as Jesus taught us.Your prayer request is our call to share your burdens, joys, or concerns with God. Whether you ask for yourself or a loved one, for a need, praise, or concern, we are here for you.
You can make a prayer request during a worship service by filling out a Prayer Request pew card found next to the song books and Bible on the back of the pew in front of you. Simply fill out the card and drop it in the collection plate during the offering. You can also use this site to make an email request. Click here to submit a prayer request.