What to Expect
New to Muncie Alliance Church?
Keep scrolling to get an idea of what a worship service here looks like on a typical Sunday morning.
- 9:30 am
Arriving
When you arrive on a Sunday morning you’ll notice a lot of chatting and smiling going on in the lobby. We really do like each other! You’ll also notice a professional espresso machine that’s worth stopping by for a freshly brewed cup of coffee, a beautifully-made latte, delicious hot chocolate, or a hot cup of tea.
- 9:45 am
Check-in your Kids
The worship service starts at 10 am, but if you have kids we recommend you come early to register them in MACKids. We have hot cocoa and tea available for you to enjoy as everything gets started! At 10 am, the children join the adults in the sanctuary as we open our worship service with songs. During a time of greeting they will be dismissed to fun activities and Bible lessons created especially for their age!
- 10:00 am
Head to the Sanctuary
At 10 am, the children join the adults in the sanctuary. We hand out bulletins with announcements for the week and a place for notes, as well as an activity page and crayons for kids.
Nobody has assigned seats, so sit where you’re comfortable. We open our worship service with songs. After the songs, we have a chance turn around a greet each other (especially helpful to catch up if we didn’t make it to church early, which happens…).
During this time children and junior high students are dismissed for their own fun lessons before the teaching portion, usually by our pastor, Greg Lex.
- 10:30 am
The Message
In every worship service there are 20-30 minutes of teaching from the Bible. We usually study an entire book of the bible before moving to the next series. If you don’t have a Bible, you can download the Church Center App and read along in the sermon notes or access the online bible:
Overall, the service lasts just over an hour, and we’ll end with more songs, and sometimes communion. Feel free to linger after the service to meet us! You might even get a lunch invitation!
Frequently Asked Questions
We are a come-as-you-are church, so dress how you want. Most of us dress casually and some of us dress up. There are no expectations, though!
Kids start in the service with us and are dismissed after the worship songs to Bible lessons and activities for their own age. If you have babies, we have two options open the entire time: A nursery and a “Mommy & Me” room with a 1-way viewing window (for privacy) at the back of the sanctuary.
Our church family is friendly. If you need an extra hand, please don’t be shy about asking. Good to know: Our church building is all one level and the doors are wheelchair friendly.
Of course you can! This invitation includes hot chocolate, tea, water, etc. We have a professional espresso machine in the lobby if you didn’t have time to bring your own coffee with you.
If you are visiting, we will not make you stand up and introduce yourself during the service. We are a friendly bunch, though, and would love to meeting you individually!
We would love the extra help and there are lots of ways to help! Visit our “Volunteer” section to learn more.
Yes! Absolutely! Please don’t be shy about asking that. Just ask anyone around you or find one of our staff or leaders.