What To Expect

At EGC, we feel that it's our responsibility to make it easy for you to come to church. We want you to be able to experience the great music, encouraging messages, friendly people and enjoyable atmosphere that are a part of our church. And we know that your first time at a church – any church – brings up some questions. How do I get there? What should I wear? What's available for my kids? What should I expect in church?

Here is a quick look at what you can expect from us.

Sunday Services begin at 9 & 10:30 AM every week

What happens when I get there?

Please take advantage of our guest parking spaces found near the front entrance to our facility. We've reserved them just for you.

When you enter our facility, you will be greeted by one of our lobby hosts and directed to Guest Services. There you will receive a packet of material to help you understand our church. If you have children, you will then be directed to our Kidz Express Welcome Center, where you will learn more about our children's program for the morning.

Once you have dropped off your kids (you are also welcome to keep them with you), feel free to enter our sanctuary and find a place to sit. There will be ushers at each door to answer any other questions you may have.

What is the service like?

You will discover that our services are very informal. We aren't interested in putting on a show or entertaining you. We just want to help you learn about God and worship Him in a comfortable, non-threatening environment. There is no dress code. We all wear what we feel is most comfortable for a Sunday service.

You are welcome to join in during the worship time in whatever manner you are most comfortable. (This is the time where many people stand and sing songs of commitment and love to God.) You may choose to sit or stand, you may join in our singing or simply listen. No one has any expectations for you to do what others do. In fact, you will discover that everyone in the room has their own unique expressions of worship.

To learn more about our worship experience, visit our About Our Worship page.

After this time of worship, one of our pastors will share some brief announcements and take an offering. As our guest you have no obligation to give, and you should feel no guilt or obligation when someone hands you our offering basket to pass down the aisle. At this time we will also take a few moments to greet one another informally.

Next, you will hear a timely, relevant message from one of our pastors. You will often be able to find notes that go along with the message in your handout to assist you in following along.

When the meeting is over, you will be encouraged to enjoy a free cup of coffee and danish in our front lobby. This is a great time to meet a few people and become more familiar with those who attend our church.