And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. Acts 2:42
At Providence Reformed Baptist Church, we believe that worship should be simple, biblical, and Christ-centered. If you're visiting from a larger or more contemporary church, you may find our approach refreshingly different. Our goal is not to entertain, but to see the glory of God through His Word, worship, and faithful fellowship.
What Does Worship Look Like?
Our worship service is shaped by Scripture and follows the historic Reformed tradition. Each Sunday, we gather to:
- Pray together – Bringing our praises and petitions before God.
- Read the Bible – Hearing God’s Word publicly read.
- Preach the Word – Expository preaching that applies God’s truth to daily life.
- Sing Psalms & Hymns – Singing rich, theologically sound songs.
- Celebrate the Lord’s Supper – Remembering and feeding upon Christ’s sacrifice (see below).
We gather together at 10:00 AM and the service typically ends around 11:45 AM. The sermon lasts about 45-55 minutes as we take time to deeply engage with Scripture.
Want to see a sample of our order of worship? Check out our Weekly Lord's Day Liturgy
The Lord's Supper
We believe the Lord’s Supper is a means of grace. By the work of the Holy Spirit and through faith, believers are spiritually nourished by Christ and all His benefits (1 Corinthians 10:16; 11:23-32). Therefore, we administer the Lord’s Supper most Sundays following the preaching of the Word.
Who May Participate?
We practice “close” communion—welcoming not only our members but also baptized believers connected to a faithful church. This differs from “closed” communion (members only) and “open” communion (no pastoral oversight), meaning the Supper is open to:
- Members in good standing of our church.
- Visitors who are baptized believers and are members (or vitally connected) in good standing with a faithful local church, and are not under church discipline.
- Those who can affirm the biblical teaching on the Lord’s Supper as expressed in chapters 14.1, 28, and 30 of the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (1677/1689).
If you are visiting and would like to partake, we ask that you speak with the Pastor before the service to confirm these criteria. To prepare, please fill out our Lord's Supper for Visitors Form in advance.
Our approach to the Supper is not meant to exclude but to ensure that all who partake do so in a way that honors Christ and His Church (1 Corinthians 11:27-29). We invite you to prayerfully prepare your heart for this sacred time of communion.
Children
We believe worship is for everyone, including children. We do not separate kids from the main service because we believe that children benefit from worshipping with their families.
Have little ones? We understand that young children may struggle to sit through a full service. That’s why we provide:
- A "Training Room" near the sanctuary entrance – Equipped with audio and a view of the service for parents who need a quieter space.
- A welcoming congregation – We expect some noise from children and are happy to support parents in this season of training.
Our experience shows that ages 1-3 can be the most challenging, but we encourage parents to persevere. If you need help, don’t hesitate to reach out.
Questions? We’d Love to Connect!
We know visiting a new church can feel unfamiliar, so if you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Pastor Todd at todd@provrbc.com.
We look forward to worshipping with you!