Common Questions
What Should I Expect When I Visit?
At Grace, you will experience great music, transforming messages, friendly people and a loving, exciting atmosphere.
What do I wear to Church?
At Grace, you will find an array of attire. You will find some enjoy dressing up while others enjoy sporting denim. Both are common and welcome.
How do I get connected?
A good place to start is by attending one of our many fellowship meals or by getting involved in Sunday school or prayer meeting.
Why does the whole church pray at once for specific needs?
“Whey they heard this, they raised their voices together in prayer to God.” (Acts 4:24)
Why do we anoint with oil and pray for the sick?
“Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise him up.” (James 5:14-15)
Why do we have audible praise unto God?
” I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth.” (Psalm 34:1)“And when they heard this, they lifted their voices to God…” (Acts 4:24)
Why do we stand when we sing?
“Then some Levites …stood up to praise the Lord God of Israel with a loud voice on high. (2 Chronicles 20:19)
Why do we clap our hands?
“O clap your hands all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph.” (Psalm 47:1)
Why are musical instruments a part of the worship service?
"Praise Him with the sounding of the trumpet, praise Him with the harp and lyre, praise Him with tambourine and dancing, praise Him with the strings and flute, praise Him with the clash of cymbals, praise Him with resounding cymbals.” (Psalm 150:3-5)
Why do we sing choruses?
"And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit. Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord.” (Ephesians 5:18-19)
Why do we sing in tongues and in English?
"For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my mind is unfruitful. [15] So what shall I do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will also pray with my mind; I will sing with my spirit, but I will also sing with my mind. (1 Cor. 14:14-15)
Why do we have speaking with tongues and interpretation of those tongues?
“Therefore, my brothers, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues.” (1 Corinthians 14:39) “I would like every one of you to speak in tongues, but I would rather have you prophesy. He who prophesies is greater than one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets, so that the church may be edified” (1 Corinthians 14:5)
What is prophecy?
“But everyone who prophesies speaks to men for their strengthening, encouragement and comfort.” (1 Corinthians 14:3)
How can I learn more about the Assemblies of God?
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