Frequently Asked Questions
So, here are a few questions that you may be wondering the answer to if you are new to GFC or planning to attend for the first time. We’ve tried to answer the more common ones so hopefully you’ll find this helpful. Our website is also full of useful information and you may also wish to submit a question to a member of our staff using the form on the previous page.
Q. When do you get started?
Q. I’m new. Where do I go?
Q. What are giving boxes and where are they located?
Q. What denomination does GFC belong to?
Q. So, what should I expect from one of your services?
A. Service is generally about an hour long, beginning with an opening worship song, followed by a brief greeting, a few announcements and sometimes a short video. After a few more worship songs, the children are then dismissed to Children’s Church, followed by the sermon and then the service is usually concluded with a prayer and a final worship song.
Q. What should I wear?
A. GFC is a casual environment where you are welcome to come as you are. Whether it’s shorts and a t-shirt or a suit and tie, you will see both here and we want you to feel comfortable and welcome.
Q. What must I do to be a member?
A. At GFC, we believe that as believers we are all members of the body of Christ regardless of where we decide to attend church. We prefer the term partnership. In other words you partner with us in the ministries we’ve established to help bring the gospel to our local community. This moves beyond the realm of finances and we want you to seek God’s guidance on how to best partner with us.
Q. I didn’t get a chance to meet with the staff and I have some additional questions; what can I do?
A. Our staff has an open door policy and you can set up a meeting at any time. We also conduct a monthly Engage 101 lunch for newcomers to sit down with the staff and discuss more in-depth about who we are and what we believe, our vision and what’s happening at GFC. Unless otherwise noted, the Engage 101 luncheon takes place on the 3rd Sunday of every month