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Our Mission
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Top 10 Questions and Answers About Elk River Nazarene Church |
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Q: When did Elk River Nazarene Church begin? |
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A: We began in 1943 during an old fashioned tent revival on the banks of Elk River. Since then we have had various falicities along the Elk River each one serving the congregational needs and ministries. Click here to learn more about our story
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Q: What does a Nazarene Believe? |
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A: We are an evangelical church, we join with all true believers in proclaiming the Lordship of Jesus Christ and in embracing the Trinitarian creedal statements of Christian faith. We value our Wesleyan–Holiness heritage and believe it to be a way of understanding faith that is true to Scripture, reason, tradition, and experience. Click here to learn more about Nazarenes
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Q: What are the services like? |
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A: Sunday Morning Worship at “The River” is a mixture of contemporary and traditional. One might call our praise and worship blended. Pastor always bring a challenging and relative message from God’s Word. Sunday Evening focuses more on relationship building. Many ministry groups meet through out our facilities including our children’s ministry and youth. Our adults meet in the Sanctuary or participate in L.I.F.E. U. Wednesday Evening focuses in on connections. Living Waters Bible study meets in the Sanctuary, Choir and Drama prepare for ministry, L.I.F.E. U classes are held and our children and youth gather in age appropriate classes.
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Q: What about my children? |
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A: You can trust your child with our caregivers. From Tiny Tots (infants to 23 months), Little Tykes (2 & 3 year olds), Celebration Station (4 & 5 year olds), to children in elementary school there is a connection point for every age child. Click here form more details on Children’s Connections
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Q: Will I have to say anything, give anything or be singled out in anyway? |
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A: As our guest we only want you to feel welcomed and comfortable as you worship with us. We won’t call you up front or ask you to stand. We would like the opportunity to share with you connection opportunities at “The River”, so we ask that you complete the Family Connection Card which you will find on the back of the program bulletin that you will be given.
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Q: How do I get to the church? |
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Q: What should I wear? |
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A: Modest dress is the best way to describe what to wear. At “The River” we want your focus to be on experiencing the music, message, and the powerful presence of God, so we invite you to dress comfortably and come as you are.
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Q: What do you have for junior high and high school students? |
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A: Our youth department has various opportunities for connection. From age appropriate Sunday Morning small groups to Wednesday Night gatherings there is a place for everyone. Click here for more youth connection information
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Q: Do you have small group ministry? |
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A: Yes. Small groups are very important to the growth of Christians. Small groups take on various aspects, from Choir and Drama gathering, Living Waters Bible Study on Wednesday night and L.I.F.E. U. Another opportunity for small group ministry is our Sunday Morning Bible Studies for all ages.
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Q: Where is the best place to enter the building? |
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A: Our facility has many entrances. The first building you see will be our Educational and Fellowship Building which hosts many of our Sunday Morning small groups. Our Sanctuary entrance can be accessed by parking on our upper parking lot. A host will be available at our Sanctuary level to help you find your way around. |