How should I enjoy the Seven Oaks experience?
Is your church handicapped accessible?
Can I borrow items or equipment from the church?
Is the Fellowship Hall or a classroom available for rent?
What is your wedding policy?
What is your funeral policy?
I want to donate Sanctuary flowers for a particular Sunday worship service.  What is the procedure?
Can I check out books and materials from the church library?

How should I enjoy the Seven Oaks experience?

Simply put............come and see.  You are most welcome to visit as often as you can.  Make new friends and enjoy the fellowship, message, music, and wonder of our church.  Experience the love of Jesus Christ AND the love of Seven Oaks.  Encourage and inspire us and we promise to do the same for you!  Involve yourself in some of our many activities and help us to spread the Good News and be faithful to our purpose-----
To Know Christ and Make Him Known. 
Ok, now the formalities.  At some point you may want to make a committment.  Here's how:

Confession of Faith and Baptism

People who have never made a public declaration of faith in Jesus Christ may do so at our church and receive the Sacrament of Baptism in order to become a member of the church. Presbyterians always feel that the Sacrament of Baptism should be done as a part of the worship experience of the whole church, or a least in the presence of a representative group of the church.  Presbyterians believe that the Sacrament of Baptism is for all members of the faith community, and therefore, infants and children receive this sacrament as well as adults. It is a sign of God's love and of their inclusion in the family of faith.

A confession of faith consists in affirming the following questions:

“Trusting in the gracious mercy of God, do you turn from the ways of sin and renounce evil and its power in the world?”
“Do you turn to Jesus Christ and accept him as your Lord and Savior, trusting in his grace and love?”
“Will you be Christ’s faithful disciple, obeying his Word and showing his love?”



Transfer of Membership


For those who:
1) have made a profession of faith in Jesus Christ and been baptized
2) are active members in a church that transfers membership to Presbyterian Churches (e.g. other Presbyterian churches, United Methodist, Lutheran, Disciples of Christ, United Church of Christ, American Baptist, and some Episcopal churches). After you have been received by the Session as a new member, the Session will write your previous church for a certificate of transfer.

Reaffirmation of Faith

A person joining the church by this means simply states that she/he previously made a declaration of faith in Jesus Christ in another church and was baptized, but now in unable to present evidence of that action. Reasons for this may be that the previous church no longer exists, does not participate in the membership transfer process, or no longer has a record of the person's membership

Reaffirmation consists in affirming the following questions:

“Trusting in the gracious mercy of God, do you reaffirm your faith in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior?”
“Will you continue to be Christ’s faithful disciple, obeying his Word and showing his love?”
“Will you be a faithful member of this congregation, joining in worship, spiritual nurture, Christian education, and service to the Lord?”

Affiliate Membership

A person who is a member of another Presbyterian Church and who will be living in the city temporarily (college students, military personnel, temporary work assignment) may become an affiliate member.  An affiliate membership offers closer church ties while maintaining home church membership.  Affiliate members do not have the privilege of voting in church meetings.

Still Questions?  Talk to a Pastor or Elder after worship in the Sanctuary or fill out this contact form.

• Is your church handicapped accessible?

Yes, we have handicapped parking and an entrance ramp on the left side of the sanctuary.  In addition, we offer large print bulletins, hearing aid devices, and wheelchairs and canes are available. Please don't hesitate to ask an usher or greeter for assistance. 

 

• Can I borrow items or equipment from the church?

  The church discourages the borrowing of its furnishings by members. However, if borrowing occurs, the following procedures should be followed:
• Obtain consent from the Chair of Building and Grounds Ministry.
• Complete the standard loan card in the office stating date of use, item or items borrowed, and return date.
• Indicate on the standard loan card the date item(s) was returned.

• Is the Fellowship Hall or a classroom available for rent?

General guidelines, charges, and an application for facility use can be found in PDF format here.

• What is your wedding policy?

Our policy and forms are in PDF format and may be viewed here. 

• What is your funeral policy?
  
  Our policy and forms are in PDF format and may be viewed here. 
  
  
  
• I want to donate Sanctuary flowers for a particular Sunday worship service.  What is the procedure?   You may sign up on the flower calender located in the church Narthex. To read the procedures, check availability, and sign up for flowers online, click here.                    

• Can I check out books and materials from the church library?

Yes, the library is located in the Brides's Room near the entrance to the Sanctuary. It is self-service with the check-out procedures listed in the library. A key for entrance may be obtained from the church office during office hours.