Traditional Protestant Church Service

[20rls]

[SIZE="4"]Looking for traditional Protestant Church in The Villages. No bands/drums. Not interested in a church that does both traditional and contemporary services.

Does anyone know of one?

[marennorge]

United Church of Christ at the Villages on CR102. Service starts at 9:50am. Friendliest congregation in the area.

[robin76]

Open Bible Lutheran Church out by new Walmart off of 466

[graciegirl]

I am not Protestant but I know wonderful people who attend Fairway Christian, and The Methodist and Lutheran churches on 466, and also the Presbyterian church in back of Home Depot. The reason that I call them wonderful is that they each seem to reflect many kind and loving qualities that most people think of when they think of a good Christian.

[mrdarcy]

I attend at the little white chapel on the historic side of The Villages. It's next door to Paradise Rec Center. I wanted a church pastored by an alumnus of Dallas Theological Seminary (DTS) because the best church I ever attended in my life, in Houston, TX, was led by a DTS graduate. I wanted good, sound biblical teaching, more than I wanted smooth-spoken preaching. I happily get both at the Chapel, but the teaching is most essential to me.

I'm learning and growing there. I take notes during the sermons and find I'm able to use what I learn on Sunday throughout the rest of the week. The formal name of the church is The Chapel of Christian Faith.

Home Page (http://Www.chapelofchristianfaith.org)

[Sable99]

When Mom and I visit TV, we attend the Village of Faith Baptist Church. I love their Gaither style music! It is also a very friendly church. The church is in Wildwood on CR 127 not far from the Pinellas Shopping Center

[alanmcdonald]

Don't know why you would not consider a church that has both kinds of services, as long as they are separate.

New Covenant United Methodist has both services, in different rooms. We attend the traditional only when we are in TV and it will be our home church when we are full time Villagers later this year.

Our church in Georgia has both types of services, but they combine them into one service once every quarter. I hate those Sundays.

[Bay Kid]

I really enjoy going to First Baptist Church At The Villages. Very friendly, great choir/music and Pastor Bob Perry is excellent in his teachings.

[tedquick]

I attend New Covenant United Methodist church on 101. It had a contemporary service for a short time, but recently dropped it. They have 4 services, one Saturday evening and 3 on Sunday mornings. Our lead pastor, Harold, is what I call a walker & talker. He is one of the best pastors I have ever heard. They are very traditional services with an excellent choir. It also has a remarkable Tuesday morning men's breakfast which I find additionally fulfilling. There are many small groups and the church offers a variety of disciple classes for those of us who want to learn and study more about the Christian walk.

[Ragman]

First Presbyterian of Wildwood is a small (<200 member) established church in the center of Wildwood which has only a very traditional worship service at 10:30 Sunday mornings.

Website is First Presbyterian Church of Wildwood Florida - Wildwood Florida (http://www.fpcwildwood.org/)

[Villager Joyce]

I second First Presbyterian on Wildwood.

[thepilgrim]

[SIZE="4"]Looking for traditional Protestant Church in The Villages. No bands/drums. Not interested in a church that does both traditional and contemporary services.

Does anyone know of one?

Try Faith Presbyterian Church on Hwy 301 just north or Rainey Trail. It's part of the ARP a traditional reform church. No band, sing hymns, traditional style worship.

[Avista]

I attend New Covenant United Methodist church on 101. It had a contemporary service for a short time, but recently dropped it. They have 4 services, one Saturday evening and 3 on Sunday mornings. Our lead pastor, Harold, is what I call a walker & talker. He is one of the best pastors I have ever heard. They are very traditional services with an excellent choir. It also has a remarkable Tuesday morning men's breakfast which I find additionally fulfilling. There are many small groups and the church offers a variety of disciple classes for those of us who want to learn and study more about the Christian walk.

When we moved here, we did some church shopping. When we went to New Covenant, we knew we were home. It is everything you said.

[thepilgrim]

Faith Presbyterian Church on Hwy 301 north of Rainey Trail. No band, choir, preaching from the Bible, makes you feel like the church you went to when you were young. We sing the hymns you grew up with a child. Sunday School at 9:45, church at 11:00 AM. Hope to see you there one Sunday.

[CFrance]

Faith Presbyterian Church on Hwy 301 north of Rainey Trail. No band, choir, preaching from the Bible, makes you feel like the church you went to when you were young. We sing the hymns you grew up with a child. Sunday School at 9:45, church at 11:00 AM. Hope to see you there one Sunday.
Is there a choir, or no choir?

As for the different Presbyterian churches (smaller than the one behind Home Depot), can anyone say if one is traditional in its services and yet accepting of all types of people? (gay, lesbian, conservative & liberal, any race or nationality, etc.)

Not trying to start anything... just asking for my own use.

[sunnyatlast]

I'm trying to figure out what's wrong with a church having contemporary music/format at services separate from the traditional ones.

I was raised on the beautiful traditional hymns with massive pipe organ and great singing participation from the congregation, but many of today's contemporary singers/players make the music soar and stir the spirit of people in attendance, too. I like both styles and often they are mixed in "blended" services.

If people are attending and learning to know Christ and grow their faith in Him with more current music (that usually has scripture-based lyrics) and biblical teaching, isn't the goal of worship and teaching being accomplished?

[twoplanekid]

When in town I enjoy attending the 10:45 New Covenant United Methodist church service at the Eisenhower Regional Recreational Center which is about 1 mile from our house in the Village of Lake Deaton.

[CFrance]

I'm trying to figure out what's wrong with a church having contemporary music/format at services separate from the traditional ones.

I was raised on the beautiful traditional hymns with massive pipe organ and great singing participation from the congregation, but many of today's contemporary singers/players make the music soar and stir the spirit of people in attendance, too. I like both styles and often they are mixed in "blended" services.

If people are attending and learning to know Christ and grow their faith in Him with more current music (that usually has scripture-based lyrics) and biblical teaching, isn't the goal of worship and teaching being accomplished?
A lot of times when a church has both a traditional and a modern service, it means it's a rather large church membership-wise. I prefer a smaller church with one, two at the most pastor(s) that if I like, I am guaranteed being able to listen to on a weekly basis. It also is easier to participate in the good works of the church. I know of one protestant church that is so large that you practically have to win a lottery to get a spot serving or singing or playing bells, etc. And then there are the politics involved, which are more strident in a larger church.

As far as the music goes, everyone has his own preference as to what lifts one up emotionally. I see no reason not to seek out what connects with you. There's enough around for everyone. I don't think God takes it personally if I dislike intensely guitar music or bands in a church service. Tried it/don't like it.

[Villager Joyce]

Most of the churches have sermons live or able to be viewed within a few days. Take some time to watch a few that have been recommended here. I'm confused by your requests. On hand you want so traditional and on the other hand you want to know how open. Do you want an open idea thinking church or a traditional church? I realize they are not mutually exclusive ideas, but I believe it will make it harder to find a traditional open-minded church.

[CFrance]

Most of the churches have sermons live or able to be viewed within a few days. Take some time to watch a few that have been recommended here. I'm confused by your requests. On hand you want so traditional and on the other hand you want to know how open. Do you want an open idea thinking church or a traditional church? I realize they are not mutually exclusive ideas, but I believe it will make it harder to find a traditional open-minded church.
I've asked this question before, with equal confusion resulting. So I think I'm not explaining myself well. We like a traditional service--choir, organ, hymns. No bands, drums, videos, etc. But we also want an accepting atmosphere/congregation where no one is judged on basis of race, sexual orientation, financial level, etc, including the pastor.

I hope that explains better what I meant.

[pbkmaine]

So, CFrance, I think you are looking for what I would call a mainline Protestant church, rather than an evangelical Protestant church. Is that correct? All the great traditional music, like "A Mighty Fortress is Our God", but an open and accepting attitude. I don't have a recommendation, but I thought this might help define things.

[CFrance]

So, CFrance, I think you are looking for what I would call a mainline Protestant church, rather than an evangelical Protestant church. Is that correct? All the great traditional music, like "A Mighty Fortress is Our God", but an open and accepting attitude. I don't have a recommendation, but I thought this might help define things.
Thank you; that's exactly what we're looking for. Maybe PCUSA, as we had in our otherwise conservative West Michigan town.

[Villager Joyce]

I really do think by watching a few services on line, you can eliminate those you are not interested in. There is a Sunday every week. Every week Visit a church that was not eliminated. You have to hear the word of the Lord by a person who moves your soul. Only you will know when that happens. We googled our denomination and found our home quickly. I wish you the best of luck.

[CFrance]

I really do think by watching a few services on line, you can eliminate those you are not interested in. There is a Sunday every week. Every week Visit a church that was not eliminated. You have to hear the word of the Lord by a person who moves your soul. Only you will know when that happens. We googled our denomination and found our home quickly. I wish you the best of luck.
Thanks. Good idea.

[graciegirl]

I like churches that try to act like the son of a Jewish carpenter.

[dbussone]

I like churches that try to act like the son of a Jewish carpenter.

Amen to that - from the back row!

[dbussone]

I really do think by watching a few services on line, you can eliminate those you are not interested in. There is a Sunday every week. Every week Visit a church that was not eliminated. You have to hear the word of the Lord by a person who moves your soul. Only you will know when that happens. We googled our denomination and found our home quickly. I wish you the best of luck.

For a new, young, bible based church, try;
Www.liveoakschurch.org

[CFrance]

DB, By "bible-based," do you mean that the Bible is taken literally?

[dbussone]

DB, By "bible-based," do you mean that the Bible is taken literally?

Yes. The website I noted provides more info.

[66vetter]

Try New Life Christian Church on C/R 462 just down from Pinellas. Non Denomination Friendly members.
You may just need to sample services until you are "home"

[pbkmaine]

I agree with the suggestion to visit a few places. You might want to put St. George Episcopal Church in Spanish Springs on your list. We have friends who are active there, and it might be a fit.

[CFrance]

I agree with the suggestion to visit a few places. You might want to put St. George Episcopal Church in Spanish Springs on your list. We have friends who are active there, and it might be a fit.
I keep forgetting about that one! Thanks.

[dbussone]

I keep forgetting about that one! Thanks.


There is also a new church start up at Colony Cottage Rec Ctr on Sundays.

[thepilgrim]

[SIZE="4"]Looking for traditional Protestant Church in The Villages. No bands/drums. Not interested in a church that does both traditional and contemporary services.

Does anyone know of one?

Try Faith Presbyterian Church on 301 north of Rainy Trail.

[Matzy]

Try to go to the "Amazing Grace Lutheran Church", pretty new to The Villages, but serves also Oxford and Wildwood. You'll find it at the Rainy Trail, Pastor Rockey.

[wendyquat]

Now I'm confused! I'm not sure why one would want to go to church at all if the Bible isn't taken "literally"!

[CFrance]

There are many denominations that see the Bible as allegorical and not inerrant, and don't take it literally. But that would be a whole 'nother thread.

[Nancy@Pinellas]

As a new Villaer we were looking for a nice little church. We found The First Presbyterian Church in Wildwood to be perfect for us. It has a great choir, interim minister and seems like a little friendly country church.

[gloria116zz]

[SIZE="4"]Looking for traditional Protestant Church in The Villages. No bands/drums. Not interested in a church that does both traditional and contemporary services.

Does anyone know of one?

First Presbyterian Church of Wildwood is a very friendly small church that has one traditional service at 10:30 am -- no bands; no drums, but very good choral music.

[gloria116zz]

First Presbyterian Church of Wildwood is a very friendly, small church with one traditional service at 10:30 a.m. -- no bands; no drums, but good choral music.

[gloria116zz]

First Presbyterian Church of Wildwood is a small, very friendly church with a traditional worship service at 10:30 a.m. No bands; no drums, but a good choir.