WHAT TO EXPECT
Sunday Service Timeline
Service Start (5-10 minutes)
Welcome & Greeting: The
service begins as attendees
enter and settle in.
Opening Prayer (2-3 minutes)
A brief prayer to invite
God’s presence and set the
tone for the service.
The worship leader or pastor
typically leads this.
Praise & Worship (20-30 minutes)
Songs of Praise: The worship
team leads the congregation
in songs of praise, often
upbeat to engage people.
Songs of Worship: Slower,
more reflective songs may
follow to create a deeper
atmosphere for encountering
God.
Message / Sermon (25-40 minutes)
The pastor or speaker delivers
the message based on a
specific biblical text or
theme.
Announcements and Offering (5-10 minutes)
Announcements: Any upcoming
church events or important
information.
Offering: Time to collect
tithes and offerings, often
with a brief prayer or worship
song.
Closing Worship or Prayer (5-10 minutes)
The service concludes with
our closing song and
confession.