 Frequently Asked Questions
The Father's House offers two identical Sunday morning services at 8:30 and 10:30. Just pick the one that is most convienient for you. We also offer one midweek service for the entire family on Wednesday night starting with a meal at 6:30pm with worship starting at 7pm. Our youth church, DownTown Church, located at 413 North Main, for young people ages 13-30 and meets every Wednesday night at 7:00pm.
 How do I get to The Father's House? (return to top)
The Father's House is located at 1505 East 20th (just north of Trinity Catholic High School) Click here to view a map.
What can I expect on my first visit? (return to top)
From the moment you pull into the parking lot, you'll notice something is different about TFH. You'll see a diversity of people dressed to fellowship with their church community. When you walk through our front doors you will be greeted by one of our members who can answer any question you have or give directions.
The style of TFH's service may be very different than other churches you've been to. Our music is much more progressive and will lead you to an energetic but meaningful time of reflection and worship to God. Bishop's sermons are biblically based, culturally relevant, and full of practical life application.
What programs/services do you have for my children? (return to top)
We offer 2 programs/services for children. Our nursery serves children ages 0-9 months. Every Sunday Morning, all children participate in Kidz Zone Worship, then breakout into groups determined by age for a bible lesson relevant to children. Wednesday nights is our FaithWeaver Discipleship Program that goes a little more in depth with different age groups for a good Bible based foundation.
What procedures do you have to ensure my children's safety? (return to top)
Our purpose in Kidz Zone is to lead children to become disciples of Christ. It is our goal that your child will enter into an authentic and growing relationship with Jesus. All of our classrooms in Kidz Zone are staffed with volunteers who have committed their lives to Christ and who model the mission of The Father's House.
Your child's safety is very important to us. If we need you during the Worship Service, your child's name will be displayed at the bottom of the big screens.
What programs/services do you have for Jr./Sr. High students? (return to top)
We offer a fully functional youth church, named DownTown Church. Located at 413 N. Main, this church is run by young people who have a passion for seeing their peers develop in Christ, which meets every Wednesday night at 7:00pm. We also offer Sunday School class called Discipleship Plus at 9:30 @ 11:30 every Sunday Morning.
What is the Story of The Father's House? (return to top)
The Father's House was founded by Grace and Lawrence Sidebottom in 1950. Originally named Abundant Life Community Church, the church was established in an old school building. In 1986 Quintin and Annie Moore became the fourteenth pastors. Over the years the church underwent several remodelings until 1995 when new property was attained and a ground breaking ceremony was conducted for a new church facility that would seat 1100 members. The name was changed to The Father's House a few years later.
The Bible is our all-sufficient rule for faith and practice and is summarized in The Nicene Creed and The Apostles Creed. Upon these principles and beliefs we base our service to God and His Church.
The Nicene Creed :
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, Begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through Him all things were made. For us and for our salvation He came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit He became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake He was crucified under Pontius Pilate; He suffered death and was buried. On the third day He rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and His kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son He is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
The Apostles Creed :
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried. He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy catholic (universal) Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
Our Distinctives
An Unflinching Resolve to Recognize and Promote the Priesthood of All Believers. Ephesians 2:10 For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do (NIV).
A Vigorous Devotion to Train a Generation of Young People to Fulfill Their God-Given Destiny. Psalm 78:4 We will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, His power, and the wonders he has done (NIV).
An Absolute Dedication to the Fulfillment of the Great Commission in this Generation . Matthew 28:19-20 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the end of the age (NIV).
A Full Expression of the Historical and Contemporary Streams of the Church Where the Sacramental, Evangelical, and Charismatic Converge. I Corinthians 12:4-6 There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but the same God works all of them in all men (NIV).
A Determined commitment to minister to the sick, the broken and the needy, and to help mend human divisions. Luke 4:18 The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor (NIV). |
