Commonly asked questions people have that we like to answer before you step through our doors
1- When is service on Sundays???
We have worship service Sundays at the Fredericksburg YMCA off Butler Road at 10:15am. Sunday service is devoted to worship thru music and then a time devoted to worship thru the teaching of God's word. The entire service usually last 50 minutes to 1 hour. Currently Pastor Steve is taking Calvary Chapel Stafford thru a bird's eye view of the Old Testament, from Genesis to Malachi highlighting some of the more important passages in the Old Testament. At this time Pastor Steve is in the historical books of the O.T.
2- What type of Worship Service (music) is it??
Our Worship is contemporary. Our worship minister (David Gould) has been leading Calvary Chapel Stafford in music the last 14 years. Pastor David fully believes in the words of John the Baptist – “He must INCREASE and I must DECREASE”… If you have further questions, you can email David (our worship minister) at gouldshouse@hotmail.com.
3- How should I dress for Sunday Service??
We suggest you wear what you would if you were going to a friend's house… (basically what you feel comfortable in)… If you feel comfortable in a pair of jeans and crocs, by all means wear them… If you feel comfortable wearing your “Sunday’s Best” then by all means do so… At Calvary Chapel, we are not caught up with what you wear to church or how you might appear to others. Our concern has to do with your heart… Jesus Himself spoke on this when He scolded the Religious Leaders of His day by labeling them “whitewashed tombs”, clean and beautiful on the outside, yet inside they were full of unclean dirty dead bones… Our desire is that you come just as you are. It’s sad too many Christians take too much time Sunday mornings to prepare what they would wear rather than prepare their hearts to receive what God has for them from the Word.
4- Will there be something for my kids??
Yes… If you have a toddler and/or a child up to the age of 3, we have nursery care in the adjacent room called “Little Lambs” where you can drop your little one(s) off prior to the start of service. If you have kids ages 4 and up, we have our “Little Soldiers” class in the same room. Teenagers are expected to stay in the worship service… If you have further questions, you can email Steve at zechfoursix@yahoo.com
5- Can I have my kids sit in service with me??
Our desire is that you are not distracted during the “teaching” portion of the service (as well as those around you). It is important to us that you leave service with a greater understanding of His Word, thus we ask children from your toddlers up to the age of 11 be in one of our children’s ministry classes… Our desire also is that your little ones leave church having been taught a simple bible teaching… If you have further questions, you can email Steve at zechfoursix@yahoo.com
6- I’ve noticed you don’t take an offering?? (“pass the plate”) How can I give??
Your tithes can be made thru this website by clicking on the "DONATE" button on the home page.
Another way is to VENMO your tithes to @calvary_chapel_stafford
Your Tax Deductible gift(s) to Calvary Chapel Stafford will go straight towards the church's General Funds.
Also, as you come in to the Sanctuary (Conway Elementary's gym), you will notice in the back our “AGAPE BOX” located around the coffee/refreshments area… This is where you can simply drop your tithe checks or any cash either on your way in or on your way out.
At Calvary Chapel, we don’t want to make a big deal of the collecting of your “tithes and offering”. Throughout the history of the church, many people have been turned off by the over-emphases of the collection of the “offering” during the worship service, thus the “tithe box” is there in the back… However, this is not to diminish the important of your “giving” to God. In your giving of your tithes and offerings, it is actually an extension of your Worship of Jesus Christ because we believe that a Christian also worships God in his or her giving… The problem has been that some pastors and evangelists have portrayed God as being broke, in need of your money, or else the church or ministry will not survive. That is just not the case. At Calvary Chapel Stafford, we fully believe that “where He guides, He will provide.”
7- What type of “sermon” will I get, and how long does the sermon usually take??
Pastor Steve is taking a bird's eye view of the O.T. from Genesis to Malachi currently… As a church, we have already gone thru Matthew, Luke, Acts (twice), 1 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, 2 Timothy, James, Revelation, the prophets Daniel, Hosea, Joel, Jonah, Habakkuk, and Zechariah, and the Old Testament books of Genesis, Ruth and Esther… On a given Sunday, Pastor Steve usually takes 25 to 30 minutes…
8- What do I do or who do I tell if I have a prayer request??
If you like, you can speak to Pastor Steve anytime after the service or email him directly at zechfoursix@yahoo.com. Also, you can leave a written prayer request in our “Tithe Box” if you feel more comfortable. You can also pray with any of our ministry team members after service as they are always there to serve and minister to your needs and to offer up a prayer…
9- Why is there a picture of the beach on this website??
It's simple. Both Steve and Jodi grew up on the beach. Pastor Steve grew up on the beaches of Southern California, and Jodi on the coast of Washington. And in the summer months, they make their way to VA Beach as often as they can on vacation.
10- Is there a place I can learn about Pastor Steve’s Conversion??
You can watch Pastor Steve give his testimony on YouTube below given at Calvary Chapel of Williamsburg. Simply click this link.