For centuries, believers have been meeting together to remember God’s story of creation, redemption, and recreation. At Irving Bible Church we feel strongly that this discipline of meeting together is essential to a person’s walk with Christ. What we believe about Jesus and his gospel is shaped through the retelling of his story.
During each service, worship attendees are encouraged to greet those seated around them as a way to warmly welcome anyone who might be visiting and create a family atmosphere for those who call IBC home. This weekly greeting serves as a reminder that we worship in the context of community, not just as individuals.
Every Sunday at 9 and 10:45 a.m. we remember the life-changing story in many different ways. Whether it is through the arts, prayer, liturgy, teaching, or music, we work hard to use a variety of different creative elements to articulate God’s redemptive narrative to a beautifully diverse congregation.
Everyone is invited to respond to God both before and after the Sunday message by coming to the foot of the platform as the music plays. Some people choose to kneel, pray, light a candle, or simply be still before God. We also have people available to pray with or for you.
We regularly observe the Lord’s Supper (or Communion), a practice that Jesus instructed his disciples to do “in remembrance” of his sacrifice on the cross. At IBC, Communion is open to anyone who has placed his or her faith in Christ.
By praying corporately, we remind ourselves that we are not alone, but we are praying as one body and joining millions of other believers around the world in crying out to God.
A sermon is a Scripture driven message given by one of our pastors that is indented to form us in the way of Jesus.
Giving is not a break from worship, but a continuation of it. We recognize that giving financially is an act of stewardship (understanding that we are responsible for what God has entrusted us with), an act of worship (orienting our attention and affection toward Him), and an act of discipleship (trusting God to care for us while we use our resources for the benefit of our neighbors).
Baptism is an outward symbol of the inward reality that a person has placed his or her faith in Jesus and is committed to living for him. Baptisms are special celebrations at IBC. The baptismal is located in the middle of Town Square, elevating baptism as a central event in our church community.
Each week, our worship services run smoothly because of the help of our incredible volunteers. We have people who help lead worship through singing and playing instruments, running cameras, helping with tech, designing the stages, and more. We'd love to have you join us!
Several times a year, IBC gives parents the opportunity to dedicate their children to God during a Sunday service. This affirms the biblical principle of parents modeling how to love and follow Christ for their families. The IBC community responds by promising to support parents in their efforts.
Love to sing? The IBC Choir is a great community that meets every other week. You'll connect in community with other IBCers as well as help lead Sunday worship.
All loose change and $1 bills that are collected during Sunday services go to IBC’s Benevolence Fund. This is a special fund set aside to meet the needs of our IBC family and the community at large.
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