What To Expect
Anointed Praise & Worship - This includes congregational singing, clapping, raising of hands and spontaneous dancing
Prayer – A special time in which the Pastors and other prayer partners minister to the needs of the people by laying on of hands
Gifts of the Spirit – Which include: Tongues (an utterance in an unlearned language); interpretation of Tongues and Prophecy (given to the edification, exortation, and comfort of the church); Word of Wisdom (a supernatural release of the wisdom of God removing doubt dealing with the future); Word of Knowledge (a supernatural release of the knowledge of God dealing with the present); Miracles and Gifts of Healings (supernatural manifestations of God altering the natural order of things or removing sickness, disease, or healing an injury)
Offering Time – The believer’s opportunity to participate in God’s plan of prosperity through the giving of tithe and offerings. Our policy here at Island Church is that giving is an issue between you and God.
Teaching of the Word – 30 to 40 minutes of applicable and practical teaching. Everyone is encouraged to bring a Bible and take notes.
Call for Salvation and Repentence – A very important part of the service in which people who want either salvation or return to the Lord are invited up front with Pastor Rusty. We ask that people be respectful by remaining in their seat until this ministry time is finished.
Dismissal – Pastor Rusty prays over the congregation by confessing and releasing protection and blessing over all. After dismissal, everyone is encouraged to “meet and greet” with one another.
Other things you may see – Giving of announcements, baby dedication, special music, prayer for our military and nation, testimonies of God’s blessings, missions reports and updates, honoring our Veterans, and/or a presentation of the Islanders (our children’s choir and bell choir).
Every service at Island Church has much prayer and study invested in it. Although we have a format to our services, we are open and submitted to the move of the Holy Ghost. We do our best to serve all those attending through Greeters, Ushers and Counseling ministries so that everyone will have a blessed experience. We ask that you turn off your cell phone and limit trips to the bathroom. Respecting your time, our services are approximately 1 hour on Thursday nights and 1½ hours on Sunday mornings. We desire to equip you to go out and be an overcomer in every area and a witness for Christ.
Yearly Look at Island Church
New Year’s Eve Celebration – On New Year’s Eve night we have a special service with music, teaching of the Word, communion, and special ministry. It is the best way to close the old year and start the new one.
Easter Picnic – The Saturday before Easter we meet at Sullivan’s Ranch (on the west end of the Island) to host a picnic for the children where we have an egg hunt, face painting and games.
Beach Bible School – This is our version of vacation bible school! Every Wednesday in either the month of June or July, we have praise and worship, a Bible lesson, and beach activities (surf lessons, sand castle building contest, etc).
4th of July Picnic – The Saturday before the 4th of July we meet at Sullivan’s Ranch for a picnic filled with food, fun, and fellowship! We have games for the kids, volleyball, praise and worship, sing patriotic songs, and a short message.
Fall Harvest Conference – Usually the 3rd week in October, we host a conference with special music and speakers. Guests from all over the nations come to partake in a wonderful time of refreshing and revival!
Christmas Banquet – A wonderful time of church fellowship. We dress up and put on our best for Jesus choosing a venue that is comfortable, private and with good food!
Throughout the year, there are special speakers both in house and outside ministers who come to edify the church. We also have Acts 13 Meetings (meetings with no formal outline, we come only to minister unto the Lord), Miracle Services (special services focusing on the healing power of the Lord and laying hands on the sick; we come expecting healings and miracles), Men’s Fellowships, and W.O.W Fellowships (Women Of the Word). Our philosophy here is “as the Holy Ghost directs.” We believe that hosting events are good things; however, we do not want it to negatively affect your family or job. We host these events and meeting to be a positive influence to you and your family for the purpose of edifying you as well as the Lord. We believe everyone is special and count it a privilege to serve you!
Membership – It is easy to be a member of Island Church. All you need to do is attend the services, be available to be used by God, and settle in for a New Testament Church experience! We have formal membership cards in the Visitors Center that you may fill out. The Bible says that everyone should be planted in a local church and we believe that Island Church is the best place to start your week! Our declaration after each service is Covered by the Blood, Empowered by the Word, and Anointed by the Holy Ghost!
