7:30
Prayer book and communion
An early morning service from the prayer book, with communion [every week, to confirm].
Christ Church Hilton · a Reformed Anglican church
To know Christ,
so as to make Him known.
Sundays on Bergview Road. Come as you are.
Sundays at 7:30, 9:00 and 17:30
Find us at 3 Bergview Road, Hilton
1I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord!”
Psalm 122:1 · ESV
Every Sunday
Sundays at Christ Church
Three services, one church. Pick the one that suits you.
9:00
Family service
A more informal service with a children’s and teens’ programme. Communion once a month, and tea afterwards.
17:30
Sermon and Supper
[Description of the evening service to confirm.]
Your first Sunday
- Where do I park?
- [Parking directions to confirm.]
- Where do the children go?
- [At 9:00 children and teens start in the service with their families, then go to their own groups. Confirm timing and drop-off point.]
- Are they safe?
- [Child-safety wording to confirm: policy in place and leaders screened, only if both are true.]
- What should I wear?
- Whatever you’re comfortable in.
- How long does it run?
- [About an hour and a quarter, confirm per service.]
- Will I be singled out?
- No. You’re welcome to sit, sing or simply listen. Someone may say hello at the door, and that’s all.
Plan your visit
Come and see
Tell us you’re coming and someone will look out for you, show you where the children go and save you a seat.
Your next step
Wherever you are with Jesus, there’s a next step.
- 1Come and seeFor anyone, believer or not.
- 2Explore JesusFor you if you’re unsure what you believe.
- 3BelongFor you if you’re new to Christ Church.
- 4GrowFor you if you want to go deeper in the Bible.
- 5ServeFor you if you’re ready to join a team.
- 6Make Him knownFor you if you want Hilton to hear the Gospel.
Not sure yet?
Exploring who Jesus is?
Bring your questions. No question is too basic or too hard.
Ask us anythingAlready a Christian?
New to Christ Church?
Find a group, meet people and see how you might fit in.
Find your placeExplore Jesus
Room to ask real questions
Jesus said he came to seek and to save the lost. He died on the cross to pay the penalty for our sins and rose again on the third day. Everyone who turns from their sin and trusts him is forgiven and given new life.
Curious, sceptical or coming back after years away? You’re welcome to look at his claims for yourself and bring your questions with you.
8But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Romans 5:8 · ESV
Formed by the Word
Open Scripture
The Gospel
The Gospel is the good news of salvation through Jesus Christ, who died on the cross to pay the penalty for our sins. He was buried, and on the third day he rose from the dead.
The Bible
The Bible is the infallible Word of God, inspired by the Holy Spirit. It has supreme authority in all matters of faith and conduct.
Community
As a church family we are the Body of Christ. The Holy Spirit gifts each of us in different ways to love, serve, support and build each other up, spurring one another on to love and good deeds.
[Wording for the rector to approve.]
16All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness.
2 Timothy 3:16 · ESV
Belong
Bound together
Find the people you’ll grow with.
19So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God.
Ephesians 2:19 · ESV
Children
Bible stories, songs and friends, during the family service.
Finishing Grade 7? Junior Youth is next.
Junior Youth
Games, the Bible and good friends. [Grades and time to confirm.]
Moving up? Senior Youth is next.
Senior Youth and Teen Church
Older teens working out what following Jesus looks like now.
Turning 18? Young Adults is next.
Young Adults
A Bible study for students and young workers. [Day and time to confirm.]
Next: join a team or an adults’ group.
Adults’ Bible studies
Small groups that read the Bible, pray and look after each other. [Groups and times to confirm.]
The prayer-book congregation
Old words, plainly said, with communion [every week, to confirm].
What’s on this term
- [Date][Event, from a live source]
- [Date][Event]
- [Date][Event]
When life is hard
Illness, grief, a marriage under strain, a faith that feels thin: you don’t have to carry it alone. Tell us, and one of the ministers will be in touch.
Becoming a member
Membership means committing to this church family: to pray, serve and grow together. You can apply to Council if you:
- are baptised and have made a personal confession of faith in Christ
- accept the church’s Reformed Anglican constitution
- are over 18 and not a member of another church
- have worshipped at Christ Church for at least six months
Coming from another REACH-SA church? You can be received on application.
Serve
Hands for the work
Every Sunday is made by people who come early, stay late and notice who is new. Join a team with a leader who’ll walk with you.
45For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.
Mark 10:45 · ESV
Welcome
So no one walks in unnoticed or leaves unknown.
Led by [Name]
Children’s ministry
So children hear about Jesus in a way they understand.
Led by [Name]
Music
So the church sings the truth together.
Led by [Name]
Sound and screens
So everyone can hear the Bible read and preached.
Led by [Name]
Tea and hospitality
So conversations can start after the service.
Led by [Name]
Make Him known
Praying for and reaching Hilton. Will you pray with us?
Supporting the work
Give
Giving is one way we share in the work of making Christ known here in Hilton.
- Account name
- [Account name]
- Bank
- [Bank]
- Account number
- [Account number]
- Branch code
- [Branch code]
- Reference
- [Your name, or “Giving”]
Find us
3 Bergview Road, Hilton
