What time are the services?
Our Worship Services are held on Sundays @ 9:15 AM and 11:00 AM.
Where do I park?
As you enter the church property off of Startown Road, there will be parking attendants to guide you to parking spaces designated for visitors in close proximity to the worship center.
What should I wear?
Most who attend Discovery dress casually.
What can I expect at the Worship Service?
Your worship experience will begin as you are welcomed by our friendly greeters who are genuinely glad that you’ve chosen to come to Discovery for worship. They will guide you to the Welcome Center where you will be oriented to various locations in the building and receive a gift as a first-time visitor. Our service begins with live praise music and includes songs from contemporary, gospel as well as more traditional genres that reflect our multi-generational and multi-cultural fellowship. You will sense the presence of the Holy Spirit as you enter into worship of the living God.
Following a time of praise, the pastor’s message, based on God’s Word, will inspire you and challenge you in practical ways to live out the biblical principles in your daily life.
What programs/services do you have for children and youth?
Infants and Toddlers:
We offer exceptional, secure care for infants and toddlers during our Sunday morning services at Discovery. Our goal is to lay a strong spiritual foundation in the life of each young child, sewing seeds with love and care so that when they become older, each child will accept Christ as the Lord and Savior. We strive to create a fun, clean, and safe environment to learn the truths of the Bible even at the earliest age.
1st-5th Grade:
During our Sunday morning worship services, the Bible comes alive as Spirit Splash kids worship God creatively through lessons and activities that are developmentally appropriate for their age, with the goal of increasing their knowledge of God’s Word, while providing them a place of worship and companionship. Our mission is to teach and shepherd children to love God with all their heart, soul, mind and strength and to love their neighbor as themselves. This ministry is unique in that one moment the children are having ‘no holds barred’ fun, and the next moment are listening intently to Bible stories and the teachings of Jesus.
Youth:
At The Wave, a program for 6th – 12th graders, the goal is to make and mature disciples as Discovery youth come to know Jesus and grow in their relationship with Him through a better understanding of salvation and their faith. Through weekly youth services, discipleship, youth events and trips, and summer camp, the youth will experience the truth that through Christ there is freedom. They will see that they can gain spiritual insight through prayer, and that true healing and pure joy can only come from a relationship with Christ. For more information on our Youth Program, feel free to contact Youth Pastor Justin House and come on Sunday nights at 5:30 to get plugged in and hang out with other Discovery Youth.
What kind of security do you have for children’s areas/programs?
Children are required to be checked in and checked out each Sunday by their parent or legal guardian. Children are given coded tags, and parents will have tags with corresponding codes to ensure a safe pick-up. Our childcare providers will have the parent’s phone numbers in case of emergencies. Once children have been checked in, the family is recorded in our system to make subsequent check-ins and communications quick and easy. Background checks are required for every adult working with our children. Your child's safety is our priority.
How can I get involved? How do I volunteer?
There are many opportunities to become a vital part of Discovery by serving within the church and also in many local ministries. These are listed, with contact information, under the “Serve” tab on our homepage. There are also many opportunities to become a part of a small group at Discovery where you will develop close relationships with other believers, be supported in your faith journey, and just have fun and fellowship with other Discovery folks. These groups are listed, with contact information, under the “Connect” tab on our homepage. Click here to learn more.
How can I meet the Pastor?
Pastor Sharpe would love to meet you! He is available after each service and can be further contacted by email at Smith@DiscoveryChurchHickory.com .
Do you have a Singles or a College program?
We have a young adults program entitled “Owning Your Worldview” with the goal of examining and defining one’s worldview in order to live in confidence with one’s beliefs, opinions, and perspectives. While the information presented is designed to encourage a stronger Christian worldview, all worldviews may be acknowledged and discussed. The leader of the study serves as a facilitator and coach for young adults who are still figuring out what they believe and why. In addition to class discussions on Sunday mornings, there are frequent ‘hangout’ opportunities where the group gathers for pizza, games, and conversation.
The College and Career Class is centered around college-aged and young adult/career individuals who are looking to grow in their relationship with Christ. It is an informal class, offering coffee and snacks (and sometimes pancakes!) and includes discussions of the areas of life that are challenging individually and in peer groups without condemnation or fear. The class consists of students and young adults in all stages of their faith walk, recognizing that God wants us to ask the hard questions so we can learn to lean on Him through the good and bad. The class decides on the topics and study materials as a group and is guided through open and honest discussions by the leader Paige Cline. In addition to meeting on Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. at the church, the group often gets together for dinner at the Clines’ or to just hang out together.
Our Worship Services are held on Sundays @ 9:15 AM and 11:00 AM.
Where do I park?
As you enter the church property off of Startown Road, there will be parking attendants to guide you to parking spaces designated for visitors in close proximity to the worship center.
What should I wear?
Most who attend Discovery dress casually.
What can I expect at the Worship Service?
Your worship experience will begin as you are welcomed by our friendly greeters who are genuinely glad that you’ve chosen to come to Discovery for worship. They will guide you to the Welcome Center where you will be oriented to various locations in the building and receive a gift as a first-time visitor. Our service begins with live praise music and includes songs from contemporary, gospel as well as more traditional genres that reflect our multi-generational and multi-cultural fellowship. You will sense the presence of the Holy Spirit as you enter into worship of the living God.
Following a time of praise, the pastor’s message, based on God’s Word, will inspire you and challenge you in practical ways to live out the biblical principles in your daily life.
What programs/services do you have for children and youth?
Infants and Toddlers:
We offer exceptional, secure care for infants and toddlers during our Sunday morning services at Discovery. Our goal is to lay a strong spiritual foundation in the life of each young child, sewing seeds with love and care so that when they become older, each child will accept Christ as the Lord and Savior. We strive to create a fun, clean, and safe environment to learn the truths of the Bible even at the earliest age.
1st-5th Grade:
During our Sunday morning worship services, the Bible comes alive as Spirit Splash kids worship God creatively through lessons and activities that are developmentally appropriate for their age, with the goal of increasing their knowledge of God’s Word, while providing them a place of worship and companionship. Our mission is to teach and shepherd children to love God with all their heart, soul, mind and strength and to love their neighbor as themselves. This ministry is unique in that one moment the children are having ‘no holds barred’ fun, and the next moment are listening intently to Bible stories and the teachings of Jesus.
Youth:
At The Wave, a program for 6th – 12th graders, the goal is to make and mature disciples as Discovery youth come to know Jesus and grow in their relationship with Him through a better understanding of salvation and their faith. Through weekly youth services, discipleship, youth events and trips, and summer camp, the youth will experience the truth that through Christ there is freedom. They will see that they can gain spiritual insight through prayer, and that true healing and pure joy can only come from a relationship with Christ. For more information on our Youth Program, feel free to contact Youth Pastor Justin House and come on Sunday nights at 5:30 to get plugged in and hang out with other Discovery Youth.
What kind of security do you have for children’s areas/programs?
Children are required to be checked in and checked out each Sunday by their parent or legal guardian. Children are given coded tags, and parents will have tags with corresponding codes to ensure a safe pick-up. Our childcare providers will have the parent’s phone numbers in case of emergencies. Once children have been checked in, the family is recorded in our system to make subsequent check-ins and communications quick and easy. Background checks are required for every adult working with our children. Your child's safety is our priority.
How can I get involved? How do I volunteer?
There are many opportunities to become a vital part of Discovery by serving within the church and also in many local ministries. These are listed, with contact information, under the “Serve” tab on our homepage. There are also many opportunities to become a part of a small group at Discovery where you will develop close relationships with other believers, be supported in your faith journey, and just have fun and fellowship with other Discovery folks. These groups are listed, with contact information, under the “Connect” tab on our homepage. Click here to learn more.
How can I meet the Pastor?
Pastor Sharpe would love to meet you! He is available after each service and can be further contacted by email at Smith@DiscoveryChurchHickory.com .
Do you have a Singles or a College program?
We have a young adults program entitled “Owning Your Worldview” with the goal of examining and defining one’s worldview in order to live in confidence with one’s beliefs, opinions, and perspectives. While the information presented is designed to encourage a stronger Christian worldview, all worldviews may be acknowledged and discussed. The leader of the study serves as a facilitator and coach for young adults who are still figuring out what they believe and why. In addition to class discussions on Sunday mornings, there are frequent ‘hangout’ opportunities where the group gathers for pizza, games, and conversation.
The College and Career Class is centered around college-aged and young adult/career individuals who are looking to grow in their relationship with Christ. It is an informal class, offering coffee and snacks (and sometimes pancakes!) and includes discussions of the areas of life that are challenging individually and in peer groups without condemnation or fear. The class consists of students and young adults in all stages of their faith walk, recognizing that God wants us to ask the hard questions so we can learn to lean on Him through the good and bad. The class decides on the topics and study materials as a group and is guided through open and honest discussions by the leader Paige Cline. In addition to meeting on Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. at the church, the group often gets together for dinner at the Clines’ or to just hang out together.