We meet on the campus of the Central Valley Christian Academy at 2020 Academy Place in Ceres . There is a large parking lot in front of the school campus. Enter through the iron gate and follow the open doors back to the courtyard which leads to the auditorium where we meet for worship. Address for mailing: PO Box 628, Ceres, CA 95307
Expect children…a lot of children. On any given Sunday you can expect about 200 people gathered for worship, spanning a wide spectrum of age and culture.
Although CVP would not be considered a “formal” church, most still put on their “Sunday Best” for worship. However, c
We gather as whole families, so you can prepare your children in advance to sit through the worship service at your side. The service typically lasts approximately 75 minutes.
An interactive reading from the Old and/or New Testament that reminds us of God’s standards and promises.
The music remains a fresh combination between traditional church hymns from the Trinity Hymnal and favorite psalms and choruses. A piano accompanies our worship each Sunday. Additional instruments may be used on some songs to the degree that they help facilitate worship.
A weekly offering is gathered from the congregation.
Sermons are primarily exegetical, working through a book at a time of either the New or Old Testament. Throughout the year, a few six to eight week breaks are taken to cover a topical series that is believed relevant to the church. Sermons are balanced between exposition, illustration, and application.Lord’s Supper
We celebrate the Lord’s Supper weekly.
The Lord’s Supper is celebrated every week. Representatives of households are asked to meet the elders at the end of the rows to pick up a section of bread to distribute among family members. Trays of wine and grape juice are then passed down each row of the church. Grape juice fills the outer ring of each tray, while wine fills the inner rings.
Baptism of new converts and covenant children occurs as the situation arises.
We typically gather for a 15-20 minute break to stretch our legs and let the little ones get the wiggles out of their bodies. Coffee, lemonade, water and healthy treats can be found in the courtyard.
Our Sunday School time is also a whole family gathering. We meet together back in the sanctuary for another half hour of singing choruses and a brief discipleship time that is targeted especially to our children, but also has relevant information for the adults. To see what we are currently studying please go to the Disciple Makers section of the website.
Each Sunday, following worship and Disciple Makers, we remain for fellowship and a pot-luck lunch. Please remember to bring an entree as well as a substantial side dish, enough to feed two families so there is enough for everyone. On warm days we eat on the patio and during the rainy months we move chairs and eat in the sanctuary. If you forget to bring something, or if you are a visitor…Don’t worry! We want your fellowship, not your food!