Classes for every age. Come early, stay through worship.
A Spirit-filled COGIC church in Vandalia, Missouri
Where the Word is preached, the Spirit moves, and visitors feel like family.
Come expecting God to meet you. Sunday Worship at 11:00 AM. Sunday School at 10:00 AM. Wednesday Bible Study at 7:30 PM.
The church where everybody is somebody and Jesus IS Lord.
When we gather
Worship happens three times a week.
Sundays for worship and the Word. Wednesdays for mid-week study. The doors open about half an hour before each service. Come early if you'd like to meet the saints.
Worship, the Word, and a chance to respond at the altar.
Bible Study time is subject to seasonal changes.
From the pastoral home
A word from Pastor and First Lady Smith.
Faith Tabernacle is a Bible-believing, Spirit-filled COGIC family in Vandalia. The preaching is anointed. The worship is real. The doors are open to anyone Jesus would welcome, and that is every single one of us. If you have been searching for a church home, come Sunday. We will save you a seat.
Pastor Richard Smith and Missionary Deloris SmithAnd I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.John 12:32 · KJV
The verse our mission rests on.
What to expect
Visiting on Sunday? Here is what it's like.
A first visit can feel like a lot. It doesn't have to. Here is the short version, so you know what you're walking into.
Title
Body
Come as you are
Some saints dress up. Some don't. Wear what helps you worship. You will be welcomed at the door either way.
About 90 minutes
Worship, the reading of the Word, anointed preaching, and a chance to respond at the altar if the Lord stirs your heart.
For your family
Sunday School begins at 10:00 AM for every age. Bring the children. Bring the grandparents. Bring whoever the Lord put on your heart.
Ministries
The church at work.
Faith Tabernacle holds the COGIC tradition of every saint serving somewhere. These are the ministries the Lord has raised up among us.
Ministry
Description
Choir and Praise
The choir leads worship every Sunday. Real singing, real Spirit, no performance.
Sunday School
Classes for every age every Sunday at 10:00 AM. The Word, taught plainly and faithfully.
Youth Department
Kids and teens with their own space to learn the Word, lead in worship, and grow in Christ.
Young People's Willing Workers
YPWW is the historic COGIC ministry for young adults. Real fellowship and real discipleship.
Missionary Department
Our women's ministry serves the church, visits the sick, and carries the gospel into Vandalia.
Mothers Board
The seasoned mothers of the church. Prayer warriors. Counselors. The spine of the congregation.
Coming up
On the church calendar.
Our weekly rhythm, plus anything special the Lord has us doing this season.
Event
Description
Sunday School
Classes for children, youth, and adults. Come early, stay through worship.
Morning Worship
Worship, the Word, and an invitation to respond. About 90 minutes.
Bible Study
Mid-week study in the Word. Subject to seasonal changes, see Facebook for updates.