Remember when you drove into a church parking lot for the first time?
Or, maybe you’ve never been to any church, and coming to Shelter Rock Church will be your first experience. Chances are, when you come to Shelter Rock Church or any other new church, you’ll find two questions running through your mind. What’s this church like? And, will I like it? Below are answers to some of the questions you may have about coming to Shelter Rock Church. We want you to feel comfortable from the moment you drive up until the moment you leave.

• If you are visiting our Manhasset location with services at 10 & 11:30 AM, even though you’ll see lots of cars, you’ll find ample parking in the municipal lots of Manhasset, across the street from the church. For helpful information, click here for directions and a map.
• If you are visiting our Syosset location with services at 9:30 & 11 AM, you will find ample free parking right on the church grounds. For helpful information, click here for directions and a map.
• If you are visiting our Hicksville location on a Saturday at 5:30 PM, you will find plenty of convenient parking in the Hicksville train station lots. For helpful information, click here for directions and a map.
• You’ll be met at the door by a friendly, helpful greeter who will quickly guide you to where you want to go.
• No one will embarrass you at any time. You won’t be asked to stand and identify yourself as a "visitor". You won’t be asked to say anything, wear anything, or otherwise stand out from the crowd.
• Meeting people at Shelter Rock Church is easy. We all stay after church for coffee in Fellowship Hall in Manhasset or the Cafe at Syosset every week, and we hope that you'll do the same so we can meet you!
• The people of Shelter Rock Church have a wide variety of religious backgrounds, including many who have never been to church before. We don't look down on any person from any background who is seeking the Truth.
• Our worship services are designed to meet people from a variety of backgrounds, but their purpose is the same. They are specifically designed to lead as many people as possible into a joyful and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Our worship services are easy to follow. Everyone is asked to stand and sit at the same time, so you’ll never find yourself standing when everyone else is sitting, or sitting when everyone else is standing. All of the words to every song are projected and easy to read, and key points during the teaching time are often projected as well, so you'll never feel lost or left-out. We also have Bibles here at the church that are available for anyone to use.
• Our worship services are always of a moderate length, so you can trust that we will you honor you and your family's time.
• Our facilities are clean, modern and attractive. On top of this, you’ll find easy-to-follow signs conveniently located throughout the building so you won’t have to ask people things like, "Where’s the restroom?"
• If you have an infant to 5-year-old, you’ll be pleased to know we have one of the cleanest, safest, well-run nurseries you’ll find anywhere on Long Island. This nursery is available during every worship service every Sunday.
• We have an active children’s program designed to help your children feel loved and confident because they are a special creation of God and they’re loved by Him. Among our children’s programs are Sunday School (first service at both locations), Kid's Worship! (second service at both locations), Kidz Blast! (Friday nights, 7 pm during the school year) and Vacation Bible School, one week each summer.
• We have a vibrant Jr. & Sr. High Student group with a wide range of groups and activities. Our goal is to help teenagers grow toward adulthood in a stable and mature manner. Through various weekly get-togethers, off-campus activities, missions trips and retreats, Jr. and Sr. highers can find God in an environment that is comfortable and fun.
• Our Adult Bible Fellowships feature a variety of classes ranging from studies of various books of the Bible to the integration of spiritual truth into one’s marriage, family and workplace.
• Is it easy to get connected at Shelter Rock Church? People new to our community are encouraged to attend Discovering Shelter Rock Church, an introduction to Shelter Rock Church, which meets 3-4 times each year.
• There are ministries specifically designed for Men, Women, College/Young Adults and for those going through divorce/separation, we have DivorceCare. There are also Community Groups which meet at various times and locations.
• We have a warm, friendly ministry staff who are ready to serve you, plus many key volunteers.

  Now that you know us better, we hope you’ll feel comfortable coming our way!

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