What to Expect
Entering the Facility
Enter the property from one of 2 driveways off Amy Croft Drive. Parking is available around the entire building with handicap locations on the south side, closest to the highway. Currently the north and south entrances are open for entry. The west door remains closed at all times. You will be greeted by our friendly volunteers and proceed inside to our check-in station. Note: If you have young children (nursery to gr.4) you’ll be directed to our Kids ministry to be checked in as a family. See more on family & kids ministry below.
Check In
Whether it’s your first time or not, the connectors will welcome you and direct you to the proper check-in area. If we need to update or add your information, you will be welcomed at our Info Central where our team can connect with you and answer any questions you may have. Your check-in will be completed there. Following check in, you will be directed towards the sanctuary.
Sanctuary / Worship
We worship together in our auditorium/sanctuary. You may choose any of the three doors leading you in. There you will be greeted by one of our volunteer ushers who can assist with seating if required, answer any questions and hand out the bulletin and any elements for the service. Our services are one hour long and consist of contemporary and traditional worship, video, prayer, sermon and benediction. On exiting you are welcome to ask any further questions to those wearing orange, blue or black T-shirts in the foyer. We invite you to check more of our website to see the various ministries that are here at LSA. We have an emergency response team in case of a medical emergency and a defibrillator machine on site.
Nursery
Upon arrival into the building you can proceed to the Kids Ministry Check-in where you will be received as a family. Adults will be checked in to the Worship Service auditorium for the appropriate time. Children age 0-2yrs will be checked in to our nursery. The child will receive a security sticker with a matching sticker for the diaper bag. You will be given a matching sticker which must be presented to pick up your child after service. You will also be given a calling number which would be flashed on the display in the auditorium if your child needs a parent for any reason. Once checked in one parent will be escorted with your child to the nursery where a fully trained, police checked volunteer will receive them. This highly valued time for LSA volunteers is spent holding children, praying over them, singing, etc. After service you will be able to pick up your child after presenting your matching security tag.
Note: Any nursing mothers are welcome to use the Mom’s room attached to our nursery. Also, there are two change tables in the building. One is located in the Mom’s room as well as one in the handicap / family washroom at the end of the hall to the right as you enter the building.
Preschool
Once in the building you can proceed to our Kids Ministry Check-in where you will be received as a family. You will be checked in to the Worship Service auditorium for the appropriate time. Children aged 2-3 yrs. will be checked into our preschool room. Your child will receive a security sticker and you will be given a matching sticker which must be presented to pick up your child after service. You will also be given a calling number which will be flashed on the display in the auditorium if your child needs a parent for any reason. After check in you will be escorted with your child to the preschool room where a fully trained, police checked volunteer will receive them. There your child will be engaged in worship with an age appropriate bible story, verse and activity or craft. After service you will be able to pick up your child after presenting your matching security tag.
Kids Ministry
Once in the building you can proceed to our Kids Ministry Check-in where you will be received as a family. You will be checked in to the Worship Service auditorium for the appropriate time. Children aged JK-Gr. 4 will be checked into the meeting place. Your child will receive a security sticker and you will be given a matching sticker which must be presented to pick up your child after service. Your child (ren) will engage in their own age appropriate worship, engaging Bible story, and applicable activities and games for the entire hour. This happens in our large meeting place room and gym. Police checks and training for our volunteers is mandatory. After service we ask that you come promptly to pick up your child from the Kids Ministry check-in desk.
Junior Youth
For children in grades 5-8 we have a program at our 10am service. Check-in can be done either at the kids’ ministry desk if there are younger children as well or at the main check-in desk if there are no younger children. The youth program happens in the youth lounge in the north hallway and is for the entire hour. Here the children are taught from scripture and engage in their own worship experience. Police checks and training for our volunteers is mandatory.
Café
We have baristas on site and would like to invite you to engage in our coffee time before or after our 10am service. This happens in the LSA Café and everyone is invited to stay and chat, ask questions and relax. Our baristas offer a selection of gourmet coffees every week, come and see what they are brewing up this week! There is no charge for our coffee but a donation jar is there if you like.
Family Room
For your convenience, if you have any children who are not comfortable in our Sunday morning kids program or in our auditorium, there is a Family room next to the auditorium where the service is streamed live. There are couches and books for the little ones. Following Sunday morning services, we also have people ready to pray with you. Please join them if you have anything you need prayer for in your life.
Exiting the Property
We ask that you please be aware of your surroundings when moving around the lot as there are usually a lot of people walking around. Also please be courteous when exiting onto the street to allow neighbours to proceed as well if there is a line of cars exiting the property at the same time. We want everyone to feel comfortable when coming to LSA and welcome you to chat with us about your experience.