We often get questions in the office about how different elements work within our unique church. Below are some of the more frequent questions posed and their answers in no particular order.
- A Drive In Church?! How does that work?
It’s simpler than you might think. When you arrive, you’ll enter through one of our three “gates” onto the church property. A friendly greeter will welcome you, hand you a bulletin and a pre‑packaged communion set, and help you tune your radio to 88.5 FM, the station we use to broadcast the service.
After that, you just choose your parking spot and settle in for worship from the comfort of your car. It’s that easy.
- I see you fly flags from different states on Sunday morning. How do I get my state’s flag to fly?
Each year beginning January 1, anyone can contribute toward having their state’s flag flown. To participate, simply note your contribution on your check or write the amount and the state name on your Church Life Form (found in your bulletin). For example: “$20 for Florida.”
If you’re giving cash, please be sure to write the amount and the state on your Church Life Form—cash often gets separated from the form, and without that note we have no way to track your contribution.
Once the total contributions for a particular state reach $100, that state’s flag is raised for the remainder of the year (weather permitting).
2B. Why do you fly the US Flag and Canadian Flag at the same height?
Flag etiquette provides clear guidance on this. According to the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), when flags are displayed as a group—as ours are—the U.S. flag is placed to its own right, and the flags of other nations are flown at the same height. Federal guidelines echo this practice, stating that when two or more national flags are displayed, they must be flown from separate staffs of equal height and be of similar size. International custom also prohibits flying one nation’s flag above another in times of peace.
We fly the Canadian flag because of a historic partnership between the Drive‑In Christian Church and a Canadian ministry led by “Padre” Lambert, for whom our memorial fountain is named. It remains a symbol of that shared ministry and friendship.
- How can I be a Worship Leader?
It’s easy to get involved. Just note your interest on your Church Life Form, call the church office at 386‑767‑8761, or sign up online by clicking HERE.
- How do I get my prayer request included on the church’s Prayer List?
Each week, a Church Life Form is included in your bulletin. Simply write the name of the person you’d like added to the Prayer List, and we’ll take it from there. You can also submit a request by emailing office@driveinchurch.net, by calling us at 386-767-8761 or click here. Our staff gathers all requests and prepares a new list each week. That list is placed on the Communion Table and prayed over during both Sunday services. In addition, our prayer ministry meets once a month to pray over the previous month’s lists here on the church grounds. The current Prayer List is also posted on our website.
- Why is the cross slanted?
We receive this question quite often.
The cross on our building is a form known as the Portate Cross, from the Latin portare, meaning “to carry.” It is sometimes called “the carried cross,” reminding us that Jesus carried his cross to Calvary and invites his followers to “take up their cross and follow me.”
This shape is also associated with the St. Andrew’s Cross, which appears in the logo of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), the denomination with which we are affiliated.
- Where do I get coffee and donuts?
We offer fresh hot coffee and Krispy Kreme donuts before and after each service in Friendship Hall which is located at the east side of the property. We invite everyone to come in and say hello over a cup of joe!
- Where are the restrooms located?
We have restrooms in our Friendship Hall Building (Building E) as well as on the first floor of the Altar Building (Building A).
- Where is Sunday School?
We offer Sunday school classes for children in Kindergarten through High school in the downstairs area of the Altar building (Building A) every Sunday from 9:55-10:55am. We invite you to bring your child(ren) inside for a fun, climate-controlled biblical experience while you enjoy worship outside. Email RevMelissa@www.driveinchurch.net for more information.
- Is the service projected on a screen?
No. In fact, there is no longer a movie screen on the property. The ministers, choir, pianist, and organist are all located on the 2nd story of the Altar Building (Building A). You can see the balcony from just about anywhere on the property.
- What if it’s too hot, too cold, or rainy?
Church services happen no matter what the weather is like! If you would like a climate-controlled experience, then we invite you to sit inside our chapel located in our Friendship Hall Building. Otherwise, you’re welcome to sit in your car (we prefer that you don’t idle your engine), on one of the many benches provided, or bring a chair and sit under a tree! We’re a casual congregation – so dress for the weather and enjoy!
- How do I become a member?
That’s easy too! Simply make a note on your Church Life Form and the staff will send you a letter and a form to complete and return and voila! You also can become a member by being baptized by one of our ministers. You can request that by noting it on your Church Life Form.
- What about communion?
Disciples of Christ partake in communion every time we gather together for worship. We have loving volunteers who carefully pray over, and package single-serving communion sets each week that consist of grape juice and communion bread. Those sets are provided to you as you arrive on the property for worship. EVERYONE is welcome to join in the Table of our Lord.
- How does one join the choir?
The choir rehearses every Tuesday evening at 7:00pm in the Altar Building. Attendance at Choir Rehearsal is required to sing with the Choir on Sunday mornings. Anyone is welcome to join at any time during the year. The front door is always locked. Simply ring the bell and you will be buzzed in. We’d love to have you!
14. Can I park my trailer/camper/extra vehicle/boat/motorcycle on your property for a donation?
No parking is permitted. You can contact Larry Fornari with Spruce Creek Storage at 386-275-9342 to inquire about special event parking in other locations.
15. Do you have a church app? Yes! Simply search “Drive In Church” in your app store to download it! Use it for online giving, submitting prayer requests, volunteer sign-ups and more!