Mystery Worshipper:    Shirley Goodness

The church name:    Peerless Road Church

Denomination:    Church of God of Prophecy

The building:    Large, new building

The neighborhood:    Residential

The cast:    Praise Leader, Choir (21), Praise Band, Pastor

What was the name of the service (if any)?    Won by One, Evangelism

How full was the building?    65%, approximately 300 plus Spanish (50) and Children's ministries (approx. 100)

Did anyone welcome you personally?    Yes, greeters and several members

Was your pew comfortable?    Yes

How would you describe the pre-service atmosphere?    People were greeting each other quietly

What were the exact opening words of the service?        "We've come into this house to worship the Lord".

What books did the congregation use during the service?    none

What musical instruments were played?    Piano, organ, sax, electric guitar, drums and guitar

Did anything distract you?    Just a baby who cried out briefly

Was the worship stiff-upper-lip, charismatic, or what?    Charismatic, upbeat, good flow of worship and praise with traditional and contemporary music

Exactly how long was the sermon?    Approximately 25 minutes

On a scale of 1-10, how good was the preacher?    9

In a nutshell, what was the sermon about?    Evangelism

Which part of the service was like being in heaven?    Praise and worship

And which part was not so heavenly?    Can't think of any

What happened when you hung around after the service looking lost?     People came to introduce themselves, greet us and tell about the church's ministries

How would you describe the after-service environment and interaction?     People prayed together and visited with each other

How would you feel about making this church your regular (where 10 = ecstatic, 0 = terminal)?    9

Did the service make you feel glad to be a Christian?    Definitely

What one thing will you remember about all this in seven days' time?    The friendly and welcoming body of believers