PRESENCE NIGHTS

Worship the Lord Our God.

A gathering of believers from across local churches, devoted to worshiping God the Father, Jesus Christ the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

Sing. Read. Ponder the Glory of God.

WHY WE GATHER

A Simple Gathering. One Purpose. To Worship Him.

“Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power.” — Revelation 4:11 (ESV)

Presence Nights was born out of a desire to see believers from across the body of Christ gather with one shared purpose:

To worship our King and grow in communion with Him.

We belong to one body in Christ. Regardless of where we worship on Sundays, we are united by one Lord and invited to come together to glorify Him.

We've intentionally set apart a simple space where we can lay aside distractions, turn our attention away from ourselves, and fix our eyes on Jesus.

We come to behold His beauty, remember His sacrifice, rest in the Father's love, and yield to the Holy Spirit.

This is not about a church, a leader, or a performance. We come not to seek attention for ourselves, but to give Him the honor and glory He deserves. It is about Him.

“He must increase, but I must decrease.” — John 3:30 (ESV)

WHAT TO EXPECT

A Simple Gathering. A Shared Posture of Worship.

“Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God.” — Hebrews 13:15 (ESV)

Presence Nights is an informal, extended time of worship, Scripture reading, prayerful reflection, and communion.

There is no stage performance or traditional service format. We gather around one shared purpose: to magnify the Lord together.

  • Worship That Exalts God: We sing songs focused on who God is—His holiness, character, majesty, works, and glory. Our desire is to sing about the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, rather than making ourselves the subject of worship.

    “Sing to the LORD, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day.” — Psalm 96:2 (ESV)

  • Scripture Reading & Reflection: We encourage everyone to bring their Bible. If you would like to share a passage of Scripture, you're welcome to approach the stand and read directly from the Bible provided (ESV). Our desire is to hear God's Word together and allow it to direct our hearts toward Him.

    “Devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture.” — 1 Timothy 4:13 (ESV)

  • Communion: The Lord's Supper is available as we remember Jesus Christ and His sacrifice. We encourage you to take time for confession, repentance, thanksgiving, and quiet reflection before partaking.

    “Do this in remembrance of me.” — Luke 22:19 (ESV)

  • Freedom to Worship, With Consideration for Others: You are welcome to sit, stand, kneel, pray, or quietly reflect. We've intentionally arranged our time together to minimize distractions and keep our attention on the Lord.

    We ask everyone to participate with humility and consideration for others, remembering that this time is devoted to ministering unto Him. Our time together is specifically devoted to ministering unto the Lord through worship and Scripture.

    “Let all things be done decently and in order.” — 1 Corinthians 14:40 (ESV)

Come with an expectant heart, but without pressure or expectation of a particular experience. Our desire is that Jesus remains at the center of everything we do.

WHAT TO BRING

Come As You Are. Bring a Willing Heart.

We gather indoors in a warehouse, where we've intentionally kept things simple. Seating is not provided, so please bring your own lawn chair.

At times, the warehouse doors may remain open, and heating or air conditioning may not be available. Please dress comfortably with the weather in mind.

Please Bring:

  • A lawn chair — Please bring your own seating.

  • Your Bible — We encourage you to follow along and spend time in God's Word.

  • A knee cushion — If you'd like to kneel during worship or prayer.

  • An open heart — Come ready to worship, listen, reflect, and rest in the Lord.

Do You Play an Instrument?

If you play an instrument and would like to help facilitate our time of worship, we'd love to hear from you. Please email us at dane@preservedinternational.org in advance so we can coordinate together. If there are other worshippers, you’ll take turns to ensure everyone has an opportunity to express in worship. Please see FAQs below for important details.

WHEN & WHERE WE GATHER

Presence Nights

1st and 3rd Sundays of Each Month

Start at 5:30 PM

311 N. Sycamore St.
Tomball, TX 77375

We typically gather for approximately 90 minutes to two hours, but you're welcome to come and go as needed.

Our gathering takes place inside the warehouse at the back of the RTI Construction property — Back Building (Warehouse).

All Local Believers Are Welcome.

Whether you attend a church nearby or are coming from another community, you're invited to join us as we gather around one shared purpose: Worshiping the Lord Our God.

Sing. Read. Ponder the Glory of Christ.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Presence Nights is an invitation to believers from across local churches to gather in worship and prayer. Our desire is not to replace the local church, but to see the body of Christ united in glorifying the Lord.

  • Not at all. We begin at 5:30 PM and typically gather for approximately 90 minutes to two hours. You're welcome to arrive, participate, and leave as needed.

  • Absolutely. We welcome families, children, and youth to join us in worshiping the Lord together. We simply ask everyone to help maintain an atmosphere that allows others to worship and reflect without unnecessary distractions.

  • Yes. We encourage the public reading of Scripture. If you'd like to share a passage, please approach the stand, read directly from the ESV Bible provided, and then return to your place so our time of worship can continue.

  • We believe in the gifts of the Holy Spirit and desire to honor Him in everything we do. However, Presence Nights is specifically set apart for worshiping and ministering unto the Lord rather than delivering public messages or exhortations.

    If you believe you have a word for the entire gathering, please write it down and place it in the designated box rather than sharing it publicly. We will pray over it.

    If you believe you have a word of encouragement for an individual, we encourage you to pray about it, please share it privately and respectfully, without interrupting the gathering.

  • You're welcome to pray quietly for others. If you'd like to pray with someone, please move outside the main worship circle to avoid distracting others.

    Speaking in tongues quietly is welcome. If you wish to dance, use worship flags, or paint, please do so toward the back of the room, outside the main worship circle.

    Our desire is to allow freedom in worship while keeping our collective attention on the Lord.

  • Communion elements will be available at the center table. You're welcome to take the bread and juice back to your place, allowing others room to approach.

    We encourage you to examine your heart, confess sin, remember Christ's sacrifice, and receive His forgiveness with thanksgiving.

    If you have not yet surrendered your life to Jesus Christ, we ask that you refrain from taking communion until you have placed your faith in Him. You are still warmly welcome to participate in the rest of the gathering.

  • At times, portions of our gathering may be recorded to encourage other believers and churches to create spaces for worship and prayer. Our intention is to focus recordings on the center of the gathering rather than on individual attendees or musicians.