WHAT TO EXPECT ON SUNDAY
Our services and classes are open to everyone. We welcome you to join with us at any time. Also, we understand it might be a little daunting for those who have never attended a church service before or are unfamiliar with our style of worship. To make it easier, this page gives you some idea of what to expect.
Before Worship:
To begin with, you need to know where we are.
Here is a convenient map and driving directions.
We are located directly in front of the County Courthouse.
Our address is 200 West Pearl Street.
When You Arrive:
You may park in any available space in our parking lot, or you may park behind the
church next to the water tower. There is also parking along the street. We also
have spots for those with disabled parking placards. An elevator is available at the
East Entrance. Dress as casual or as formal as you like! The restrooms are just
down the hallway from the church office.
During Worship:
Jerseyville First Baptist Church is a friendly church. Be prepared to be warmly
greeted and engaged in conversation. When you arrive at the door, you will be
offered a worship bulletin with an outline of the service and activities for the week.
Also, we ask you to please turn off your cell phone, if you have one.
If you arrive late, just help yourself to a seat. If you need to leave early, nobody
will complain if you slip out.
You may sit anywhere, no seats are reserved. We encourage people to bring a
Bible if they have one. If not, Bibles are provided in the pew for your
convenience. The service will include a mix of traditional hymns and
contemporary worship choruses, soloists and choral music.
Children are welcome in our service.
Believing it is important for parents, grandparents, and children to worship
together, children are invited to our services. It is our practice to let parents
and children decide what level of participation feels comfortable.
We provide a children's time in the service and a children's church.
Nursery facilities are available for infants. (Newborn to Age 3)
You are not expected to contribute to the work of the church (that's our
responsibility) so don't feel embarrassed to pass the collection plate without
putting anything in it. Many church members contribute once a month,
so you won't be the only one just passing the plate on.
The first Sunday of each month is "Communion Sunday." We invite all who have
professed faith in Christ, regardless of their church affiliation, to participate with
us if they like. If you are unsure of the meaning of communion, feel free to ask
the pastor, or the person who greeted you at the door and we will gladly explain
it to you.
**Attendance sheets are in each pew row.
Please tell us the names of all family members worshiping with us and pass the
pad down your row so everyone has an opportunity to sign. Brochures with
information about our church are available at the back of the sanctuary.
After Worship:
After the service you are invited to attend a Sunday School class.
These classes meet each Sunday at 10:45 am - 11:45 am.
Also, do not forget to stop by the coffee area to grab a cup of coffee and
a cookie before heading on to class.
Sunday School Classes
Nursery (Newborn - 3 yrs.).........................................Room 204
Pre-K (3 - Kindergarten)..............................................Room 210
1st & 2nd grade...........................................................Room 302
3rd - 5th grade.............................................................Room 304
Junior High Class (Gr. 6-8).........................................Room 314
Senior High Class (Gr. 9-12).......................................Teen Center
Cornerstone Class - Adults........................................Room 211
Harvest Class - Adults................................................Room 301
Hi-Fi Class - Adults.....................................................Above Sanctuary
Kum Dubble Class - Senior Adults............................Below Sanctuary
Joy Class - Senior Adult.............................................Room 2, Overflow
If you have difficulty locating a class,
come to the church office located on the 2nd Floor.
Teachers
(Updated as of 8-22-10)
Pre-K (3 yrs. - Kindergarten) - Kaye Buis and Kellie Hill
1st & 2nd Grade - Pamela Weber
3rd - 5th Grade - Lori Christiansen
Jr. High (6th - 8th Grade) - Don Carpenter
Sr. High (9th -12th Grade) - Connie Hayes
For information about this site,
contact the
**Josh Buis**
