What to Expect | First Baptist Church of Paris

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How long is the service? It’s nice to know how long a service typically runs so people can plan accordingly.
What about kids? Visitors with children like to know what to do when they first walk in—should they head to the kid’s classrooms or bring them into the main service? Also, they want to know what kind of care their child will be receiving.
What’s the service like? Let people know the style of music, whether the service is formal or informal, and other details so they know what to expect. Try to make these details reflect the mission and values of your church.
How do people normally dress? People feel more comfortable in a new place when they don’t feel like they stand out.

Welcome to our Service

Welcome friend, we are a Southern Baptist Church. Our services begin with Sunday School for those who like to study the Word in a group setting. Sunday School begins at 9:30 AM. There is a bit of transition period, then the Worship Service will begin at 10:45 PM. All ages are welcome in the service. We do have a time during the service that children 4yrs to 4th grade are allowed to leave for Children's Church if they so choose. We also provide a nursery for infants and toddlers as well as a cry room to accommodate infants needs during the service. Our Worship together will begin with music. We generally offer traditional hymns, some contemporary choruses, and specials from individuals as well as our Adult Choir. Pastor brings a short call to worship and of course his main message threaded through the singing of praises. You are free to wear what you normally wear. It is not usual to see folks in jeans and shirt laughing and talking with others in business dress. Please, just come.