Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are there? On a typical Sunday morning, our total attendance averages about 250-300 people, including adults and children. Our auditorium holds about 400 people. What time are your Sunday Services? Worship Services are at 8:30 am and 11:00 am. We also have Sunday School for kids and adults at 10:000 am. To see our regular weekly schedule, click here. How long does the service last? Our services last between 60 and 75 minutes. What should I wear? Most people dress "business casual," but you can dress however you are most comfortable. Will I be expected to donate money to the church? We do not expect visitors to contribute to the church. As part of our Sunday morning worship, our ushers pass offering plates, and our members and regular attendees give the money that they have planned to give. As a visitor, we ask that you just let the offering plate pass by. How will I find my way around? For directions and parking information, click here. Just look for the large brick building, and enter through either of the two entrances. Someone will be near the door to help you find your way. We also have signs to help you find the auditorium and other rooms. What about programs for children? Our primary teaching times for children are Sunday School (Sundays at 10:00 am) and Wednesday night clubs (Wednesdays at 7:00 pm). During our second Worship Service (Sundays at 11:00 am), we offer Children's Church for children in Kindergarten through 2nd Grade. Child care for children 4 and under is also available during our Sunday Services. What about programs for students (6th through 12th Grade)? Grace Bible Church has a very active student ministry. How will I meet other people? Join one of our small groups, called Grace Groups. For more information, contact our church office, or use the tear-off portion of your bulletin. What does your church believe? Grace Bible Church is an independent, bible-believing Christian church. We are not part of any denominational group. For a summary of our beliefs, see our Constitution. What translation of the Bible do you use? We believe that the Bible, as written in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek by its original authors, was inspired by God and completely free from error. We also believe that the Bible has been miraculously preserved throughout history. No other ancient writings even come close in terms of accuracy and reliability. Some of our English translations are very accurate, but no English translation is inspired by God. Every English translation has two potential sources of error. First, none of the original biblical manuscripts exists today. All English translations are based on multiple copies of the original manuscripts. These copies differ from each other in some small details. The differences are minor, and do not challenge any Christian doctrine. Second, the translation from the biblical manuscripts into English is subject to error. The scholars who examine the Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek manuscripts and translate them into English attempt to be very accurate. However, the translation process is difficult, since there is not always a clear equivalent between words in the original languages and English words. Therefore, there are slight differences between even the best English translations. For most of our preaching and teaching, Grace Bible Church uses the New English Standard Version (ESV), which is a very accurate, literal, modern English translation. However, we do not insist that people use any one version exclusively. Some people find that the New International Version (NIV) is easier to read. Others who understand Old English prefer the King James Version (KJV) or the New King James Version (NKJV). Paraphrases, such as The Message and The Living Bible are not as accurate, but are also interesting to read. For detailed Bible study, it is good to read and compare several different translations. For a good summary of Bible versions and a great selection of Bibles that you can order, visit http://www.christianbook.com/. Click on "Bibles". Check out the different options under "Features to Help You With?" The "Guide for New Bible Readers" is especially helpful. |
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