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Visiting Oakwood Baptist
Visiting any church, especially a larger one, for the very first time can be a tough experience. Well, we want to put you at ease. Your first visit to Oakwood Baptist will be refreshing, friendly, and enjoyable for your whole family. We want you to experience inspiring music, helpful teaching and preaching, friendly people, and a place where you feel welcome and "at home"! Here are a few answers to your questions and what you might expect on your first visit.
- When are your services?
- How do I get to Oakwood Baptist?
- What can I expect on my first visit?
- Where do I take my children?
- What about my teens?
- How should I dress?
- Who is Pastor Jeff Davis?
- Am I Expected to Participate in the Offering?
- Other questions?
When are your services?
Sundays
Sunday School for All Ages...............................9:30 AM
Morning Worship ..............................................10:30 AM
Evening Service .................................................6:00 PM
Wednesdays
AWANA Clubs (during the school year)............6:30 PM
Youth Alive (teen meeting) .................................6:30 PM
Prayer Meeting and Bible Study .......................7:00 PM
childcare provided for all services
How do I get to Oakwood Baptist?
Oakwood Ministries - 304 Pearman Dairy Rd - Anderson, SC 29625 - (864) 225-6262
Oakwood Ministries is located on the Hwy. 28 By-Pass (Pearman Dairy Rd.) on the west side of Anderson, across from Lakeside Middle School.
From I-85 South (Greenville) take Exit 21 (Liberty/Anderson, Hwy. 178). Turn right onto Hwy. 178. At the second light (approx. 1 mile) turn right onto Hwy. 28 By-Pass (Pearman Dairy Rd.). The church is located about 4 miles on the left.
From I-85 North (Atlanta) take Exit 11 (Anderson, Hwy. 24). Turn left at the stop sign, then right onto Hwy. 24. Travel 9.5 miles, then turn left onto Pearman Dairy Road (Stop-A-Minit, CVS, and Family Video are on the corners). The church is located about two blocks on the right.
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What can I expect on my first visit?
Most adults attend our morning worship service where they enjoy the beautiful and inspiring music of the choir, orchestra, ensembles, and soloists. The music is always followed by a clear, helpful, and challenging Bible message from Pastor Jeff Davis. This service is a little over one hour in length. Also, at 9:30 there are Adult Bible Classes and Sunday School for our children. These classes are smaller group settings where you are invited to meet people, enjoy perhaps some coffee and donuts, and hear a teaching lesson more directly applicable to your stage of life. The best way to get to know people at Oakwood Baptist Church is to visit one of these adult Bible classes.
Where do I take my children?
Starting with excellent nurseries, there is something special for every age child. At every service there are safe, clean, and highly staffed nurseries for children three years old and under. For the infants, mothers will receive a pager so that the nursery attendants can easily contact you if there is a need. For children four years old through sixth grade there are fun, friendly, and Bible-centered classes. These classes are staffed with trained, friendly, and well-qualified teachers and helpers who will make church exciting and memorable for your child.
Our campus has a lot of buildings, which to a guest can seem overwhelming at first. It's not as complicated as it looks, and we would like to help you find the appropriate nurseries, classes, and services for every person in your family. Our greeters and ushers are located around campus as well as in the lobby of the main worship center and will gladly help direct and even escort you to the right place.
What about my teens?
Our student ministries are broken down into three main divisions: junior high, high school, and College & Career. Within each of these divisions, there are several classes, which are listed under the "Teens" menu above. Most of the teens attend a class for one hour and then a worship service another hour with their parents.
How should I dress?
There is not a dress code at Oakwood Baptist Church for members or guests. Our ministry leaders and many of our church family dress in more traditional “Sunday” dress; however, our main goal is that you would feel welcome and comfortable on your visit here at Oakwood!
Who is Pastor Jeff Davis?
Pastor Davis has been the senior Pastor of Oakwood Baptist Church since Easter Sunday, 2010. He is also the president of Oakwood Christian School, which is a ministry of Oakwood Baptist Church. You can read more about him here. You can also read his blog, or follow him on twitter.
Am I Expected to Participate in the Offering?
No. We don't invite you to Oakwood Baptist Church for your offering. We want our service to be a gift to you. We hope you will find in this place a warm family spirit, truth from God's Word, and a place where you can grow in God's grace. Please don't feel any obligation to participate in the offering as a guest.
Other questions?
If there's something we missed on this list, just give us a call, or ask someone when you arrive. Whether you're new to the area and looking for a church home, or if it's been a long time since you've attended church at all, we hope your first visit at Oakwood Baptist will be awesome! We exist to serve you and your family, and we are looking forward to meeting you personally. We hope you'll feel right at home from the very first moment you step onto campus! Let us know how we can serve you better, and we hope to meet you this Sunday!
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