First Time Visitor Information

Visiting a new church can often be a trying experience.  You've got to find the church, figure out where to park, find Sunday School classes for the kids, wipe that jelly donut stain off your pants....

We are so excited that you have questions about our church.  Please take a few moments and let us answer some of those questions that you may have.  If you are planning to visit Southside Baptist for the first time, this page is targeted at you.  We hope to answer many of your questions here so you can spend your early Sunday morning preparing for worship rather than worrying about all the details.  

When you arrive through the front doors of the Sanctuary you will find a welcome center with someone to help you find classes and assist you with more answers.

Now, some answers to common questions:

• What do I wear?  Wear what you are comfortable wearing without being a distraction from the worship of our Lord.  Typically, you'll see everything from jeans to suits.

• What should I bring?  A heart ready to worship and learn.  A Bible is handy, though we'll be happy to provide one.

• Where do I park?  In general if you come for Worship there is plenty of parking around the Main Sanctuary Building.  As you get to know our church there may a more convenient place to go directly to the nursery or a class.  We do have Guest Parking marked directly in front of the covered walk to the right of the main Auditorium. 

• When are the services?  Our Sunday Morning service starts at 10:30 a.m.  We have a brief period of announcements on our screens before worship to let you know about activities and events that you may be interested in.  These are showing prior to the Worship Service.

• Our Sunday Evening Worship starts at 6:00 p.m.

• Do you have childcare?  We provide childcare for all services and most activities.  If you are not sure of childcare for an event, please feel free to call the office for information.

• What classes are available for my Family?  Sunday Bible Classes by age and grade beginning on Sunday Mornings at 9:15 a.m.   and Sunday Evening Discipleship classes beginning at 4:45 p.m.

• Wednesday Evening begins with Dinner at 5:00 p.m. and then includes Missions, Youth Bible Study, Prayer Service, Choirs, and Orchestra Rehearsal.  Please visit our Ministry pages for more details on these times and places.

• Will I be asked to give an offering?  No. We do not expect visitors to contribute to the offering.  If this is your desire, you may give during an offering time in our Sunday Worship services or through our Sunday School Bible Class time. 

• How do I find out more about your church?  This site provides a tremendous amount of information.  You may check out our Ministry pages and just look around.  There is a place in our site to contact us.  We will try to respond as quickly as possible or direct your questions to the appropriate ministry area. 

• Will I be asked to fill out information?  We will provide a time during our worship for you to receive a card to record your visit.  This is very helpful in letting us know who you are and if we can assist you in any way.  You only need to fill this information out on your first visit or at least one time.  There is also a place for you to let us know of any pray needs that you may have.