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Your First Visit To First
Baptist Dover
We
are so glad that you are considering visiting First Baptist Dover, and we want you to truly enjoy your time with
us. That's why we've provided some information about our schedule, campus, parking, childcare, and small group
opportunities through Bible Fellowship.
At
First Baptist Dover, we want you to feel at home, to be part of the family. In fact, we call our church a family
of friends and a friend to the family. You'll be surrounded by a caring, loving family of friends who will help
you and your family grow, share the good times, and help you shoulder the tough times. Whether you're a large family
or a family of one, we invite you to see what our family at First Baptist Dover is all about.
Here
are a few things that you might like to know.
Where
is the church? Our church is located at Water and Maple Street in Dover, Arkansas.
Directions
From the North: Highway 7 to Dover. Turn left on State Highway 164. Two blocks on the right.
From the South: Highway 7 to Dover. Turn right on highway 164. Two blocks, on the right.
From the East: Highway 27 to Dover. Turn left on highway 7 Turn left on highway 164. Two blocks, on the right..
Where
do I park? We reserve plenty of parking for first time visitors right by the main entrance. Just look for the
signs. Visitor parking spots are located in front of the sanctuary and on the east side of the fellowship hall.
Handicap parking is available next to the south sanctuary entrance and in front of the sanctuary building. We have
additional parking to the west and south of sanctuary and on the east side of the fellowship hall and education
building.
Where
do I enter the building? Enter the church though the main sanctuary entrance or any of the doors on the east side of the fellowship/education
building. There will be someone to greet you at the door.
When
Do I Need To Arrive? Sunday morning starts at 9:30am with Sunday School. Children, youth, and adults go to age appropriate
classes for small group teaching and discussion.
Morning Service starts at 10:45am and usually concludes by about 12:00 pm.
Evening Worship begins at 6:00 p.m. on Sundays.
Wednesday Service begins at 6:00 p.m
What
Do I Bring? If you have a Bible, bring it with you to church. A Bible will help you to follow along in Sunday
School and in Worship.
How
Do I Dress? Dress comfortably. Some attendees do wear their "Sunday best," but conservative, casual,
comfortable clothes are appropriate as well. We encourage you to dress modestly and comfortably. While most people
might not wear jeans to our morning service, neither will you find them in suits.
What
about my children? Children are precious at First Baptist Dover. Taking to heart Jesus' own love for children, First
Baptist Dover seeks to provide a comprehensive, caring ministry to children and their parents. Trained workers
will see that your children are loved, nurtured, and cared for while they have fun, make new friends, and learn
more about God's love for them.
The
preschool wing is located in the south end of the education building on the first floor. Pagers are provided in
the event that the nursery needs to contact you during Sunday School or the Church Service. Ushers can assist you
in getting your children to their class or department.
Our
Preschool, Children, and Youth groups meet at 9:30 a.m. in the following locations:
Birth-1 year.............................Pre-school wing, 1st Floor
1-3 years................................Pre-school wing, 1st Floor
4 year-5 year...........................Pre-school wing, 1st Floor
Grades 1&2,3&4, and 5&6........Education Building, 2nd Floor
Students from 7th - 12th grade meet in the Youth Building.
Where
do I go? At First Baptist Dover you can find a Sunday School class that is just right
for you and every member of your family. Each group takes the timeless truth of God's Word and brings it to life-your
life-for today. You'll also meet friends for life, people with common needs, people who will encourage you, rejoice
with you, and pray with you.
When
can I meet the Pastor? Guests are invited to meet with the Pastor before and after the Sunday morning service.
How
do I become a member of First Baptist Dover? There are number of ways you can become a member of the First Baptist Dover family:
| If you have never belonged to a church |
| All true churches are made up of believers in Jesus Christ. They
are people who have totally trusted in Christ and what He did on the cross to pay for their sins, and have committed
themselves, with the help of Christ, to honor Him in their everyday lives. |
| You are not saved by what you "feel", but by
the promise of Christ to save you. If you can truly put your trust in the promise of Jesus, He will forgive your
sins and you will receive the gift of eternal life. |
| You can make that decision by coming to the front of the sanctuary
when the invitation is given at the end of our service and simply say to the pastor, " I want to put my trust
in Christ as my Savior." |
| Following this decision, you will be baptized on a following
Sunday by immersion and will then be a member of First Baptist Dover. |
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| If you belong to another Southern Baptist or Missionary Baptist Church |
| You can join First Baptist by coming forward during the invitation
and telling the pastor that you want to transfer your membership. We will write your former church, and they will
forward your church letter to us. |
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| If you are not sure you can furnish a letter. |
| If your letter have been destroyed by fire, your old church no
longer exists, if you have been gone from that church so long that they may have removed your letter of membership,
or you were a Baptist and joined another denomination and wish now to join our church, don't let this delay your
joining us. Come forward during the invitation and say you want join by statement of your faith, briefly sharing
your circumstances with the pastor. |
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| If you belong to another denomination |
| You may come by baptism as an indication that you are willing
to be in one accord with us. This in no way implies that you are not already a Christian, but relates to others
that you believe First Baptist Dover is the church where God wants you to belong. Just come forward and tell the
pastor that your are coming by way of baptism. |
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| If none of these fit your circumstances |
| Feel free to call the church office and arrange a conference
with the pastor. He will be glad to council with you concerning your special situation. |
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Dover Baptist Church
143 Sr 164 E
Dover, AR 72837
Tel. (501) 331-2250
Fax. (501) 331-2250
Email:
fbcoffice@centurytel.net
Mailing Address:
PO Box 397
Dover, AR 72837
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