We want it to be easy for you to come to church. We want you to experience a great time in worship and meet friendly people who will welcome you.
First-Time Visitors
Common Questions
We know first-time visits to any church raise many questions. If you don't see your answer here, please contact us — we'd love to help.
We encourage all our visitors to arrive in time for us to welcome you. The pastor especially enjoys meeting visitors prior to the service and personally thanking them for choosing to worship with us.
Yes. There is reserved parking directly in front of the auditorium. The auditorium can easily accommodate those needing seating for wheelchairs. Our facility was designed so that our main auditorium, Multi-purpose Room, Sunday School rooms and restrooms may be accessed without navigating stairs.
Greeters are located at the main entrance to the building and are available to direct you to the auditorium for worship, to a classroom for Sunday School, or to any specific ministry meeting area.
Just inside the entrance are greeters stationed throughout the morning to help your child get to their classroom. There are well-staffed children's classes and nurseries for both the Sunday School and Worship service times. If you prefer to keep your children with you, feel free to do so.
A Bible will help you follow along in both Sunday School and the Worship service. If you don't have one or forget yours, copies of the Word of God are in the pews for your use — and please feel free to take one home as our gift.
Our Sunday morning worship service begins with music — we use a mix of classic hymns and modern worship songs. Before the message, children ages 4–12 are welcome to attend Junior Church. One of our pastors then brings a message from the Word of God.
We ask visitors to fill out a Guest Information Card and drop it in the offering plate so we can record your visit. We strive to create a friendly, comfortable environment — we will never single you out or put you on the spot.
There is an offering box inside the auditorium. You are our guest and we do not want you to feel any obligation. Should you become part of our family, we encourage all to participate in God's plan for tithes and offerings.
No! Dressing up is not required. Some wear their "Sunday best" but you'll also see slacks, casual shirts, and jeans. The most important thing is showing up ready to worship God.
Yes! We have various classes available, most in a group Bible study format.
Mature adults who have undergone background checks.
We offer Sunday School classes (preschool through 12th grade) and Junior Church during the Sunday morning worship service. Nursery is available for children ages 3 and under.
Emmanuel observes closed communion.
The EBC Deacons have implemented a watch-care program to minister and care for the members and friends who attend our church, designed to address the spiritual and physical needs of our people.
We have quite a mixture of people — from newborns to folks in their 80s. Married, single, divorced, widowed; professionals, workers, retired. The most important kind of people here? Everyone is welcome.
Call our church office at (937) 435-5673 or email us at gwinn@ebcbellbrook.org.