Welcome to Second Baptist Church of South Hadley - serving the local community
Welcome to Second Baptist Church of South Hadley - serving the local community
Welcome to Second Baptist Church of South Hadley - serving the local community
FAQ : Frequently Asked Questions

This page attempts to answer some commonly asked questions about Second Baptist. Please see if your question is addressed - if not, then send us your question via the Contact Us page.


Does Second Baptist have a Mission Statement?       [ Top ]

Yes, we do. It is written in our Church Constitution as:

"The mission of Second Baptist is to worship Almighty God, promote the spiritual growth of its members, and advance the cause of Christ throughout the world."


What weekly services do you have?       [ Top ]

Our Sunday worship services are as follows:

  • 9:00am Traditional Service
  • 11:00am Contemporary Service
  • 6:00pm Evening Service
A full list of our services can be found on this page.

Do you have any mid-week services?       [ Top ]

Yes, we have quite a few! A full list of our services can be found on this page.


Tell me about your Christian Education programs       [ Top ]

We have Sunday School for all ages on Sunday morning at 10:10am. We believe Christian education is important ... from pre-school children right on through to adults. Learning what the Bible says is a lifelong passion for those who follow Jesus Christ.


What other special services do you have?       [ Top ]

We have the following special services:

  • Christmas Concert
  • Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
  • Lenten Services
  • Good Friday Tenebrae Service
  • Christian Passover Seder
  • ... and more
Look on the Calendar page for other specials.


Do you have a Youth Group?       [ Top ]

We do have a Baptist Youth Fellowship (BYF) that meets every other Sunday evening for youth in Grades 7 thru 12 to have fun, do service projects and grow as Christians. Check out the Calendar page for current schedule.

In the past, the BYF has been involved in a puppet ministry, retreats and spent time helping others in neighboring communities. Our youth leader Rayanne makes our BYF both fun and exciting for our young people.


What other groups do you have?       [ Top ]

We have a women's fellowship group called W.O.W. (Women of the Word) which meets on Wednesday mornings. For the men, we have a Men's Breakfast & Fellowship that meets on the first Saturday of the month at 8:00am.

We also have two fellowship groups that plan monthly activities: ACTS (for over-30s) and Wedlox (for over 40s).

A full list of groups and meetings we offer is listed here - we offer something for everyone.


Do you have anything special for younger children?       [ Top ]

We have an AWANA youth outreach program for children aged 3 to Grade 6; this meets on Wednesday evening from 6:15pm - 8:00pm.


Does this church support missions?       [ Top ]

Yes, we do. We at Second Baptist give approximately 15% of our Budget to missions. For the past few years, we have offered mission trips for our members and have given time and money to help local missions.


Do you have any music programs?       [ Top ]

Absolutely! We have an adult choir, a children's choir and a contemporary worship team.


How does the church communicate information?       [ Top ]

We communicate via our weekly newsletter, The Dimensions, as well as the printed bulletin. The newsletter is also contained on this page on this website, and there is also a Calendar of Events page that lists everything that's happening.


I cannot attend service - how can I hear the sermon?       [ Top ]

All of our sermons are recorded and placed on this website, and in most cases, the slideshow is also available. Check out the Sermons page to see what sermons are available.


Second Baptist Church of South Hadley
589 Granby Road
South Hadley
MA 01075

 
Tel : (413) 536 0626
Fax : (413) 536 0626
Email: info@sbcosh.org
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