What to Expect
Thank you for your interest in Grace Baptist Church of Windy Gap, where we're growing in grace, together.
We are an independent Baptist Church, which simply means we are not affiliated with any local association or a state/national convention. For more information about what we be believe, click here.
Everyone can feel uncomfortable going to a new church. When you first arrive, one of our ushers will greet you with a bright smile and a warm welcome. We want everyone to feel welcome and appreciated for coming. Grace is an old-fashioned, conservative congregation where the hymns of the faith and old-time religion are enjoyed rather than endured. You'll find friendly faces and warm hearts centered on exalting Christ. We offer Bible classes for all ages in our Sunday School each Sunday morning so that people may learn about God's Word. Our Pastor preaches straight from the Word of God with great zeal and enthusiasm, founded upon a dedication to "rightly dividing the Word of truth". We believe that preaching, rather than mere programs, are what's needed today!
You may be wondering what to wear when you visit Grace. We look at church as an honor and a privilege, rather than a right or just an accessory to life, and we believe there is no time of greater importance than when God's children gather around God's Word, in God's house, to sing God's praises. Because of that, we encourage folks to dress in a way that reflects the importance of gathering to hear His word.
We don't have a formal dress code. We simply ask that you come dressed modestly. Our members generally follow the standard of being covered from the neck to the knees, with ladies typically wearing a dress or skirt, and our men usually wearing slacks and a dress shirt, with some wearing a necktie or even a suit. The old-timers would call it "wearing your Sunday best."
At the same time, we don't want anyone to be discouraged from visiting based on their appearance. We encourage you to dress up rather than down, but if the best you have is a pair of blue jeans and a t-shirt, come on in!
We only recognize and, therefore, only preach and teach from the Authorized Version King James Bible. We make no apology for this standard, because we are convinced through study and by faith that it is God's preserved Word for the English language.
Our music is conservative and evangelistic, ranging from centuries-old hymns and gospel songs, to some Southern Gospel and sacred music.
We invite everyone to simply come as you are, hoping and praying that no one will leave as they came! Our prayer and our focus is that Grace will grow, and we will all grow in grace. Come join us! You'll be glad you did.