Plan Your Visit

Question 1

Where is your church located?

Answer

Our Church is located at the Corner of W. Central Ave. and Jefferson St. in downtown Van Wert, across from Fountain Park.

Question 2

What time does the service begin?

Answer

Our Sunday School with offerings for all ages starts at 9:00 am with worship at 10:15 am.

During the summer months, most Sunday School classes do not meet and worship begins at 9:30 am.

Question 3

What time does the service end?

Answer

Worship normally lasts 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Question 4

What should I wear?

Answer

When you worship with us, we want you to be comfortable. Some people wear suits and ties, while others wear jeans and T-shirts.

Question 5

Where can I park?

Answer

Feel free to park on Jefferson St. or in the parking lot on W. Central Ave. We also have Handicapped parking next to the church or Jefferson or Central.

Question 6

Which entrance do I use?

Answer

We have entrances on Jefferson St. and Central Ave. Our welcome center is just inside the Jefferson St. entrance, but greeters are at either door who can show you around. Both entrances where there are glass doors have elevators to the sanctuary level.

Question 7

Where is the first place I should go?

Answer

Stop by the welcome center inside the Jefferson St. entrance and get information about our church.

Question 8

Where are the bathrooms?

Answer

We have restroom facilities inside the Jefferson St. entrance and at the end of the hallway when you enter the Central Ave. entrance. Both restrooms are accessible.

Question 9

Where do I sit?

Answer

Feel free to sit anywhere in the sanctuary or in the Krout Memorial overflow seating..

Question 10

What do I do with my children?

Answer

Your children are welcome to stay in service with you. They are also welcome to attend AWE (Alternative Worship Experience for Pre-school through 5th grade) during worship. Children are dismissed to AWE after the children's chat. For those children wishing to stay in the service, worship kits are available at the welcome center at the Jefferson Street entrance. We love to have infants and toddlers in worship. However, if you need to step out with your child, you will find our nursery space near the Jefferson Street entrance. This unstaffed room allows you to continue to listen to the service while giving your child the attention they need.

Learn more about our kids' programs and safety policies.

Answer

We have restroom facilities inside the Jefferson St. entrance and at the end of the hallway when you enter the Central Ave. entrance. Both restrooms are accessible. Click to edit your text

Question 11

Will I be called out in any way?

Answer

We are glad you are with us. We would love to get to know you, but we won't make you stand or speak during service. Please fill out one of the attendance sheets as they are passed down the rows.

Question 12

What kind of music can I expect?

Answer

We generally offer a more traditional service, but you can expect to hear a variety of classic church hymns and contemporary worship songs.

Question 13

Is there coffee or refreshments before the service?

Answer

We offer coffee and donuts in the Krout area before the service. A free-will donation is appreciated.

Question 14

How can I get more involved?

Answer

At First Church, we offer a variety of small groups and classes for all ages in addition to mission projects in the community and beyond. Check out our options.

Kids Youth Adults Serve

Question 15

Where is your church located?

Answer

Our Church is located at the Corner of W. Central Ave. and Jefferson St. in downtown Van Wert, across from Fountain Park.

Question 16

What time does the service begin?

Answer

Our Sunday School with offerings for all ages starts at 9:00 am with worship at 10:15 am.

During the summer months, most Sunday School classes do not meet and worship begins at 9:30 am.

Question 17

What time does the service end?

Answer

Worship normally lasts 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Question 18

What should I wear?

Answer

When you worship with us, we want you to be comfortable. Some people wear suits and ties, while others wear jeans and T-shirts.

Question 19

Where can I park?

Answer

Feel free to park on Jefferson St. or in the parking lot on W. Central Ave. We also have Handicapped parking next to the church or Jefferson or Central.

Question 20

Which entrance do I use?

Answer

We have entrances on Jefferson St. and Central Ave. Our welcome center is just inside the Jefferson St. entrance, but greeters are at either door who can show you around. Both entrances where there are glass doors have elevators to the sanctuary level.

Question 21

Where is the first place I should go?

Answer

Stop by the welcome center inside the Jefferson St. entrance and get information about our church.

Question 22

Where are the bathrooms?

Answer

We have restroom facilities inside the Jefferson St. entrance and at the end of the hallway when you enter the Central Ave. entrance. Both restrooms are accessible.

Question 23

Where do I sit?

Answer

Feel free to sit anywhere in the sanctuary or in the Krout Memorial overflow seating..

Question 24

What do I do with my children?

Answer

Your children are welcome to stay in service with you. They are also welcome to attend AWE (Alternative Worship Experience for Pre-school through 5th grade) during worship. Children are dismissed to AWE after the children's chat. For those children wishing to stay in the service, worship kits are available at the welcome center at the Jefferson Street entrance. We love to have infants and toddlers in worship. However, if you need to step out with your child, you will find our nursery space near the Jefferson Street entrance. This unstaffed room allows you to continue to listen to the service while giving your child the attention they need.

Learn more about our kids' programs and safety policies.

Answer

We have restroom facilities inside the Jefferson St. entrance and at the end of the hallway when you enter the Central Ave. entrance. Both restrooms are accessible. Click to edit your text

Question 25

Will I be called out in any way?

Answer

We are glad you are with us. We would love to get to know you, but we won't make you stand or speak during service. Please fill out one of the attendance sheets as they are passed down the rows.

Question 26

What kind of music can I expect?

Answer

We generally offer a more traditional service, but you can expect to hear a variety of classic church hymns and contemporary worship songs.

Question 27

Is there coffee or refreshments before the service?

Answer

We offer coffee and donuts in the Krout area before the service. A free-will donation is appreciated.

Question 28

How can I get more involved?

Answer

At First Church, we offer a variety of small groups and classes for all ages in addition to mission projects in the community and beyond. Check out our options.

Kids Youth Adults Serve

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