What to Expect
We are delighted to have you as a guest to our website and that your interest in our church has led you this far. By now you might be considering a personal visit, but you're still a little unsure of what you can really expect once you arrive. Here's a little information we hope will help answer some of those questions.
1. What's here for my kids?
At every service there are safe, clean, and staffed nurseries for children four years old and under. For the infants, mothers will be asked to leave their cell phone on vibrate so that the nursery attendants can easily contact you if there is a need.
As we are able, we offer classes for children five years old through ten years old that are fun, friendly, and Bible-centered. These classes are staffed with friendly, and qualified teachers and helpers who will make church exciting and memorable for your child.
2. What's a morning service like?
Most adults first attend the worship service at 11:00 am where they enjoy a warm welcome, inspiring congregational music, and a message from God's Word. The music begins the service and is always followed by a clear, helpful, and challenging Bible message from Pastor Tim. The entire service is a little over one hour in length. Of course, you are invited to arrive early for the Sunday School hour at 10:00 am and then stay late to enjoy fellowship and some coffee with friends.
3. How should I dress?
There is not a dress code at Centralia Bible Baptist Church for members or guests. We will be delighted to have you as our guest and are happy to receive you however you may be dressed. Our ministry leaders and many of our church family dress in more traditional “Sunday attire". We promote the idea that church is where we meet and worship the Lord, so you will find others here dressed with this thought in mind.
4. Are there services at other times?
Yes. We also meet on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. for a mid-week Bible study. If you can't be our guest on Sunday morning, we hope you'll visit with us during this time.
In the future, we have a Sunday evening service (completely different from Sunday morning) that will begin at 5:30 p.m. Again, in this service you'll enjoy special music as well as a challenging and helpful message from Pastor Tim.
5. Am I expected to participate in the offering?
No. We don't invite you to Centralia Bible Baptist Church for your offering. We want our service to be a gift to you. We hope you will find in this place a family of friends, truth from God's Word, and a place where you can grow in God's grace. Please don't feel any obligation to participate in the offering as a guest.
Getting To Know Us
About CBBC
Centralia Bible Baptist is a new church with an exciting future. The ministry began in March of 2007 under the leadership of Pastor Wilder and Olympia Bible Baptist Church. Pastor Tim and his family arrived in April of 2009 and in May of 2010 the church held its charter service!
We are looking forward to what God has in store as the church strives to love the Lord and serve others. Centralia Bible Baptist is an Independent Baptist Church.
About the Pastor
Pastor Tim Shellenberger graduated from Heartland Baptist Bible College in 2000. After graduation, he was was married to Christie and moved to Woodinville, WA, where he served eight years as the Associate Pastor of Woodin Valley Baptist Church. In 2006, he earned a Masters in Business Administration through Liberty University. The Lord called Pastor Tim to Centralia Bible Baptist in 2009. Pastor Tim and his wife have three boys Bryan, Silas and Brett.
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If there's something we missed on this list, just give us a call, or ask someone when you arrive. Whether you're new to the area and looking for a church home, or if it's been a long time since you've attended church at all, we hope your first visit at Centralia Bible Baptist will be great! We exist to love God and others, this means we will strive to serve you and your family, and we are looking forward to meeting you personally. We hope you'll feel right at home from the very first moment you step in the door! Let us know how we can serve you better, and we hope to meet you this Sunday!
