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 service times:  music:

Sunday Morning Services
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oin us for uplifting services each week with excellent music and inspiring and challenging words from Pastor Montia Setzler.  

Blended Services, 8:00 & 9:30 am
     choir and full orchestra

The Eleventh Hour Contemporary Service, 11:00 am
     Steve Brown and the Praise Band

 
MagStreet (Childcare) available during all services for your preschoolers.
Bible Study for children and adults at 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 am.
Jr. High, High School and College classes at 9:30 only.

handicap accessible:
  • Handicap access for wheel chairs

  • Interpreter for the hearing impaired during the 8:00 am worship service every Sunday

  • Bible study class at 9:30 for special needs adults

  • Handicap parking in the South and North lots

  • Elevators that access all upstairs class rooms

If you have any questions regarding the Bible study class, please contact Susie.

what can i expect:

Q. What do I do when I first arrive on campus?
A. When you enter the "A" Building under the Steeple, you will be greeted with a smile and a friendly hand shake.  If you're unsure where to go, they can direct you to the auditorium.
Q. What if I want to go to a Bible study class?
A. In the court yard just South of the auditorium is a place we call Koinonia Court.  You will find a Welcome Booth where they can let you know what classes we offer and escort you to the class.
Q. What do you have for preschoolers and children?
A. Your preschooler is invited to go to "The Neighborhood," our preschool department located in the "D" building.  Your child will be greeted by wonderful, cheerful people where you will register them and receive a security tag.
Children may sit with you in the Worship service "A" Bldg. and then go to a Bible study class ("C" Bldg.) while you are in Bible study.  Or you may choose to have them attend Bible study while you are in worship.
Q. May I bring my new-born into the service?
A. Yes.  We also have 2 rooms available in the Worship Center: one for nursing mothers, and one for toddlers.  (Ask an usher to show you these rooms.)  We understand that there are times when you need to keep your child with you.  Our hope is that you quickly become comfortable leaving your child in "The Neighborhood."  We also encourage each parent to volunteer once a month or whenever available.
Q. Do you have a dress code?
A. At Mag you will find people dressed in jeans, shorts, t-shirts, flip-flops, dresses or coats and ties.  Occasionally in May or June you may see a High School student sporting their Prom attire.

8:00 & 9:30 am
The Adult Choir sings a great variety of music, including
contemporary, praise and worship, and classical.  Soloists and ensembles also add to this worship experience.

11:00 am
Our Praise band leads us through a time of worship with familiar praise songs and an occasional hymn in a contemporary style.  Read more HERE.
worship:
Worship services are approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes long.  The first 20 minutes are devoted to worship through music.  2 video screens are mounted in the front of the auditorium with the words to the songs.  We encourage "a joyful noise!"  In addition we often have baptisms, videos, and occasional dramas. 
We greet each other as the pastor asks everyone, including our guests, to stand.  We also have a time of offering but we never expect or ask our guests to give (unless you feel led to).  Our members and regular attenders give to our budget and other designated offerings.
invitation:
We have a short prayer after the pastor's message to give opportunity to those who may want to make a decision.  We also have a "Tear and Share" card in the bulletin if you prefer to write down your decision.  A pastor will contact you if you request it.
parking:
We have guest parking in the south and north parking lots, as well as handicapped parking.  The west parking lot is primarily for parents of preschoolers.  In addition to these lots we have a separate lot west of the grounds, across from Cal Baptist University.
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Last Updated 06/10/2008 

 

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8351 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, CA  92504, (951) 689-5700
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