Plan Your Visit - GBC Bowie | Grace Baptist Church of Bowie, MD

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Everything we do at Grace is centered on the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Whether you're new to the Christian faith or you've been a Christian for a long time, you will find at Grace a loving community that will help you grow in your spiritual journey.

What's the Sunday Service Like?

Sunday Service

10:30am-11:50am

The Sunday service is a time when our whole church family gathers to sing songs, pray, and hear a sermon from the pastor. Every month we have communion, and on occassion we have baptisms and child dedications. After the service, you can head to the Welcome Center and receive a gift for visiting.

The Preaching

Our pastors mainly focus on expository preaching. We start with a Bible passage and expose the meaning verse by verse. The pastors provide historical context, commentary, and examples to make the passage clear and understandable. Our primary goal is to help you see the meaning of the passage and give you a better understanding of who God is and the gospel of Jesus Christ.

The Music

Our music style is multi-generational. You will hear traditional hymns, contemporary songs, and even original songs. That's because we want Jesus (not our music preference) to be what brings us together.

FAQs

Where do my kids go?

Nursery and Childcare

Newborn - 2 yrs old

8:45am-12:00pm | Rooms 107 & 108

Our Newborn, Crawler, and Toddler nurseries are available for the Sunday morning class hour (8:45-10:30am) and the worship service hour (10:30am-12:00pm). Sign in your kids and the nurseries will give you a numbered pager. If there is any issue that needs your attention, the childcare volunteers will send you a text or your pager will light up and vibrate. Please take a moment to read over our nursery guidelines for more specific information regarding nursery procedures and policies.

Children's Church

2 yrs old - Kindergarten

10:30am-11:50am

There are classes for 2 year-olds - Kindergarten available during the 10:30am worship service as well. A teacher will lead your child in songs, group activities, and a lesson from God's Word.

Rooms:

2-3 yrs old | Room 120

4 yrs old | Room 125

Kindergarten | Room 121

Grace Kids

1st - 5th Grade
10:30am-11:50am | Meet in the Gym

Kids (1st grade to 5th grade) have a worship service designed just for them in the gym. There will be songs, group activities, and a lesson from God's Word. Drop them off and sign them in at the gym before you head into the sanctuary.

Sunday Morning Classes

2 yrs old - 5th Grade

9:00am-10:15am

There are Sunday School classes for all ages available at Grace.

Rooms:

2-3 yrs old | Room 120

4yrs old - Kindergarten | Room 121

1st-2nd Grade | Room 124

3rd-5th Grade | Room 126

What do I wear?

Feel free to come in jeans, a suit, or business casual. At Grace, our desire is to see people in all different styles meeting in one place to worship God.

Where do I park?

Use the Guest Parking spots - they'll be on the left side once you turn in to Grace. There is also plenty of parking at the back of the building or across the street at Yorktown Elementary.

Where do I go?

There are two main entrances toward the front of the building located on either side. Once you come in through one of those doors, head towards the center and you will see an overhead sign pointing you to the Welcome Center.

How do I get connected?

There are many ways to meet new people and get involved with the church. After service ends, head to the Welcome Center. There will be someone there to connect you with a group. You can also see a list of our groups here and mention what you are interested in:

Small Groups

Service Groups

Support Groups

Do you have a special needs ministry?

Yes! We want to help all families grow and thrive in Jesus. If you have a loved one with Special Needs contact the church office and tell us if there are any particular services we can provide. Or head to the Welcome Center and our volunteers will connect you with someone from our Special Needs Ministry to assist you. Learn more