What To Expect

If you have not been to a church before, or it has been a long time, you may be asking yourself what you will encounter if you decide to join us at one of our services. We’ve designed this page in an attempt to answer some of the more common questions about what you can expect.

Do I Have To Stand Up In Front Of People?

Some churches, with good intentions, ask visitors to stand up and introduce themselves in front of everyone. While we applaud their desire to know you better, we do things a bit differently at Tomah Baptist Church.

We believe that you will be more comfortable meeting a few people who are seated around you and who are genuinely interested in getting to know you better rather than introducing yourself to hundreds of people but not really meeting anyone.

We give you the opportunity to fill out one of our Visitor cards that one of our door greeters will provide, so that our pastor can say “hello” and that he’s glad you are visiting us, and to let folks know you’re here, giving them the chance to say hello later.

Near the beginning of most of our meetings, we provide a few moments for people to meet and chat with one another. In that way, genuine friendships can begin in brief conversations. Sometimes we even take the chance to greet each other during one of the songs.

Do I Have To Wake Up Early?

Today’s society is fast-paced. People are working longer and longer hours. It’s increasingly becoming more and more difficult for many people to participate in meetings of the church on a Sunday morning. God’s Word tells us to honor the Sabbath Day and to keep it holy. We believe it is important to start out our week by setting that day aside from the distractions of daily life, and focussing on the things we can learn from the Bible. We are also told in the Bible that Christians should not to forsake the fellowship of believers. The best place for that fellowship to occur is church.

With that in mind, the folks who make up Tomah Baptist meet together at various times throughout each week as well as on Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m. Our home page also tells you when all our weekly services take place.

Finally, but no less important to us than our larger meetings, we have small groups throughout the week and various groups get together to help other people who might face similar challenges in their lives. These small, intimate gatherings allow us to grow in our relationships with one another.

Do You Want My Money?

In a word, No.

The folks who are a regular part of our community voluntarily give to help support Tomah Baptist Church and to help pay various expenses we incur as a community. But we certainly don’t expect visitors to give. If you join us at one of our meetings, you are our guest, and we don’t ask our guests for their money. 

Are You Going To Tell Me What’s Wrong With Me?

At its core, the message of Jesus is about good news. He did not come to earth to condemn us. Instead, He came to give us life.

And so, while we feel it is important to recognize that we all have fallen short of God’s standard of perfection, it is at this point we can start learning how we can have an abundantly full and complete life and relationship with Jesus.

Our desire is that you would come away from our community gatherings contemplating that reality: that while we have fallen short of the ideal in our lives and God’s standards, through Jesus we can have satisfaction, fulfillment and joy in a way and in a measure we have never known before, and to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ in your life today. If you would like to know where to start, click here. You can also call the church and we would be happy to answer any questions you might have.

Do I Have To Dress Up?

Absolutely not! The rule of thumb at Tomah Baptist Church is simply to come in modest attire. When you join us for one of our meetings, you may see people dressed formally, but you will see people dressed less formally as well.

Do I Have To Turn My Kids Over To A Stranger?

We offer a fun, exciting program for children, and we’re confident that your kids would have a great time if they were to participate.

At the same time, we certainly understand why you would want to check us out before allowing your kids to go to a separate part of the facility to participate in our children’s program.

You should know that your children are definitely welcome in our meetings for as long as makes you comfortable. We also have a wonderful Nursery for children under the age of two years old, with loving helpers and a personal beeper alert system, to make you feel more at ease. For children who are ages three to five, we have a fun activity center for them as well!

I Have More Questions!

If you have any more questions, please feel free to contact us. We would be more than happy to answer any questions you might have!