First Baptist Church
of Rochester, PA
A Historic Church Proclaiming a Relevant Message
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where should I park on Sunday Morning?
Parking in the front of the church on Adams Street is reserved for the church bus, handicapped and Senior Citizen parking. As a visitor you are welcome to park there as well. In addition to the on-street parking on Adams Street there are on-street parking stalls on Vermont Avenue and Jackson Street. On Sunday mornings, we are permitted to park on both sides of Vermont Avenue. There is also additional parking available in the AAA parking lot located across from the church.
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What is the best door to use to enter the building?
For the Sunday Morning Worship Service: Enter the main door on the corner of Vermont Avenue and Adams Street. The Sanctuary is off the foyer.
​Sunday Morning Prayer Time, Fellowship Time and Bible Study: Enter the last door on Vermont Avenue; upon entering, follow the signs to the Fellowship Hall.
To attend an event in the Fellowship Hall: Enter the last door on Vermont Avenue; upon entering, follow the signs to the Fellowship Hall.
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Handicap Accessibility: Enter the smaller door on Adams Street. Follow the signs to the desired room.
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The sanctuary doors for security purposes are locked 15 minutes after a service or event begins. Should you be late, please go to the handicap entrance on Adams Street and someone will allow you entrance.
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What should I wear?
Men wear everything from a suit and tie to jeans and a T-shirt. During Steeler season team jerseys are found. Women wear dresses or casual attire. In other words, please wear to worship what makes you comfortable.
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What is the service like?
Our worship services are a mix of traditional hymns, Scripture put to music, and contemporary Christian songs. We have piano accompaniment. Lyrics are projected on a screen. Music is available in hymnal or in print for those who prefer. Worship videos and other live music are also part of our morning worship experience. Pastor Huggins is an engaging and energetic speaker. The average sermon is 30 minutes and the total service just over an hour. He preaches expositionally, primarily using the KJV. The congregation uses a wide variety of translations. Prayer is an important part of our worship. During the service there is a time to share prayer requests, answered prayer, and testimonies of the work of God. These are then covered in prayer. A weekly updated prayer list is available. We celebrate the Lord's Supper, i.e., Communion, the first Sunday of every month. Communion is open to all those trusting in Christ alone for their salvation.