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Southside Baptist Church

Southside Baptist Church is an independent Baptist congregation at 379 South Commerce Avenue in Sebring. Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:30 AM and morning worship at 10:45 AM. David C. Altman has served as pastor since 1999. The church offers children's and adult Sunday school, nursery care on Sundays and Wednesdays, AWANA, a student ministry for sixth through twelfth grades, and a school-year young-adult gathering. Sunday worship is livestreamed on Facebook, with sermon recordings on YouTube. The congregation was chartered in 1947 and emphasizes the Bible, salvation through faith in Jesus Christ and the bodily resurrection of Christ.

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Service Times

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Sunday

Sunday School for All Ages

9:30 AM

Morning Service

10:45 AM

Wednesday

AWANA

6:15 PM

L.I.F.E. Young Adult Group

6:30 PM

Student Ministry

6:30 PM

Mid-Week Prayer and Bible Study (Confirm Time)

6:45 PM

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At a Glance

Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:30 AM and morning worship at 10:45 AM, at 379 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870. Nursery care for infants through age two is provided Sundays and Wednesdays, with a separate Sunday school class for ages two through four. AWANA begins Wednesdays at 6:15 PM. Students in sixth through twelfth grades and the school-year L.I.F.E. young-adult group meet at 6:30 PM. Wednesday adult prayer and Bible study has conflicting published start times of 6:45 and 7:00 PM; call 863-385-0752 to confirm. The church email is mysouthsidebc@gmail.com.

Kids ministry: Available

Church Ministries

Life Stages

NurseryNursery: Yes
PreschoolPreschool: Yes
ElementaryElementary: Yes
Middle SchoolMiddle School: Yes
High SchoolHigh School: Yes
Young AdultsYoung Adults: Yes
Seniors?Seniors: Unknown

Care & Support

Small GroupsSmall Groups: Yes

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Accessibility

Parking?Parking: Unknown
Accessible parking?Accessible parking: Unknown
Wheelchair accessible?Wheelchair accessible: Unknown
Accessible restrooms?Accessible restrooms: Unknown
Hearing assistance?Hearing assistance: Unknown
Sign language?Sign language: Unknown

Questions

When and where are Sunday services?

Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:30 AM and morning worship at 10:45 AM, at 379 South Commerce Avenue, Sebring, FL 33870.

What is available for children and students?

Nursery care for infants through age two is provided Sundays and Wednesdays. A Sunday school class serves ages two through four, with other classes through fifth grade. AWANA starts Wednesdays at 6:15 PM; ask about enrollment ages. One-Sixteen Student Ministry serves sixth through twelfth grades at 6:30 PM.

Are there adult classes and midweek groups?

Adult Sunday School includes mixed-adult, women's and young-adult classes. L.I.F.E. young adults meet Wednesday at 6:30 PM during the school year. Published adult prayer and Bible study times differ between 6:45 and 7:00 PM; confirm the current start before attending.

Can I watch services online?

Sunday morning worship is livestreamed on the church's Facebook page at 10:45 AM. Recorded sermons are available on its official YouTube channel.

What should I know about arriving?

The church meets at 379 South Commerce Avenue in Sebring. Discuss parking, arrival or particular access needs with the church before visiting.

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Leadership

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Rev. David C. Altman

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Scripture AloneScripture and Tradition
Salvation by
Faith AloneFaith and Obedience
Baptism as
SymbolicSacrament
Security of Salvation
PermanentConditional
Conversion as
MomentProcess
Same-sex Relationships
Non-AffirmingAffirming
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Only MaleMale or Female

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