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Winter Haven Baptist Church

Winter Haven Baptist Church meets on Dundee Road and has been led by Pastor Mark Hodges since 1981. Sunday worship begins at 8:30 and 9:45 AM, with the later service available online. Wednesday evenings include TeamKID, Overflow for middle- and high-school students, and Connection Groups for adults. A nursery serves children from birth through age two at every service, and children through fifth grade have age-based ministry in the Activity Center. The church also has young-adult groups, women's and men's ministries, support for widows and nursing-home outreach. Sunday-morning van transportation can be requested through the church office, subject to availability.

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Service Times

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Sunday

First Worship Service

8:30 AM

Second Worship Service

9:45 AM

Wednesday

Overflow Youth

6:15 PM

TeamKID

6:15 PM

Connection Groups

6:30 PM

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At a Glance

Sunday worship begins at 8:30 and 9:45 AM at 1500 Dundee Road, Winter Haven, FL 33884. The service includes music and Bible preaching and usually lasts about an hour, not a guaranteed ending time. Nursery care for children from birth through age two is available at every service in the Worship Center foyer. Children ages two through fifth grade meet in the Activity Center on the right of the parking lot, using a check-in and pickup badge system. Wednesday TeamKID and Overflow Youth begin at 6:15 PM; adult Connection Groups begin at 6:30 PM. Call 863-294-6478 or email church@whbc.info.

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
SeniorsSeniors: Yes

Care & Support

Small GroupsSmall Groups: Yes
Grief SupportGrief Support: Yes

Special Ministries

Programs & Outreach

Global MissionsGlobal Missions: Yes
Nursing Home MinistryNursing Home Ministry: Yes

Visit & Contact

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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 are Sunday services and what should I expect?

Sunday worship begins at 8:30 and 9:45 AM at 1500 Dundee Road. Services include music and Bible preaching and usually last about an hour; this is approximate, not an exact duration.

What is available for children and teenagers?

Nursery care for children from birth through age two is available at every service in the Worship Center foyer. Children ages two through fifth grade meet in the Activity Center on the right of the parking lot. Check-in creates matching child and pickup badges. Wednesday TeamKID and Overflow Youth for middle- and high-school students begin at 6:15 PM.

How do I find the children's rooms, and is transportation available?

The nursery is in the Worship Center foyer. The children's Activity Center is on the right side of the parking lot. Sunday-morning van transportation can be requested through the office by Friday; ask about availability before depending on a ride.

What groups and other ministries are available?

Wednesday Connection Groups for adults and young adults begin at 6:30 PM. The church also has men's and women's ministries, Women of Worth support for widows, and nursing-home outreach. Ask about current meeting dates for these additional ministries.

Can I watch worship online?

The Sunday 9:45 AM service is livestreamed on the official WHBC Live page and the church's YouTube channel.

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Leadership

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Mark Hodges

Lead Pastor

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Salvation by
Faith AloneFaith and Obedience
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SymbolicSacrament
Security of Salvation
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Conversion as
MomentProcess
Same-sex Relationships
Non-AffirmingAffirming
Pastoral Qualifications
Only MaleMale or Female

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