Where we worship
Woodlawn Baptist Church
The Rev. Tony Christie is the pastor of Woodlawn Baptist Church in Grovetown, which offers activities and weekly meetings for youths.
Photo by Valerie Rowell
Address: 4943 Columbia Road, Grovetown
Telephone: (706) 210-8014
Affiliation: Southern Baptist
Web site: www.woodlawn baptistchurch.com
Services: Sunday school is offered every Sunday at 9:30 and 10:45 a.m.; worship services are held every Sunday at 9:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m., and 6 p.m. On Wednesdays, a dinner is served at 5:30 p.m. (call for reservations); AWANA clubs, for children age 3 through fifth grade, meet every Wednesday at 6 p.m.; "Youth Fuel," for sixth- through 12th-graders, begins at 6 p.m.; "First Place," a biblically based health and weight loss program, is held at 6:15 p.m.; a prayer service and Bible study for adults is held at 6:30 p.m.
Pastor: Tony Christie
Congregation size: About 270
Membership: Columbia, Richmond and Aiken counties
Founded: 1889
Known for: Friendly fellowship, activities for youth, upbeat music, and Bible teaching and preaching.
Music: A blend of hymns and praise and worship music. Instruments used in worship include piano, organ and keyboard. Sunday evenings usually include guitar and drums.
What would you say to someone who is thinking about giving your church a try? "Come and experience the joy of Jesus Christ with us,'' Christie said.
What do you believe is the biggest issue facing the faithful today? "The living out of our Christian faith in an increasingly secular society,'' Christie said.