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New To The Bay Church?

Here are a few questions that you might be interested in.

Visiting a church for the first time can feel a little uncertain — we want to make it simple, comfortable, and welcoming from the moment you arrive.

Here’s what you can expect when you visit The Bay.

Service Time & Location

Sunday Worship: 10:00 AM
20 Runaway Bay Dr
Runaway Bay, Texas 76426

Our service lasts about one hour and includes gospel and contemporary music along with practical, Bible-based teaching.

When You Arrive

You’ll be greeted right away.

• Friendly greeters are always at the entrance and foyer
• If it’s raining, someone will even walk you in with an umbrella
• Our large parking lot makes parking easy
• The church is simple to find — right on the main highway through Runaway Bay

Our greeters will help you:

• Find the nursery or children’s area
• Locate coffee and snacks
• Show you where the restrooms are
• Answer any questions you have
Some people come early to visit, others arrive right at 10:00 — either way is perfectly fine.

When You Arrive

You’ll be greeted right away.

• Friendly greeters are always at the entrance and foyer
• If it’s raining, someone will even walk you in with an umbrella
• Our large parking lot makes parking easy
• The church is simple to find — right on the main highway through Runaway Bay

Our greeters will help you:

• Find the nursery or children’s area
• Locate coffee and snacks
• Show you where the restrooms are
• Answer any questions you have
Some people come early to visit, others arrive right at 10:00 — either way is perfectly fine.

What Happens During the Service?

Our worship service is simple and meaningful:

Announcements, prayer, and music (about 30 minutes)
Bible-based message from the pastor (about 30 minutes)
Offering and invitation/altar time

Everything is easy to follow, and you can participate as much or as little as you feel comfortable.

Kids & Families

Families are important at The Bay, and we want children to feel welcome and safe.

Nursery & Children’s Church

Check-in is in the foyer when you arrive
Children can go straight to nursery, or stay in the service at first
Kids are dismissed to Children’s Church around 10:20 AM before the sermon
Teens stay in the main service and meet separately on Wednesday evenings

Kids & Families

Families are important at The Bay, and we want children to feel welcome and safe.

Nursery & Children’s Church

Check-in is in the foyer when you arrive
Children can go straight to nursery, or stay in the service at first
Kids are dismissed to Children’s Church around 10:20 AM before the sermon
Teens stay in the main service and meet separately on Wednesday evenings

What Makes The Bay Special?

The Bay is known for being:

Friendly and welcoming
Family-focused
Senior-friendly
Strong in Bible teaching
Passionate about serving the community
We are also excited about building a new 6,000 sq ft Youth Center to support families with after-school care, youth programs, and events that strengthen families.

A Few Things to Put You at Ease

• You won’t be singled out as a visitor
• There is no pressure to give
• Communion is observed quarterly
• You may fill out a visitor card if you’d like
• You can request a visit from the pastor if you choose
We Hope to See You Sunday
Whether you’re new to church, returning after time away, or just exploring, you are welcome here.

We’d love the chance to meet you.

A Few Things to Put You at Ease

• You won’t be singled out as a visitor
• There is no pressure to give
• Communion is observed quarterly
• You may fill out a visitor card if you’d like
• You can request a visit from the pastor if you choose
We Hope to See You Sunday
Whether you’re new to church, returning after time away, or just exploring, you are welcome here.

We’d love the chance to meet you.

Visiting a church for the first time can feel a little uncertain — we want to make it simple, comfortable, and welcoming from the moment you arrive.

Here’s what you can expect when you visit The Bay.

Service Time & Location

Sunday Worship: 10:00 AM
20 Runaway Bay Dr
Runaway Bay, Texas 76426

Our service lasts about one hour and includes gospel and contemporary music along with practical, Bible-based teaching.

You’ll be greeted right away.

• Friendly greeters are always at the entrance and foyer
• If it’s raining, someone will even walk you in with an umbrella
• Our large parking lot makes parking easy
• The church is simple to find — right on the main highway through Runaway Bay

Our greeters will help you:

• Find the nursery or children’s area
• Locate coffee and snacks
• Show you where the restrooms are
• Answer any questions you have
Some people come early to visit, others arrive right at 10:00 — either way is perfectly fine.

You’ll be greeted right away.

• Friendly greeters are always at the entrance and foyer
• If it’s raining, someone will even walk you in with an umbrella
• Our large parking lot makes parking easy
• The church is simple to find — right on the main highway through Runaway Bay

Our greeters will help you:

• Find the nursery or children’s area
• Locate coffee and snacks
• Show you where the restrooms are
• Answer any questions you have
Some people come early to visit, others arrive right at 10:00 — either way is perfectly fine.

Announcements, prayer, and music (about 30 minutes)

Bible-based message from the pastor (about 30 minutes)

Offering and invitation/altar time

Everything is easy to follow, and you can participate as much or as little as you feel comfortable.

Nursery & Children’s Church

Check-in is in the foyer when you arrive

Children can go straight to nursery, or stay in the service at first

Kids are dismissed to Children’s Church around 10:20 AM before the sermon

Teens stay in the main service and meet separately on Wednesday evenings

Nursery & Children’s Church

Check-in is in the foyer when you arrive

Children can go straight to nursery, or stay in the service at first

Kids are dismissed to Children’s Church around 10:20 AM before the sermon

Teens stay in the main service and meet separately on Wednesday evenings

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Visiting a church for the first time can feel a little uncertain — we want to make it simple, comfortable, and welcoming from the moment you arrive.

Here’s what you can expect when you visit The Bay.

Service Time & Location

Sunday Worship: 10:00 AM20 Runaway Bay DrRunaway Bay, Texas 76426

Our service lasts about one hour and includes gospel and contemporary music along with practical, Bible-based teaching.

You’ll be greeted right away.

• Friendly greeters are always at the entrance and foyer• If it’s raining, someone will even walk you in with an umbrella• Our large parking lot makes parking easy• The church is simple to find — right on the main highway through Runaway Bay

Our greeters will help you:

• Find the nursery or children’s area• Locate coffee and snacks• Show you where the restrooms are• Answer any questions you haveSome people come early to visit, others arrive right at 10:00 — either way is perfectly fine.

You’ll be greeted right away.

• Friendly greeters are always at the entrance and foyer• If it’s raining, someone will even walk you in with an umbrella• Our large parking lot makes parking easy• The church is simple to find — right on the main highway through Runaway Bay

Our greeters will help you:

• Find the nursery or children’s area• Locate coffee and snacks• Show you where the restrooms are• Answer any questions you haveSome people come early to visit, others arrive right at 10:00 — either way is perfectly fine.

Announcements, prayer, and music (about 30 minutes)

Bible-based message from the pastor (about 30 minutes)

Offering and invitation/altar time

Everything is easy to follow, and you can participate as much or as little as you feel comfortable.

Nursery & Children’s Church

Check-in is in the foyer when you arrive

Children can go straight to nursery, or stay in the service at first

Kids are dismissed to Children’s Church around 10:20 AM before the sermon

Teens stay in the main service and meet separately on Wednesday evenings

Nursery & Children’s Church

Check-in is in the foyer when you arrive

Children can go straight to nursery, or stay in the service at first

Kids are dismissed to Children’s Church around 10:20 AM before the sermon

Teens stay in the main service and meet separately on Wednesday evenings

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Office Hours

Sunday Worship: 10:00 AM
20 Runaway Bay Dr
Runaway Bay, Texas 76426

• Friendly greeters are always at the entrance and foyer
• If it’s raining, someone will even walk you in with an umbrella
• Our large parking lot makes parking easy
• The church is simple to find — right on the main highway through Runaway Bay

• Find the nursery or children’s area
• Locate coffee and snacks
• Show you where the restrooms are
• Answer any questions you have
Some people come early to visit, others arrive right at 10:00 — either way is perfectly fine.

• Friendly greeters are always at the entrance and foyer
• If it’s raining, someone will even walk you in with an umbrella
• Our large parking lot makes parking easy
• The church is simple to find — right on the main highway through Runaway Bay

• Find the nursery or children’s area
• Locate coffee and snacks
• Show you where the restrooms are
• Answer any questions you have
Some people come early to visit, others arrive right at 10:00 — either way is perfectly fine.