Questions & Answers about visiting
If your questions aren’t answered below--email the pastor.
Who are you?
- Who are you? We are a caring group of Seventh-day Adventist Christians who worship and fellowship together. We come from many ethnic backgrounds, languages and cultures. We are in Northern Illinois and speak English predominately, but we are also Hispanic, African-American, Jamaican, Rwandan, Karen, Filipino, and Korean. You will also hear Spanish, Kinyarwandan, Karen, Korean, French, and more! We refer to Saturday as Sabbath so if someone wishes you a "Happy Sabbath"! It's just our friendly greeting and you can say "thank you" or wish the person "Happy Sabbath" back if you want.
When and how long do you meet?
Our services are held each Saturday.
9:15 am to 10:10 am. Small group prayer time
10:15 am-11:10 am. Bible study or Sabbath School. We have classes for all ages.
11:15-12:30 pm Our worship service consists of music, an offering, a children's story and a message by one of our pastors or elders.
Where do I go once I get into the church?
Adult Bible study groups are held by language in the main sanctuary straight ahead of you when you come in the door. Children's study groups are in the lower level
What should I wear?
We all dress differently. Some of us prefer to be more formally dressed in a suit & tie or dress. Some of us are more comfortable in slacks or jeans. Many Adventists don't wear jewelry but some of us do. However you prefer to dress is fine and we welcome you!
What if I have children?
We LOVE OUR CHILDREN here at Rockford Adventist Church!! From infants to high school and beyond! We have multiple children's Bible study groups with lots to do. Our staff of volunteers have been trained and screened to protect our treasured children.
Do you have a nursery?
We have a small parents' room with a restroom, several rocking chairs, diaper changing table, and a nursing screen. It is located outside the sanctuary and has a large glass window. There is no church volunteer who manages this room.
Where are the restrooms?
The restrooms are in the lower level . There is a small restroom in the parents' room but it is primarily intended for parents, small children and people not able to use the stairs.
Are you handicap accessible?
Yes and no. Yes, the sanctuary is handicap accessible but the restrooms, sadly, are not. We are working hard to fix this problem.