FAQs
Where is the church?
PSDBC is located
at 4032 Poplar Springs Drive, directly across from Poplar Springs Elementary School on Poplar Springs
Drive. We are located between 40th and 41st Streets.
From I-20/59 South take exit 150
As you come off the ramp turn left at the traffic light.
Take Highway 19 North - at McDonald's turn right on 8th Street.
This will take you into down town Meridian. Turn left on 24th Avenue which
will become Poplar Springs Drive (watch for a left fork at 5 Points). Our church is located at 40th Street on
the right side of the street.
From Hwy 39 North
Turn west (Left) on North Hills Street, turn left on Poplar Springs
Drive (at the traffic light in Broadmoor Shopping Center) drive about 1 mile and the church will be on
the left.
Land marks to look for on highway 39 are:
Alliance Hospice Hospital, Hardee's Restaurant and Winn Dixie
Grocery on the right as you approach the traffic light at North Hills
Street where you turn left.
Coming from the Navy Base you pass Barham Funeral Home and
North East Middle School, at the traffic light you would turn right onto North
Hills Street and left on Poplar Springs Drive. The church will be on the
left just as you pass 41st Street.
When do I need to
arrive?
Due to parking and
traffic considerations, plan to arrive 10 minutes prior to the start of
Worship or Bible study.
What are service times?
We offer Sunday morning, Sunday evening, and Wednesday
services:
- Bible Study
9:00 AM.
- Morning worship
10:15 AM
- Discipleship Training
5:00 PM.
- Evening worship 6:00 PM
- Our Wednesday Mid-Week
service is from 6:00 to 7:00 PM, preceded by fellowship supper from
5 to 6 PM. We have music and missions for the kids
during this period. Students meet in the Activities Building for W.O.W (Worship on Wednesday).
What do I need to
wear?
Dress comfortably.
While some people dress up, many wear casual and comfortable clothes on
Sunday mornings. Wednesday nights are always casual. Don't worry
about what you wear, just come and experience the difference.
What programs are offered for families?
We provide you and your family a wide range of opportunities for growing
deeper in your faith, for building relationships, and for serving
others. There are programs for everyone from preschool to senior adults.
Visit the "PSDBC
Ministries"
section for more information.
What type of Bible classes do you offer?
Each
Sunday morning, we meet for Bible study at 9:00. We have a Bible study
class for each life stage. The Holy Bible is our text book while LifeWay
Christian Resources and StudentLife provide our curriculum. To find your Bible study class,
click
here!
Sunday evenings at 5:00
PM we offer short term classes on different topics and interests such as:
Evangelism; Revelation - an end time study; Faithfully Fit For Him - healthy
life style, diet, exercise, and more; Drama. In the Fall each year we
offer a course on finances and money management.
What is your denominational affiliation?
We
cooperate with the Southern Baptist Convention, support the ministries of
the Mississippi Baptist Convention, and Lauderdale Baptist Association.
However, people from all faith backgrounds are welcomed at PSDBC!
What is your weekly attendance average?
We average 345 in Bible Study and more in Worship each week.
What should I wear?
Dress
comfortably. While some people dress up, many wear casual and
comfortable clothes on Sunday mornings. Wednesday nights are always
casual. Don't worry about what you wear, just come and experience the
difference.
How
can I become a member of PSDBC?
If you desire
to accept Christ as your Savior or to make PSDBC your church home in
Meridian, we would welcome your decision in several ways:
- (1) On Profession
Of Faith In Jesus Christ. Should you desire to make a public
commitment to Jesus Christ, you may come expressing that desire and asking
for membership in our church through Christian baptism.
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- (2) By Transfer
Of Church Letter. If your are presently a member of another Baptist
church (having been baptized by immersion), you may join our church by
transfer of letter.
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- (3) By Statement
Of Faith. If you are a Christian and have been scripturally baptized
by immersion in another denomination, or you have previously been a
Baptist, but are not presently associated with a Baptist church, you may
come by statement of faith on your previous commitment.
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- (4) By Baptism
From Another Denomination. If you are a Christian and are coming
from another denomination, but have never been baptized by immersion as a
symbol of your faith in Christ, you may join by baptism. This is in
no way intended to question your prior Christian commitment or a baptism
by another mode, but is a biblical symbol of one's obedience to Christ's
command. We practice baptism by immersion.
What about my
children?
Quality preschool and
children's Bible teaching programs are available in a safe and secure
environment. We take the safety and security of your child very seriously.
Preschool parents are given a pager just in case you are needed. Read
about our
security!
Where do I park?
Plenty of space is
reserved for guests. As you approach the campus, look for
"Guest Parking" signs for up-close parking near the worship
center.
