Grace Baptist Church
Every person needs time to themselves on occasion, one needs space to think and to reflect, even if only for a few minutes. This is needed as much in Second Life as in real life. Grace Baptist Church is situated on a peaceful, pleasant street. It offers this opportunity and much more.
A cheerful, informal exterior welcomes the visitor, with clearly displayed billboards. These offer a link to the welcome center, for Second Life newcomers, an introduction to the church and times for services. A prayer request box is also placed close to the door.
The foyer of the church is just as wonderfully unassuming. Crossing the threshold, the visitor receives a friendly message, it thanks you for the visit. A variety of useful information is available via billboards and laptops. It is possible to contact a pastor directly via a note card, to access the church's web page and to find links to comfort should that be needed. Even if no one is present in the church, it is clear that the fellowship of this group does not want one to feel alone and, should help be needed, it is available. Yet everything is presented in an unassuming way; this is a gentle and warm place.
The main church is laid out very simply, the focus being a picture of the crucifix placed on a dais. The church is not intended as decoration, this is a living, active place.
A teleporter in the foyer gives access to the church's prayer room and classroom. The prayer room is very intimate and quiet, with more links to comforting information, prayer pews and candles. The room also has couches; thus one can pray on one's own, with friends, or just spend some time relaxing quietly with companions. The classroom is functional, with many links to information on the baptist church and faith in general, perfect for those looking to expand their knowledge.
Whatever you are searching for, this church can help you find it. Solitude, community, pastoral care are all on offer and in a simple, caring and friendly manner, something that is not often available in Second Life.
