Visiting ANY church for the first time can be intimidating. Even though we consider ourselves a very friendly and welcoming church we know you may still feel a little uneasy when you visit for the first time. With this page we hope to answer some of the questions you may have and make your first visit with us more relaxing and enjoyable. We hope to see you soon!

Getting Here & What You'll Find:

• The church is located about 1/4 mile south of Rt. 224 at 1551 Canton Road, Akron, Ohio. You can use the arrows and links on the map below for more information.

  
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• There is plenty of parking space available. You can park in any space available but please only use the designated "Handicapped" spaces at the rear of the church if that applies to you. These spaces are reserved for those who really need them. There are also designated "Visitors" parking spaces close to the front entrance. These, of course, are meant for those visiting ASAG. As a courtesy to our visitors, we ask that regular ASAG attendees not use the visitors spaces.

• The building is wheelchair accessible when you park and enter at the rear of the church. The main and side entrances will require the use of stairs to get to the sanctuary and classrooms on the lower level. There are plenty of restrooms located throughout the church. Some of these are also equipped with baby changing tables. There is also a private area near our Nursery for nursing mothers use.

• To help you find your way around the church there are general charts of the layout of our church on a table at each entrance. These will help you locate the various classrooms, sanctuary, etc. At these tables you will also find our weekly bulletins if there is not a "greeter" at the door at the time you come in. "Greeters" are generally at each entrance before each Sunday morning service to welcome you, make sure you receive a bulletin and help direct you in any way needed. There are also various signs posted throughout the church to help you find what you need. The main Information Center is located at the bottom of the main stairs and there is usually someone there to give information as needed as well as brochures, sign up sheets for activities and other resources.

• Everyone is welcome! We welcome people of all age groups, races and nationalities. There is a place for anyone and everyone here at ASAG!

Attending a Service:

• Our Sunday School Classes begin at 9:00 AM with Morning Worship beginning right after at 10:00 AM. We have Sunday School classes for all ages (some have refreshments available). The morning worship service is begun with prayer and worship music, leading into the teaching by our Pastor or guest speakers. We try very hard to follow the Lord's leading so there is no 'set time' or 'program' that we follow but there is still structure. Our worship contains a good mix of contemporary and traditional music and you will also hear from our Adult Choir or occasionally the Youth or Kid's Choir. Ushers are available at every service to help you find a seat or answer questions you may have. The worship leaders and Pastors will give any directions needed during the service.
  Sunday evenings begin with our Adult Choir practice at 5:15 PM. Evening Service and Children's Church begin at 6:30 PM.

• There is plenty of seating available in the sanctuary. Only on special occasions are there any seats reserved so you may sit wherever you like unless seats are roped off when necessary.

• As a guest you will never be singled out or embarrassed. We won't ask you to stand or wear a special name-tag. We will offer you the opportunity to receive our "visitor's packet" with information about our church and you may fill out the visitor's information portion of that packet and put it in the offering plate if you choose to. We just want the opportunity to get to know you better and help you to get to know us too!

• We have child care during all services from infants and toddlers to Beginners and Jr. Church. We have a great staff of teachers to look after and instruct your children on their own level making it more interesting for them. You are also welcome to have your children remain with you in the sanctuary if you desire. Feel free to ask an usher if you need help or directions. There is a digital sign at the North side of the sanctuary that the nursery workers can use if they need a parent/guardian to return to the nursery, as well as the ability to visually request a parent to return to the nursery via the overhead screen at the front of the sanctuary when it is in the lowered position. These both work on a number system. You will be given a numbered tag when you sign your child in and if you are needed, it will be your number put on the digital sign or overhead screen. You're not left wondering if your child is OK, we do our best to keep you informed if you are needed.

• Our Youth group have their own Sunday School classes and also have their main meetings on Wednesday evenings at 7 PM.

• Wednesday evenings are our 'Family Nights'. Classes for men, women, college and career, youth, Royal Rangers (Boys) and Missionettes (Girls), general classes, etc. take place on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 PM to about 8:15 PM.

Learning More...

• If you would like to meet one or more of our Pastors, please call the church office to schedule an appointment.

• You may also contact us via e-mail or by phone.

• Browse through the rest of our site for more information.

  We're happy that you have visited our site and have taken time to view this page. We are far more than just a Web site though, there are real people behind everything you see here on these pages. We welcome you to come and visit us in person where we can meet you. The real heart of our church is in it's Pastors and people....you can't receive that here on the Internet but only at our church itself. Please know you are welcome, we believe you will enjoy what you find.

You are always welcome at Akron-Springfield Assembly of God!