Web Site Help


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The SFBC web site was designed using the latest Microsoft Web Server technology running at our external ISP (Internet Service Provider) that hosts this site. The majority of the site is written in ASP.NET, however, many of the advanced features of the site are implemented by the use of Java, JavaScript, Flash, Silversight, or other certified browser plug-ins.

The SFBC web site is both an internet web site with most pages available to everyone and a password protected extranet web site, containing a few special sections available only to registered SFBC web site accounts. If you are a "Regular Attendee" or "Member" of the Seattle First Baptist Church, you are encouraged to register with this site for an account to have access to these special sections.


Minimum Browser Revision Level

It is important to periodically upgrade your Internet Browser Software and various Internet Browser Plugins such as a Document Reader and an Audio / Video Player software to enjoy the best that this site has to offer. This is a recommendation not only for this site but for all Internet Sites that you view.

Internet Technology advances at an incredible rate and web designers typically design and maintain sites to the current minimum design standards and practices, therefore if you do not update your software, you may experience problems rendering a site correctly that uses advanced features.


This site uses "Active Client Side Scripting" or JavaScript to perform all of the menu navigation functions, therefore browsers with JavaScript disabled will not be able to use the menu bar to move from page to page. The reason why JavaScript was used as opposed to simple static links is because of the dynamic nature of this site which changes day to day, hour after hour to provide you with appropriate and up-to-date information.

To enable Active Scripting, you will need to set your browser's Internet Options by performing the following tasks.

Internet Explorer Users:

  • Move your mouse to your browser's tool bar and select [Tools] | [Internet Options] then click on the [Security Tab].
  • Under the title, "Select a Web content zone to specify its security settings", choose Internet.
  • Under the title, "Security level for this zone", click on [Default Level]
  • Move the slider to the [Medium] setting or to [Medium-Low] if you do not want to see annoying prompts. Both are safe for the Internet Zone.
  • If you selected [Medium-Low], you will see a security warning popup that says, "The recommended security level for this zone is "Medium". The security level you have choosen is lower than this. Are you sure you want to change the security level?
    • Medium-Low Security is the same as Medium, except for prompts are displayed that ask you if you want to allow the execution of downloadable "signed" controls or scripts. In 99% of the prompts, you will most likely say [yes] so my preference would be to select this security level.
  • Click on the [Apply] button to apply the new security settings to your browser.
  • Click on [OK] to close the Internet Options window.
  • Click here to refresh this page. In doing so, if you correctly followed the above directions, this portion of the help page will no longer appear and will be replaced with a new section that will help you determe your current Internet Browser configuration and recommended upgrades. In addition, the menu bar will appear and be functional.

Netscape Users:

  • Move your mouse to your browser's tool bar and select [Edit] | [Preferences] then click on the diamond to the left of [Advanced].
  • Click on [Scripts & Plugins]
  • Under the title, "Enable JavaScript for", ensure that the checkbox is checked for Navigator.
  • Click on [OK] to close the Netscape Preferences window.
  • Click here to refresh this page. In doing so, if you correctly followed the above directions, this portion of the help page will no longer appear and will be replaced with a new section that will help you determe your current Internet Browser configuration and recommended upgrades. In addition, the menu bar will appear and be functional.

Internet Browser Instructions and Updates

Microsoft Internet Explorer Browser - It is recommended that you upgrade your browser software to at least IE 8.0+. Any MS IE browser version less than recommended version level may not render the SFBC web site pages correctly.

To download a free upgrade of the Microsoft Internet Browser software, visit the Microsoft Internet Explorer site by clicking on the link below.

FireFox - If you are using FireFox, it is recommended that you upgrade your browser software to at least Firefox 3.5+. To download a free upgrade of the FireFox Browser software, visit the FireFoxz site by clicking on the link below.

AOL/Netscape - If you are using AOL/Netscape, it is recommended that you upgrade your browser software to at least AOL/Netscape 9.5+. To download a free upgrade of the Netscape Browser software, visit the Netscape site by clicking on the link below.

Opera - If you are using Opera, it is recommended that you upgrade your browser software to Opera 10.10+. To download a free upgrade of the Opera Browser software, visit the Opera site by clicking on the link below.

Google Chrome - If you are using Google Chrome, it is recommended that you upgrade your browser software to Google Chrome 10.0+. To download a free upgrade of the Google Chrome Browser software, visit the Google Chrome site by clicking on the link below.

Apple Safari - If you are using Safari, it is recommended that you upgrade your browser software to Safari 4.0+. To download a free upgrade of the Google Chrome Browser software, visit the Safari site by clicking on the link below.



Document / Audio / Video Instructions and Updates

Streaming Video files are stored in Microsoft Windows Media WMV format. There are various video players capible of playing WMV files however, we do recommend that you use the Microsoft Window Media player verion 9+ or better that is available for free download. If you are using Microsoft Windows or MAC, you can download the latest version or update your current version to the latest Window's Media Player.

Visit the Microsoft Media Player download site by clicking on the link below.

Audio - Voice or Music files are stored in MP3 format. There are various MP3 players that are available for free download.

If you are using Microsoft Windows or MAC, you can download the latest version or update your current version to the latest Window's Media Player. Visit the Microsoft Media Player download site by clicking on the link below.

Documents available at the Seattle First Baptist Church Web Site are stored in Adobe Acrobat PDF file format. You can freely download this software or upgrade to the latest version of the Acrobat PDF Reader software at the Adobe Web Site by clicking on the link below.

Other Document Formats such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint may be provided at the SFBC in their native format. If need a free reader for these formats, visit the Microsoft Office site by clicking on the link below.

Virtual Reality Images files are stored in .MOV format. QuickTime is available as a free download for both Windows and Macintosh computers from Apple Computers Inc. Visit the QuickTime download site by clicking on the link below.

Adobe / Macromedia Flash The Macromedia Flash Player displays content created with Macromedia Flash such as web application front-ends, high-impact website user interfaces, interactive online media, and short-form to long-form animation.

Downloading Documents or Audio - Voice/Music Files to your Computer - To save one of these files to your computer, move your mouse over the link, then right click your mouse. You will be presented with a pop-up menu. If you are using a Microsoft Internet Explorer browser, select the "Save Target As..." option. If you are using Netscape, select the "Save As..." option.


SFBC Web Site Bug Reporting

If you are reporting a site problem, please copy the "Your Browser and Operating System Information" above into your email, along with the SFBC web page address (URL that begins with http://www.SeattleFirstBaptist.org/...) and a description of the problem. This information will aid the Webmaster in determining a solution to your problem.

To report a web page content correction,      click Webmaster
To report a web page functionality problem, click Web Site Administrator