MINISTRIES
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J.O.Y - Just Older Youths
55+
Our J.O.Y. (Just Older Youth, age 55+) Fellowship meets on the third Tuesday of every month at 10:30 AM. We sing, enjoy a meal, have fellowship and a short program or special speaker. Everyone 55 years and over is invited to come and join the fun. Lunch is included for a $5 donation.
Prior to the pandemic we offered other activities such as day trips, some at little or no cost. The church bus was used as much as possible for these activities. Lord willing, as things return to normal, we would like to resume these extra activities. We also encourage our people to use their talents and spiritual gifts in the work of the Lord by occasionally providing opportunities for ministry and Christian service.
If you would like to meet new friends, fellowship with old ones, or just have something to do, we encourage you to participate in our J.O.Y. here at Grace Bible Baptist Church. You will be glad you did!
REGEN - Youth Ministry
The purpose of REGEN is to develop passionate followers of Jesus Christ. REGEN meets Wednesdays at 6:30 PM. REGEN is short for regeneration. Titus 3:1-10 is our theme text, which reminds us of the way that Christ has given us the “washing of regeneration” so that we could live for him. As a name, it’s essentially a reminder of our identity in Christ. In a country where God is becoming less familiar, teens are less likely at first to feel comfortable in a formal church setting. REGEN is a dynamic worship time wrapped in a youth-friendly atmosphere. This is an opportunity for our Christian teens to invite their friends to a time of games, snacks, and fun while being challenged by the Gospel.
We have a wide variety of activities to appeal to every teen at every spiritual level. We provide activities just for group building, such as:
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Bowling
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Paintball
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5th Quarters
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All-Nighters
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Scavenger Hunts
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Roller Skating
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and much more!
We have outside Bible studies and discipleship opportunities for Christians desiring to grow. We also have missions trips for those interested in service and summer camps for those who want to get away and get closer to God.
“Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.” Hebrews 12:1, 2
Children's Ministry -
AWANA CLUB
These exciting and fun-filled clubs meet on Wednesdays at 6:30 PM during the school year. AWANA is a fantastic program for discipleship and spiritual growth with specialized age groups.
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Puggles – for children 2 years of age
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Cubbies – for children 3 & 4 years of age
Note: For the above clubs, parents must be on church grounds during club.
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Sparks – for children K-2nd grade
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Truth and Training – for children 3rd – 6th grade
All AWANA clubs are designed to engage the child in Biblical understanding. Through learning Scripture, they are encouraged to build a knowledge, love, and servant’s heart for Jesus Christ.
Sunday School: Bible Fellowships: Our children’s Sunday school departments are designed especially to minister to children. The classes are divided by age or grade from nursery through fifth grade.
Primary Church/Children’s Church: When adults and teenagers are involved in the Sunday morning worship services, the children are involved in worship on their own level. This is definitely not a baby-sitting time! Wee Kids focuses on the needs of children preschool through kindergarten. Route 252 focuses on the needs of children in first through fifth grades.
Nurseries: We offer infant and toddler nurseries during all services. They are staffed with screened, trained, and kind workers who will care for your child. We are also equipped with an on-site paging system for the child’s security and your peace of mind.