Ministries From A-Z
(All we do may not be included)

 

AAA Prayer Meeting

Wednesday nights at 6:30 pm we come together and break into small groups and pray with one another.  Prayer is the first ministry believers are called to (I Timothy 2:1), and it is more special when the generations come together to pray
Advancing Native Missions Located in Afton, Virginia, Advancing Native Missions works with Christians around the world, and has many ways for people to help.
Aerobics T &Th     5:45-6:10 PM           Specialty Abs class
T & Th         6:15-7:15 PM           Aerobics  
American Heritage Girls

American Heritage Girls – American Heritage Girls is the premier national scouting organization for young women that embraces Christian values and encourages family involvement. AHG meets on the second and fourth Mondays of each month in the Youth Room and is for girls ages 5-18.

AWANA AWANA is a fun Bible memorization ministry for children ages 3 through 6th grade.  It stands for Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed.  Our club meets on Sunday nights from 6 pm until 8 pm.  Children are awarded for their work in a number of ways, including trips to the AWANA store with AWANA dollars they have earned!
Bereavement When someone in the life of our congregation experiences the death of a loved one our bereavement committee provides a very nice meal for the family back at the church
Children's Ministry  In addition to Bible Study teachers and AWANA leaders some neat folks lead our children in children’s church and “Worship Kid Style"/ Wednesday nights 6:30pm
Child Protection This committee overseas the details related to our Child Protection Policy
Choir

Our choir practices on Wednesday nights at 6:30pm.  Adult choir leads in worship each Sunday morning.

Comfort Care Women’s Health Many of our people work as volunteers at the Staunton and Waynesboro Comfort Care Women's Health Centers in support of life!
Counseling We provide Biblical counseling services (non-certified) to many in our church and area through our Ministry Facilitator, Teresa Sours.  The initial call should be made to Teresa’s voice mail at 941-6281.  Many have found new hope in their lives as a result of this ministry! 
Counters These fine folks go to the bank in teams and count the Sunday offerings that have already been deposited
Creative Arts Team Provides drama, narrations and set designs for Sunday services
Deacons Spiritual servant leaders in the church who meet needs as they arise in the life of the congregation
Deaf Ministry 9:30 am Bible Study class and  the 11 am service is interpreted for the hearing impaired. This ministry has branched out in the past to mission trips to the Caribbean Christian Center for the deaf and helping Deaf Missionaries prepare at the Missionary Learning Center for service with the International Mission Board 
Decoration  This team of servants provide those extra background touches to the sanctuary that make services that much more meaningful
Disaster Relief When a major crisis hits somewhere in the country we have folks ready to go and help with relief efforts
Equipping the Saints We have many people spend volunteer hours in Weyers Cave at Equipping the Saints, a visionary mission center that sends first world leftover supplies to meet third world needs- you name it they send it- typewriters, clothes, etc…
Food Pantry and Clothes Closet Twice a month our members distribute food and clothes at our old building at 222 Edward Avenue
Food Service Fellowship goes better with food, and this committee makes sure that events that need food coordination get it! 
Fun Bunch Our Senior citizens meet on Thursday mornings at 10 AM.  In addition to a pretty neat meeting time and lunch at local restaurants, they do quite a bit of ministry.  This includes ministry at Nursing Homes, folding clothes at Equipping the Saints, visiting peers, writing notes of encouragement, and praying over the church prayer list. 
Men's Ministry Events like Promise Keepers and monthly prayer breakfast.
Mission Trips Thailand and Bolivia. Youth & Adults have taken trips in the past few years to places like England, Jamaica, Romania, Mexico, Boston and Los Angeles 
Multimedia Our A/V committee works hard in the background to man the sound system during our services and to tape the sermons so the ministry of the word can extend beyond Sunday services, including future pod casting; audio, video taping; beautiful graphics to enhance lyrics and sermon notes.
Nominating Has the responsibility of matching people’s gifts, talents, and willingness with open positions in the church
Ordinance These people help with the details related to getting ready for Baptisms and the Lord’s Supper
Personnel Has the task of supervising the paid staff
Praise Team These musicians and singers lead us in our worship services
Preaching In addition to our Pastor we have several capable pulpiteers who preach from time to time in our church and have served as Interim Pastors at other churches
Preschool Connection We have a host of committed nursery workers who pour love and teaching into our smallest children- in many ways they make everything else we do possible!
Property and Space These folks keep the building and property maintained 
Solid Rock Cafe Many of our members support the ministry of this youth center in Waynesboro, and our church hosts several nights a year
Stewardship These folks oversee the yearly budget
Bible Study Teachers Bible Study is the backbone of our church.  Those who join the church and become active in a Bible Study class are far more likely to be in the church 2 years later than those who are not in Bible Study.  Those who desire to teach Bible Study have many training opportunities through our adult Discipleship Training program
Upward Sports In Upward Sports “Every Child is a Winner!” We have Upward Basketball for children ages K-7th grade and will have Upward Soccer starting in Spring 2011. Upward Sports is a Christ-centered ministry that teaches children the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the Game of basketball / soccer, and how to life a God-focused life.
Ushers These men handle all the details behind the scenes at our worship services
Visitation Talk with those who have requested a visit
Vehicles These folks make sure our fleet of vans is ready for the next outing or trip (can you call 3 vans a fleet?) 
Women's Ministry Bible studies offered on Sunday evening 6pm, Wednesday morning 9am and evening 6:30pm, and Thursday noon.  Also includes ladies retreats, conferences and fellowship opportunities.
Youth Ministry We have a thriving youth ministry that does things throughout the week

 

Updated:  01/08/2011