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| Choir, orchestra, actors, stage hands, light and sound all play a roll in how we worship Jesus. |
| Small groups are essential in growing your relationship with your church and Jesus. |
| Birth through 4 years old. |
| Before and after school learning in a Christain atmosphere. Very safe and very fun! |
| Kintergarten through 5th grade. |
| One of the most invaluable groups of people to the church and to God. |
| Use your gifts for serving God, church and community. |
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The senior adult ministry of Deep Creek Baptist Church, called the Light Bearers, seeks to promote a clear understanding of the unique gifts, and fully utilize the expert abilities of adults, 55 years of age and older.
Senior Adults are an invaluable resource to the church, as they have a wealth of knowledge, experience, and generally more flexibility in arranging their daily lives in order to support the mission and purpose of Jesus Christ. |
| Ministry objectives areaccomplishedthrough a number of activities such as Senior Adult
Fellowship, Biblical Growth and Development, and Christian Service. |
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| Each month,Salt andLight Bearers come together to enjoy special social events such as musicals at local theaters, concerts by the Gaithers, the taping of Christian television programs at Christian Broadcasting Network, and lunch cruises aboard yachts and tall ships. Visits are also made to museums and other historic sites in the local area. Trips are made outside of the local area to places like Rocky Hock Playhouse in historic Edenton, NC, Eagle Erie Conference Center, NC, Senior Adult Conferences at Gatlinburg, TN, and Myrtle Beach, SC. TheSalt andLight Bearers have ventured overnight to see historic sites in Washington, DC, Lancaster, PA, and New York City, NY. The Senior Adult Ministry also sponsored a 12-day trip to visit holy sites in Israel and Jordan. |
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| Biblical Growth and Development |
| In-depth Bible study fellowships are conducted for Senior Adults on Sunday morning, Wednesday evening, and at other times for special studies. All of these classes are taught by experienced, well-qualified teachers. |
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Senior Adults are faithfully serving in every major ministry at Deep Creek Baptist Church. They serve as Bible teachers in every age group, from the preschool to the Senior Adult Departments. They are actively involved in teaching children during Vacation Bible School, and provide quality childcare to babies in our nursery. They count and certify donations collected during Sunday offerings, and they serve on all of the key committees in the church. In many cases Senior Adults serve as chairpersons on these committees. Senior Adults also serve as deacons, ushers, and are actively involved in our music ministry as they sing with our Celebration Choir, and participate in major musical productions performed during the Christmas and Easter holiday periods. The Joyful Sounds is a Senior Adult choir that ministers in music at local nursing homes, hospitals, and the homes of homebound individuals. Light Bearers operate our church Food and Clothes closet which collects and distributes food and clothing to needy families in our community. One Friday each month, Senior Adults provide hot meals to needy individuals via the Meals on Wheels Program. Additionally, Senior Adults provideessential encouragementby visiting and consoling individuals who are homebound, or struggling with grief related to the passing away of a loved one.
Questions regarding the Senior Adult Ministry should be directed to Sharon Noreau, or Larry Ryals, at (757) 487-2182 or email larryryals@deepcreekbaptist.org. |
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| This ministry providescompassionatesupport and encouragement to those facing difficult circumstances. The purpose of the ministry isto meet the needs of hurting people, in the name of Jesus Christ, throughprayer support,biblical counseling, hospital visits, benevolent assistance, food and clothes closet,andlocal jail visits. |
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| Prayer is at the heart and soul of everything we do at Deep Creek Baptist Church. Pastors are available to pray with you Monday through Friday, 9:00am through 5:00pm. For emergency prayer requests, a pastor is on call after 5:00pm, and on weekends, and can be contacted by calling (757) 487-2182, then follow the automated instructions for reaching the “Pastor on Call. “ Voice mail prayer requests can be made by calling (575) 4872182. Email prayer requests may also be submitted to larryryals@deepcreekbaptist.org. |
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Our counselingis based upon theWord of God and the principles found throughout Scripture. All counseling is provided in an atmosphere of love, respect, and confidentiality. Pastoral counseling is provided in three general areas: Individual, Pre-marital and Marital. Contact Larry Ryals at (757) 487-2182, or email larryryals@deepcreekbaptist.org.
For more comprehensive and in-depth Christian counseling and psychological services, Deep Creek Baptist Church has an alliance with Eden Counseling Center. Contact Bonnie Erd at (757) 466-3336. |
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| Pastoral hospital visits are made throughout the week and at other times for emergencies. Pastors will pray and offer comfort to individuals before major surgeries and during their hospital stay. Federal laws greatly restrict disclosure of patient information so it is imperative that a family member or friend contact the church officeand provide the patient’s name, hospital and room number if known. Contact Robinette Harris, or Larry Ryals, at (757) 4872182 or email larryryals@deepcreekbaptist.org. |
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| Deep Creek Baptist Church has allocated funds to be used to provide benevolent assistance to individuals experiencing a verifiable emergency. Funds areto be used to prevent termination of vital utilities such as electric power, and water, andproviding temporary lodging. These funds are jointly managed by the Deaconsandthe Associate Pastor for Care. Funds are limited, and all request will be thoroughly researched beforeassistance is provided. Contact Paul Carr, or Robinette Harris at (757) 487-2182, or robinetteharris@deepcreekbapatist.org. |
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| Our Food and Clothes closet maintainsand a limited inventory of nonperishable, used clothing and shoes. These items are provided free as an act of Christ’s love and compassion. There are special allotments of foodduring Thanksgiving and Christmas. The Closet is open on Tuesday, 10:00am to 12:00 noon. Volunteer workers are always welcomed. Donation of nonperishable food, used clothing and cash contribution are greatly appreciated. Contact Jean of Buddy Isom at (757) 487-2172. |
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| Monthly visits to the Chesapeake city jail and the Tidewater Detention Home are made by the Associate Pastor for Care and other volunteers. These visits provide spiritual healing, hope and restoration to both adult and adolescent inmates. Volunteers are welcomed. Contact Chaplain Brinton Joyner at (757) 382-8399. |
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