Ministries
Food Pantry
Our Food Pantry distributes food to people in need on the second Friday morning of each month from 10:00-12:00. Food is purchased from the Concho Valley Regional Food Bank in San Angelo. Our local Wal-Mart donates many pounds of food each month, and our church members bring donations also. Recipients must have proof of income. Church volunteers handle the paperwork, pray with the recipients individually, bag and box the food, and carry it to the recipients' cars. In a typical month we serve over 100 families, with each family receiving 40-45 lbs of food, plus an extra 20 lbs or so if there are children in the home.
AWANA, GA's, RA's, and Mission Friends
On Wednesday nights during the school year from 50-80 children converge at FBC for an hour and a half of Bible study, mission study, and a meal. AWANA ("Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed") is a national program that concentrates on Bible learning and Scripture memorization. Children from Pre-K and Kindergarten (Cubbies), through 1st and 2nd grade (Sparks), and 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades (T&T) learn Bible verses and Bible stories. Mission study involves GA's for girls, RA's for boys, and Mission Friends for pre-schoolers.
Music Ministry
Norma Ridout is our church pianist. She also leads our children's choir, Kid's Praise, which meets at 5:00 on Sundays.
Our church has a blended style of music in worship: traditional hymns along with contemporary praise songs. The praise team leads morning worship each week.
Adult choir practice for Easter will begin Wed., Feb 22, in the Choir Room at 7:15.
Adult choir practice for Easter will begin Wed., Feb 22, in the Choir Room at 7:15.
Deryl Bishop is our church organist.
She and Norma spend many hours each week
making our music for worship services an excellent offering to the Lord.
She and Norma spend many hours each week
making our music for worship services an excellent offering to the Lord.
Youth Ministry
We have an active youth group led by Youth Minister Skyler Maley. The youth meet every Wednesday night in the Family Life Center for Bible study and fellowship. The middle school youth meet at 5:45 and the high school youth at 7:00. Both groups have a meal together at 7:00 in Fellowship Hall.
Many of our youth are active members of Fellowship of Christian Athletes at Middle School and High School and are involved in K-Life.
Plans for the next few months include:
March 14-15 Spring Break rodeo trip to Houston
March 17 Youth car wash
April 7 Prep for bake sale at Family Life Center
April 8 Bake sale at FLC
June 17-21 Day Camp (mornings) to assist Midland Rec Team; VBS at FBC (evenings)
June 25-30 World Changers summer mission trip to Ft. Smith, AR
Many of our youth are active members of Fellowship of Christian Athletes at Middle School and High School and are involved in K-Life.
Plans for the next few months include:
March 14-15 Spring Break rodeo trip to Houston
March 17 Youth car wash
April 7 Prep for bake sale at Family Life Center
April 8 Bake sale at FLC
June 17-21 Day Camp (mornings) to assist Midland Rec Team; VBS at FBC (evenings)
June 25-30 World Changers summer mission trip to Ft. Smith, AR
Deacons' Ministry
Our deacons are involved in every aspect of our church life, from teaching Sunday School, to serving the Lord's Supper, helping maintain the buildings and grounds, visiting the sick, and transporting food for the Food Pantry.
Two deacons are on call each month. Please feel free to call them if you have a need or know of someone in need.
The deacons on call for February 2012 are
Ed Weber 475-3471
Shane Owens 456-4895
Two deacons are on call each month. Please feel free to call them if you have a need or know of someone in need.
The deacons on call for February 2012 are
Ed Weber 475-3471
Shane Owens 456-4895
Women's Bible Studies
Mary Ballew teaches a women's Bible study in her home on Monday afternoons at 4:00. The group is currently studying the Minor Prophets of the Old Testament--Hosea through Malachi. Everyone is welcome to attend these meetings to search the Scriptures and to enjoy wonderful Christian fellowship.
Beth Moore studies are scheduled throughout the year. Serena Alexander coordinates these studies, which are on Tuesday evenings beginning at 6:00. The next one, a study of the book of James, will begin March 6.
Beth Moore studies are scheduled throughout the year. Serena Alexander coordinates these studies, which are on Tuesday evenings beginning at 6:00. The next one, a study of the book of James, will begin March 6.
Triple S: Seniors Serving the Savior
Triple S meets twice a month: the second Monday at noon for lunch and the fourth Monday at 5:30 for snacks and game night. Both meetings are in Fellowship Hall.
Triple S is open to all seniors. Each person contributes $1 at each meeting, and the funds are used to help special causes as they arise and for some of the expenses of day trips in the area.
New members are always welcome! Come enjoy the fellowship!
Triple S is open to all seniors. Each person contributes $1 at each meeting, and the funds are used to help special causes as they arise and for some of the expenses of day trips in the area.
New members are always welcome! Come enjoy the fellowship!
Dorcas Quilting Ministry
The Dorcas Quilters meet on Tuesday afternoons from 1:30-3:00 in the Grace Sunday School classroom. The quilters have made dozens of baby quilts and a few full-size, hand-quilted quilts. Each baby who is dedicated in our church receives a quilt. The group donates quilts and money earned from some quilting projects to people in need.
The quilt at the left, in progress right now, will eventually be given to a family at Bastrop who lost their home in the wildfires last summer.
Anyone who is interested is welcome to come and quilt! Sewing skills are not required. If you can tie a knot you can help, as the smaller quilts are tied rather than quilted.
The quilt at the left, in progress right now, will eventually be given to a family at Bastrop who lost their home in the wildfires last summer.
Anyone who is interested is welcome to come and quilt! Sewing skills are not required. If you can tie a knot you can help, as the smaller quilts are tied rather than quilted.
Christian Women's Job Corps
Four young women are enrolled in the Christian Women’s Job Corps classes at this time.
Bible study, Parenting, and Life Management classes are being offered by instructors RaNon Caraway, Betty Smith, and Sharon McDonald.
The group meets on Tuesday mornings from 9:00-12:00.
Contact RaNon at the church office for more information.
Bible study, Parenting, and Life Management classes are being offered by instructors RaNon Caraway, Betty Smith, and Sharon McDonald.
The group meets on Tuesday mornings from 9:00-12:00.
Contact RaNon at the church office for more information.
Lake Ivie Baptist Association
Our church is associated with a number of other Baptist churches in this part of Texas. The churches work together under the leadership of Barry Taylor, Ministry Director, and Karen Hicks, Ministry Assistant, with offices in Ballinger. The Lake Ivie Baptist Association (LIBA) has events throughout the year for youth, adults, and senior adults; pastor training; marriage conferences; and mission trips. The associational WMU plans and implements a number of mission projects each year. Becky Weber of FBC Brady is the associational WMU director.