WELCOME TO
BLACKROCK BAPTIST'S MINISTRIES
Every single week, our members volunteer their time and skills to serve others. If you have been looking for a place to serve the Lord, we have many awe-inspiring opportunities for you!
If you are interested in
participating in any ministries please contact the church office at
904-261-6220.
Association Executive Committee
The association executive committee represents Blackrock Baptist Church at the Northeast Florida Baptist Association (NEFBA) meetings and functions. The NEFBA is a fellowship of Southern Baptist Churches who have organized to facilitate mutual encouragement and cooperation in fulfilling the great commission of Jesus Christ.
Curtis & Che Cantrell
Awana is a nondenominational ministry that assists churches in reaching children and teenagers with the gospel of Jesus Christ and training them to serve Him. Awana Clubs International supplies programs, materials and training for more than 12,000 churches in over 110 countries. Their message to churches is simple: We're here to serve you with a ministry that is all about fun with a purpose — to win and grow kids for Christ!
Blackrock's Awana program runs from September through May.
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| Game Director | |
| Game Helper | |
| Secretary | |
| Snacks | |
| Puggles Director | |
| Cubbies Director | |
| Cubbies Leader | |
| Sparks Director (Kindergarten) | |
| Sparks Leader | |
| Sparks Director (1st Grade) |
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| Sparks Director (2nd Grade) |
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| Sparks Leader | |
| T & T Director (3rd & 4th) Girls |
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| T & T Leader | |
| T & T Director (3rd & 4th) Boys |
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| T & T Leader | |
| T & T Director (5th & 6th) Girls |
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| T & T Leader | |
| T & T (5th & 6th) Boys |
The baptism committee is charged with taking care of all the details relating to the actual mechanics of the baptism service.
Lucille Wingate - Ministry Leader
Debbie Rhem
Bryan Clift
The building committee is a selected group of church members who are entrusted with the church facility planning. Their involvement begins from the initial design inception and lasts through the construction process. This selected group will act and respond during each phase of the building program. They will constantly gather information from the church congregation and, with the aid of the Architect, organize these ideas into what will become the final constructed facility. The final goal being a facility that embraces the church's ministry objectives, thus creating a tool for God's work.
RV Young
Paul Brantley
Bus Maintenance
The bus maintenance committee is responsible for operational maintenance such as registration, fuel, exterior wash, oil change, tune-up, etc.
Ricky Lucas - Ministry Leader
Ronnie Jones
Todd Davis
Bus Ministry
NEED
A RIDE TO CHURCH EVENTS?
JUST LET THE OFFICE KNOW
TO SCHEDULE YOUR RIDE.
We can send the bus or get a church member to pick you up.
Our bus kids here at Blackrock walk
in like they belong. That’s how we want them to feel
when they get here. Each child has the message of
“you’re important” instilled into them each day they’re
with us.
This ministry provides children, and families a ride to
church. Most often parents opt to not attend, but are
eager to send their children. Drivers and bus captains
have the opportunity to be that great godly parental
influence in the children’s lives that they wouldn’t
otherwise receive.
Our Bus Captain and their assistants work hard to make
the program on the bus – to and from church – an
exciting time of songs, Bible lessons, contests and
promotions.
Captains help aid the driver with directions, as well as
entertaining the children on the ride.
Currently our ministry picks up families in the
Blackrock/Chester area.
There is no charge to ride our bus.
Ricky Lucas - Ministry Leader
Todd Davis
Angel McClellan
Paul Brantley
Ralph Watson
Faye Lucas
The vision that fuels our work in children’s church grows out of Jesus’ words in Mark 10:14, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.” In the midst of a consuming ministry to adults, Jesus regularly ministered to children. We believe the future of the church depends on effective ministry to children today.
Children's church meets Sundays 10:00 a.m. and Wednesday 7:00 p.m.
| 2- 3 years old | NEED VOLUNTEERS |
| 4 - 5 years old | NEED VOLUNTEERS |
| Helper | Heather Sumner |
| 1st - 6th Grade | Ricky Lucas |
| Full Time Helpers | Terri Lee |
| Faye Lucas | |
| Volunteers | Heather Sumner |
| Curtis Cantrell | |
| Angel McClellan | |
| Elsa Cintron | |
| 2 - 3 years old (Wed) | Ashley Rozier |
| 4 - 5 years old (Wed) | Nicci Crider |
| 1st - 3rd Grade (Wed) | NEED VOLUNTEERS |
| 4th - 6th Grade (Wed) | Terri Gingery |
| 4 - 5 years old (Sun) | Angel McClellan |
The children's committee mission statement is to connect a new generation with Jesus Christ giving children HOPE and WHOLENESS and opportunities for WORSHIP and MINISTRY.
Terri Lee - Ministry Leader
Nicci Crider
Audrey Clements
Melanie Dennard
Terri Long
Angel McClellan
Tammy West
The Blackrock clothes closet provides free clothing to people in need. In these hard economic times, we find ourselves in greater need now than ever before. Please consider helping us out by contributing financially to our wonderful program.
Lisa Hiers - Ministry Leader
The church reader board sign is a tool to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ to the community. The sign message is just one tool among many that God has given us to spread his word. It is a tool that stays working for God even when we are not. The messages on the reader-board sign is probably the one ministry that is the most visible to the community.
Kevin Patterson - Ministry Leader
Decorating Committee
This committee is responsible for the decorating of the sanctuary for special services and holidays.
Debi Bernhard - Ministry Leader
Janice Hendrix
Cindy Evans
Jane Skaff
Melinda Young
Pat Castle
Jeanne Colburn
Susan Hicks
Evangelistic Outreach - Visitation
The church's evangelistic outreach ministry connects with people in the community and encourages them to attend church and pursue spirituality. The outreach coordinator plans special events, goes door-to-door and organizes community service projects.
The Blackrock's evangelistic outreach ministry has the task of evangelizing and discipline the hurting people of the world, with the message of hope and plan of Jesus Christ.
We endeavor to equip our members on this matter, to reach the wider community with the Gospel of Christ's salvation.
Responsible for
Fall Festival
Super Saturdays
Selecting the tracts to be carried and displayed consistent with the church's belief as outlined by the church covenant, stays current on the latest tracts available, and ensures the tract racks are always well stocked.
Curtis & Che Cantrell - Ministry Leaders
Finance Committee
The finance committee is to assist the staff in achieving the vision God has given the church by reviewing the use of the financial resources, with the result that:
• The Pastor, Ministers, and key leaders have current and accurate financial information and workable procedures so that they can focus their energies on leading, shepherding, and equipping the congregation.
• The congregation has trust in the financial information, procedures and audits, so that they can participate more fully in ministry.
• The essential value of the Committee shall be that church personnel are eminently trustworthy and the role of the Committee is to validate the trust in their financial transactions.
• The source of our financial values and principles is the Bible.
Thus, our purpose
is to obey God and adhere to our biblical ethics. We follow
governmental regulations because government is an authority given by
God for peace and security of society.
Ralph Watson - Ministry Leader
Merida Voyles
The flower committee
arranges flowers for Sunday worship services and also beautifies the
sanctuary with seasonal flowers and greenery for holidays such as
Christmas. They also provide flowers for memorial services and other
special events, including wedding flowers.
If you would like to place flowers in the Sanctuary in honor of someone, Please contact Debi Bernhard at 277-5713.
Debi Bernhard - Ministry Leader
Food Pantry Ministry
With the economy dropping, we are seeing a rise in needs. Especially with food. So in order to try and help meet the needs of those who come in for assistance, we are starting a small Food Pantry. Through this pantry we will also try to meet there greatest need........Jesus Christ!
That is the mission of this outreach, but we need your help. We are in need of non-perishable food items. We will have a collection box in the foyer or you may bring them by the office through the week. Thank you for your help and pray that we are able to meet physical as well as spiritual needs.
Lynelle Mullins - Ministry Leader
NEED FOOD ITEMS
Food Pantry Suggested Items
Other Outreach Resources
Golden Warrior Sunday School Ministry Groups
The purposes of Golden Warrior’s Ministry Groups are to promote the building of relationships and support among Sunday school class members. This is done through small group ministry.
Topaz - Curtis & Che Cantrell
Amber
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Kenneth & Etheleen Gilder
Blue Sapphire
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Violet Dietrick
Emerald
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Randy & Connie Doenges
Jasper
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Terry & Diane Gaskill
Turquoise
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Frances Mabe
Ruby
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JC & Pauline O'Neal
Amethyst
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Kevin & Linda Patterson
Pearl “Pathfinders”
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Big G & Becky Robinson
A greeter is equipped for his or her ministry by the gifts of
the Holy Spirit. These spiritual gifts are special abilities given by
the Holy Spirit to make their ministry effective and build up the body
of Christ.
When a person steps into a church for the first time, he or she
evaluates the atmosphere. He asks himself: “Will they accept me? Will
it be easy to make friends? Will my spiritual and personal needs be
met? Will it be easy to find my way around? Will my family like it
here?”
The newcomer will quickly come to some conclusions during the first
few minutes. First impressions are often lasting impressions.
Consequently, the ministry of the greeters is one of the most
important things that happens in any congregation! Sometimes it is
called “foyer ministry.”
Although a greeter’s love should be no stronger than is the love found
in the rest of the body of Christ, nevertheless the greeter performs a
major role in ensuring that people see and experience that love. In
Christ, you have received God’s unconditional love, and, in Christ,
you are called to extend that same unconditional love to others. The
ministry of greeting is perhaps one of the most crucial in the church
because it is one of the most visible. It is a ministry vital to the
saving work of the church.
Nanette Hogue - Ministry Leader
Laura Sumner
Lucille Wingate
Ed Kofoed
Brenda Liddell
Alton Jones
Cinda Ferguson
Ellie Smith
Bob & Judy McClellan
Lolita Curry
Judy Wetmore
Katie Magee
Savannah Ferguson
We at Blackrock Baptist Church make an effort to stay connected with those members who are not able to join us during service due to illness or physical/mental incapacities.
Hospital or home visits, phone calls and our card ministry combine together to make sure our homebound members know they are not forgotten.
Our homebound care committee has the privilege of taking our Lord, to those homebound members of our church, letting them know they are loved and being prayed for.
We seek to provide encouragement and fight loneliness among the members.
Lolita Curry - Ministry Leader
Che Cantrell
Judy Wetmore
The housekeeping committee makes arrangements for cleaning, organizing, and repairing items or areas in the church building that are brought to their attention.
Lucille Wingate - Ministry Leader
Lolita Curry
Kids Kamp is to experience the time of our BBC children's lives and learn more about the message of Jesus Christ! From the future sports star to the young scientist to the rising chef, every kid gets to participate in exciting activities of their choice. They’ll take part in Bible study, recreation, track times, and worship.
The goal of our camp is to provide a safe environment for kids to have fun in the summer. We encourage having fun, making friends, building self-esteem, and developing skills like teamwork.
Kids Kamp at Crooked River
June 14- 17, 2010
Age Range: 1st - 2nd Grade
Nicci Crider - Ministry Leader
Centri-Kid Kamp
June 14- 18, 2010
Age Range: 3rd - 6th Grade
Terri Lee - Ministry Leader
The maintenance committee works to advise the pastoral staff on necessary physical maintenance and improvements to the church building and parish grounds; to solicit and give recommendations on bids when requested; and to organize and implement improvement projects that can be conducted by volunteers.
This ministry is also responsible for insuring that all of the heating and air conditioning systems are in good working order, and that the heaters are cleaned, inspected, and lit when cold weather comes.
Richard Smith - Ministry Leader
James Mullins
Imagine coming to church and straining to hear the music, the announcements, the preaching, or not being able to hear them at all!
The Sound Booth technicians and their computer assistants provide a critical service for all of us. They setup (and tear down when necessary) the musical and sound equipment, adjust the levels and come early for rehearsals for all those who participate in the music program (and they deal with a lot of different preferences!!), record the services, project lyrics and sermon notes on the screen and keep up with everyone's suggestions!
The audio side of this ministry assists in controlling the sound
reinforcement equipment, setting levels and maintenance of microphones
and other equipment.
The video side of this ministry assists duplicate video and audio
recordings of services and events for those who cannot attend services
at the church.
The technology side of this ministry assists the church in maintaining
the computer systems and peripherals, including workstations, the
network, access, printers and other computer related equipment.
The communication side of this ministry assists the church in coordinating all public printed and multimedia communications to ensure that all publications and presentations have a consistent look and hold true to the church's mission. The communication committee can assist in supporting projects by helping to clarify the communication objectives, identify the target audiences, develop clear and coherent messages and select the appropriate channels to best deliver the message at hand. The communication committee is responsible for the content produced for fliers, newsletters, the church bulletin boards and other opportunities to publicly communicate church events to the public.
The internet side updates the website, making changes,
creating and deleting church email accounts and
communicating with the server service provider to ensure
consistent quality in service.
Matt Gingery - Music Director
Vincent Holt - IT Director
Che Cantrell - Ministry Leader
Robert Crews
Jennifer Bowen
Jeanne Colborn
Alan Horton
Maureen Jones
James Mullins
Daniel Pritchard
Robert Taylor
Tony West
SPECIAL NOTE:
Jennifer Bowen takes care of the church directory.
Lisa Hiers takes care of the visitor welcome packets, weekly service bulletins, monthly Beacon newsletter, maintaining weekly prayer list, and the church's bulletin boards.
Che Cantrell takes care of the church's website, announcement for the service slides, ad layouts for local media, advertising, brochures, cards, FROM THE PEAK OF THE ROCK e-mail notices, postcards, posters, and press releases.
The missions ministry assists in coordinating all local, regional and
international missions
activity within the church and support for other related items.
The missions ministry seeks to lead the congregation in proclaiming
Christ's love for us by living out God's call to mercy and justice. We
do this by intentionally building connections with others across
boundaries of neighborhood, class, race, and national borders. Our
faith charges us to act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with our
God.
Traditionally this committee helps guide our congregation's time,
talents and treasures with those in need locally and globally. They
provide hands-on volunteer opportunities for the entire church family.
Some of Mission's projects include serving meals for the elderly,
sponsoring children in the Nassau County area, raising donations and
helping with the church's food pantry.
Honduras - Terry & Lisa Hiers
SING
TO THE LORD A NEW SONG WITH ALL YOUR HEART SING!
Every service gives you an
opportunity to join us in singing hymns and praise &
worship songs. Each pew provides a hymnal for you to
use. The music is also displayed in the front of the
sanctuary on a large multi-media screen.
You'll enjoy the music as our 70-member choir sings
while our orchestra accompanies them. We also have
children’s choir and orchestra specials during some of
our services.
We encourage each of our members to become active in the
music programs.
Susan Hicks - Ministry Leader
Heather Sumner
Amy Adkins
Barbara Bennett
Sandra Boyette
Jennifer Bowen
Carol Campbell
Che Cantrell
Curtis Cantrell
Keith Cason
Pat Castle
Torre Castle
Steve Cates
Bridgette Cook
Edsel Cooper
Lisa Cottrell
Elpha Creger
Crystal Crews
Lolita Curry
Linda Davis
Cindy Evans
Jason Fansler
Cassandra Faulk
Patty Fowler
Diane Gaskill
Richard Gerber
Terri Gingery
Wanda Green
Sheryl Harper
Carrie Hicks
Susan Hicks
Nanette Hogue
Joshua Holmes
Patricia Holmes
Peggy Holt
Vince Holt
Joan Itak
Gloria Jones
Shannon Jones
Shannon Caruthers Kapparis
Ed Kofoed
France Mabe
Amber Meeks
Jerry Mick
Sandy Mick
Candy Mohler
Stephen Mohler
Lynelle Mullins
Jennie Nevin
Robbie Nevin
Claudine Newton
Linda Nunez
Marion O’Neal
Sunny O’Neal
Kevin Patterson
Linda Patterson
Jonda Peterman
Tonya Pritchard
Debbie Rehm
Carol Ring
Becky Robinson
Ashley Rozier
Waylon Rozier
Jane Skaff
Kim Smith
Heather Sumner
Laura Sumner
BJ Taylor
Sharon Taylor
Maureen Wade
Libby Weaver
Lucille Wingate
Merida Voyles
Barbara Bennett
Jennifer Bowen
Tory Castle
Crystal Crews
Randy Doenges
Savanna Ferguson
Patty Fowler
Chuck Haney
Lynne Harper
Peggy Holt
Joan Itak
Brenda Liddell
The nominating committee is given the responsibility of selecting persons eligible to serve on the committees of the church. The members carefully and prayerfully attempt to discern to what position the individual's gifts and experience might best serve.
Cliff Evans - Ministry Leader
Church libraries can be a powerful outreach
to the community and a means for encouraging Christians to study the
truths of the Bible.
Our on campus resource library is open before and after each service.
We offer hundreds of Christian books for all ages. Some topics include
Commentaries, Marriage and Family, Study Bibles, Spiritual Growth,
Missions, Biographies, Spiritual Warfare, Classic books and Christian
fiction. Our children and teen sections have both fiction and
non-fiction books for their spiritual growth and enjoyment.
Stop by, see what is available and check out a good book or CD.
Debbie Rhem - Ministry Leader
The personnel committee making recommendations regarding personnel hiring, salary, benefits, and reimbursements as a part of the annual budget process.
The New Testament provides direct, clear instruction to the church
concerning financial support of those who minister to us.
The Lord commands that those who preach the gospel should be supported
by those who receive the gospel. -- I Corinthians 9:14
Those who are taught the Word must share in all good things with their
teacher. -- Galatians 6:6
The laborer of Christ deserves to be paid. -- Luke 10:7
We are a church, but our congregation is also an "employer." In this
role we have the responsibility to make sure we do all we can to take
care of the needs of those who serve us, as good stewards of the
church's financial resources.
Stephen Campbell - Ministry Leader
Cindy Evans
Lisa Merritt
The mission of the our photography ministry is to document the life of the Blackrock Baptist Church, as we seek, save, equip, and send out soul-winners for Jesus Christ.
Through photography, we want to serve as the eyes of the Blackrock Baptist Church, helping publicize the different activities of the church and all the different church ministries impacting Nassau County with the Gospel of Christ.
The ministry leader takes photographs of all new members, and keeping the picture board current.
Shannon Caruthers Kapparis - Ministry Leader
Che Cantrell - events & website
Theresa Peacock - events
The purpose of this ministry is just away to bring the ladies in our church together and for us to lift each other up. It allows us to let our Secret Sister know that you are thinking of her on her birthday, on special occasions or sad occasions, during the month, etc. We all love to receive gifts and letters of encouragement. That is part of this ministry but not the purpose of it. We are here to not only keep each other strong, during our journey here on earth, but it allows us to get to know one another and bring us closer in unity so we may all become stronger women of God.
Susan Hicks - Ministry Leader
Have you ever wanted to learn sign language but not sure where to go? The Beginner's Sign Language Ministry is offering ASL for beginners. No experience required. Stop by and check it out!
Pattie Browning - Ministry Leader
The social committee seeks to serve as the welcoming arm of the church. They plan special events throughout the year, providing opportunities for fellowship and celebration within the congregation. The social committee sets and prepares the menus when the church provides meals before or after special events, revivals, and church members funerals. They contact the church membership to assist in providing an appropriate meal for guest and attending members.
Cindy Evans - Ministry Leader
Crystal Crews
Dei Bernhard
Lucille Wingate
Audrey Clements
Etheleen Gilder
Melanie Dennard
Katie Magee
Elsa Cintron
Tammy Gerber
Lynelle Mullins
Lolita Curry
Super Saturday Neighborhood Blitz
The super Saturday neighborhood blitz is a one-day event that aims to bring church presence to the needs of our Nassau County neighborhoods in the Yulee area.
The traffic control committee facilitate the efficient and effective flow of traffic (whether pedestrian or vehicular). One of the biggest things is that guests will not approach a church and be intimated by four walls. A friendly smile breaks down the "walls."
Neil Nevins - Ministry Leader
Alan Horton
Bob McClellan
When people come to church they are sometimes burdened, sad or discouraged. Each person, member or newcomer, comes with the hope that the service will be an experience of uplift and inspiration, a time of renewal and celebration. The skillful usher helps to make this a reality for those in attendance.
Although an usher’s love should be no stronger than is the love found in the rest of the body of Christ, nevertheless the usher performs a major role in ensuring that people see and experience that love. In Christ, you have received God’s unconditional love, and, in Christ, you are called to extend that same unconditional love to others.
The ministry of ushering is one of the most crucial because it is one of the most visible in the church.
They make sure that everyone who arrives for worship receives a bulletin, has a giving envelope, and that they are seated properly, they collect the tithes and offering, count people in service, distribute visitors packet and collecting.
David Peeples - Head Usher
Al Bowie
Kirby Hendrix
John Itak
Alton Jones
Todd Davis
Doug Curry
Bob McClellan
Kenny Gilder
Ricky Lucas
Cliff Evans
Vacation Bible School (VBS) is a specialized form of Christian education which focuses on children. At Blackrock it consist of a week-long program of learning the bible with Bible stories, song, arts and crafts, or skits which cater toward school-aged children.
Marion O'Neal - Director
Peggy Box - Assistant Director
Volunteer List
Our Wednesday night fellowship dinner is an important time for you
and your family to enjoy a meal with your extended family at
Blackrock. Each week, several members and visitors take advantage of
this opportunity to enjoy a nice meal and warm fellowship.
Served each Wednesday from 5:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. in the Fellowship
Hall, the dinner features a menu: main dish, vegetable, salad, roll,
dessert and drink for a minimal cost.
ALL FOOD COST AND PREPAREATION IS DONATED BY THE WEDNESDAY NIGHT FELLOWSHIP DINNER VOLUNTEERS.
A donation of $6.00 for adults &
$3.00 for children goes to our building fund.
If you would like to sign up please call the church office.
Patsy Nevins - Ministry Leader
Barbara Bennett
Debbie Rhem
Pauline O'Neal
Peggy Holt
Etheleen Gilder
Ellie Smith
Sunny O'Neal
Lucille Wingate
July 12-17, 2010. If you have any questions, please see a member of the youth committee.
The purpose of the youth committee is to work with the youth pastor in planning, scheduling, coordinating, and evaluating the educational and social activities for the youth of the church in grades seven through twelve.
Ralph & Frances Watson
Lisa Merritt
Todd Davis
Richard Gerber
Matt & Terri Gingery
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
If you have been looking for a place to serve the Lord, we have many awe-inspiring opportunities for you! We need committed people to help with community outreach. We are in need of
VBS
Volunteers
- 2 & 3 year olds
- 4th grade
If you are interested in this position, please see Marian O. O’Neal.
Ministries Volunteers
- Kings Men Director
- Maintenance Workers
- Nursery Workers
- Sound Booth
If you are interested in this position, please see Cliff Evans or a member of the nominating committee.
Sound Booth help please see Che Cantrell.
* KIDS ORIENTED PROGRAMS
"Quote:
Everybody can be great. Because anybody can serve. You don't have to have a
college degree to serve. You don't have to make your subject and your verb
agree to serve.... You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by
love."
We as Christians should minister by meeting people's needs with love and humility on Christ's behalf. We are to minister to others out of our devotion to Christ and our love for others, whether the other people are believers or unbelievers. Ministry to others should be impartial and unconditional, always seeking to help others as Jesus would.
For Christians, worshipping isn’t
just about going to church; it is also about serving
others. It is an activity carried out by Christians to
express or spread their faith, it is "carrying forth
Christ's mission in the world." Christian service is
rooted in love, as a response to the love of God toward
us.
Serving the Church comes directly from Jesus' teachings.
In Mark 9:33-34, we are told that the disciples were
arguing about which of them was the greatest. In Mark
9:35, Jesus said, "If anyone wants to be first, he must
be the very last, and the servant of all." In John 13,
Jesus began washing his disciple's feet. In doing this,
he gave the example to us of serving others. He said
that even though he was the Lord and Teacher, he still
is serving them, showing that one must serve to be like
him. When asked what the greatest commandment is, Jesus
said that the Greatest is to love God, and the second is
to love your neighbor as yourself (Matthew 22:34-40).
The reason that serving is so important has to do with
the nature of God. In 1 John 4:7, as well as in other
places, we are told that, "God is love." In verses 20-21
we are told the impact. "If anyone says, "I love God,"
yet hates his brother, he is a liar. For anyone who does
not love his brother, whom he has seen, cannot love God,
whom he has not seen. And he has given us this command:
Whoever loves God must also love his brother." This is
because, when you become a Christian, you allow God to
dwell in your heart. Since God is love, we are to love
others to show our love. The way that we show love is to
serve. In Galatians 5:13, we are told to "serve one
another in love". In Galatians 5:14 the reason is given,
"The entire law is summed up in a single command: "Love
your neighbor as yourself."" And in Galatians 6:2, we
are told that the law of Christ is to carry each other's
burdens.
Overall, the reason that Christians serve is because
through his love Christ gave his life that we might be
able to live with him, and he wants us to share that
love with others by serving in whatever ways we can.
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Frances Watson Curtis Cantrell Melinda Young Crystal Crews Faye & Ricky Lucas Patricia Holmes Tammy West Tammy & Richard Gerber Candy Mohler Lori Jenkins Brenda Peeples Jonda Peterson Lisa Lyons Angel McClellan Debbie Rehm Brenda & Will Sumner |
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We pray that both parents and children will feel at home in our nursery. Our primary purpose is to facilitate and enhance your family's time of worship, study and service at Blackrock by providing a safe, sanitary, and loving environment for your child. Our Baby & Toddler Ministry is an exciting and vital ministry at Blackrock Baptist Church. It is more than a babysitting service it is a launching pad for the faith of the next generation. We view it as a place of prayer for the children, a place where they can learn simple truth statements as they form their language skills, and a place where they hear foundational Bible stories. Our Baby & Toddler Ministry is well staffed by our church members who love children and will take good care of them. We serve newborns through three years old. EVERY CHILD CARE WORKER HAS BEEN SCREENED FOR SAFETY. |
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Children are a gift from God. We treasure the time we have with them to
provide building blocks for a solid life foundation that is strongly
established on the Word of God. The purpose of our Children's Church Ministry is to help children know God, have faith in God, and live victoriously through God. We provide an atmosphere where children have fun while learning God's Word. Our teachers bring the Bible to life for each age group. We serve 2 years old through 6th graders. We have Awana on Friday night from August to May. Awana is for children age 2yrs - 6th grade. During the summer we are going to centri-kid camp. For those of you who do not know about Terrific Tuesdays, the children come to the church from 9-3 and we go on a field trip and then back to the church for Bible study and games. You will hear more about this later. |
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Blackrock youth group is where it’s all about Jesus working in the lives
of today’s students. The youth ministry here at Blackrock is about
reaching today’s students with the gospel of Jesus, it’s about student’s
ministering to one another; it’s about living out God’s word. Whether we gather for our Wednesday night praise services or just go to hang out at the beach, we desire to show the love of Christ first and foremost. The youth ministry serves 7th thru 12th grades. |
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| College & Career Bible Study | |
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At the core of every individual’s life is a need for relationships —
with God and with God’s people. Our single and married adult ministries
will help you strengthen your relationship with God and others around
you. It’s our passion to help make sure you have a place to discover a hunger for closeness with God and confidence that you have the companionship and resources to embark upon or reengage your spiritual life. |
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| Seniors | |
| Al & Clintine Bowie | |
| Many of Blackrock Baptist Church seniors live each day to the fullest with opportunities for fellowship and worship across numerous programs and ministries. Many of these men and women form the foundation of Blackrock Baptist, lending their long-standing experience and tenured vision to the younger members of the church. They bring sunshine, energy and fun to every event they touch. | |
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Matt Gingery THE MAN OF INTEGRITY WALKS SECURELY Blackrock Baptist Church’s men's ministry is dedicated to helping men be the godly men God calls us to be. A godly man is a servant, not a slave master. Being a spiritual leader does not mean dominating your family. It means serving your family, and being a godly example to your wife and children. The mission of our men's ministry is to provide men with resources to develop godly character, and to equip them to influence their world for Christ. Becoming a Christian is not a destination; it is the beginning of a life-long journey. |
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Jane Skaff THE WOMAN OF FAITH IS THE HEART OF THE FAMILY We believe that God passionately loves women and has a wonderful purpose in mind for them. Women are strong, resourceful, passionate, and loving. When women give themselves completely to God’s service, watch out! God has greatly used women in His workings down through the ages. Our women’s ministry is built on God’s Word and relationships. It is designed to cultivate godly, feminine, Christian women. In today’s culture, women long for a connection with others. They often feel very alone. Therefore, we love to have fun together! All of the women’s ministry’s activities are planned to be enjoyable. But fellowship and fun are balanced with the chance to grow in knowledge and faith. |
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Why should we study the bible? The simple answer is because God in His
word tells us to 2Timothy 2:15 Be diligent to present yourself
approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly
dividing the word of truth. We are exhorted to preach the word and to be able to defend it. 2Timothy 4:2 Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching. Scripture is the tool God has given us and it is our duty to study it, know it, and apply it. 2Tmothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. Studying the bible develops an appetite for God’s word and allows for spiritual growth: Matthew 4:4 But He answered and said, "It is written, 'Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.' " We must nourish our physical body with food. Without food our body begins to grow weak and can not function to its fullest potential. In this condition we can not properly perform our duties at home or the work place. We become ineffective and worthless. As our physical body needs nourishment, so does our spiritual part. If we do not take in a regular intake of bible doctrine, we become worthless as servants to God. To be strong spiritually and be good stewards we need a steady diet of His word. 1Peter 2:2 as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby, By feeding on God’s word we will become mature Christians. As believers we have a hunger that can only be satisfied by God’s word, anything else will leave us feeling hungry. Job 23:12 I have not departed from the commandment of His lips; I have treasured the words of His mouth more than my necessary food. Studying the bible gives us the opportunity to know God and to reveal His character: God is not an inanimate object but a living God. As believers we should know God on a much more personal level then the world. We learn through His word that He is a loving God offering comfort, peace, and mercy. He is our hope and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ who is our savior. The attributes of God and His love is probably a endless list but by studying His word we will develop a greater appreciation and a thankful attitude toward God as we see Him unfold in the scriptures. If we do not know God, how can we love and appreciate what he has done for us? Ephesians 3:19 to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. Studying the bible helps us know the truth: As students of the bible, we must not trust the authority of man, but search the scriptures to see what God says. We must study the bible with diligence and prayer. Acts 17:11 These were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so. It is important to have prayer and communication with God so that the Holy Spirit can teach us. 1Co 2:13 These things we also speak, not in words which man's wisdom teaches but which the Holy Spirit teaches, comparing spiritual things with spiritual. Truth is important, especially when it is God’s truth. If we study God’s word, we will know His truth and we will be able to recognize a lie when we hear one. 1John 4:1 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world. Discover the truth and do not be carried down the path of deception 2Peter 2:1 But there were also false prophets among the people, even as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Lord who bought them, and bring on themselves swift destruction. Studying God’s word protects us from traveling down this road. |
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Prayer Chain Warriors are individuals dedicated to praying for others
through intercessory prayer, or in other words, praying on someone
else's behalf. The term 'Prayer Warrior' refers to the act of taking up
a defense (proactive or reactive) for another in prayer. Similar to how
a solider takes up the defense of their country for the good of others,
without asking anything in return. Many Prayer Warriors believe they are called or lead to pray for others; that by praying for others they intercede with God on behalf of the person or group they are praying for. |
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The Blackrock Baptist prayer chain will start with a call to the
first person on the list. The first person will call the next person on
the list. The last person will call the first person on the list to make
sure the chain has been activated. |
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Peggy Box
904-225-8554 Che Cantrell 904-753-0987 Pauline & Sonny O'Neal 904-261-4277 Etheleen Gilder 904-261-4308 France Mabe 904-225-9377 Patsy Nevin 904-261-1912 Charlotte Cooper 904-548-0592 Nanette Hogue 904-261-3529 Melanie Dennard 904-335-0899 Claude Wingate 904-849-7634 Curtis Cantrell 904-859-1859 Michael Bowen 904-321-7850 |
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O Lord, our Heavenly Father, at the beginning of another week we come to
You for help and light. Grant, we ask You, that we make this a sacred day of rest to Your service. May we consecrate this day to find all peace and strength in You. Make our hearts beat with devotion so that we may serve You in spirit and in truth. May we live this day laying a good foundation for our coming work. Be with us in the worship services of Your day so that your saints may join in heart and soul. Be with us so that we may receive the blessing promised to all who sincerely pray to You and faithfully hear Your Word. |
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| Prayer chains are a chain of people who pray in a sequence, creating an unbroken perpetual prayer. If you haven't been a part of an unbroken prayer chain before you won't want to miss this opportunity to spend some time with the Lord! | |
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MINISTERIAL STAFF & MINISTRY LEADERS
Pastor: Michael
Bowen
Minister of Music:
Matt Gingery
The Minister of Music is
responsible to the Pastor for assisting the church in
planning, conducting, and evaluating a comprehensive
music ministry.
Responsibilities:
- Direct the planning, coordination, operation, and
evaluation of a comprehensive Music Ministry.
- Coordinate the Church Music Ministry with the calendar
and emphases of the church.
- Works closely with the pastor in planning worship
services, revivals, other worship service and is
responsible for the selection of the music.
- Be available to arrange music for weddings and
funerals to be held in the church.
- Be available to arrange and provide music for special
projects, ministries, and other church-related
activities in cooperation with appropriate individuals
or groups.
- Direct congregational singing and special music.
- Oversees the sound booth operations, drama groups and
special music groups.
- Coordinate the performance schedules of music groups
and individuals in the functions of the church.
- Supervise maintenance of and additions to music
library and equipment, including music materials,
supplies, instruments and other music equipment for use
in the church's program.
- Keep informed on current music methods, materials,
promotion and administration, utilizing them where
appropriate.
- Coordinate the training and use of instrumentalists
and vocalists in groups or as individuals.
- Prepares an annual budget to be recommended to the
Budget Planning Committee. Comply with all established
church policies and procedures as well as all applicable
federal and state laws.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the pastor.
The Associate Pastor:
TBA
The responsible of an
associate pastor is to assist the pastor and the church
in following God's will in fulfilling the Great
Commission.
Responsibilities:
- Participate and assist in the planning, coordination,
operation, evaluation of the weekly Evangelistic
Outreach Visitation ministry.
- Assist the pastor and staff in visitation to hospitals
and related ministry care needs.
- Participate and assist in the regular Sunday worship
services as scheduled.
- Inform, plan, coordinate, and evaluate all ministry
areas with the pastor and other ministry staff.
- Responsible to the pastor for all job related areas of
ministry.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the pastor.
The Minister of Youth:
LOOKING
The minister of youth is
responsible for assisting the church in planning,
conducting and evaluating a comprehensive youth ministry
to accomplish the goal of involving
youth and parents in the work of ministry.
Responsibilities:
- Directs the planning, coordination, operation and
evaluation of a comprehensive youth ministry.
- Coordinates the youth ministry events with the church
calendar and emphasis of the church in consultation with
the youth committee, to prevent conflicts.
- Gives direction to youth ministry plan of visitation
and enlistment.
- Will attend all church services and functions (must
have Pastor's approval for missing).
- Recommends an annual budget for youth ministry to the
Stewardship committee. He will be responsible for the
proper expenditure of money allotted in the church
budget for the youth ministry.
- Gives direction to a youth ministry plan of outreach,
to include programs of enlistment, fellowship, camps,
mission trips, and Bible studies. The minister will be
proficient in contemporary multi-media methods,
materials and promotions.
- Provides leadership in determining youth ministry
goals, organization, leadership, facilities, finances,
administration, and supervises the work of all leaders
in the youth ministry.
- Keeps informed on current youth methods, materials,
promotions and administration, utilizing them when
appropriate.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Pastor.
- Meets regularly with the Youth Sunday School teachers
to help blend Sunday School with the Youth Group.
Church Office Manager:
Lisa Hiers
The church office manager is responsible for recording
and reports of all financial activities and statements.
Also responsible for all administrative duties and
clerical functions of the Church office.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the recording and reports of all
financial activities and statements.
- Responsible for the discernment of checks for
personnel, bills, etc.
- Responsible for keeping all transactions strictly
confidential.
- Assist Pastor in administrative duties concerning the
activities and ministries of the church.
- Order office supplies and paper goods.
- Answering phones and taking messages.
- Schedule appointments.
- Filing and record keeping and check BBC emails daily.
- Typing all correspondence concerning church related
work (including prayer chains and church updates).
- Recording financials records.
- Coordinating calendars.
- Update membership files.
- Weekly bulletins creation.
- Monthly newsletter (Beacon).
- Maintain weekly prayer list.
- Bulletin Boards.
- Sorting mail and distributing.
- Assisting Pastor, church officers, teachers, committee
members and deacons in carrying out their church related
work.
- Responsible for keeping all transactions in office
strictly confidential.
- Attend weekly staff meetings.
- Refill envelopes in Sanctuary.
- Produce visitor welcome packets.
- Make member packets for new members.
- Send out weekly letters (bereavement, health, members,
visitors) for Pastor.
Church Office Assistant:
NEED VOLUNTEERS
On Monday and Tuesday while
office manager performs the financial functions from the
previous Sunday.
- Answering phones and taking messages
- Schedule appointments
- Stuff Envelopes
- Take Wednesday Dinner Reservations
- Update membership files
- Sorting mail and distributing
- Refill Offering envelopes in Sanctuary
- Produce visitor welcome packets.
- Make member packets for new members
Children's Director:
Ricky & Faye Lucas
- Responsible for Sunday
children's church, camps, terrific Tuesdays and other
various children's ministries
- Work in cooperation with the appropriate persons to
coordinate children activities
- Be responsible for the budget items for the children's
church and ministries.
- work with the nominating committee in selecting and
enlisting workers within the children's ministries.
Director of Education:
Janice Hendrix
The director of education
provides a pivotal leadership role within Blackrock
Baptist Church. They provides the administration and
coordination of programs to facilitate the spiritual
discipleship of believers into Christ-likeness.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the church in planning, conducting, and
evaluating a comprehensive program of Christian
Education.
- Serve as educational resource person and advisor to
the leaders of the following church programs and
service: Sunday School, Discipleship Training, Women's &
Men's Ministry, and On Campus Library.
- Develop special education and training projects such
as camps, retreats, and study seminars for various age
groups within the congregation.
- Provide the educational curriculum materials for the
Sunday school teachers.
- Guide in selecting Sunday school teachers and helpers.
- Work closely with the evangelistic outreach director
with developing the church's visitation program.
- Maintain the Sunday school attendance record.
- Facilitate Sunday school teacher meetings.
- Work closely with the bus ministry.
- Formulate an annual budget for the finance committee.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Pastor.
GENERAL OFFICERS:
Treasurer
Church Clerk
Barbara Bennett
The role of the Church Clerk is to ensure that the church's records
are maintained and that the business of the church is documented.
The Church Clerks acts as the Secretary at Church Board and Business
Meetings.
Assistant Church Clerk
Wilma Eggers
The role of the Assistant Church Clerk steps in the Church Clerk
role when necessary.
Trustees:
Though trustees are necessary for the effective and efficient
operation of a local church body, it is not a biblical office.
Trustees are a State mandate whose responsibility is to the physical
property of the church.
R.V. Young
Paul Brantley
Jack McKendree
Deacons:
A deacon is an official role in the Christian church. A
deacon is a member of the lay public who assist the church and
serves the community.
Alton Jones 277-2230
Todd Davis 261-9035
Kirby Hendrix 849-7559
Vince Holt 321-1320
John Itak 277-4393
Richard Lucas 849-7628
David Peeples 261-8912
Ralph Watson 261-5446
Al Bowie 491-1401
Jim Bennett (Emeritus)