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 More . . . Audio/Visual Our job is to enhance our worship experience with all the audio & visual aids that make communication possible.Training & equipment are sent on mission trips.Needs within classrooms, of special events, even the outdoor service are a part of our ministry.Tapes & CD’s of the worship service are made available to all who want them & they are mailed to the shut-ins.There are also hearing devices for those who are hearing challenged.Visual aids are made for the Praise song services.The audio for weddings & receptions are also part of this ministry. BibleSchool Building & Grounds Volunteers are always welcome to weed the flowerbeds, weed eat as necessary and a lot of big & small projects.Regular maintenance of the building might include changing a light or fixing a leaky faucet.Bigger projects also become available.Your talents will not be wasted. Community Services/Welfare Answer calls from within & without the church – mostly help is wanted for food & rent. Plans for expanding our ministry are in the works – Watch the Bulletin! Disaster Response As an extension of the worship experience, drama serves to enhance the worship activities.Large drama productions are done at Easter, Christmas & at some other special times during the year.Smaller projects for a vesper program or short skits may be used to illustrate a special point.In every activity worship is the constant guide to the writing, the directing & the presentations – for an audience of One. Evangelism Organizing & leading out in at least one Short Term Mission Trip per year, this is a group of people that want the excitement of the foreign mission to ignite us here at home.Working within our community to find ways to share the gospel in a practical way.The goal is to see every member involved in some type of ministry. Flea Market for Missions Ministry Canvas Flea Markets in the area for things to take on Mission trips. Ex: soap, shampoo, pencils, crayons, stuffed animals & small toys. Health Ministries Lady Bug Ministry People helping people.Sharing joys & sorrows.Helping people feel bonded to the family.If you’d like to be a part of this ministry, contact Lorraine Library New Members Ministry A welcome, orientation booklet to acquaint new members with the ministries & classes at the Arden church.A church directory of the members is included. Newsletter This is a monthly publication that is mailed by the Mailing Ministry people. Articles or poems about ‘What’s God really Like’, ‘Answers to Prayer’, & good vegetarian recipes are appreciated. Like to edit? Help is wanted. Willing to help gather articles of interest? Help is wanted. Reception Ministry Receive the spiritual blessing of making sure everyone is welcomed to our church.Give them a church bulletin with a friendly hand.Give directions to various SabbathSchool classes.Get acquainted with your fellow church members as well as visitors.Invite people to join our fellowship Mailing Ministry Volunteer to stuff envelopes when it is needed.Help with a mailing once a month – the Tuesday before the 1st Sabbath of the month.Enjoy Christian fellowship in the process. Men’s Ministry All activities are designed to foster the fellowship of the men in our church.Activities include 2 pancake breakfasts, softball games, fall color hike, 2 bonfires, game nights & sponsoring with Women’s Ministry an event to raise money for charity sometime in the early spring.There is also a Men’s Retreat at Nosca Pines Ranch, usually at the end of March (all men are encouraged to come). Music We encourage the participation of as many musicians as possible.Share your talent with us!We also like to encourage the young musicians as they learn> Prayer Ministry Prison Ministry A great way to share God’s love with others is through Prison Ministries.The Dept. of Corrections allows volunteers to come in for this purpose & we are currently sharing in 4 area facilities.The program consists of Bible Study, Preaching, & music.The Goal is making friends for God.Join us sometime to see if this ministry is for you.There will be a Prison Ministry emphasize Sabbath each year.For further information call Jim Wetmore. Anyone 12 & older with a desire to share God’s love using puppets. Meet to practice every other Wednesday night (opposite Pathfinders). Performances at after school programs in public schools, at women’s shelters, The Encouraging Cup & wherever God gives an opening.Call for further information. Religious Liberty A newsletter is published 3 or 4 times a year to keep the church family up to date with what is happening to our liberties.Special handouts are given when an issue needs your letter to our congressman.There is an area Religious Liberty Rally held each year with special speakers who are knowledgeable about current religious liberty news. Shower’s Ministry A family member having a baby? Please let us know so that we can share in the preparation. A family member getting married? Let us share the joy. Shut-In Ministry People who are not able to get out to church for a period of time – or maybe never again.Includes visits, prayers, phone calls, reading to them. **Senior Citizens try to keep track of each other – if missing they try to find out why.Often an incensory operation.Families can call us to alert us to a need. Brings something small & special for the children each week. Women’s Ministry Women’s night out on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.– Watch Bulletin for time & place.Special fall retreat each year, and other sponsored events (all women are encouraged to attend – scholarships are available if funds are a problem).In the spring Women’s Ministry joins the Men’s Ministry in sponsoring an event to raise money for a charity. Worship Team Worship Team meets weekly to discuss and to plan the worship services. Adventurers Designed as a Christ-centered Cub Scout-type club, this is for ages 5-9 or grades K-4.Generally 2 meetings a month where a pledge & law are learned.Worship is a special part of each meeting.Each class has a special set of activities to complete.These activities include memorizing Bible verses, reading certain books, telling stories, crafts, earning Badges, camp outs, learning health principles & there is time for play.There is a special fun day at Nosca Pines Ranch each year. Pathfinders Designed as a Christ-centered Boy or Girl Scout-type club, this is for ages 10-14 or grades 5 – 8. Older teens are welcome to work as counselors. Starting in September we will meet every other Wednesday evening. There are service projects, crafts, honors to earn, marching, several camp outs & at least a conference-wide camporee every year with a nation-wide one every few years. VacationBibleSchool A summer time activity for all children of the church & community.Everyone has lots of fun learning songs, playing games, doing crafts & learning principles of living from the Bible. Children’s Story Coordinator The goal of the coordinator is to choose someone each week who will bring to the children a brief story centered on the theme of the day’s sermon. Children’s Ministry Coordinator Supports the children’s leaders and is an advocate for the children.Promotes the involvement of children in the worship services. Teen Sabbath School Team Located: 1st door on the left down the left hallway from the front door. All teens from 9th grade to 12th grade are welcome to come join the fun of learning more about Jesus & His way of life. To check out their website ~ Click here. EarliteenSabbathSchool Located: 1st door on the right down the left hallway from the front door. All teens from 7th to 8th grade are welcome to come join the fun of learning more about Jesus & His way of life. Family Life Ministries Junior Sabbath School Located: 2nd door on the right down the left hallway from the front door. Everyone in grades 4th to 6th are invited to the adventure of learning more about Jesus & His way of life. Primary Sabbath School KindergartenSabbathSchool Cradle Roll
In Addition: Captain Gilmer School We are a sponsoring church of CGS which is a K-8 Christian School.We encourage all our young people to take advantage of this educational opportunity. Fletcher Academy & Mount Pisgah Academy are Christian High Schools in this area.
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