Christian Boards, Committees, and Ministries of First Baptist

Plans, maintains, promotes, staffs, and evaluates the scheduled and  special programming of the church which is intended to instruct, equip  and enable the people for lives of active faith, including: the Church  School, Youth Ministries and Bible Study groups; reviews and selects  curriculum for these educational programs; provides for training and  support of the Church School teachers and leaders.

To work closely with the Pastor by assisting him/her in serving the  needs of the church’s membership; visit and assist sick and shut-in  members and the bereaved; provide gift baskets to those in need at  Thanksgiving, Christmas and upon request of the Church, and by serving  the needs of the church’s membership.

To create an environment that promotes Christian development –  teaching, learning, and spreading the word of God; proclaim the Good  News; take part in the common life and worship service of the church;  pray and study the faith of the Christian church; support the church  through tithe, time, and talents; participate in the governing  responsibilities of the church.

The Kitchen/Hospitality Committee seeks to serve as the welcoming arm  of the church. The Kitchen Committee sets and prepares the menus when  the church provides meals before or after worship services/events. They  are also responsible for maintaining the appearance, cleanliness and  making recommendations for equipment repair or replacement at church  meetings.

To enlist and to challenge all men of the church to action; discover  and utilize the talents of men to strengthen the programs and activities  of the church; and develop young men in Christian growth and  development.

The purpose of First Baptist Music Ministry is to provide a ministry  that leads and facilitates the congregation in true worship of our Lord  and Savior, Jesus Christ through music and song. Their ultimate goal has  a dual role; 1) to bring glory and praise to God and 2) to strengthen  and unify the church body and community through praise and worship to  Christ through music and song.

This is offered the First Sunday each month, in person, at 11:00am at First Baptist Church. This is lead by Pastor Flemmings and  is designed to present students with a comprehensive look at God’s word, and to make God’s Word alive in their  lives.

To manage the matters of the secular business of the church  (financial, legal, material, and others directed by the church) guided  by the Holy Spirit.

The Usher Ministry duties include making sure that everyone who  arrives for receives a bulletin, has a giving envelope, and that they  are seated properly. They are also responsible for making sure that  everyone respects the worship service by not walking or entering the  sanctuary during inappropriate times.

The Women’s Service Society supports both the church body and the  local community. Utilizing their gifts to encourage the spreading of the  Good News of the Gospel of Jesus the Christ, they study the needs of  society in order to aid in the development of programs, people,  processes and resources to benefit the community at large.

The Worship Committee shall work cooperatively with the Pastor and  Music Committee to coordinate, plan and promote the music program and  drama activities of the Church. The committee shall assist in enlisting  support of the Church for the music, drama and worship ministries and  planning the year’s calendar of activities and finances.