MINISTRIES

Brotherhood Ministry

Purpose of Ministry:
To teach men to grow in grace and service through Bible study. Equipping them to lead the lost to Christ by living a Christian life. To help men understand the importance of respect for leadership and how to use their talents and abilities to undergird God’s program for the church.

Brotherhood meets every 1st Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m.

President or Lead Contact:
Bro. Bert Skinner

Major Events of Activities:
Ladies Night Out
Church Picnic
High School Graduation Dinner
City-Wide Brotherhood member
Guadalupe District Association member

Requirements:
Men aged 18 years and older.

Children's Church

The "Truth Tent," our Children's Church Ministry, is to help children experience God's Purpose, Presence, and Power through their lives. Our directors and volunteers provide care to your children in a safe, secured environment, and help them discover God’s amazing love for them. They will enjoy age-appropriate lessons and fun, engaging activities. Children's Church is available for children ages 3 (potty-trained) through 12 years.

All Sundays, except 2nd @ 9:45 a.m. – end of service Our Truth Tent consist of age groups: (3-5), (6-9), (10-12)

Requirements:
Background checks on all volunteers 18 yrs. - older
Volunteers are assigned to work with one age group, one Sunday a month
Youth volunteers: 9th – 12th grade
Adult volunteers: 18 years - older


Also provided separate from Children’s Church is:
Our “Circle of Trust” youth church (13-18/high school) All groups meet in the Multi-Purpose Center

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Deacon Ministry

The Deacons of Grace are a group of servants who support the Pastor, ministries, staff, and the community. They are assigned the tasks of assisting with the church ordinances of baptism and communion, as well as ministering to individual members who are in need. You will find faithful deacons visiting the sick, encouraging those in distress and comforting the bereaved.

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Education and Career Readiness Committee

Our purpose is to provide programs for Pre-K through college students that will enhance their academic, spiritual, and emotional growth to prepare them for the successes and challenges of life.

President or Lead Contact:
Sis. Desiree Linson
Sis. Norma Linson

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Grace Cares

Grace Cares is designed to assist those suffering from natural disasters. Grace Cares delivers needed items to residents in Texas, Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Oklahoma.

Grace Embraces

Our mission involves helping new members become active participants of our church family as we journey together toward spiritual maturity.

President or Lead Contact:
Sis. Anita Fitten
Sis. Candace Collins

Meets 1st Monday of each month @ 7:00 p.m. in MPC-114

Major Events of Activities: New Members Luncheon

Requirements:
Current member of Grace First Baptist Church.

Interdisciplinary Health Care Team

The Interdisciplinary Healthcare Team is composed of people who serve in various health care disciplines. Its objectives are to provide on-site first aid care and to provide health education to members of the congregation. The team secures and distributes health care literature, conducts in-house education and training sessions, and sponsors presentations by health care experts from city and state institutions.

The Health Care Team meets every 1st Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.


Major Events or Activities:
Sunday morning healthcare support
Educational events
Community health fairs

Requirements:
Current and/or prior experience working in any healthcare discipline. Current CPR certification is preferred (required if providing clinical support services).

Intercessory Prayer Ministry (Watchmen on the Wall)

To help build strong families through the word of God by praying for the needs of the body of Grace First Baptist Church and for the needs of the body of Christ at large.

Meeting times:
Wednesday evening @ 6:15 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Sunday morning @ 9:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.

President or Lead Contact:
Sis. Reeshemah Davis
Dea. Levertis Davis

Ministers and Deacons Wives

The Ministers and Deacons Wives are a support system for the Pastor, Ministers, Deacons, and the Church. They handle the preparations for communion and are the contact source for those individuals to be baptized. They also sponsor an annual luncheon for the Keenagers (age 65+) as a way of honoring our senior members.

Meetings are held the Tuesday before 1st Sunday at 7:00 p.m.

Mission I

Mission One's objective is to exhibit a Christ-like concern for everyone and to help in spreading the good news of Jesus to the church family and community. Mission One established bereavement groups to provide fellowship to bereaved members and members recuperating from illness. Other activities include visiting nursing homes, supporting area shelters, providing holiday food baskets and school supply distribution.

Mission I meets every 1st Monday at 1:00 p.m.
President or Lead Contact: Sis. Sharon Michael-Chadwell

Mission I meets the first Monday of each month at 1:00pm.

Major Events or Activities:
Mission I established Bereavement Groups to provide fellowship to bereaved members and member recuperating from illness.

Other activities include:
Nursing home visits
Supporting the Battered Women's Shelter
SAMM Shelter
Thanksgiving giveaway
School supplies distribution

Requirements:
Women 30 years and older.

Mission II

Mission II strives to increase the spiritual growth and awareness of all who are involved in their ministry by witnessing others through fellowship, service, and prayer.

President or Lead Contact:
Sis. Nikki Newsome

Ministry Events
Adopt-A-Senior
Mother’s Day Brunch
Father’s Day Breakfast
Sonshine Encouragement Bags
For Her Dinners
Annual Community Dinner

Meets Second Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm in the Prayer Tower/Pre-K Room.

Requirements
Women Ages 18+

Music Department

The Music Department is an integral part of the church providing inspirational singing each Sunday morning during the worship service. This department consists of the Sanctuary Choir, Male Chorus, Youth Choir and Adult Contemporary Choir.

President or Lead Contact:
Sis. Vanessa Allen, Minster of Music
Sanctuary Choir – Sis. Deborah Williams
Adult Contemporary Choir – Sis. Victoria Dixon
Male Chorus, Bro. Ernie Small
Youth Choir, Sis. Wanda Guntz

Schedules vary but are normally held the week before each choir is to sing.

Major Events of Activities:
Male Chorus Annual Day in February
Sanctuary Choir Day in September
Thanksgiving Service
Candlelight Service in December
Youth Children in Red program and Youth Annual Day in August.

Requirements:
Sanctuary Choir: 18 years and older
Male Chorus: men 18 years and older
Adult Contemporary Choir: 19 – 39 years old
Youth Choir: 5-18 years old

Outreach

The Outreach Ministry is a rewarding and exciting mission team that meets the physical and spiritual needs of people locally and abroad.

Our team currently provides monthly prayer, Bible study, food, clothing, and bibles to organizations in San Antonio such as, Grace House, the Salvation Army, Haven for Hope, and Harper’s Chapel. The Outreach ministry also currently supports campus ministers & missionaries stateside as well as missionaries in Moldova. We have also been blessed to provide orphan care in Uganda and ministry support in the Dominican Republic.

Out reach meets 2nd Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm in the MPC.

President or Lead Contact:
Sis. Avis Banks

**Senior Connection**

The Senior Connection provides a variety of programs and activities to strengthen, empower spiritual and mental growth, and minimize isolation and loneliness while meeting the physical, emotional, and social needs of our seniors.

President or Lead Contact:

Sis. Annie Howell

Senior Connection meets 2nd Thursday of the month at 11:00 am.

Singles Ministry

The mission of the Singles ministry is to provide a ministry to single adults that fosters individual wholeness through a relationship with God. Our desire is for our single adults to grow in the image of Christ and prepare for their destiny God had planned for them. This ministry is for anyone single, 18 years and older who have never been married, are divorced, widowed, and single parents.

The Singles ministry meets every 4th Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

Sunday School

The mission of our Sunday School is to teach and equip the saints, to evangelize the lost with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Sunday School offers religious instruction to all ages. Infancy through adulthood, Sunday School provides evangelism and teaching each Sunday Morning.

Sunday School begins at 8:30AM every Sunday
Sunday School Review (teachers) are held every Thursday 6:30PM MPC-114


Major Events of Activities:
Easter Program
Vacation Bible School
Fun Day
Sunday School workshop

Requirements:
18 years and older Current member of Grace First Baptist Church willing teacher.

Transportation

In need of a ride? The Grace Transportation Ministry is a way for our members and visitors without available transportation to attend church services and bible study. The vans are also used for auxiliary outings, funerals, food deliveries and other needs of the church. For scheduling, contact Bro. Billy Weaver at (210) 674-3652.

Women Who Will

The Women Who Will is a ministry that nurtures, equips, supports, and encourage women from a feminine perspective as they do their part in carrying the "Gospel" to the world by building strong families through the Word of God.

Young Adults Ministry

The 'M.O.S.T.T.' Young Adult Ministry heavily focuses on giving "More of Our Service, Time, and Talent" for Christ, by building each other up in the faith through useful, and impactful weekly bible studies that relate to where we are today as young adults as well as being a constant helping hand to the community.

President or Lead Contact:
Sis. Elizabeth Means

The Young Adult Ministry meets every Tuesday at 6:30-8:00 p.m


Major Events of Activities:
Church & Community service

Requirements:
Young Adults ages 18-39 years old

**Youth Department**

The youth ministry partners with the Grace family to equip and empower youth in deepening their relationship with Christ through bible study and prayer. We foster uplifting relationships among the youth and encourage transformative connections with non-believers. Our goal is to train the youth to glorify God through their lives, offering various ministries and activities to grow their knowledge of Jesus Christ.

**President or Lead Contact:**
Sis. Courtney Hutchinson, Youth Director
Bro. Dyran Wright, Youth Leader
Sis. Leigh Ann Barksdale, Youth Usher Director

**Meetings are called as needed. **

** Major Events or Activities:**
AWANA/Wednesday Night Bible Study
Community Service
Relay for Life
Guadalupe Congress participants
Retreats/Annual trips
Youth Ushers – 2nd Sundays

Requirements:
Children ages 3 (potty trained) – 18/High school seniors.