A Special Invitation
We are so excited that you have chosen to visit our Church Website. You are welcome to worship with us, in person, as often as you can. Please know that God is in control and He will see us through. Stay Strong, Stay Focused…Remember, THE BEST IS YET TO BE!
Church Schedule:
Sunday:
10 am Sunday School for all ages
11 am Worship - Sanctuary, Facebook Live and YouTube
Children’s Church - Education Building, Assembly Room
Nursery - Education Building, Room 101
Tuesday:
10 am Judy Strickland Prayer Group - Family Ministry Center
Wednesday:
6:00 pm Youth - Education Building (2nd floor) - (6th to 12th grade)
6:30 pm Mission Friends - Education Building, Room 102, (3 yrs to Kindergarten)
Journey Kids - Education Building, Assembly Room - (1st to 5th grade)
Adult Bible Study - Sanctuary
7 pm - Choir Practice - Sanctuary
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES
CHILDREN & YOUTH: (Class name: Age range: Location)
Nursery I: Birth up to 2 yrs: Education Building Room 101
Bible Beginners: 2 thru 4 yrs: Education Room 102
Bible Learners: 5 to 7 yrs (K – 2nd gr): Education Room 201
Bible Discoverers: 8 to 11 yrs (3rd – 5th gr): Education Room 202
Youth: 12 – 18 yrs (6th -12th gr): Education Room 205
ADULTS: (Class name: Age classification: Location)
College & Careers: Young Adults: Education Room 207
Journey: Younger Singles & Couples: Sanctuary Basement - Studying the Bible, topics chosen by class members
Mildred Driver Class: Senior Singles & Couples: Education Room 103: “Bible Studies for Life” from Lifeway (CSB)
J.O.Y.: Senior Ladies Class: Education Room 107: “Bible Studies for Life” from Lifeway (CSB)
Andrew Batten/ Gary Hocutt: Senior Adult Men’s Class: Education Room 104: “Bible Studies for Life” from Lifeway (KJV)
Growing in Jesus: Singles & Couples of all ages: Family Ministry Center: “Bible Study for Life” from Lifeway (KJV)
NEW CLASS beginning 4/5/26: Singles & Couples: Education Room 208: Studying the Bible, topics chosen by class members
(Note: Class name will be chosen by class members)
All Church activities are planned and conducted by one or more of the Ministry Teams. Activities are planned and discussed monthly by the Leadership Team which is made up of the Leaders and Co-Leaders of the Ministry Teams and a monthly church calendar is prepared witch details the Church Calendar of events planned for the next three months. Below is a brief description of the Ministry Teams and what their general job descriptions are. For more information on a specific Ministry Team, please contact one of the team leaders identified by the Ministry Team Name.
Pastoral Ministry Team – Chairman, Matthew Lee, Vice Chairman, Randy Driver. They serve a three-year term. They are recommended by the church congregation and voted on by secret ballot in August of each year.
Responsibilities: For serving with the pastor in providing “pastoral” ministry to the congregation and community, including: Church Relations (Personnel related items and Deacon Ministry Teams).
Administrative Ministry Team – Leader, Ricky Watson. Leaders are recommended by the current Team leaders and presented to the church for approval in July of each year.
Responsibilities include maintaining the church finances, Constitution & By Laws, Counting Team, church insurance, and the church officers (church clerk and assistant, church treasurer and assistant, and Moderator)
Worship Ministry Team – Leaders, Dana Hocutt and April Adams. Leaders are recommended by the current team leaders and presented to the church for approval in July of each year. They are responsible for all area regarding any worship service of the church, including worship, decorating, ushers, greeters, photographer, audio-visual, history, music baptism, worship nursery, and children’s church.
Fellowship Ministry Team – Leaders, Brandon Baker and Lorrie Gay. Leaders are recommended by the current Team leaders and presented to the church for approval in July of each year. They are responsible for ministries associated with building Christian fellowship within our congregation. These include: Food Service, Wednesday Night Meals, and Bereavement Meals, Homecoming and other special services.
Missions Ministry Team – Leaders, Crystal Baker and Ashelyn Briggerman. Leaders are recommended by the current Team leaders and presented to the church for approval in July of each year. They are responsible for establishing and maintaining the mission ministry of the church which includes the Mission’s Marketplace, annual chicken BBQ supper, Fall Festival, community missions, etc. Included in this team is the Women on Mission groups (Levada Driver Baptist Women, Vera Hocutt Circle, G.A.L.S. (God’s Awesome Ladies Serving)) and Baptist Men.
Discipleship Ministry Team – Leaders Susan Andrews and Tonya Bailey. Leaders are recommended by the current Team leaders and presented to the church for approval in July of each year. This team is responsible for the teaching ministries of the Church, including but are not limited to Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, Small Group Studies, etc. This includes the following: Director of Sunday School, Sunday School Teachers, Sunday School Greeters, Membership Training, Vacation Bible School Director and assistant, and Librarian.
Evangelism Ministry Team – Leaders Lou Carroll and Jean Hocutt. Leaders are recommended by the current Team leaders and presented to the church for approval in July of each year. This team is responsible for activities associated with vocally sharing the message of salvation with “lost” persons. This includes visitor cards and communication and new member welcome packages.
Age Specific Teams – Leaders: OWLS - Patsy Narron and Olivia Cooke, Youth - Danielle Gidding and Joy Bishop, Children – Wayne Batten and Pam Batten. Leaders are recommended by the current Team leaders and presented to the church for approval in July of each year. They are responsible for activities associated with specific age group ministries such as Senior Adult (OWLS, (Older Wiser Livelier Seniors)), Children's Ministry, and Youth Ministry.
Property Management and Maintenance Ministry Team – Leaders, Ricky Andrews and Danny Ayscue. Leaders are recommended by the current Team leaders and presented to the church for approval in July of each year. They are responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the church properties and issues related to space needs and the cemetery.
Bus Ministry Team – Leaders Wayne Batten and Ricky Narron. Leaders are recommended by the current Team leaders and presented to the church for approval in July of each year. They are responsible for the use of the bus, including general maintenance and repairs of the bus and the use of the bus.
These Ministry Teams are always looking for assistance with their activities and welcome new members to assist them. If you are interested in serving on any of these ministry teams, please contact the team leaders for information.
Leadership Team Meeting: 2nd Monday each month @ 7:00pm in the Family Ministry Center
Administrative Team Meeting: 3rd Monday each month @ 7:00pm in the Family Ministry Center
Deacon’s Meeting: 4th Monday each month @ 7:00pm in the Family Ministry Center
April Memory Verse: If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar:
for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen?
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Glen Brock, Pastor
Baptist Tabernacle Church Wendell, NC 27591