Our Ministries

 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 

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Prayer Gatherings - Prayer has been, and will always be, an integral aspect of our relationship with God.  Each Wednesday night we gather in the Upper Room in front of the Sanctuary for a time of devotion and prayer. 

Worship and Praise Team   - Taking faith to a new level!   If you have a problem staying in your seat when it’s time to praise the Lord – you just might be called to our Praise and Worship team!  We count it a privilege to lift up the name of Jesus with our voices & instruments.  The word says, “He inhabits the praises of His people.”

Audio and Visual Committee  -
Our audio and visual team setup and run the technical portion of our ministry.  Responsibilities include week to week oversight of the technical aspects of our worship services to helping with occasional offsite concerts and presentations.
 

Music Committee - The Music Committee arranges and coordinates musical presentations for our worship services.  If you would like to present a special musical offering during one of our services – these are the folks to see. 

Choir – Our Choir is made up of people who love to lift their voices in magnification of the Lord.  The choir meets seasonally to prepare special musical presentations during our worship times.  If you love to sing – we’d love you to join us in praising our wonderful Savior!

Christian Ed. – Christian Ed committee is responsible for organizing, supervising and administering the educational program of the church.  Our goal is to create disciples, who in turn create disciples, who in turn create disciples. 

Sunday School
– Our Sunday School offers classes for students of all ages. 
Classes start at 9:00am each Sunday morning.  Normally there are a couple of adult electives in addition to the classes offered to different age groups.  Expand your knowledge of the Word of God by joining a Sunday School class this week.

Vacation Bible School – This is a once-a-year summer program to reach kids in the general vicinity of E.B.C.  Kids have a blast learning biblical truth in a week long creative program of games, lessons and crafts.   

Nursery – Our desire is to provide T.L.C. for your young ones so that mom and dad can relax comfortably during the worship service.  We strive to create a loving, positive and secure environment where little ones can come to learn about who God is and His love for us. 

Women's Ministries – Meeting every Wednesday evening,  is all about women ministering to women.  Sharing our lives – Encouraging one another – Guided by the Living Word of God.  Meets weekly on Wednesday at 7:00 PM in the Memorial Room.

Men’s Night Out
– Men helping men to know and grow in their walk with the Lord.  Men’s night out is a quarterly meeting which features a great meal, a great speaker and having a great time together. We meet in the Family Activity Center and would welcome you at our next gathering.

Trustees - Trustees have oversight responsibility for the physical properties of the ministry.  If you like working with your hands doing maintenance, landscaping or the occasional repair job, the trustees would welcome your help. 

Hospitality -  The hospitality team is a very important part of our ministry.  Providing "meals-while-you-heal" helping with a number of fellowship activities in the church and caring for people in need the hospitality team is a ministry of service and compassion. 

Archery Ministry - The Archery Ministry is a weekly gathering which meets on Friday evening in the Family Activity Center.  Our purpose is to meet for fellowship, enjoyment of the sport and to encourage each other in our walk with the Lord. 

Seniors - All senior adults are invited to our monthly programs and luncheons held at E.B.C.  Gatherings normally take place in private homes throughout the area and normally include a guest speaker talking about issues relevant to seniors.  The Senior Adult Ministry occasionally organizes day trips as well.  If you are a senior, we would love to have you join us.   

Life Groups – Love. Interaction. Fellowship. & Encouragement.  Four things we all need. Four things God has designed the Church to accomplish.  L.I. F.E. Groups meet at different times & places throughout the year.  For more information please
See Our
Life Group Page.
   

Olympians - One of our most popular ministries, the Olympians program for grades one through six, meets weekly, on Wednesday evenings, from 7:00 pm until 8:30pm.  In addition to teaching children the significance of Biblical events and truths in today's world, proper moral and ethical values are nurtured in a loving Christian environment during this critical period of childhood development. For more info, see the Olympians Page.


Teen Club – Live it Like You Mean It!  The Bible tells us to be ready always to give an answer for the reason of our hope. Young people need to know the Bible, not just know about the Bible.  We are called to know it and live it. Teen Club provides the fun – the drive and the atmosphere for teens to live out their daily lives according to the Living Word.  Club meets every Wednesday at 7:00pm.  Frequent trips and activities and service projects are all part of the program.  Come join and start Living It Like You Mean it! 
Visit the Teen Club Page.


Kingdom Kids -
Our pre-school daycare providing faith based childcare for 1/2 days on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.  Our purpose is to provide a loving Christian environment conducive to the growth and development of preschool children, ages 3 through 5.  The program is designed to help children form healthy relationships to grow as people made in God's image.  Bible stories and songs, along with Bible memory verses are included to give children an awareness of God's love. 

Missions Committee – E.B.C. is a church committed to Missions!  Whether in our own backyard, or around the world, we take the charge to go and make disciples of all nations and to declare His glory among the nations seriously.  Our missions committee keeps in touch with our supported missionaries and keeps us informed of what God is doing in their lives.  Go to Missions Page.


Deacons -
The spiritual leadership of Eastford Baptist Church, under the headship of Christ, is provided by the Deacons and the Pastor.  Our Deacon Board consists of 8 men who are elected by church members. The Deacons are responsible for shepherding and overseeing the people of the church. Shepherding is accomplished as the Deacons model Christian living and servant leadership, and teach, exhort, and correct according to Scripture. Their aims are the spiritual welfare of each individual and the growth towards Christlikeness of the Body of Believers.

Our Current Deacon Board:

Jeff Sandness Steve Bowen
Walt Thompson Chris Nickerson
Randy Bauer Mike Norman
Gary Reviczky  


Executive Board -
The Executive Board is comprised of coordinators in several key ministries of the church and 5 additional people chosen from the congregation.  The Board’s responsibility is to oversee the financial affairs of the church and to serve as a liaison between all the ministries of the church.

Clerical Committee - The clerical committee helps with the printing and mailing of church publications.

Cemetery Committee -
The cemetery committee is in charge of the care and upkeep of the cemetery of the church.