MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES:

OUTREACH MINISTRIES

C.A.R.E. (Christians Actively Reaching Everyone)- This is a ministry opportunity that allows volunteers to use your God given gifts to communicate God's love to the church family and community. Team members send notecards, complete chores for disabled, deliver gift bags to new people in the community and first time visitors, uplift in prayer, deliver cheer bags, assemble and ship care packages to deployed military, and so much more. Joining a C.A.R.E. team requires a personal commitment of just 1 hour per month . There are 4 C.A.R.E. teams. One team meets in the Annex building each Wednesday at 5:30 pm for a meal together and then they tackle the ministry needs and requests received that week. For more information on this meaningful ministry, please contact the church office at 447-5462 or email office@cherrypointbaptist.com

Rolling Wheels Ministry - This is a new ministry that will allow us to reach out to members of the community who need transportation assistance for doctor's appointments, church, groceries, etc. If you would like to be involved in this meaningful ministry and add your name to the list of volunteer drivers, or if you know of someone who is in need of assistance with transportation, please contact the church office at 447-5462.

Dental Bus Ministry- We bring the NC Baptist State Convention Dental Bus to the church annually to provide free dental care to residents. Local dentists and hygienists donate their skills and time. Our church volunteers provide hospitality and check-in patients.

Helping Hands Ministry- Skilled individuals within the church offer their help completing minor home repairs and yard work for those in need.

Prison Ministry- Through designated offerings, we are able to purchase and deliver large-print Bibles to inmates at Vanceboro Correctional Facility.

Tape Ministry- Volunteers deliver the recorded Sunday morning message to shut-ins, operate the sound system, and duplicate recordings.

Rest Home Ministry- Group meets at 10:30 am every Thursday at the church to go to Britthaven Rest Home in New Bern to conduct a worship services with residents. The group usually returns to Cherry Point Baptist around 12:30 pm.

Disaster Relief Ministry- Work crews clean-out and rebuild homes damaged by disasters such as flooding and hurricanes. Teams are activated as needed. We have previously rebuilt homes Down East and Vanceboro, North Carolina.

Fair Ministry- Volunteers reach out to fair workers at the Craven County Fair in October through mean preparation, free clothes closet, and more.

Food Pantry- Through a joint effort with other area churches, food is collected monthly and distributed from the food pantry located inside the Salvation Army.

PRAYER MINISTRIES

We invite you to join us as we gather to lift others up in prayer during the following times:

Wednesdays- C.A.R.E. Ministry 5:30 pm, and Prayer Groups at 7:00 pm

Mondays- Prayer Time 9:00 am in the Evelyn Leonard Classroom

ADULT MINISTRIES

Small Groups Ministry

Exciting things are happening within the Small Groups Ministry. At the last church conference we unanimously voted to officially adopt the small group ministry in place and to persue the addition of more. Also, the church voted to place Jean Nast as the very first Director of the Small Groups Ministry. Jean certainly has the creditials to do a good job: not only does she possess the heart and spirit for small groups, but she has the experience of hosting and leading two groups from her home. She has also completed the course taken from Bill Donovan's book, Leading Life-Changing Small Groups.

For those who are not familiar with the Small Groups Ministry, let me offer this short description. First of all, a small group that meets in someone's home is not a new concept; the early Christians did the same. It is a contemporary idea, too! Many churches, in fact, do not have a "worship center" building, instead they are a church of small groups! Small groups is a way that new Christians, maturing Christians, and even seekers can meet, find instant acceptance and in an informal way learn about their faith, fellowship and explore ministry opportunities. It is a great encouragement to belong to a smaller group of Christians.

Call Jean Nast if you have a desire to learn more, get plugged into a group or you would like to host or lead a group in your home. Or you can call the church office (447-5462) or office@cherrypointbaptist.com. You won't be sorry!!!!

Sunday School Classes- Six different adult classes to choose from, see Christian Education button for more information.

Baptist Women- Mission Study and activities group for women ages 18 & up. Baptist Women help coordinate several projects such as Operation Christmas Child shoe box gifts, Craven County Fair Ministry, missions offerings, church-wide studies, and more. Meetings are held monthly.

Baptist Men- Meet monthly on the second Sunday for breakfast at 8:00 am. Baptist Men contribute to various projects including Disaster Relief and the Craven County Fair Ministry.

Adult Choir- Men and women of all ages form the adult choir which provides worship in song every Sunday at 11:00 am. Annual specials include Christmas and Easter Cantatas. Rehearsals are held Wednesdays at 8:00 pm.

Praise & Worship Team - Ministry team leads congregation in Contemporary Worship Service at 8:30 am on Sundays.

Sisters By Grace- Ladies of all ages are invited to join this group that meets every other Monday at 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall for women's studies (such as Power of a Praying Wife, Proverbs 31 Woman , etc.), fellowship, and activites.

Media Center Ministry- Volunteers organize, catalog, and operate the church Media Center to make Christian books, movies, cd's, and literature available for adults, teens, and children.

YOUTH & CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES

YFCA (Youth For Christ Always) and JYFCA (Junior Youth For Christ Always)- YFCA (teens in grades 9-12) and JYFCA (grades 6-8) are Youth Groups that meet on Sundays at 6:00 pm and participate in numerous activities throughout the year. They organize Youth Mission Trips, overnight lock-ins, fellowship activities, trips to places like Busch Gardens, attend Christian concerts, host dinners for the church family, fast for World Hunger, perform puppet/drama skits, and more.

Sunday School Classes- Ages groups are divided as follows: Ages 3-K , Grades 1-2 , Grades 3, 4, & 5 , Younger Youth ( Grades 6-8 ) and Older Youth ( Grades 9-12 ). Nursery is provided for infants and toddlers.

Children's Worship- Children ages 4-grade 5 worship in a fun, child-friendly atmosphere. This ministry is offered during both the Contemporary Worship (8:30 am) and Traditional Worship (11:00 am) Services. The children learn lessons from the Bible and how to apply those lessons to their everyday lives. The children also learn about stewardship through the offering collection.

Route 52- Group for boys & girls ages 4-grade 5 that helps children learn important life lessons and about being followers of Christ through stories, games, and activities. Meetings are held Sundays at 6:00 pm.

Annual Children's Activities- Children of all ages participate in the following annual activities- Vacation Bible School, Christmas Program, Christmas Craft Day, and much more!

Children's Christmas Program- "Angel Alert!"

Vacation Bible School