"So you also, when you have done everything you were told to do, should say,
'We are unworthy servants; we have only done our duty.' "
Luke 17:10, NIV
Wrightsboro Baptist Church Ministries
Our Children's After-school Ministry Program is child care in a Christian environment. Please see our C.A.M.P Web page.
Children's Ministry
Aimed at children from age 4 through grade 5, the Bible is experienced through stories, music, crafts, and play. Regular activities include Children's Church, Children's Sermons, participation in special worship services, camping trips, retreats, basketball, and mission involvement.
Christmas Events
Operation Christmas Child
In association with Samaritan's Purse, shoeboxes are collected and decorated by church youth, then filled by church families with toys, gifts and personal care items, to be distributed to disadvantaged children throughout the world. The filled shoeboxes of this enjoyable ministry also contain, according to their destination, the Gospel story printed in the language of the recipients.
Hanging of the Greens
This elegant special service includes readings and music and the reasons why we decorate at Christmas like we do. And the sanctuary is decorated as the service proceeds! Many church members participate in the ceremony, and it's just so lovely to see that you won't want to miss it! Please see our Hanging of the Greens Web page.
Living Nativity
The story of the birth of Jesus is brought to life in a dramatic and thoughtful fashion with this Christmastime ministry. Blending costumed church members, a straw-filled stable, live animals, angels, and Scriptural narrative, this presentation appeals to all who see it. It takes place outside the sanctuary, facing Castle Hayne Road.
Candlelight Services
Wrightsboro Baptist Church offers two Christmas Eve Candelelight Services, each of which also includes the Lord's Supper. The earlier service at 5:00 p.m. is directed primarily at children, though it is a joy for adults as well. The later service at 11:00 p.m. includes traditonal Christmas hymns.
Community Worship Services
Twice a year a group of eight neighborhood churches gets together for a combined worship service. You don't want to miss these special events! Participating churches take turns hosting a service or giving the message, and the combined choirs create magnificant music. Look for this service in February, and again the evening before Thanksgiving. A thoughtful gesture of appreciation can be made in the way of a contribution to the food pantry of the host church. Participating Churches include Wrightsboro Baptist, Bethany Presbyterian, Mt. Holly Missionary Baptist, Olivet Baptist, St. James A.M.E., St. John A.M.E., and Wrightsboro United Methodist.
Discipleship
Discipleship and growth in one's spiritual life are exciting adventures! Training opportunities are offered through Growth Groups on Wednesday evenings, and Disciple classes on Sundays. Classes for New Christians, and New-Member Orientation, are provided as needed.
Easter Events
Discover our Easter presentations at the "Living Cross" Web page.
Fall Festival
A blessed alternative to halloween, our Fall Festival is a chance for everyone to dress up in costumes and enjoy "Trunk-a-Treat." Children can have supper, a hayride, and the fun of showing off their costumes as they walk from car to car for candy. With as many adults present as children, in a well-lit area away from traffic, this event is a safe and delightful treat!
G.R.O.W.
"God Rewards Our Works." G.R.O.W. is a combination of community outreach and congregation inreach, evangelizing outside the church as well as contacting church members. Each of four teams meets just once a month, with some participants visiting homes, some making telephone calls, and others writing notes of welcome, prayer, and encouragement. The Lord does some amazing work on these evenings!
Mission Organizations
Baptist Men
These gentlemen plan, coordinate, and carry out the annual church-wide barbecues, fish fries, and Easter breakfasts, but cooking is just the beginning! They come together for the Christian Sports League, Promise Keepers, Handy Man Ministry, Motor Sports Outreach, and Carolina Faith Riders.
Royal Ambassadors
Boys of ages 6 to 12 support mission offerings and plan activities and camp-outs. They are involved with "Operation Christmas Child" and "Mile of Pennies." Please see our Royal Ambassadors webpage.
Woman's Missionary Union
The WMU provides mission involvement through group meetings. Included are Violet Josenhans World Issues, Libby Miller Prayer Group, Katie Murray Bible Study Group.
Girls in Action
Girls in grades 1 through 5 (age 6 to 10) promote the "Christmas in August" project, collecting items to be sent to our missionaries abroad.
Music!
Adult Choir
Open to high-schooloers and adults, to sing weekly for Sunday morning worship, as well as special services during Christmas, Easter, and revivals. Rehearse Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m., in the choir room.
Adult Worship Team
This group sings for the Sunday evening worship service on a seasonal basis. There are specific requirements for this team; see Peggy Croom.
Children's Choir
Children age 4 through 5th grade rehearse Wednesdays at 6 p.m. They sing about once a month with special programs elsewhere in the church year. And they're precious!
Handbell Choir
Open to high-schoolers and adults, the Handbell choir rehearses Mondays at 6 p.m. between September and February. This lovely music is presented several times during the year.
Instrumental Ensemble
Open to youth and adults, this group also has specific requirements. See Peggy Croom. The group rehearses on Sunday mornings at 9 a.m., in the sanctuary.
The Living Cross
This musical drama at Easter is open to older children through adults, for all phases of our presentation. Please see our "Living Cross" Web page.
Psalm 98 Worship Band
Open to youth that play the guitar, keyboard, percussion, or sing. See Kris Patton. Rehearsals are every Monday night at 7 p.m. in the chapel.
Senior Adult Community Choir
The seniors in this group sing for those at rest homes, as well as joining the Adult Choir for Senior Adult Day.
Sound, Lighting, and Multi-Media Operators
Open to high-schoolers and adults, training is given as needed. This behind-the-scenes opportunity enhances each of our services.
Youth Drama Team
Rehearsals are combined with Student choir on Sunday nights at 6:30, in the youth room.
Student Choir
Open to 6th through 12th graders as well as college students. Rehearsals are at 6:30 every Sunday night in the youth room.
Senior Adult Activities
Annual Blood Drive
The Red Cross parks its Bloodmobile outside the chapel in August, for the convenience of those who wish to donate a pint of blood.
Meals on Wheels
We serve 75 or more homebound folks a hot meal and extras on the fourth Saturday of every month. This part-time, 2-hours-on-a-Saturday-morning ministry is rewarding for all involved!
Rest Home Bible Study
Senior adults provide Bible Study for Hermitage House residents each Thursday at 1:30 p.m. This rest home is just a few miles north of the church on Castle Hayne Road.
Senior Adult Rallies
Get together quarterly (on the first Thursday in February, May, August, and November) with seniors throughout the Wilmington Baptist Associations. Activities includes a luncheon together.
Triple "L" Club
"Living Longer and Loving It" is for persons age 60 and over, meeting monthly for various planned activities, conferences, luncheons, and trips! These folks have fun!!
CD Ministry
Compact Disks of the Sunday worship services are provided weekly to our shut-ins. Anyone may purchase these CD's through the church office, for a nominal fee.
Single Adult Opportunities
Our "singles" are special! Look for "Single Adult Day" with participation in the worship service and lunch together, as well as quarterly outreach socials.
Special Programs
Special activities are offered seasonally throughout the year, based on church interest. Look for Sunday School class socials, camps, fellowship gatherings, mission trips, day trips, and out-of-town week trips.
Vacation Bible School
Summertime brings VBS into focus, for kids of all ages! This weeklong presentation had a different theme every year, teaching about God's handiwork and His love for us and the saving grace of His Son Jesus Christ. Through stories, crafts, music, even snacks, children learn about the Lord.
Youth Ministry
Our youth are involved with worship services, prayer meetings, Backyard Bible Clubs, World Changers, and local missions in service to the community. The also enjoy retreats, "lock-ins," ski trips, and hold fund-raising events.
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