Our Ministries
We believe ministry in a church is the strategy by which we accomplish God’s priority of making disciples. Below is the overall strategy of New Pleasant Grove. Each ministry/auxiliary/committee of the church should help fulfill at least one the strategic purposes of Evangelism, Fellowship, Teaching, Serving, Worship.
Evangelism Ministry
Every member in our church community is encouraged to lead people to Christ and the church. To help accomplish this goal, we encourage members to share their personal testimonies as often as you can. Your testimony is made up of three parts.
- Your life before Jesus Christ
- Your life when you confessed and accepted Jesus Christ as your personal savior
- our present life since your confession
Check back soon to find out more about upcoming Evangelism opportunities
Congregational C.A.R.E. Groups: Contact/Assist/Relate/Encourage
The NPG large membership is geographically diverse and spread out among our vast Metropolitan area. Deacons and Ministers, supported by the Deaconesses, are assigned to serve the members in times of need and strengthen the fellowship of the church.
The Home Department, (a branch of the church Sunday School): We systematically visits the sick and shut in members, providing encouragement through prayer, singing, and bible lessons.
Marriage Ministry:
Intended to help strengthen the bond between husbands and wives. This ministry teaches couples God’s purpose for marriage. Married couples learn fun and practical ways to live out that purpose in their everyday lives. Meetings are held on 2ndThursdays at 7:15p.m.
Men: Brotherhood and The Huddle
Designed to increase the fellowship, service, and Christian growth for men of all ages. The Brotherhood meets on Saturday’s at 9:00 a.m. The Huddle members are notified in advance of planned gatherings and events.
Women: Women at the Well
Designed to increase fellowship, service, and Christian growth for women of all ages. Women at the Well members are notified when gatherings are planned.
Young Adults: The Connection (ages 18-35)
To help keep young adults locally and away in college connected to Christ and the Church. The Connection is a component of the Young Adult Ministry.
Seniors: Prime Timers (ages 55 and up)
Promotes and enhances Christian faith and fellowship through a holistic approach of serving the needs of individuals fifty-five years of age and over through biblical study, recreational activities, and practical information. Prime Timers meet monthly on 3rd Thursday’s from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Members are notified prior to additional special events.
Weekly Schedule
| Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| SUNDAY | ||
| Worship Service | 7:30 a.m. | Church Sanctuary |
| Sunday Church School | 9:45 a.m. | Church Sanctuary/Classrooms |
| MONDAY | ||
| Mission Circles (1st & 3rd) | 6:00 p.m | Family Life Center/Visits |
| Pastor’s Aide (1st) | 6:00 p.m | Classroom |
| General Mission (4th) | 6:00 p.m. | Family Life Center |
| Angels of Praise | 6:30 p.m. | Sanctuary |
| Drill Team Practice | 6:30 p.m. | Family Life Center |
| Drill Team Parent’s Meeting (2nd) | 6:30 p.m. | Family Life Center |
| TUESDAY | ||
| Military Ministry (1st) | 6:00 p.m. | Classroom |
| Sr. Usher Board (2nd) | 6:00 p.m. | Church Sanctuary |
| Nurse Aide (2nd) | 6:00 p.m. | Church Sanctuary |
| Drill Team Practice | 6:30 p.m. | Family Life Center |
| Drill Team Parent’s Meeting (2nd) | 6:30 p.m. | Family Life Center |
| Deacon & Trustee Meeting | 6:30 p.m. | Church Sanctuary (before 1st Sun) |
| Deaconess Meeting (Qtrly-Last) | 6:30 p.m. | Communion Room |
| Mission II (3rd) | 6:30 p.m. | Classroom |
| Marriage Ministry (3rd) | 7:00 p.m. | Church’s Cafeteria |
| WEDNESDAY | ||
| Junior Choir Rehearsal | 6:00 p.m. | Family Life Center |
| Prayer Meeting | 6:00 p.m. | Church Sanctuary |
| Adult Bible Study or BTU | 6:30 p.m. | Church Sanctuary |
| Youth Choir Rehearsal | 6:45 p.m. | Family Life Center |
| Teacher’s Meeting | 7:30 p.m. | Family Life Center |
| Mass Choir Rehearsal | 7:30 p.m. | Church Sanctuary (except before the 2nd and 5th Sun) |
| WLD Ministry Choir Rehearsal | 7:30 p.m. | Church Sanctuary (before 2nd Sun) |
| THURSDAY | ||
| Prime Timers (3rd) | 11:00 a.m. | Family Life Center |
| Girls Scouts (Every Other) | 6:30 p.m. | Family Life Center |
| Male Chorus Rehearsal (3rd & 4th) | 7:00 p.m. | Church Sanctuary |
| FRIDAY | ||
| No church activities | ||
| SATURDAY | ||
| Brotherhood & Women’s Uplift | 9:00 a.m. | Classroom |
| Brotherhood & Women’s Uplift | 9:00 a.m. | Classroom |
| First Class (Sat before 1st Sun) | 9:00 a.m. | Family Life Center |
| Ministry in Motion (Mime) | 10:30 a.m. | Family Life Center |
| Jr. Usher Board (2nd) | 12:00 p.m. | Family Life Center |
Children and Teens through 12th Grade
Our vision for the youth ministry is to train our children to Love God, Love People, and Lead Others. We aim to help our young people grow mentally, physically, spiritually, and socially in order to follow in the Jesus’ footsteps in the same manner in which he grew into adulthood.
And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man. Luke 2:52
For additional scriptural references that support the work that we are doing with our young people, please see Matthew 22: 37–40 and Matthew 28: 18–20.
Here are opportunities for your child to participate in the ministry:
| Activity | Group | Frequency / Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday School | ALL Youth | Sundays at 9:45 a.m. | Classrooms/Sanctuary |
| Baptist Training Union (B.T.U.) | ALL Youth | 3rd & 4th Sundays at 11:00 a.m. | Sanctuary |
| Youth Choir | 7th-12th grades | 1st & 2nd Wednesday (prior to 2nd Sunday) at 6:45 p.m. | Family Life Center |
| Junior Choir | Pre-K-6th grades | 1st, 2nd & 3rd Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. | Family Life Center |
| Junior Ushers | K-12th grade | 2nd Saturday at 12:00 p.m. | Sanctuary |
| Angels of Praise Dance Ministry | 5 years old & up | Mondays at 6:30 p.m. | Sanctuary |
| Marching Saints Drill Team | 11 years old & up | Monday sat 7:00 p.m. | Family Life Center |
| Babyrettes | up to 10 years old | Mondays at 6:30 p.m. | Family Life Center |
| Girl Scout Troop #135002 | K-12th grade | Every Other Thursday at 6:30 p.m. | Family Life Center/ Classrooms |
| Boy Scout Troop #391 | K-12th grade | TBD | Family Life Center |
| Ministry in Motion (Mime) | 7th-12th grades | Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. | Family Life Center |
