WOMEN OF GRACE

This is a ministry to adult women of all ages.  Its purpose is to follow Jesus’ example of ministry to and with women. To encourage women to discover, develop, and use their spiritual gifts. To help women feel accepted when they join the fellowship of GBBC. To affect families as women’s lives are drawn closer to Christ, and to provide in-reach and outreach ministries.  Service opportunities include: fellowship, special events, missions, communications, discipleship mentoring, prayer and teaching.

DEACON BENEVOLENT MINISTRY

The deacon benevolence ministry is limited to church members.  This ministry is an extension of our belief that the deacon body is a servant body of the church and its members.  It is an essential part of the Deacon Family Ministry.  Assistance may include monetary, spiritual, or physical help.

COMMUNITY MINISTRIES

Throughout the year members of GBBC are involved with special ministries within our church community.  Ministries include: Kid’s Club in a multi-housing community; Pancake Breakfast for the Florida Ironman Triathlon participants, Prison visitation ministry, Christian Motorcycle ministry, Nursing Home ministry, etc.

SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY

Our senior adult ministry provides fellowship and activities for adults fifty (50) years of age and older.  Activities include local and out of town trips. Once a month, a Senior Adult Luncheon is held in the fellowship hall at noon.  Check the church calendar for dates.

NURSING HOME MINISTRY 

The nursing home ministry provides spiritual and social support to residents in several nursing homes in our community.  Each week hymns are sung and a short devotional message is presented.  Residents and participants are encouraged and blessed.  Visits are made to Sea Breeze Health Care in Callaway on the first and third Tuesdays of each month.  Visits are made to Sea Breeze Health Care on Jenks Avenue on the second, fourth and fifth Tuesdays of each month.  Visits are made to Benton Village every Wednesday.  Check the church calendar for time and dates.

FOOD PANTRY MINISTRY    

Our mission is to provide emergency food to the needy and hurting in our community.  Hours of operation: Tuesday & Thursday 9:00-11:30 am

FINANCIAL COUNSELING

Financial counseling is made available for persons struggling with their finances.  Our Associate Pastor has received training from Christian Financial Concepts and serves on the Florida Baptist Financial Services Team.  Counseling is available by appointment only.  Contact the church office to schedule an appointment.

RECOVERY MINISTRY

Our Recovery Ministry meets on Wednesday evenings @ 6:00pm.  David Lynn is the facilitator and is available for contact.  Please call the church office @ 850.234.8892

BENEVOLENCE MINISTRIES   

Our mission is to provide emergency food and other resources to the needy and hurting in our community (non church members).  This is a ministry in which the needs of individuals and families are determined on a case-by-case basis.  The Benevolence Ministry is open Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 – 11:30 am

ANNUAL MISSION TRIP

Each year members of GBBC travel to another state to assist sister churches minister to their communities.  In the past couple of years the team traveled to Memphis, Tennessee to assist five churches.  The team conducted Vacation Bible School, Sports Camps, Block Parties, and a Tent Revival.  Praise God!! Twenty-nine persons prayed to receive Christ as their Lord and Savior as a result of this ministry.

FOREIGN MISSIONS

Members of GBBC help support missions in Brazil (Jeff Lancaster), Honduras and Indonesia (Alex J. P).  In addition to those supported by GBBC’s Cooperative Program giving.