First Baptist South Hill is a service-centered congregation of believers seeking to better the communities in which they live. We do this through a multitude of church ministries, including:
Athletic Ministry consists of different sporting activities sponsored by the church (ex. basketball, softball)
Couples Ministry is to assist married and engaged couples in successfully building a respectful and loving relationship with one another based upon biblical principles.
– Leaders: Rev. Dorteo R. Davis and Deaconess Letitia Davis,
– Email: [email protected]
Drama Ministry – The Drama Ministry uses real-life situations through acting to illustrate biblical principles.
– Leader: Dalphne Creecy
– Email: [email protected]
Extended Hands The Grief & Bereavement Ministry provides comfort, support, and spiritual guidance to those who have experienced a significant loss.
– Leader: Rev. Barbara Dolgia
– Email: [email protected]
Family Ministry To sponsor family-oriented activities, informative seminars/forums and events to enhance the family and promote family unity while supporting the mission and vision of our church.
– Leader: Joy Slight
– Email: [email protected]
Food Services provides scrumptious delectable delights for meetings and church services. They are always seeking experienced certified chefs, bakers, and cooks to join their bright and cheerful staff.
– Email: [email protected]
The Food Pantry meets every Thursday (except the first Thursday of the month) bags of food are distributed to individuals and families that are in need. The food pantry distributes food between the hours of 12:00pm and 3:00pm. Currently an average of 400 families are served each week.
– Leaders: First Lady Mrs. Toliver – Ministry Director Food Pantry and Desiree Logan – Food Pantry Ministry
– Email: [email protected]
Greeters’ Ministry Mission Statement
The mission of the Greeters Ministry of FBCSH is to lovingly and cheerfully extend heartfelt greetings of welcome to everyone as they enter the building and set the atmosphere for worship by spreading the joy of the Lord.
– Email: [email protected]
Health Ministry offers health-related assistance and limited medical support at regular church services and funerals. It provides health information on a regular basis and sponsors an annual health fair to promote healthy living among our church family.
– Leader: Karen Whitfield
– Email: [email protected]
Hills Kidz (Children’s Church) is a “child-centered” ministry. Children are taught the truths of the bible and how they apply to them in their everyday live. Children are encouraged to explore the word of God for themselves through various fun filled activities and lessons. They are also taught about the special gifts that God has given them and encouraged to use them to show the love of God to others. The children will be challenged to find a way to apply what they learn and to share it with those who may not know the Lord.
– Leader: Rev. Will Crawley
– Email: [email protected]
Hospitality Ministry consists of members who greet everyone with a smile on Sunday mornings and offer assistance to guests. They give the welcome at the regular worship services.
– Leader: Renaye Freeman
– Email: [email protected]
Intercessory Prayer is a ministry which consists of members who are called by God to intercede in prayer for others. This ministry prays for the Church, family, pastor, ministries and individual needs of others.
– Leader: Linda Weaver
– Email: [email protected]
The Kings Men Ministry
Mission:
To empower, develop and disciple men through worship, spiritual education, fellowship, outreach, and support to share their gifts and talents in the church, family, community and with their fellow man.
Vision:
To transform men into fully devoted followers of Christ
Overview:
The Men’s Ministry is a growing movement that includes small group, fellowship and worship opportunities that are aimed to enhance the spiritual growth of men through participation in events, activities, and services that promote the love of God. Our strategy is to assimilate men through these efforts with the hope of building disciples who will impact their family, community and church for Christ.
– Leader: Vernon Penix
– Email: [email protected]
Vernon Penix
Male Chorus is always looking for men and teenage boys who have singing talent and are willing to commit to a ministry that is always busy singing to glorify God.
– Leader: James Tyree
– Email: [email protected] and [email protected]
Mass Choir is looking for a few good men and women who are energetic, gifted, and talented. They serve on Sundays and fulfill many engagements throughout the week.
– Leader: Tony Ellis
– Email: [email protected]
Media Ministry is recruiting individuals to serve as sound technicians and individuals to assist with duplication and distribution of CD’s, DVD’s, tapes, etc. Training will be provided.
– Leader: Jeremy Johnson and Chris Foster
– Email: [email protected]
New Member Connect
Mission:
To prepare God’s people for works of service, so the Body of Christ may be built up. Ephesians 4:12
Goals:
- Help our new members get familiar with FBCSH.
- Help our new members find their place in the ministry.
- Help our new members “fit in” and feel a part of the FBCSH family.
– Leader: Sis Sandra Tyree
– Email: [email protected]
Missionary Ministry assists with needs for people locally and in foreign lands. It prepares the repasts at funerals, visit the sick and shut-in, visit nursing homes, intercede in prayer for others, and provide food and clothing to local shelters.
– Leader: Debra Brewer
– Email: [email protected]
Pastor’s Aide is a ministry which, based upon biblical scripture, looks after the interest of the pastor and his family.
– Leader: Stephanie Holmes
– Email: [email protected]
Praise Dancers (Everlasting Praise)
Our Vision: To allow the worship arts to be a vehicle for personal and spiritual growth. Allowing it to be a place of rest and refuge while expressing the true love of Christ to everyone.
Romans 12:1
– Leader: Regina L. Stafford
– Email: [email protected]
Scouts for Boys and Girls
The Boy Scouts of America prepares young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the
Scout Oath and Law.
Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.
– Boy Scout’s Leader: James Washington
– Girls Scout’s Leader: Frances Farthing, Evelyn Maclin
– Boy Scout’s Email: [email protected]
– Girl Scout’s Email: [email protected]
Security Ministry is looking for dedicated saints, male and female, to assist in securing God’s house. We firmly believe in prayer, praise, unity, and fun while serving God with a smile.
– Leader: Lloyd Clarke
– Assistant Leader: Kenny Clark
– Email: [email protected]
Seniors Ministry (Golden Vessels) provides a loving Christian environment which enhances the quality of life for our seniors through individual and corporate growth.
– Leader: Rev. Joyce Nyhaug
– Email: [email protected]
Survivor Circle – Dealing with the cancer diagnosis involves a transition. Negotiating a new reality, time helps people adjust to their cancer diagnosis. Key supportive strategies and steps help cancer patients and also caregivers move through the initial phases of the cancer diagnosis. Each cancer journey contains challenges and opportunities. Educating and empowering yourself with quality, comprehensive strategies is incredibly important. As you begin to move beyond the diagnosis of cancer in your journey, you will feel better. One of the hardest time periods involves beginning to navigate the cancer journey and making cancer treatment decisions. Take it step by step. Know that we are with you, always wishing you optimal health and healing.
– Leader: Regina Davis
– Email: [email protected]
Ushers -Ushers, are the first official representatives seen when entering the church and as such plays a vital role in making people feel welcome to our church. It is a position of honor and humility. The ushers meet the people with a pleasant smile, a warm welcome, and direct the congregants to comfortable seats. Ushers ensure that perfect order is kept in and around the church at all times during the services. There are 5 usher boards: First Sunday {Adults}, Second Sunday {Children}, Third Sunday {Adults}, Fourth Sunday {Men}, and Fifth Sunday {Teens}. If you have a servants heart and love to serve others, the Usher Ministry needs you.
– Leader: Josette Sarden
– Email: [email protected]
The Vision Riders information
The Vision Riders will seek to promote Christian values and Christ likeness, to members of the motorcycle community through fellowship and fraternity. The Vision riders will further seek to show God’s love through community outreach and charity efforts.
President: James Parker [email protected]
Vice President: Floyd Logan
Our youth choir consists of young people ages 6 to 17 years of age. They sing on fourth Sunday and they minister outside of the church at nursing homes, etc.- Leader: Tavaris Powell
– Email: [email protected]
Youth Department
Club 6-7-8 (Middle School Age)Middle age children are in a place of self-discovery and growth. Our goal is to develop, empower, and strengthen our youth in their walk with Jesus and to help them to see that they are uniquely created for a purpose greater than themselves. Through fun small group interactions and age appropriate bible lessons they will discover who God is for themselves.
– Email: [email protected]