Ministries
Youth Ministry
Hello everyone!
Pastor Heath here. I want to share with you very quickly about our youth program here at Roaring Fork Baptist Church. The youth room has been affectionately called The Lions’ Den. This is because our Roaring Fork Roaring youth reside in this room! What are they roaring about, you might ask?
The answer is: the work of Jesus upon the cross to a lost and dying world.
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Our youth program has three main focuses:
1. The Gospel: here at Roaring Fork, we focus on the importance of biblical doctrine and the message of God’s grace through the Gospel.
2. Fun fellowship: We believe that serving Christ is a joy, and our youth are treated once a month to a special outing and oftentimes more than once. We bring young people together in a way that provides for their growth in Christ in an atmosphere of support and biblical nourishment from church leaders.
3. Discipleship: We understand that Jesus called us to make Disciples and that is our ultimate goal, to see the youth saved and growing for Christ. Within this area we have a strong emphasis on evangelism. It is our resolve that when our youth go out into the world they are ambassadors of Christ.
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So, come be with us where God goes to church, and we love folks!
In Christ, Pastor Heath​
Music Ministry
At Roaring Fork Baptist Church our music is a message. Our goal is to prepare others for worship. Praise The Lord for awesome and talented servants who are willing to share the gifts God gave them. Every Sunday is a special day for our choir, morning and evening. This joyful effort includes very talented soloists, groups, ensembles and, of course, the entire choir!
God allows us to present three major programs during the year;
Easter, Christmas, and Summer Concert.
My name is Eddie Lancaster and I am blessed to serve this group as the Music Director. As an ordained minister with many years of experience serving churches, Roaring Fork Baptist Church is one of a kind!
We invite you to visit, sing with us, and experience what God can do!
Come, Now is the Time to Worship!
Sheltered Women’s Ministry
Psalms 91:1 “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.” At Roaring Fork Baptist, the Sheltered Women's Ministry stands as a vibrant community where women are drawn to glorify God and serve one another. Our aim is to lead women to Christ, fostering bold discipleship through purposeful engagement with God's Word and each other. Throughout the year, we offer various events designed to enrich your spiritual journey and foster meaningful connections:
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Bible Study Groups:
Engage in our Spring and Fall sessions to delve deeper into God's Word.
Quarterly Socials:
Join us for gatherings where we build friendships and share in the joy of fellowship.
Craft Events:
Explore your creativity while bonding with other women throughout the year.
Spring and Fall Ladies Brunch:
Connect over delightful meals, fostering community and encouragement.
Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child Campaign:
Participate in spreading love and joy to children in need.
Family Game Nights:
Enjoy fun-filled evenings for the whole family.
Anna's Fellowship:
Widowed women's group to honor and encourage especially during the Christmas season.
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We invite you to plug into the vibrant tapestry of events within the Sheltered Women's Ministry. Discover your place in this warm fellowship of women here at Roaring Fork Baptist Church. Explore our calendar of events to find where you can connect and participate. There's always a welcoming space awaiting you at "Sheltered Women's Ministry." We look forward to having you join us on this enriching journey of faith, friendship, and service
Noel Backpack Ministry
Roaring Fork Baptist Church has committed to providing meals for bus riders on Sunday morning, Wednesday evening and one Sunday lunch per month. The need is greater than these limited opportunities. Our goal is to provide a backpack of staples on Wednesday evening to bridge the gap until Sunday.
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Nutritious, nonperishable food items are stored at the church, allowing volunteers to meet each Wednesday to assemble the backpack contents. On Wednesday evening, the backpacks are distributed to the designated bus driver. To be as discreet as possible, we place the food on the bus while they participate in activities.
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How Can You Help?
It takes the partnership and dedication of many volunteers to provide, assemble, and deliver the amount of food necessary to feed the growing number of children each week. We invite you to join the Bus Backpack Ministry in this mission in one or more of the following ways:
The Bus Backpack Ministry team covets your prayers:
Prayer has been a critical part of this ministry from the beginning and is a wonderful way for everyone to participate.
Food donations:
are always welcomed and appreciated. If you or your small group are interested in making a one-time donation or partnering in an ongoing service project, please contact our Church Secretary, Teri Bilbrey, at 865-436-8643.
Cash donations:
are essential to the operation of this ministry. If you would like to make a donation, please make checks payable to Roaring Fork Baptist Church, with “Bus Backpack Ministry” in the memo line and place them in the offering basket or mail to: Roaring Fork Baptist Church, PO Box 1474, Gatlinburg, TN 37738.
