Ministries
Corporate Worship
Not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near. - Hebrews 10:25
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"But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him. God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth." - John 4:23-24
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Corporate worship is a time when we meet as a congregation to hear the Word of God proclaimed, to sing the Word in our praise and worship, to fellowship with other believers, to practice the ordinances of Baptism and the Lord's Supper, and to pray to our great God.
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We do not gather as perfect people, rather, because we are imperfect people we gather to unite our hearts in seeking our God, His grace, forgiveness, and healing.
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We would love for you to join us. Here are our Service Times.
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Small Groups
And every day, in the temple and from house to house, they did not cease teaching and preaching Jesus as the Christ. - Act 5:42
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Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another. - Proverbs 17:17
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Sunday School offers a more personalized time of study of God's Word through classes for all age groups.
Here at S. Whitwell Baptist Church we have classes for:
Adult Men
Adult Women
Adult Men & Women
Youth - high school
Children's II - middle school
Children's I - preschool thru elementary
Our Nursery is provided during SS class time and our 11:00 AM2 worship service for newborns to 4 years old.
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We also have Small Group Bible Studies that meet during the week.
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Choir & Special Music
For long ago in the days of David and Asaph there were directors of the singers, and there were songs of praise and thanksgiving to God. - Nehemiah 12:46
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Our Choir lifts their voices with inspirational songs and hymns. The Choir will have various presentations during the year. There are also times when special music groups, duos, or etc. sing during our services.
We love to make "melody in [our] hearts to the Lord", and to lift those songs before our God in worship.
VBS - Vacation Bible School
Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven." - Matthew 19:14
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Here are some common questions regarding Jesus: Is Jesus the most important person ever born? Is Jesus God or man - or both? Has anyone else had the power to raise himself from the dead? Was Jesus completely dead? How will Jesus return?​
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At VBS, your kids will explore the biblical answers to these questions and more as they set off on wonderous adventures throughout the week.
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Our annual VBS is held each summer, normally in June. Please check out our Facebook or Announcements & Events pages for more information.
The weeklong event contains Bible lessons, recreation, crafts, meals, & music. A different, fun theme is incorporated each year. We use the 'Answers in Genesis' curriculum.
JYC - Jesus and You Connection Evangelism Club
at our local Middle School
"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations..." - Matthew 28:19
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JYC, sponsored by Child Evangelism Fellowship, is an exciting, fun-filled weekly club for children in grades 5 - 8, regardless of religious background.
The Club includes:
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Bible Lessons
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Learning Activities
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Meaningful Songs
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Scripture Memorization
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Fun Review Games
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Snacks
The focus is to know Christ, to live for Him, and to serve Him.​
The JYC teachers are specially trained, screened Christians as required by CEF Child Protection Policy to ensure your child's safety.​
Please watch our Facebook page for more specifics on our local club,
or the CEF of Chattanooga website: https://www.cefchattanooga.org/jyc/
Community Drive Thru Live Nativity
Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: when His mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before the came together she was found to be with child by the Holy Spirit. - Matthew 1:18
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And he said to them, "Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation..." - Mark 16:15
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Drive through the life of Christ; from prophecy, to birth, death, resurrection, and the promise that He will return. The scenes are portrayed by volunteers in our community and set to a narration played in the comfort of your car.
This is a collaboration of several churches of different denominations that come together to present the Gospel.
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Our Facebook or Announcements & Events pages will have the dates, times, and specifics.
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