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Ministries
of the
Griffin Road Church of Christ
Benevolence
We take seriously the Biblical commands to help the hurting, visit
the suffering, and minister to the needy. The Griffin Road church
is active in feeding local hungry families, as well as looking after
the needs of our own members, with special attention to our own
widows. We also support two children at the Christian Home and Bible
School in Mt. Dora, Fl. If you have a heart for this kind of ministry,
we have a place for you. contact
us
Building
and Ground Maintenance
Our recent Growth has necessitated expansion. At the same time,
we are trying to maximize our present facility and keep it in good
repair. If you are a handy man (or woman!) there are lots of needs
in this area. contact us
Communication
In any organization, communication must be of primary concern. In
addition to communicating the Gospel to lost people, we believe
good internal communication is vital.
We
are always looking for people to help gather news, send correspondence,
and use their expertise in designing advertising , and maintaining
bulletin boards inside the building. contact
us
Education
This is one of our most important, and most comprehensive ministries,
because it touches every member of the Griffin Road family. In addition
to Sunday School and Wednesday night Bible classes, we conduct an
annual Vacation Bible School, and have small group Bible studies
in english and spanish. We are constantly looking at new educational
needs and are always seeking individuals to be involved in teaching.
If
you can teach or co-teach, or if you have artistic talent to help
develop visual aids and crafts for classes, there is a place for
you to be involved. contact
us
Evangelism
and Outreach
Another essential ministry of the church involves seeking individuals
who do not belong to Christ, and those Christians who are not active
in a local congregation.
Specific
needs in this area include those individuals who are willing to
follow up on guests who visit our services, who can conduct personal
Bible studies, or who are willing to participate in small group
Bible studies. contact us
Fellowship
Fellowship was an integral part of the life of the early church.
While this term does not refer exclusively to sharing meals together,
that is the most familiar illustration. The Griffin Road family
enjoys monthly church dinners in our fellowship hall, in addition
to various picnics and other outings that promote fellowship.
This
ministry needs people to plan and organize fellowship events, and
to help begin additional fellowship activities. contact
us
Finance
In addition to being good stewards of our physical plant, we want
to be good stewards of the money entrusted to us. Our only source
of financing comes from weekly contributions made by our members.
We have talented members who manage this money responsibly. While
we don't emphasize finances, it remains an important aspect of our
overall ministry especially as we plan for the future. contact
us
Involvement
This ministry oversees our most precious resource our people. We
believe that every member should be involved in local work, and
we are making a conscious effort to help each person fit in to suitable
ministries. Also, this is an area in which we are constantly looking
to add or improve. If you observe needs that are not addressed by
this listing, please bring them to the attention of our leadership.
contact us
Missions
One of our goals is to promote a better "missions awareness,"
within our congregation, that may one day include trips to visit
and help missionaries in the field. We have members who participate
in short-term mission trips outside the United States (Honduras).
If
you have a heart for missions, or an interest in traveling to foreign
countries to do the Lord's work, we need you in this area. contact
us
New
Member Orientation
We gain new members through evangelism and transfers. When someone
becomes a Christian, or when a Christian moves to the area and becomes
a part of the Griffin Road family, we want to take very good care
of them. A New Member program is presently being organized to provide
additional teaching for new Christians, and integrate new members
as well as possible.
We
need help with maintaining our photo directory, getting necessary
materials to our newest members, and teaching our new "Welcome
To Griffin Road" course. contact
us
Worship
This is the most visible ministry of the church. It is also very
labor intensive, and is usually, the first area in which new members
become involved. As the Griffin Road church grows, more men will
be needed to conduct services efficiently, and more women to help
supervise children and prepare the weekly communion.
If
you are willing to participate in a public way, we can use you.
contact us
Youth
Another extremely important ministry of the church is our Youth
Ministry. We have been blessed with rapid growth in our youth group
over the pas few years, and many young people have been brought
to Christ as a result.
The
program begins with Kids for Christ (KFC), which includes fun activities
for children from Kindergarten through 3rd grade. The next level
is the Tweeners, grades 4-6, who participate in age-appropriate
fun, and are also exposed to more spiritual pursuits. Our Youth
Minister (Brad Poyet) works extensively with our Teens (grades 6-12),
who are led to vigorous spiritual growth, as well as many social
activities. They regularly attend are youth activities, Central
Florida Bible Camp, SonQuest, and the Spiritual Growth Workshop.
Our
growing Youth Group needs sponsors for trips, hosts for youth activities,
and interested members to be role models. contact
us
Zone
Ministry
Our Zone ministry is primarily a communication tool. On those occasions
when rapid communication within the Griffin Road church is necessary,
our Zones are a "Calling Tree." Also, our Zone leaders
help organize benevolence activities within their zones, contact
members who miss worship, and help our Elders by being in contact
with their Zone members.
Each
member is assigned to a zone based on their geographic location.
If you are interested in being a Zone Leader, or in helping to organize
our phone tree, we'd like to hear from you. contact
us
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