GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH MINISTRY LIST ADMINISTRATIVE To provide administrative support to the office staff. Contact Aimee Reynolds (aimee@calvertgrace.org) ADULT MUSIC & ARTS To encourage our adults to share their musical talents and gifts given to them by God. Contact John Bury (jb@calvertgrace.org) APPLES OF GOLD A ministry for women where one generation shares life lessons and wisdom, ideas and the truth from God to the next generation, while encouraging them to become the women God has called them to be. Contact Jenny Smith (jenny-smith@comcast.net) AWANA To help GBC and parents work together to develop spiritually strong children and youth who faithfully follow Jesus Christ. Meets on Wednesday evenings from 6:45-8:15pm Contact Robbin Bury (Robbin@calvertgrace.org) BIBLE STUDIES Various groups getting together at various times during the week to study God s Word. Click here for more information of current Bible Studies being offered. BIRTHRIGHT of PRINCE FREDERICK Grace Brethren Church is a sponsoring church for this non-profit organization what is committed to offering free, non-judgmental help to women facing unplanned pregnancies, offering love, hope and support to each woman, to help her make a realistic plan for her & her unborn child s future. Contact Barbara Orlandi (iltbears@hotmail.com) BUILDING & GROUNDS To help maintain the church build and grounds. Contact Joel Proctor (Joel@calvertgrace.org) CALVERT CHURCHES COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY (www.cccfp.org) Providing food to families in the Calvert community who have a need. Contact Michelle Perry (Pe.Four@comcast.net) CHILDREN S MINISTRY To provide a safe and loving environment for our children, infants to 5th grade, to come to know Jesus and grow in their understanding of who he is, through Sunday School, Awana Club, Vacation Bible School, Fall Festivals and so much more. Click here for more details. (LINK to CHILDREN'S PAGE) Contact Robbin Bury (robbin@calvertgrace.org
CHRISTMAS IN APRIL This is a Calvert County non-profit organization that repairs and improves the homes of low-income homeowners, the elderly, those who are disabled and families with children at no cost to the homeowners. Grace Brethren is a sponsoring church for this organization. CLEANING TEAMS Responsible for ensuring that the church is clean and tidy for each week s Sunday services. Contact Paul Edinger (paul.edinger@unisys.com) COMMUNITY MINISTRY OF CALVERT COUNTY (www.communityministrycalco.com) To provide assistance to those in need in emergency situations either directly or in cooperation with other agencies. Contact Dillard Menchan (dmenchan@aol.com) DRESS FOR SUCCESS To provide gently used current season work attire for homeless shelter residents in Prince Frederick (Echo House) and Annapolis (Lighthouse). Contact Nikki Link (linkfam4@gmail.com) FRIENDSHIP REGISTRY TEAM To help maintain and record weekly attendance of our Sunday morning services, following up with new visitors with an encouraging phone call or message. THE GATHERING A ministry for young married couples (20-30 something's) to get together and build relationships through planned activities through the year (game nights, bowling, dinner out). We would love to have you join us. Contact Cindy Hornickel (Cmhornickel@gmail.com) GRACE CARES As one of our Care Ministries, we try to be the hands and feet of Jesus bringing comfort to those in need through visits, cards and meals. Contact Renee Murphy (renee060@comcast.net) GRACE COMFORTS A group of ladies who provide a service of love to people in our church and community by making blankets, shawls, and/or hats to bring comfort and encouragement to the sick, the need, to newborn babies and others. Contact Claudia Benjaminson (BenjHome@comcast.net) GET CONNECTED TEAM To welcome all who come in our doors with the grace and mercy we have received from Christ and to provide an environment for visitors and those new to our church to connect, learn, be informed and directed for any of their Sunday morning needs.
HOME CARE MINISTRY To exemplify the love of Christ by sending volunteer church members to help make repairs in homes of those who cannot facilitate them on their own. HOSPITALITY TEAM To serve families who are mourning the loss of a loved one by providing a luncheon at the church after the funeral and to provide meals for someone who has had surgery, chemo, etc. so they will have a meal when they are not up to cooking. Contact Aimee Reynolds (aimee@calvertgrace.org) KITCHEN CREW To be His Hands in the kitchen by shopping for meals, preparing or serving food, and/or cleaning up the church kitchen for various events. Contact Joel Proctor (joel@calvertgrace.org) LIBRARY MINISTRY Offers book and video resources that minister to your needs and lift your spirits. Contact Lisa Tassa (Ltassa137@yahoo.com) LOOSE THREADS To provide a place where Christian women can socialize together while working on their favorite needlework projects, and provide support for each other through prayer. Contact Sharon Stewart (rwskstewart@gmail.com) MEN S MINISTRY Leading our men to stand firm together as one man; strong in the faith, in loving and leading families, to walk in love in all that we do, and acting like men of God who proclaim Jesus Christ through our lives. MILITARY MINISTRY To show care and appreciation to our military families, both active duty and veterans, and to help them grow in their walk with Christ. MISSIONS / OUTREACH We are committed to both local and global outreach with the hope of involving every person in the church in making disciples of the peoples of our world. MOM S MORNING OUT To provide parents of young children the opportunity to have a weekly break while their children are in a safe and loving environment. Contact Katie Christianson (kel_katie@comcast.net) MOPS and MOM S NEXT Grace Brethren hosts a local chapter of MOPS, a joint outreach ministry designed to encourage, equip and develop every mother to realize her potential as a woman, mother and leader in the name of Jesus Christ. Contact Emily Hornickel (emily@calvertgrace.org)
MOYA - Mother's of Young Adults To build a network of moms that can support and encourage each other in the Lord with children that are senior in high school up to young adults. Our mission is to be a light to other mom's in our community that are struggling with entering into a new season of life with adult children. Contact Peg Connell (hopandwes@aol.com) NURSERY To provide a safe and loving environment for children from birth to 18 months of age. Contact Robbin Bury (robbin@calvertgrace.org) NURSING HOME SINGERS To bring music and joy to the residents. Contact Ron & Betty Hunter (bjhunter747@gmail.com) OUR LITTLE ANGELS We collect new and gently used toys, books, games and music and give them to 5 area homeless shelters at Easter and Christmas. Contact Mary Kay Walls (jmnwalls@verizon.net) PRAYER TEAM MINISTRY To bring prayer request from our church family before the Lord and write postcards of encouragement. Contact Mary Weslow (weslowed@yahoo.com) PRISON MINISTRY To bring hope from the Word of God to the inmates of Barstow Detention Center of Calvert County. SAFE NIGHTS Providing warm shelter and food to the homeless of Calvert County for a one-week period each year. Contact Karl & Jackie Amick (gbc.safenights@gmail.com) SANCTUARY PREP TEAM To straighten the sanctuary so that is it prepared for worship on Sundays. Contact Betty Hunter (bjhunter747@gmail.com) SECRET SISTER A prayer ministry by and for GBC women who serve other Secret Sisters as prayer warriors. Contact Caryn Glenn (carynglenn3@verizon.net) LIFE GROUPS/SMALL GROUPS Groups of people that meet in our local areas on a regular basis for the purpose of growing in Christ with one another by building one another up and doing life together. TECHNOLOGY After careful planning and preparation the audio and visual needs are set up each week to amplify what is happening on the platform, from the opening announcement through the Pastor s closing prayer. Contact John Bury (jb@calvertgrace.org)
USHERS To provide any assistance needed by the congregation that will allow the worship services to function meaningfully and smoothly. To serve at each regular and special service. Contact Paul Butz (pmbbeach@comcast.net) WOMEN S MINISTRY The women's ministry exits to challenge and equip women to passionately pursue God and His purpose for their lives. It is our desire for women to be deeply rooted in the Word of God through Biblical teaching and authentic, grace filled community. Each of our Bible studies, ministries and special events provides opportunities to grow spiritually, find encouragement, and connect with one another so that you will be strengthened to serve in your home, your job, and your community. We also have a lot of fun, and we saved you a seat! Contact Emily Hornickel (emily@calvertgrace.org) YOUTH To meet the social, spiritual and emotional needs of the students in our group. To help them move along in their journey with Christ and develop relationships with fellow Christian student peers. Middle School meets on Wednesday evenings from 6:45-8:15pm. High School meets on Sunday evenings from 6:30-8:15pm. Contact Nathan Orlandi (nathan@calvertgrace.org) YOUTH/CHILDREN S MUSIC & ARTS To encourage our children, teens and adults to use the talents and gifts given to them by God and to bring glory to God. Contact Cindy Voshell (cindy@calvertgrace.org)