Ministries
1st Place 4 Health is a Christ-centered health program that emphasizes a balance in the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual areas of life. The program is a daily process, as we learn to keep Christ first in our lives. For more information about 1st Place 4 Health, check their website: http://www.FirstPlace4Health.com.
Casserole Team provides meals for homebound friends and members of the church.
Circle of Hands Women’s Ministry
Prayer shawls and blankets are being prayerfully made and the group is working on welcome baskets to present to newcomers in the community. Other areas of the ministry will be added as needs arise. Any woman desiring to serve is encouraged to join. The group meets on third Sundays of the month at 5:00 p.m. at the church.
Fluvanna Christian Service Society is an ecumenical group of the Fluvanna County churches established to focus on the needs of this county’s residents and to find ways in which those needs can best be met. Programs include maintaining a community Food Bank and providing fuel assistance as well as other short-term essential services. Two community worship services – a Baccalaureate service for the Fluvanna High School graduating class in May and a Thanksgiving service in November are held each year. The Happy Face Christmas event provides a day of gift giving, holiday food baskets and a Santa party for the children and senior adults who qualify for assistance. Churches offer financial support through their respective budgets as well as special offerings and are represented at the monthly board meetings. Volunteer opportunities abound in all of these activities. FCSS meets the 2nd Thursday of the month at 10:00 am (except July, August, and December) at the Palmyra United Methodist Church, 434-842-3716.
Living Nativity
As you drive along Bybees Church Road during Christmas week, you will encounter a tableau that takes you back two thousand years. In the cold, quiet night you will see Mary, Joseph and the Baby Jesus in the humble stable, surrounded by animals. Shepherds, angels and wise men silently celebrate the birth of our Lord. Started in 1996, Bybee’s Road Baptist Church has created an uplifting experience for travelers along Route 613 during Christmas Week.
Men’s Breakfast Fellowship meets the third Saturday of each month at 8:00 am, alternating location with Beulah Baptist Church in Kents Store.
Prayer Chain Ministry unites prayer warriors from around the church who pray for health and other issues brought to their attention.
Toolbox Team helps people in the community with repairs and projects. Volunteers build ramps, repair siding, paint and split wood for people who need them.
Ukraine Missions provides an opportunity to travel to Ukraine, to work with children with special needs and children who live in orphanages. This is an annual summer trip, in conjunction with the Ukrainian Orphanage Mission Fund (USNOF) http://www.specialorphans.org/.
Youth Ministry – our goal is to give our youth meaningful activities and opportunities for Christian fellowship. This year they have participated in trips to Eagle Eyrie, a community Easter Egg Hunt, camping trips, a community work day, car wash, Ice Cream Social, Pancake Supper, a Youth Lock-In with music, games and special speakers, and a Spaghetti Supper. During the Christmas season, they participated in a toy drive, community Christmas caroling, and gift wrapping.