Welcome to the best part of the Christian life – Ministry!
Ministry is where the presence, and the gifts, and the character of
the Lord … everything He has put in and around you … come together to
bless God and the people you serve.
Ministry is where we roll up our
sleeves and work side-by-side with the Savior to bring more of the
Kingdom in!
- Ministry heals hurts.
- Ministry raises hopes.
- Ministry empowers.
- Ministry is God’s love in action.
Are you ready to love somebody?
Are you ready to be the answer to somebody’s
prayer?
The best part of the Christian life is calling you!
Why not answer, “Here
am I. Send me!”
Dig in to our ministry directory and find your place of ministry.
Serving together for the glory of His Name,
Pastor Bob Lawler
448.6209 ext 14
lawler@fbcvv.com
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CHILDREN
AWANA
Games, songs, and an emphasis on Scripture memorization, with awards and annual competitions. Meets Thursday nights at 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Contact our AWANA Commander, Hank Lodel.
Baptismal Training
Pastor Bob Lawler teaches the meaning and procedure of believer’s baptism for children and adults. Attend this training on the last Saturday of the months January, March, May, July, September, and November at 9:00 am in the Fellowship Hall.
Sunday School
Fun, age-appropriate Bible teaching at 9:30 am every Sunday for the first through sixth graders in the Jeffries and Preschool Buildings. Contact Sandie Lawler, team leader for the teachers.
Harvest Carnival
A fun and games night offered as a safe and sane alternative to Halloween. Contact Carnival Directors, Crystal Castillo & Nancy Reid
Junior Church
During Sunday 11:00 am service, children are dismissed to the Jeffries Building for songs, activities, and interactive Bible learning. Missions emphasis included. Contact Junior Church Team Leader, Glenda Hawkins.
Language School
Saturdays during the school year in the Jeffries Building at 9:00 – 11:00 am. Children and adults can study Spanish, Chinese, Mandarin, Japanese, and American Sign Language. Contact School Director, Shirley Cheng.
Nursery
Care for bed babies and toddlers is available during all worship services, as well as Tuesday and Wednesday night activities. Contact Nancy Reid, Church Nursery Coordinator.
Preschool & 'Small Wonders'
Two years through Kindergarten receive lots of love and age-appropriate Bible teaching beginning at the 9:30 Sunday School hour and extended through the 11 o’clock worship service. This ministry needs lots of volunteers and teachers! Please volunteer with Director, Bobbie Holt.
TeamKids
Discipleship on Wednesday nights during the school year at 7:00 pm in the Preschool Building for preschool through elementary age kids. Games, crafts, pencil and paper puzzlers, and Bible lessons. Contact TeamKid Director, Bobbie Holt.
VBS
Vacation Bible School
Late July, early August, weeklong event teaching Biblical principles through games, songs, crafts, and a missions-motivated penny drive. Contact interim VBS Director, Dora Jean Benson.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Sunday School
Sundays at 9:30 am in the Jeffries Building and Fellowship Hall. Bible book studies, topical studies, and a class just for women. Contact Doug Hambright, Adult Teachers Team Leader.
Altar Counseling
Learn to receive, minister to, and pray for individuals who respond to our Sunday sermon invitations. Learn how to record personal decisions for Christ. Contact Pastor Lawler for training.
Conflict Resolution
Learn to apply sound principles of communication, issues identification and resolution in this periodically offered seminar. Contact Rev. Dr. Dorothy Maddox.
Discipleship
A series of sequential courses offered primarily on Sunday mornings at 9:30 am in the fellowship Hall and Jeffries Building. This intentional Christian growth process includes doctrinal basics, realities of experiencing God, mastering the Christian disciplines, and discovering personal Spiritual gifts. Contact Diane Little, Discipleship Ministry Team leader.
Home Bible Studies
Several of our members lead Bible study in small groups that gather in homes during the week. See Pastor Lawler if you wish to participate in or lead such a small group.
Leadership Development
Developing leaders is a key objective in our Build Them Up mission statement. Every ministry is encouraged to make leader training a basic part of their ministry. Intentional, individual development is available through your Pastors establishing a 360-degree support team for you. Pastor Lawler is also available to train through special Training Events, Ministry Leadership Team meetings, Church Council meetings, and our annual Ministry Leaders Retreat.
Self-Study Courses
Self-motivated learners can equip themselves for Christian service through the Christian Growth Study Plan from LifeWay Christian Resources. See Pastor Lawler for course offerings.
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Benevolence
Neighbors in our Vacaville community may seek financial support in time of crisis through our church office. Susie Helton, our Deacons, and our administrative staff handle the requests.
Deaf & Hard of Hearing
A ministry in the early stages of development. Translation provided to the deaf and hard of hearing who wish to participate in the services of our church. To help this ministry grow, see Mrs. Lora Clarke.
Food Ministries
On-site pantry, commodities, Holiday baskets, and every Friday bread giveaway in the Fellowship Hall from 12:30 – 2:00 pm. Food pick-up and delivery help is always needed. Contact Jean Kibby and Dora Jean Benson to volunteer.
Health Ministry
Health professionals at First Baptist come together to sponsor ministry and events to keep the community healthy. Breast cancer and AIDS awareness, health fair, and diabetes support group are just a few of the possibilities for ministry. Contact Mrs. Saundra Jones to get involved.
Language School
Adults & children are invited to learn Spanish, Chinese, Mandarin, Japanese, or American Sign Language at 9:00 am on Saturdays during the school year in the Jeffries Building. Contact Shirley Cheng, director of the school.
Support Groups
Ministries in the development stage. Support groups for men and women striving for sexual integrity, bereavement group, divorce avoidance and recovery groups are some of the possible ministries. To help make a support group a reality, call Pastor Lawler.
Twelve-Step Programs
Every Tuesday at 7:00 pm in the Jeffries Building: twelve steps for chemical dependencies and codependency. Contact Hank Lodell to participate.
WWW
World Wide Web MinistryHow can we engage the web community to make disciples and glorify God? Got skills and the calling? Contact Tony Stewart.
DEACONS
Benevolence
Deacons’ fund provides financial assistance to church members in need. Apply at the church office.
Communion
Deacons serve the congregation on the first Sunday of every month as we celebrate the broken body and shed blood of our Redeemer and Returning King, Jesus Christ.
Deacon Training
Candidates for the role of deacon at First Baptist are trained in the duties and skills of the office by Deacon Chair David Bethea.
Family Care
Church members are distributed by last name alphabetically to the active deacon ministry team for family care. Every church member has a deacon. Contact Deacon Chair David Bethea or Vice Chair Tommy Smith to know who your assigned deacon is.
Future family care will also be given through Deacon/Yokefellow Ministry, and distributed geographically.
Pastoral Support
and Accountability
Deacons also function in small support teams assigned to each Pastor. Join your deacon in lifting up your pastors in prayer and with encouraging words.
FAMILIES
Bereavement
Church families experiencing the loss of a loved one may hold funeral services here at First Baptist and have a meal afterward in the Fellowship Hall. Contact the FBC receptionist to schedule the service times, Ron and Janetta McReynolds will coordinate the meals.
ChurchHome Small Groups
One of the biggest ministry undertakings in recent years! This ministry intent is to create a churchwide network of home-based small groups to produce deep Christian fellowship among our members, and authentic caring outreach to the community. If you want to host or lead a small group, coach a network of small group leaders, or just participate in a group close to your home, contact Pastor Lawler, Cheryl Gainey, Dorothy Maddox, or Dora Jean Benson.
Couples
Married couples are encouraged to form groups for fellowship, education, and issues processing. Small group leadership training and healthy marriage resources are available through Pastors Gainey and Lawler. Marriage enrichment events by FamilyLife Ministries are promoted by Kevin and Gwen Winn.
Men
Men at First Baptist meet regularly to eat and hear from guest speakers on key issues in Christian manhood. Men’s outreach events, weekly Bible study, softball teams, and annual summer retreat are part of the strategy. Contact Men’s Ministry Team leader, Steve Dawson.
Moms
Play and Pray
Mom’s gather for fellowship, study, and prayer as kids play. Thursdays from 9:45 – 11:30 am at the home of Stephanie Ciudad; Thursdays from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm at the home of Dana Lloyd. Contact these hosts to participate.
Marriage Counseling
Premarital & Marital
Couples can gain skills and insights for marriage when they schedule counseling with Pastors Gainey or Lawler, or with Rev. Dr. Dorothy Maddox.
Senior Adults
Seniors enjoy Bible study every Tuesday in the Fellowship Hall at 10:00 am. The first Monday of every month is Senior Luncheon in the Fellowship Hall at noon. We are currently seeking a Senior Ministries leadership team. Contact Pastor Lawler.
Women
Monthly fellowships, small group Bible studies, annual special events and Women’s Retreat. For all the details, contact Toni McAlpin, Dannika Barnett, Stephanie Guerrero.
Young Adults (YAM)
Young adults from 18-34 meet every Friday night in Jeffries 202 and the worship center from 8:00 pm to midnight(?) for socializing, study, and worship. Contact Caleb Camp, ministry director.
MISSIONS & EVANGELISM
Block Party
Major outreach event in the Fall of even numbered years (2002, 2004, 2006, etc). Every ministry in the church coordinates to bring the full impact of First Baptist to the streets. An ad hoc Planning Team under Pastor Lawler’s leadership puts the event together.
Missions Leadership Team
Ministry team dedicated to missions education, training, resourcing, and sending. If you want to be a part of a missions mobilization movement at First Baptist, contact Sue Neander, Laurence and Begonia Maier.
Outdoor Advertising
A ministry in its infancy, currently providing sign messages for passersby at the corner of Alamo and Davis. We are seeking creative ways to publish and display the word and wisdom of God in public places. Bring your ideas to Pastor Lawler.
Specific Ministry Missions
Missions is not a stand alone committee at First Baptist. Every ministry is encouraged to take their gifts outside the walls. Plug in with our Pastors and with ministry team leaders to discover what the opportunities are.
VBS
Vacation Bible School
Attract lost children and their families to Christ and the church through this week-long summertime favorite. Build up believing children in their faith, too. Contact our Interim VBS Director, Dora Jean Benson.
PRAYER
Prayer Meeting
Every Monday at 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary, we gather to practice individual, corporate, and healing prayer. Churchwide prayer lists are distributed. Contact the church receptionist.
Prayer Strategy Team
A team of passionate and concerned members who long to see First Baptist become “a house of prayer for all nations.” Will you help them discover God’s will and develop a strategy for success? Contact the church receptionist.
WORSHIP
Baptism
New believers declare their unconditional commitment to Christ publicly every other month on the last Sunday evening service of the month. Help train and assist these baptismal candidates. Contact coordinators, Ed and Vicky Murphy.
Dance
Lyrical Movement
The beauty of the body moving in praise & proclamation of God is demonstrated by our praise dancers in our worship services & special events. Contact Candace McDaniel.
Hula Praise Dance
Classes are offered in using Hula as an offering of praise. Contact Kelly McAllister.
Ensemble
Leadership development training and higher accountability are just some of the elements involved in this vocal team. Auditions and an interviewing process are prerequisites. Contact Interim Worship Leader, Larae Gainey if you are interested.
M3
Magnification thru MultiMedia
Lights, sound, visuals, action! Today, so much of the success of our presentation of the gospel depends on reliable technology and technicians. Want to join us in the booth? Contact Glen Alston.
Preacher Training
Anyone desiring to learn the skills and experience the awe and blessing of delivering God’s word is welcome to train and minister through our Sunday Night service pulpit. Contact Pastor Gainey or Pastor Lawler to begin the journey. A Preachers’ Round Table is in the making, too.
Ushers
Who are the first people you meet at First Baptist who make the first impression? Often, it is the ushers. A very important ministry to bless and embrace every seeker after God. To help see Jay Hughes.
Visual Arts
A ministry in the dreaming stage. How can we incorporate the visual arts, drawing, painting, sculpture, video, etc. into the worship experience at FBCVV? Bring your ideas to Pastor Bob Lawler.
Worship Missions
The worship team at First Baptist sees themselves as worship missionaries, and various mission events and trips are part of their year’s calendar. So far the Lord has used the team in mission trips to Oklahoma, Hawaii, Mexico and Israel! Get on mission in worship! Contact Interim Worship Leader, Larae Gainey.
YOUTH
BattleCry
For A Generation!Join students from Vacaville and surrounding areas as we travel to SBC Park in San Francisco for two incredible days of a 40,000+ youth gathering to be absolutely blown away by God! God wants to change your life right NOW! Why wait? Youth: See Nick Ebuen to get tickets for you and your unchurched friends; adults are encouraged to get involved in this awesome weekend of ministry.
Burger Bowl
How many Outback Steakhouse burgers can you eat in one sitting? Fun challenge brings teenagers in the hundreds to FBC, and connects them with the people of God. Pull up to the table! Contact Nick Ebuen.
CORE
Youth Mentoring
God can use you to personally mentor a teenager. There is no limit to what God can do through you as you share your life with a young person. God can use your victories, struggles and failures to help guide the teenager He brings into your life. Contact Vicki Dawson for details.
CrossCulture
Every Wednesday night at 7:00 pm, youth begin with games and snacks in the Vacaville Christian School’s gymnasium. Afterwards, they gather at the Sanctuary at FBC for worship and a powerful and keenly relevant message from God’s Word. One of the most significant and challenging ministries at First Baptist. Needs lots of workers; are you one of them? Nick Ebuen is eagerly awaiting to contact him!
Leader Training
Youth workers are given regular training to keep them growing in their ability to connect and serve the teenagers who need so desperately to know their Savior and Lord. See Nick Ebuen.
Puppets
There has never been a more fun-filled way to deliver and receive the gospel! Youth and adults sharpen and mentor one another as they work side by side in a wild combo of sacredness and silliness! Vicki Dawson will get you connected.
Small Groups
Every Sunday evening, Middle & High School boys and girls participate in their own home-based small groups. Youth learn to process the realities of their lives in Christ-honoring ways. Contact Susie Helton for more details and how you can assist.
Sunday School
At 9:30 am on Sunday mornings, First Baptist families can come to study the Word, with classes for every age including Youth. Teenagers meet in rooms at the Vacaville Christian School. Contact Nick Ebuen for details on study topics and opportunities to help.
Youth Missions
Whether it’s in Africa, India, Israel, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Panama, Mexico or San Francisco, Youth Pastor Joseph Lugo and his wife, Denise, have extensive experience serving and leading on the mission field. Youth at First Baptist have exceptional opportunities to go and do and learn missions first hand under the supervision of superb leaders. Don’t pass this ministry by. Get involved in any way you can!
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