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Ministry Opportunities
The many ministries listed on this page can always use a helping hand. To learn more about any ministry opportunity, call the organization directly, or VBC office for a contact point within our church.
Ministries of Village Bible Church
Child Evangelism Fellowship - The Good News Club reaches 7 - 10 year old kids for Jesus Christ.
It is an exciting way for children to learn about the God who loves and cares for them.
Choir - The ministry of the VBC Choir is an integral component of our Sunday worship services as they lead the congregation in worship of our Lord. The Choir leads in the Sunday morning service. In addition to these weekly responsibilities, the choir is also very involved in seasonal services at Christmas and Easter.
Shepherd Groups -Shepherd Groups are regular gatherings of five to twelve people with the common purpose of personal and spiritual growth in the context of supportive and encouraging relationships. Most groups meet on the first and third Sunday of each month at 6:00 p.m. The following links will access Shepherd Group listings:
1. SHEPHERD GROUP MEMBERS
2. SHEPHERD GROUP STUDY LIST
3. SHEPHERD GROUP LEADERS
4. SHEPHERD GROUP OUTREACH MINISTRIES
Men's Bible Study - Meets at 8:00 every Saturday morning in the VBC Fellowship Room for breakfast, study and fellowship.
White Cross - A group of church women working to meet practical, physical ministry needs within the local congregation, its outreach ministries in the community, and in the EFCA as a whole. Efforts include using old linens to make bandages for African hospitals;
Sewing baby basics, mattress covers, and hospital linens; Making note cards for our missionaries. The group meets from 9 a.m. to noon on the third Tuesday every month.
VBC Women's Ministry - A ministry of VBC and the Evangelical Free Church open to all women of the church. This ministry encourages women to grow in their Christian life through study, service and mission.
Ladies' Bible Study - Conducted on Wednesday mornings and Thursday evenings so that ladies can come together to study God's word and grow in their spiritual lives.
Lighthouses of Prayer - VBC encourages all church family members to become a Lighthouse of Prayer in their neighborhood looking for opportunities to pray, care, and share the gospel with their neighbors.
Village Bible Church Helpers - Volunteer Opportunities: Miscellaneous office responsibilities and special projects as they arise.
VBC Pray for the Nation meets every Monday in church parlor @ 2 PM. Small group which prays for our nation and other needs. Participants pray audibly or silently during this precious time that draws us ever closer to our Lord.
Local Ministry Opportunities
Care Pregnancy Resource Center is a ministry for women experiencing a crisis pregnancy as well as a spiritual crisis. Special attention is given to providing for the spiritual and physical needs of women. Volunteer Opportunities: Receptionist, counselors, general carpentry and general maintenance. Click here to visit the Center's home page.
Contact: Mrs. JoAnn Carter,
115 Liberty,
Hot Springs, AR. 71913 (501-624-2273)
Potter's Clay Ministries, Inc.The Potter's Clay is a home for women and children in crisis. Our phone rings 24 hours a day, seven days a week with calls from women who have no place to turn. Most of the women who come to us have been abused or have out-of-control addictions to drugs or alcohol. Many are homeless and have been rejected by their family and friends because of their problems.
Contact Cathy Martin to find out how you can get involved. Your help is very much needed and appreciated! Phone: (501) 624-1366. Elizabeth Brakebill, Executive Director
110 Crescent Street
Hot Springs, Arkansas 71901. Link to Potter's Clay Website.
Glenhaven Youth Ranch is a long term residential facility with a specific ministry to troubled youth ages 12 to 17. Volunteer Opportunities: Facility care, cooking, auto mechanics, general carpentry, maintenance work, grounds upkeep, tutoring and office assistance. Click here to visit Glenhaven's home page.
Contact: Glenhaven Youth Ranch, HC-68 Box 709,
Plainview, AR. 72857 (501-432-5339)
Teen Challenge is a Christian ministry designed to evangelize and disciple people of all ages with life controlling problems. Volunteer Opportunities: Office assistance and leading of small group studies. Click here to visit Teen Challenge home page.
Contact: Teen Challenge,
P.O. Box 8177,
Hot Springs Village, AR. 71910
(Rt. 10 Walnut Valley Rd.) (501-624-2446)
Garland County Jail Ministry is a ministry to the men and women of the Garland Co. Jail. Volunteer Opportunities: Grading of Bible Course Correspondence, assistance with worship services, preaching, piano etc. Discipling with inmates, Receptionist and administrative services in office.
Contact: Garland County Jail Ministry,
223 B Hazel,
Hot Springs, AR. 71901 (501-321-1899)
The Witness is a dynamic outdoor musical drama retelling the compelling story of the birth, life, death and resurrection of Jesus as told and sung by the Apostle Peter. Volunteer Opportunities: Facility care, general carpentry and maintenance, singing and acting in the production, making and repair of costumes, child care for performers. Click here to visit The Witness website.
Contact: The Witness,
Tickets 623-9781,
1942 Millcreek Rd.,
Hot Springs, AR 71901,
VBC Contact: Judy McEarl 501-922-0404
Good Samaritan Healthcare Outreach Ministry -- Dedicated volunteers are committed to serve weekly with Good Sam Ministry. VBC sponsors Good Sam Bingo (no gambling), every 4th Wednesday of each month from 3:00 until 4:30 p.m. Teams of 5-8 assist with Bingo approx. 14-22 patients. They assist those with walkers, wheelchairs, set up for Bingo, gift cart for prizes, and sound system.
Volunteers serve refreshments, bake or bring cookies and recognize birthdays. This is not only an opportunity to serve, but also to give encouragement, pray, demonstrate love, or to share one’s faith...helping new patients and spouses adjust to a new living environment. The Lord often stretches us in areas of serving that we never thought we would like or even consider.....often moving us out of our own comfort zone.
Scripture encourages us to use the gifts and talents God has given us for Him. Men and women both are encouraged and welcome to serve should the Lord so lead. If you have a desire and heart to serve with this encouraging ministry you will be truly blessed and we will be very Thankful! For more information contact the church office: 501-922-0404 or Mary Ellen Mathias 922-9223.
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I urge, you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy
sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. Rom. 12: 1
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