Cedar Grove Baptist Church
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
We exist to help people come to know Jesus Christ.

About Us

CEDAR GROVE VISION AND MISSION STATEMENT

Cedar Grove Baptist Church exists to help people come to an eternal relationship to God through faith in Jesus Christ and to help people become fully devoted followers of Christ.

 

 

The purpose of Cedar Grove Baptist Church is to Make Disciples who win people to Christ, Exalt God and Edify believers, at home and around the world.

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Celebrating our relationship with the One, True, and Living God by Worshipping God with passion and enthusiasm.  (Psalm 100)  

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Evangelistic and allowing evangelism to be tied to all that we do. (Acts 1:8) 

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Discipling all believers toward a Christ-like Character with a caring and serving heart. (Matt. 20:27)

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Affirming openly our love for the Word of God with passion to see it taught and preached with relevance and application to daily living. (Psalm 119:105)

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Reaching outward to make friends and relationships with those outside God's Forever Family that they might find an eternal relationship with God through faith in Christ and reaching inward to make friends and relationships with those inside God’s Forever Family that they might feel and experience the love and care of Christ. (Acts 2:46-47)

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Growing and Nurturing all Believers to serve God from a God given S.H.A.P.E. (Ephesians 4:11-13) and to reflect a positive Faith. (Phil.4:13) 

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Recognizing and Affirming Prayer to be the foundation of all that takes place. (Ephesians 6:18)

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Openly giving ALL the Glory to God for everything that happens. (Col.3:17)

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Very clear and intentional in defining and fulfilling our Biblical Purposes. (Acts 13:36)  We exist for four reasons:

(1)    To Celebrate God’s Presence – Worship 

(2)    To Communicate God’s Word – Teaching and Preaching 

(3)    To Grow God’s People – Discipleship

(4)    To Demonstrate God’s Love – Evangelism, Fellowship, and Ministry 

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Encouraging everyone to be part of fulfilling the Great Commandment and the Great Commission (Matt. 22: 36-40 and Matt. 28:19-20)    
 

 

 MINISTRY & SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

BIBLE STUDY/SUNDAY SCHOOL
Our Sunday School offers a wide variety of classes for each age group and level. We enjoy quality teaching and fellowship that seeks to help apply the Bible to everyday lives.

PRESCHOOL & CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
Preschoolers and children are important at Cedar Grove Baptist Church. Teaching is catered to meet the developmental needs of each age group. Loving teachers and our Children's Leader, Bryan Woody, seek to direct them to apply Biblical truths to their daily lives.  We offer many programs and ministries for our chidren including AWANA, SOLID ROCK, Cubbies Choir, Mission Friends, VBS, Children's Church, Drama, Skits, Music, Worship and Bible studies.  Each Sunday night, Discipleship Training for our children.  Also, the Upward Ministry allows children to compete as an athlete without all of the pressures .  (Grades K-6th ) Upward Flag Football, Soccer, Basketball and Cheerleading.

SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY
This is a ministry offering to our Senior Adults fellowship, fun, activities and Bible studies.  Our "JOY" Group is always on the go!   You do not have to be a member of Cedar Grove or a Senior Adult to participate in our Senior Adult activities.

MUSIC & WORSHIP MINISTRY
The music ministry is designed to minister to all members of the church family.  The Worship Ministry's goal is to give glory and honor to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, using various methods and styles such as congregational singing, musicals, praise team, special guests, and drama.  We encourage corporate worship,  but more importantly, personal worship.  If God has gifted you musically, please visit our Worship and Music Ministry page which gives rehearsal times for the different ministries that may interest you. 

DISCIPLESHIP TOOLS FOR CHRISTIAN LIVING
A diverse choice of classes are offered to help grow individuals, families and marriages to show the reality of Christ living in every area of our lives.  See the "Event's Schedule for current and upcoming studies.

STUDENT MINISTRY
Students are a vital part of our church as shown by this exciting and relevant ministry. The 7th through 12th graders have the opportunity to participate in Bible Study, camps, conferences and activities made especially for them. They are taught by loving and caring teachers and our Youth Pastor, Tony Workman, how to apply God's Word to their life, and how to tell others about Christ. There are a wide range of activities to meet the needs of Middle School and High School students.  Some of our ministries include:  Youth Bible studies, Creative Arts, Youth Worship, Youth AWANA, Youth Socials, Fellowships, and Outtings.

 

 MEN'S MINISTRY
Seeks to build and enhance men to live and lead the Biblical example of a Man of God.  We offer several Bible studies at different times thoughout the week, conferences, times to eat, greet and meet together and other activities.

WOMEN'S MINISTRY
Our Women's Ministry is on the "Go!"  Our goal is to provide events, Bible studies and retreats to help women live a life that brings glory and honor to Christ through Biblical living.  There are many opportunities for women of all ages.  We offer women mentoring women, many Bible studies including Beth Moore studies, aerobics classes, hospital ministry, homebound ministry, prayer ministry, craft ministry, greeter ministry, card ministry, witnessing & visitation ministries to name a few.  We have several ladies' brunches/fellowships throughout the year with food, fellowship, special speakers and music.  We participate in conferences, seminars and retreats locally and in other states. 
 

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