Ministries
Children's Ministries
Nursery: (Baby's Nest) We have a fully staffed nursery during our Sunday Morning worship service, which is designed for infants and toddlers.
Children's Worship: During the second half of our worship service we offer a special service for younger elementary school aged children, which includes a biblically based lesson, games, crafts, music and a snack.
Sunday School: Following worship we have classes for all ages from preschool through high school that focus on age specific biblical teaching. The Sunday school begins at 11:00am and concludes at Noon.
Jr. Choir: For those children who love to sing we offer a Jr. choir, which rehearses music to be included in our worship services.
Teen Ministries
Baptist Youth Fellowship (B.Y.F.): We offer opportunities for teens (grades 9 and up) to get together for fun, worship, and service. The teens grow in their faith through the year in weekly meetings and activities, as well as retreats and special events. Rebecca Laforge is the leader. In October 2009 the BYF took part in the Crop Hunger Walk sponsored by Church World Services.
Junior Youth Fellowship: The Junior BYF which meets once every 4 - 6 weeks, is for children in grades 4-8 and is led by Pastor John.
Adult Ministries
Sunday Morning Bible Study: We offer a weekly adult Bible Study at 11:00am on Sundays which are designed to help adults deepen their understanding of the Bible and grow in their own faith. Anyone is welcome to jump in at any time.
Wednesday Bible Study: There is a Bible Study led by Pastor John on Wednesday evenings at 7:00pm. This fall the Wednesday Evening Bible Study will focus on the Topic of Prayer.
Men's Fellowship: All men are invited to attend the monthly breakfast on the second Sunday of each month at 8:00am in the church vestry and to work on church and mission projects.
Women's Fellowship "Friendly Guild": All women are invited to attend monthly meetings, which consist of devotions, programs on a variety of subjects, food, and fellowship. We raise money at our "Holly Day Bazaar' to fund church and mission projects. We also maintain a church library for children and adults. The Guild meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, September through June.
Choir: Our adult choir is designed for all adults that enjoy singing. We rehearse weekly on Thursdays at 7 PM and lead in both our regular and special worship service through the year. Our Choir Director is Jennifer Hartnett.
Faith and Fiction: Once a month, September through June, a group meets to discuss a book of the month. Some of the books we have read are "The Secret Between Us" by Barbara Delinsky,"Still Alice" written by Lisa Genova, "Eve's Daughters" written by Lynn Austin, "Snow Flower and the Secret Fan" by Lisa See and "South of Broad" by Pat Conroy.
Prayer Groups: Pastor John and the board of Deacons are holding prayer groups in the Pastor's office twice a week. Each prayer group is held for 1/2 hour and in on Sunday morning from 8:30 to 9:00 AM and Thursday evenings from 6:30 - 7:00 PM.
Outreach Ministries
Food Pantry: The food pantry at the Avon Baptist Church was established in the early 1990's. Originally it was stocked by the congregation, but now it is supplied through donations from church members, town residents, Avon Co-op Bank, Council on Aging, collection by the Avon Post Office in May, and other community organizations. We service an average of 20 families from Avon each month.
International & Local Missions: We care deeply about missions and contribute generously to them; we support a wide range of ministries locally and around the world.
Ham and Bean Suppers: We offer a traditional Ham and Bean supper on the second Saturday of each month from September - May. The community is invited for this time of food and fellowship that is available for a nominal cost.
Flea Market: Each Saturday from May to October, our parking lot becomes a common meeting ground for the community.
Eucumenical Luncheon: On the 3rd Wednesday of each month from September to June, we offer an Eucumenical Luncheon for Senior Citizens in the area. There is a worship service in the chapel (led by Pastor John) at 11:30 AM followed by a delicious luncheon.
Avon Community Christmas Fund: The Avon Baptist Church is the coordinator for the Avon Community Christmas Program, which is a very vital outreach program for the Avon Community. During the Christmas season we help make Christmas wishes come true. Individuals from both St. Michael's Church and the Avon Baptist Church, purchase the specific wishes of children and seniors. Monetary donations that we receive help prepare holiday food boxes for our senior residents and help purchase food gift cards for the families whose children we help.
Avon Nursery School: We offer a quality pre-school education to the children of the community.
