Statement of Faith
God
There is one and only one living and true God.
God is the creator and absolute ruler of the
universe. He exists eternally in three personali-
ties, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
John 1:115
Jesus Christ
Christ is the eternal Son of God. In His incar-
nation as Jesus Christ, He was conceived of
the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He
is equal with the Father. Jesus lived a sinless,
perfect life and offered Himself as the perfect
sacrifice for the sins of all men by giving His life
on the cross. Three days after His death and
burial He rose from the dead. He ascended to
heaven after His resurrection and sits at the
right hand of the Father in glory.
Genesis 18:1; Romans 1:2-6
The Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of God. He is in the
world to make sinful man aware of their need
for Jesus Christ. Acts 1:5-8; Ephesians 1:13
The Bible
The Bible is the Word of God written by man
divinely inspired. The criteria by which the
Bible is to be interpreted is Jesus Christ.
Exodus 24:4; 2 Peter 1:20-21;
Proverbs 30:5-6; Psalms 12:6-7
Salvation
Salvation is God’s perfect offer of forgiveness
to the person believing and trusting in Jesus
Christ. Salvation is produced by God’s sov-
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ereign grace. When a person receives Jesus
Christ as his personal savior he receives eter-
nal life. Genesis 3:15; John 1:12
Eternal Security
Eternal Security is given to all believers by the
grace and power of God. God said He would
never leave nor forsake the believer.
Hebrews 7:25-27, 10:10-18;
John 10:28-30; 2 Timothy 1:12
Welcome
Our Ministries Ministries Schedule
Children’s Ministry* SuNDAY
Sunday School 9:45 a.m.
Preschool (Pre-K and K) Worship 11:00 a.m.
I am so happy, through this brochure, to Weelam Express Sunday School,
Weelam Express (Preschool) 6:00 p.m.
be able to introduce you to the ministries Weelam Wednesdays, Mission Friends,
Weelam Express Preschool Praise Band and Elam Express Children’s Choir 6:00 p.m.
of Elam Baptist Church. We welcome Youth 6:00 p.m.
community mission opportunities.
you to worship with us in our church Prayer Meeting 6:00 p.m.
services and to participate with us in
our other activities. We believe you will Elementary (1st – 5th Grade) TuESDAY
find a supportive Christian family that Elam Express Rotational Sunday Stitch A Little Love 10:00 a.m.
is committed to Jesus Christ. If you are School, Celebration Station (Children’s
looking for a church home we would be Church), RAs, GAs, Vacation Bible School,
WEDNESDAY
happy for you to be a part of our family. summer camps and global mission
Adult Choir Practice 6:00 p.m.
Please feel free to call on me at any time if opportunities.
I can be of assistance. Youth Bible Study 7:00 p.m.
Bible Study Groups 7:00 p.m.
In His Service, Youth Ministry* Weelam Wednesdays (Preschool) 7:00 p.m.
Sunday School for Middle and High Mission Friends (Pre-K and K) 7:00 p.m.
Gary Thomas School students, camps, special trips, RA’s & GA’s (Children) 7:00 p.m.
Pastor summer events and opportunities for missions
and community service.
MONTHLY
*For the safety of our children and youth, all Family Night Supper 6:30 p.m.
adult volunteers have completed background First Wed. - Covered Dish
checks. Third Wed. - Catered
Second Tuesday (Prime Timers) TBA
Third Sunday (Lynn Haven) 9:45 a.m.
Adult Ministry Third Monday (Visitation) 1:00 p.m.
Prime Timers (Senior Adult travel trips WMU TBA
& programs), choir, Stitch A Little Love ladies
crafts, WMU, Brotherhood, prayer meetings,
CHuRCH STAff and Bible study groups.
Pastor Gary Thomas
Associate Pastor for Youth,
Outreach and Education Ryan Forgay
Dir. of Children’s Ministry Elisa Riezinger
Minister of Music Charlie Harbor
Pianist Susan Moseley
Secretary Cara Bockholt
Assistant Secretary Margie Ray