Altar Workers Pray over and assist with people's needs during altar times.

Blessing Ministry This ministry is designed to meet people's needs by giving away items in our homes that are in good condition, but no longer being used. There is a bulletin board by the gym door for you to state what you are needing or what you have to give away. The Blessing Ministry will match what people have to give away with what other ones need.

Chi Alpha Our college ministry, also written in greek letters as "XA" is designed to reach students on our campus of Northwest Missouri State University.

Children's Church (Sunday, ages 3 -7) An exciting time of worship and teaching on Sunday mornings at 10:30am designed just for kids while their parents are in the adult service.

Deacon Council Assist Pastor Greg in spriritual direction and leadership of the church. Deacons are elected by the church for a 3-year term.

Drama Team We currently do 2 major drama productions each year - one at Easter and the other at Christmas. The drama team is gathered at these times of the year to help in acting, costumes, makeup, sound, lighting, PR, staging, props, and other miscellaneous areas. Those involved in the drama team may also help in occasional illustrated sermons during services.

Greeting Team Bring a smile, friendly hand shake, and loving assistance to those who walk in our doors for services.

Janitorial Keeping things clean for the glory of God. Help maintain the cleanliness of our building.

Maintenance This team assists in fixing things in the building and using their skills in small workmen's projects to aid ministry throughout the church.

Men's Ministry Ministering to the whole of every man to help meet needs that men have to be spiritual leaders, good husbands and fathers, and staying pure in an impure world. if you are looking for some accountability and relationships, check into one of these groups:

• Tuesday, McDonald's, 6:45am.................Leader, Pastor Greg (582-2623)
• Tuesday, Mozingo, 5:14pm.....................Leader, Jim Blackford (582-2380)
• Saturday, Hy-Vee, 7:30am......................Leader, Charlie Plymell (562-3249)

Missionettes (Wednesday, for girls ages 5-12) Have a blast wtih other girls your age, mature and grow in Godliness together! Missionettes is a ministry tool to help fulfill the Titus 2 principle of women mentoring young girls. Girls complete requirements for earning various badges, and as they advance in their programs, each girl learns the Word of God.

Missions This team works to bring monthly missions updates and news to the church about the missionaries we support on a monthly basis. They are also instrumental in coordinating the annual missions banquet.

Music Do you love to worship? Sing? Play an instrument? The worship team ministers in all of our weekly services along wih special music and altar ministry time. The worship team practices on Wednesdays at 8:30pm after the evening service.

Nursery A staffed nursery is available between 8:00am and 12:00 noon on Sundays and from 7:00pm and 8:30pm on Wednesdays. We love each and every child! Our nursery staff is excited about caring for your baby!

Nursing Home Services For those who are shut in, this is a blessing time for elderly to be able to worship and receive love from visitors.

Powerpoint The powerpoint team ministers by running the words for all songs in our worship services and helping with any powerpoint throughout the sermon.

Prayer Team Prayer makes a difference in the church! The intercessory prayer team is committed to seeing the hand of God move to bring revival and see souls won into the kingdom of God. The prayer team currently meets on Wednesday evenings at 5:30pm.

Rainbows (Wednesday, ages 3-4) This fun class teaches even the smallest children about Jesus and the truths of the Bible.

Royal Rangers (Wednesday, for boys ages 5-12) A ministry that motivates boys spiritually through Bible study and memorization, devotionals, and Christian role models. Boys are strengthened mentally by an awards-based weekly program. They also participate in age-specific activities and recreation and are involved in church, community, and nature-related activities to develop their social skills and awareness. Meetings are designed to develop the total boy for Christ and offer love and understanding between the boy and a godly role model.

Sound and Tech Responsible for running the sound board and behind-the-scenes sound engineering during our services. The sound team works hand-in-hand with the music ministry and is involved in the 8:30pm worship team practice on Wednesday nights.

Sunday School This special time of teaching happens at 9:15am every Sunday morning. We offer various classes for every age group.

Sunday School Hour 9:15 AM - 10:20 AM

March, April and May 2008 Sunday School Classes:

Adult Quarterly Bible Study (Teacher: Don Fast)
College Class (Teachers: Travis and Stacey Stokes)
Overcomer's Class "Secrets to a Victorious Life" (Teachers: Jim Blackford and Randy Arnold)
New Beginnings Class "Laying a New Beliver's Foundation" (Teacher: Pastor Dena)
Ladies Class "A Woman's Heart" Series by Beth Moore (Teacher: Elaine Coffelt)
Men's Group (Teacher: James Pedersen)
The Book of Revelation (Teacher: Charlie Plymell)
Heaven "A study on Heaven and the reality of God to me" (Teacher: Ame Lambert)

We also offer classes for nursery through high school

Ushering Assistance is needed in every service to help take up the offering, pass out first-time visitor packs, direct people throughout the building, and maintain good order and direction in the services and in the altars.

Van Ministry The ministry travels throughout Maryville to pick up people for church who cannot drive or have no way on their own to come to church.

Visitation and Evangelism Visitation teams reach into our community every week to build relationships, minister to people's needs, seek out those who have been out of church, and see souls won for the kingdom of God.

Women's Ministies Ministering to the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and relational needs of every woman through Bible study, conferences, retreats and mentoring. For women of all ages and backgrounds! Women's ministries also assists in funeral dinners and bringing meals to people who have been in the hospital or need ministering to in special circumstances.

Youth An active ministry to the middle school and high school students of Maryville and the surrounding communities. Come worship, make new friends, hang-out, go on mission's trips and be a part of something BIG that's happening. Youth services are Wednesdays at 7:00pm in the youth room.

If you would like to know more information or become involved in a ministry, please call the church office at (660)582-2623 for assistance. We would be happy to help you get involved!