The one activity we can do on earth that we can never do in heaven is to lead a sinner to Christ.

Since our mission is to take as many people as possible - from this generation - with us to heaven, what is Pine Lake Baptist Church doing to reach people for Jesus Christ? Here is a partial list of PLBC outreach ministries:

Morning, Evening, and Wednesday Worship

AWANA Children’s Club

Child Evangelism - Fellowship children’s outreach

Children’s Church (Grades K-6)

Backyard Bible Clubs

Men’s Bible Studies - Group and Individual

Men’s Fellowships - Meals, Activities, Recreation, Outings

Women’s Fellowships - Ladies Tea, Get togethers, Outings

Women’s Spiritual Enrichment - Bible studies, retreats

Women’s outreach - Clothes Closet, visitation

Women’s Compassion Ministries- bereavement, hospital visits, meals, clothes closet, food bank

Women’s Communication Ministry - Posters, Flyers, E-Mails

Nursing Home Ministry - Sunday mornings prior to church

Shut-in Ministry - Visits, calls, cards, letters

GROW Visitation - Sunday afternoons

Home Bible Studies - Couples, Group, Young Professionals

Recreation Ministries - Volleyball, Basketball,

Camps and Retreats - Children, Teens, Youth, Adult, Couples

Workshops and Seminars - Marriage and Enrichment Seminars

Triple-L - Senior Adult Ministries, Outings, Monthly Fellowships

Music - Choir, Youth Choir, Children’s Choir, Orchestra

The Pine Lake Baptist Church Drama Team - Holiday Dramas and Special Events

PLBC Health and Wellness Events

When Paul entered Derbe on his first missionary journey (in Acts 14.20), he took these steps to establish a ministry in that
city. He “preached the gospel” (he evangelized the lost, Acts 14.21a), he “taught many” (he discipled the converts, Acts 14.21b), he “(confirmed) the souls of the disciples” (he equipped believers for service, Acts 14.22a), he “(exhorted) them to continue in the faith” (he encouraged the saints, (Acts 14.22b), they “ordained them elders in every church” (they trained and enlisted leaders, Acts 12.23a), and they “(re)commended them to the Lord” (they entrusted the disciples to God, Acts 14.23b).

The first priority in Derbe was evangelism. Conversions require evangelism. Discipleship ministries cannot begin without fruit from evangelism. Since believers exist that “the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea” (Isa 11.9), then evangelism is the heartbeat of God. When God sent His Son to earth, Jesus Christ came as an evangelist.

Seeking to meet our community’s
social, emotional, financial, physical, and spiritual needs through events such as diabetes self-education, cancer prevention and screenings, interactive displays, nutrition classes, an annual Family Health & Wellness Fair, and the
provision of on-site dental, blood pressure, cholesterol, and other screenings and tests.

Fellowships - Annual Valentine’s Auction to benefit the children’s camp fund, Homecoming, Outings, and regular get- togethers

Classes - Baptism, Membership, Discipleship, seminars, workshops, and break-out sessions

Discipleship - Organized and Intentional Follow-up, Group and Individual studies, and mentoring ministries

Holiday Programs - Trunk or Treat, Easter Egg Hunt, and planned corporate ministries

Door-to-Door outreach - Spring and Fall, Tract distribution, and canvassing

Family events - Family Fun Day, Gym Activities, and outings

Community and Friend Days

Missions Trips and activities

Support ministries - job postings, encouragement, and counseling

New Resident Ministries, community involvement, block parties

Youth Ministries - Bible studies, outings, camp, recreation

Puppet Ministries

The great missionary Hudson Taylor said, “If I had a thousand lives, I would give them all for evangelism.” We praise God for the outreach ministries of Pine Lake Baptist
Church!