Ministries - GBC Bowie | Grace Baptist Church of Bowie, MD

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Select a group below for times and locations, contact info, and group descriptions.

Community Groups

Kids & Students

Support Groups

Service Opportunities

Community Groups

Small Groups

Meeting times vary

Find others at Grace that you can connect and grow with.

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Sunday Morning Classes

Sundays | 9:00am - 10:15am

A variety of topical studies and Bible studies available every semester.

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TLIC Discipleship Class

Meeting times vary

Deepen your understanding of your faith and learn to disciple others.

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Moms of Grace

Every other Friday | 9:30am

Find support and encouragement with other moms.

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Precept Bible Study

Class schedule varies

Learn the Precept method - an investigative approach to Bible study.

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Ambassador's Bible Study

Tuesdays | 10:30am

Enjoy breakfast and Bible discussion with other seniors.

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Grace Gives Food Ministry

Saturdays | 9:00-11:30am

We provide free fresh produce and other groceries every week!

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Kids & Students

Grace Kids

Sundays | 10:30am

A worship service designed for kids 1st - 5th Grade.

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Awana Clubs

Sundays | 6:00pm

Weekly memory verses, activities and games! Ages 2 yrs. - 5th grade.

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U-Turn Middle School

Sundays | 6:00pm

A place for students to have fun, find friends, and explore their faith.

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24/7 High School

Tuesdays | 7:00pm

A place for students to own their faith, live out their faith, and lead others.

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Grace Kids Choir

Sundays | 5:00-5:45pm

Choir rehearsal for kids 1st-6th Grade. Occasionally perform during service.

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Grace Christian School

Grades K-8th

A private school for grades K-8th where faith and learning connect.

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Special Needs

Sundays | 9:00am-12:00pm

A ministry for loved ones with special needs.

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Support Groups

Divorce Care

Thursdays | 7:00pm

A warm, caring environment that can help you overcome the pain of divorce in your life.

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GriefShare

Thursdays | 7:00pm

Are you grieving the death of a loved one? Meet others who understand the deep hurt you feel.

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Mood Disorders

Tuesdays | 7:00pm

Learn and share with others who suffer with mood disorders and from their caretakers.

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Healing Hope: Abuse Recovery

2nd & 4th Monday | 6:30pm

Find hope and healing from emotional, physical, or sexual abuse in a confidential setting.

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Single and Parenting

Tuesdays | 7:00pm

Get practical help for the unique challenge of raising a child as a single parent.

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Overcomers: Addiction Recovery

Thursdays | 7:00pm

Support for those who are wrestling with addiction.

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Empty Cradle

Scheduled counseling

A ministry for parents who have suffered from infant and pregnancy loss.

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Service Opportunities

Interested in volunteering? Send us a message at info@gbcbowie.org

Ways to serve kids and students

Kids Worship Service Helper

Sundays | 10:15am-12:15pm

Responsibilities

Work with others to supervise kids
Follow the direction of the teacher to help run activities and disciple the children

Qualifications

At least 14 years old, unless serving with a parent
Member or Regular Attender at Grace
Can commit to at least 1 week per month
Completed a background screening

Kids Sunday School Teacher

Sundays | 9:00am-10:15am

Responsibilities

Lead kids in provided lessons and activities
Supervise snack and play time
Direct your Sunday School Helper(s)

Qualifications

At least 18 years old
Member at Grace
Can commit to at least 1 week per month
Experience supervising children
Ability to explain the gospel to a child
Completed a background screening

Kids Sunday School Helper

Sundays | 9:00am-10:15am

Responsibilities

Work with others to supervise kids
Follow the direction of the teacher to help run activities and disciple the children

Qualifications

At least 14 years old, unless serving with a parent
Member or Regular Attender at Grace
Can commit to at least 1 week per month
Completed a background screening

Nursery Leader

Sundays | 8:45-10:15am; 10:15am-12pm

Responsibilities

Work with others to supervise children
Manage parent sign in and check out
Manage your Nursery Helper(s)
Play with babies, rock them to sleep, etc.

Qualifications

At least 18 years old
Member at Grace
Can commit to at least 1 week per month
Experience supervising infants-toddlers
Completed a background screening

Nursery Helper

Sundays | 8:45-10:15am; 10:15am-12pm

Responsibilities

Work with others to supervise children
Assist Nursery Leader when needed
Play with babies, rock them to sleep, etc.

Qualifications

Newborn Nursery: Women over 18
Crawler and Toddler Nursery: at least 14 years old, unless serving with a parent
Member or Regular Attender at Grace
Can commit to at least 1 week per month
Experience supervising infants-toddlers
Completed a background screening

Awana Leader

Sundays | 6-7:30pm (school year)

Responsibilities

Assist the AWANA Director in your room
Disciple the 5-6 children at your table
Listen to children recite Bible verses
Guide and participate in activities with children

Qualifications

At least high school age
Member at Grace
Can commit to meeting almost every week
Completed a background screening

Awana Helper

Sundays | 6:00-7:30pm (school year)

Responsibilities

Assist the AWANA Director in your room
Listen to children recite Bible verses

Qualifications

At least high school age
Enjoys working with children
Completed a background screening

U-Turn Leader for Middle School

Sundays | 6:00-7:45pm

Responsibilities

Lead a group of middle school kids when they break up for small group time
Build a mentor relationship with students
Listen for opportunities to point your group to the gospel
Lead prayer time for your group
Attend the quarterly Leader Trainings

Qualifications

At least 18 years old
Member or Regular Attender at Grace
Can commit to meet once a week
Able to point others to the gospel
Willing to do a background screening

24/7 Leader for High School

Tuesdays | 7:00-9:00pm

Responsibilities

Lead a group of high school kids when they break up for small group time
Build a mentor relationship with students
Listen for opportunities to point your group to the gospel
Lead prayer time for your group
Attend the quarterly Leader Trainings

Qualifications

At least 18 years old
Member or Regular Attender at Grace
Can commit to meet once a week
Able to point others to the gospel
Willing to do a background screening

Ways to serve with music

Lead Singer

Thursdays | 6:00pm-6:45pm; Sanctuary

Sundays | 9:00am-10:00am; Sanctuary

Responsibilities

Lead the congregation in singing on stage
Harmonize as a Soprano, Alto, or Tenor
Arrive on time to rehearsals
Learn new songs and special arrangements

Qualifications

Age: 7th grade - adults
Member at Grace
Can commit to at least 1 week a month
Proficient singing abilities
Ability to sing in harmony with others
Willing to take direction and work as a team

Choir Member

Thursdays | 6:45pm-8:15pm; GBC Room 116

Sundays | 8:30am-9:00am; Sanctuary

Responsibilities

Sing during the worship service
Attend rehearsals
Learn new songs and special arrangements

Qualifications

Age: 7th grade - adults
Member or Regular Attender at Grace
Can commit to almost every Sunday

Band Member

Thursdays | 8:15pm-9:30pm; Sanctuary

Sundays | 8:30am-10:00am; Sanctuary

Responsibilities

Play the arrangements during worship service
Attend rehearsals
Learn new songs and special arrangements

Qualifications

Age: 7th grade - adults
Member or Regular Attender at Grace
Proficient with a musical instrument
Ability to read music
Willing to learn and take direction

Ways to serve on Sunday Morning

Welcome Team Member

Sundays | 8:45-10:15am; or 10:15am-12pm

Responsibilities

Greet and assist people at entrances
Greet each person that passes the Welcome Center
Help people find classes, sanctuary, bathrooms, etc.
Help guests fill out a Welcome Card
Hand out First-Time Guest Gift Bags
Help people get connected to a ministry

Qualifications

At least 16 years old
Member or Regular Attender at Grace
Can commit to at least 1 week per month
Arrives on time on assigned day
Friendly, helpful, and dependable
Ability to stand for long periods
Familiar with the building and ministries

Usher

Sundays | 10:15am-12pm

Responsibilities

Greet people at building entrance doors on either side of the sanctuary
Hand out bulletins
Assist latecomers in finding a seat
Assist in the collection of the offering
Be available to anyone in need of help

Qualifications

At least 18 years old (Men or Women)
Member or Regular Attender at Grace
Can commit to at least 1 week per month
Arrives on time on assigned day
Friendly, helpful, and dependable
Ability to stand for long periods

Safety Team Member

Sundays | 9:00am-12:00pm

Responsibilities

Ensure other's safety in the event of an emergency
Patrol the building, entrances, and outdoor vicinity
Learn and practice emergency plans
Coordinate with team via walkie talkie

Qualifications

At least 18 years old
Member or Regular Attender at Grace
Can commit to at least 1 week per month
Dependable in the event of an emergency

Prayer Corner Leader

Sundays | 11:45am-12:15pm

Responsibilities

Welcome and pray with guests who come to the Prayer Corner after service
Ask for prayer requests. Keep notes.
Lead in prayer
Follow up with those you've prayed with

Qualifications

At least 18 years old
Member or Regular Attender at Grace
Ability to point others to the gospel
Comfortable leading others in prayer
Friendly and dependable
Good listening and communication skills

Special Needs Caregiver

Sundays | 8:45-10:15am; 10:15am-12:00pm

Responsibilities

Supervise someone during the morning hour or during the service
Walk with them throughout the building
Sit with them outside of the sanctuary
Contact their caretaker if needed

Qualifications

At least 14 years old
Member or Regular Attender at Grace
Can commit to at least 2 weeks a month
Patient, gentle, caring, and responsible

Media - Sound Board Operator

Sundays | 8:45-9:30am; 10:15am-12pm

Responsibilities

Adjust audio levels to provide a clear and harmonious house mix
Make sure everyone has their microphone
Manage microphone levels
Troubleshoot when necessary

Qualifications

At least 16 years old
Member or Regular Attender at Grace
Can commit to at least 1 week a month
Competent with technology
An ear for quality sound and music
Willing to learn and take direction

Media - Projector Operator

Sundays | 8:45-9:30am; 10:15am-12pm

Responsibilities

Advance slides in time with lyrics during worship songs
Advance slides during the Bible passage reading
Be ready to advance slides if the pastor's clicker fails to work during service

Qualifications

At least 16 years old
Member or Regular Attender at Grace
Can commit to at least 1 week a month
Very basic knowledge of computers
Ability to advance slides in time with music

Media - Video Recording Operator

Sundays | 10:15am-12:00pm

Responsibilities

Remote control 3 mounted cameras to record the service
Frame your shots with good composition
Transition between shots to broadcast in a visually pleasing manner
Record and live stream the service

Qualifications

At least 16 years old
Member or Regular Attender at Grace
Can commit to at least 1 week a month
Competent with technology
Willing to learn and take direction

Ways to serve throughout the week

Food Ministry Team Member

Saturdays | 8:00am-12:00pm

Responsibilities (any of the following)

Sort and prep food for distribution
Greet and pray for guests / English and Spanish Greeters
Pick up food donations
Administrative duties

Qualifications

Member or Regular Attender at Grace
Complete the registration form >

Helps Team Member

Schedule based on your availability. Accept or decline requests through your email.

Responsibilities

Can do at least one of the following:
Bring a meal to those who are sick, grieving, had a new baby, etc.
Offer transportation to church, doctor's offices, job interviews, etc.
Help set up, serve, and clean up at church-wide picnics or potlucks.

Qualifications

At least 18 years old
Member or Regular Attender at Grace
Have your own reliable transportation

Toolbox Ministry Worker

Scheduled days when requests come in.

Responsibilities

Assisting seniors, widows, and single parents with handyman jobs
Changing light bulbs
Fixing a sink, fixing a door
Minor yardwork - mowing a lawn, trimming hedges, pulling out weeds
Speaking to residents

Qualifications

At least 18 years old
Member or Regular Attender at Grace
Minor carpentry, plumbing, electrical skills
Able to handle the physical workload

Nursing Home Visitor

Saturdays | 10:30-11:30am

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Crofton, MD

Responsibilities

Assisting residents to and from services
Prayer and Scripture reading
Smiling and speaking to residents
Teaching a 5-8 minute devotional
Sing or play an instrument (if you can)

Qualifications

At least 12 years old
Member or Regular Attender at Grace

Visitation Team

Schedule based on your availability.

Responsibilities

Visit shut-ins and nursing home residents
Provide encouragement through cards, letters, and phone calls.
Check if there is a need that the church can help with

Qualifications

At least 18 years old
Member or Regular Attender at Grace
Have your own reliable transportation