At FaithBridge, we believe in reaching out to serve! Here are some of the ways we love and serve those in our community:
Casting Bread Food Pantry
This important ministry provides food assistance to hundreds of families each month in our community. Our Food Pantry hours are on Wednesday & Thursday 10:30am-3pm, or by appointment. Volunteers are welcome and necessary! For more information, contact the church office at 828-295-8333.
Women's Jail Ministry
A group of women from our congregation visit the Watauga County Jail's female inmates each Tuesday evening for fellowship, discipleship, singing, and prayer. For more information, call the church office at 828-295-8333.
Care & Share Day for Special Needs Adults
This annual event is an opportunity for adults with special needs, along with their caregivers, to enjoy a festival day including hay rides, Bingo, live music, a cookout, and other games. For more information, contact the church office at 828-295-8333.
Youth Ministry
Junior High (6th-8th graders) and Senior High (9th-12th graders) Youth.
Our Youth Minister Kyle Sigmon along with several volunteers offer a solid youth ministry to our teens and they are always happy to have new youth join in their activities! Here is our weekly schedule:
Sundays, 12-2:30 P.M. at the church office for fellowship, games, lunch, and study.
Wednesdays, High School Bible Study, 3:30-5:30 P.M. at the home of Kyle and Elise Sigmon for fellowship and study.
Thursdays, 7 A.M. High School Guys meet for breakfast and fellowship at Hardee’s at New Market.
Thursdays, 6:30-7:30pm Middle School Group, Kyle Sigmon's house for fellowship and study.
For more information, visit the FaithBridge Youth Facebook site or contact Kyle Sigmon at 828-265-7154.
Children's Ministry
Children are welcome to remain in worship with their parents whenever their parents choose, but excellent Children's Ministry is always available during our worship services. Children birth through 3 years old are welcome to stay in our Sprouts Room during the service. Children 4 years old through 5th grade attend the opening music portion of worship, and then are invited to meet their teachers in the Lobby in order to participate in a craft and lesson which will teach them about the Bible and the Christian faith.
We offer two classes for these ages: Dragonflies (4 year olds through 2nd graders) and Kids On The Rock (3rd through 5th graders). Our volunteers are trained and follow the guidelines of our Safe Sanctuaries policy to keep our children safe. We also have special events for children through the year, including our Easter Eggstravaganza, our Trunk or Treat event, creative arts in worship, and mission projects. For more information, contact our Children's Ministry Director, Ashley Payne Cook, at 828-719-8228.
Prayer Ministry
Our Prayer Team organizes prayer to undergird our worship services and all of the ministries of our church. We have Prayer Partners who are ready to pray with worshipers each Sunday at the back of the auditorium, between the end of the sermon and the end of the worship service. We have Email Prayer Partners who receive weekly emails and are asked to pray for requests written down each Sunday morning. We also have special events for prayer such as Prayer Walks and Prayer Vigils on an occasional basis. For more information, contact Virginia Peurifoy by emailing prayer@faithbridgeumc.org .
Praise Band
Our Praise Band leads worship on Sunday morning through music. They sing and play musical instruments. If you are interested in learning more about serving by using your musical talent, contact Kyle Sigmon to schedule an audition at 828-265-7154.
Congregational Care Team
This team visits those are sick, hospitalized, lonely, shut in, or discouraged. They are trained to listen, care, and pray with those who are hurting. For more information, contact Sue Purser by emailing congregationalcare@faithbridgeumc.org .
Creative Evangelism Team
The Creative Evangelism Team plans events for reaching out to those who are disconnected from church, in order to present a welcome in Jesus' name. They sponsor giveaways, publicity/advertising, and service opportunities to spread the love of God in practical ways. For more information about how to get involved in connecting with those who are not yet part of God's family called the church, contact Fran Mullally by emailing info@faithbridgeumc.org .
First Impressions Team
This team provides the invaluable service of a genuine welcome at our worship services. They provide an intentional welcome to worshipers through greeting, providing name tags, serving coffee and refreshments, and assisting visitors. If you are interested in extending the welcome of Christ to worshipers, contact Angie Gregg by emailing info@faithbridgeumc.org .
And much more...
To find out how you might connect with these or any other ministry at FaithBridge, call our church office at 828-295-8333. We'd love to talk to you!