Church Ministries

There are many ministries that make up the life and works of Seaford Baptist Church. We have therefore put together a sample of the work that takes place below. Have a scroll through to see if there is anything you'd like to get involved in, then get in touch through the Church Office. Alternatively, download the Annual Report as this contains full details of everything that happens.

MINISTRIES

All men are invited to join and bring their friends and work colleagues. Continuing to provide the opportunity for men to come together over a “Full English” breakfast and be inspired and challenged by interesting speakers.

Care Groups 

Care Groups carry on the work of encouragement within the fellowship, and whether it is in the area of Bible study, prayer, or just plain socialising over a good meal, their regular work develops the sort of trust that enables the church to grow.

Oasis Fellowship

Around forty men and women meet on Tuesday afternoons for an hour of fellowship, worship, prayer, and a message from a range of excellent speakers.

Tuesday Lunch Club

Chinwags is where our senior ladies and gentlemen meet for fellowship over a tasty lunch provided by teams of volunteers on alternate Tuesdays.

Babies@SBC

Babies@SBC meet on a Monday morning from 9.30am. Come along to meet and chat with other soon-to-be and new Mums. There is a library of helpful books available for you to borrow, friendly advice, visits by professionals covering issues such as weaning, breast feeding, sleep (!) and routines. The group is run by Sharon Giles who is a registered childminder and holds an NVQ3 in childcare. She has extensive experience in th earea of childcare having worked for ESCC as a family community worker. There is a suggested donation £1 per week but not essential.

Tots@SBC

Meets the last Thursday of every month from 1.30pm to 3pm. It's a fun time for all pre-school children and their parents and carers with stories and singing with Ali and Bill plus the usual craft and toys. There is no official charge but a ndonation towards tea and coffee is always appreciated.

A chance for parents/carers and toddlers to glue, stick, paint and make play-dough models. Loads of pasta, highjacked from the kitchen, is painted and glittered and so transformed into “must have” jewellery. Little would-be Formula One drivers on tricycles, intercepted by young pushchair-wielders, on the way to finish a puzzle or re-organize the wooden trains... Above the noise, at 10.45am, Bill Allen can be heard, singing and playing all the favourite songs, accompanied by the mini percussion section.

Working with card, paper, candles, boxes, and all manner of crafty things! Come and join us on the third Monday of each month and have a go! A variety of crafts have been tried, but do come along and show us some new ones.

Outstretched Arms

This is the amazing puppet ministry of the church. Outstretched Arms meets once a week, on a Tuesday evening at 7.00pm, to practice. They visit other churches and enter competitions with their fantastic songs, sketches and theatrics. Pop along and have a go!

Care 'n' Share

Care ‘n’ Share was set up by SBC to meet the practical needs of people in Seaford by literally providing the things that people need. Being aware of the need to recycle items that have more life left in them, and passing these valuable resources on to those who really need them but do not have the means to buy them. 

20's and 30's

This is a new area of ministry that has evolved with the appointment of Dawn Savidge as the 20's and 30's pastor. Currently, an ecumenical group is being formed that will hopefully meet at least once a month with the aim of reaching out to the 20's and 30's of Seaford in ways that are relevant to this generation. Keep an eye out here for new events and initiatives.

COURSES

Maturity Matters

Maturity Matters is a seven week course, run by the church, looking at the process of spiritual maturity. Becoming more like Christ, and growing in the love and knowledge of God, is the goal of our faith and the theme of the course. After a meal together, through teaching, discussion, study, and self-evaluation of our spiritual health, we encourage each other to journey on in Christ, with Christ, and towards Christ. The course is very practical, and yet challenging, as we look at some basics for growth, such as how to study the Bible, the importance of prayer, the need for fellowship, and our giving to God.

Alpha

It is for anyone who wants to find out more about the basics of the Christian faith and its relevance today. It has been especially helpful for people wanting to investigate Christianity, new Christians, those attending Church who feel that there is more to the Christian life than they have experienced, and those who want to brush up on the basics. We hope to run another course in the Spring of 2011.

OTHER CONNECTIONS

WAVES is a separately constituted Charity, with its own board of Directors, that grew from the Social Outreach Ministry of Seaford Baptist Church. It has its own town centre premises in Seaford and provides valuable outreach amongst the local community, through a core team of staff and up to 30 volunteers. In addition to the freely available drop-in services run from its centre, it has a successful schools listening service providing support to as many as 70 pupils a week, family support workers, and a range of training courses for families. If you would like to find out more, WAVES have their own website.