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Ministries &
Programs

Empowering Spiritual Growth and Community Service

At Twelfth Baptist Church, we believe that ministry is the heart of our church's mission. Our diverse ministries are designed to empower every member of our congregation from all age groups and walks of life. Whether you are looking to grow in your faith, serve the community, or connect with fellow believers, we have a place for you.

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Music Ministry

MISSION / VISION: 

To Worship God in our corporate lives by uniting our voices in praise, thanksgiving, confession and petition by: Provide a Music Ministry that lead believers into the worship of God and set the hearts of unbelievers to receive Jesus Christ by hearing the love, grace and mercy of God proclaimed through a variety of musical genres… Classical, Traditional and Contemporary Music offerings.
The Music ministry Includes Musicians, Vocalist, Ensembles, and Choirs of all Ages.
We also collaborate with local music schools such as Berklee College of Music and present a number of Concerts such as the Annual Lance Martin Piano Summit” and other offerings and recitals partnering with other music ministries in the area.


GUIDING SCRIPTURE: 

Psalm 150 Praise the Lord! Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens! 2 Praise him for his mighty deeds; praise him according to his excellent greatness! 3 Praise him with trumpet sound; praise him with lute and harp! 4 Praise him with tambourine and dance; praise him with strings and pipe! 5 Praise him with sounding cymbals; praise him with loud clashing cymbals! 6 Let everything that has breath praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!

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Nurses’ Ministry

The Nurse’s Creed: Lord let us as nurses begin every day with your blessing to provide care for those who need us. Give us the patience to listen, Intuition to see beyond the visible, knowledge to practice the art of nursing, and the attitude to deliver care with humility. Help us to see every patient clearly unbiased, and with individual respect. Help us to face fear and anxiety with kind words and a gentle touch. Help us to see the joy and wonder each new day brings and let your healing light shine through my hands.


TBC Nurses’ Ministry is a dedicated group of RN’S, LPN, and other who serve the TBC family during services and other times by providing first aid in emergencies and care of the suddenly ill, emotionally upset, or injured. 


The mission of the Twelfth Baptist Church nurses is service to God. “If any man serves me let him follow me and where I am, there shall also my servant be: If any man serves me, him will my father honor.” (John12:26)


The Christian nurses focus on life, health, and spiritual wellbeing. “Genesis 2:7 says and the Lord formed man of dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and man became a living soul”.

Health is, defined as the overall condition of the organism at a given time (American Heritage Dictionary, 1996). Health is a dynamic process, which embodies the spiritual, psychological, physical and social dimensions of the person.


The goals of TBC Nurses Ministry, is to provide education to our congregation on health issues by providing information on different health related topics.


Our objective will be to invite different health care organization and professionals to lecture on health topics related to proper nutrition’s, exercises, diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease, cancer and how to navigate the health care systems, other topics, i.e. Understanding how your health insurance works.


The Nurses Ministry will focus on a particular disease each month; provide information to the congregation on the sign and symptoms of a particular disease of the month.


Members

Barbara A. Gibbs, RN, President

Pheobelyn H. Reid, RN, Treasure

Benita Denney, Secretary

Joanne Prince, LPN

Naomi Jackson, LPN

Carol Savory, RN

Thera Johnson Wilson, RN

Sallie Orr

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Prayer MInistry

MISSION / VISION: MISSION: 

To Worship God in our corporate and individual lives by: Cultivating a passion for prayer, privately and corporately, so that we may gain God’s perspective and be empowered by the Holy Spirit to accomplish His purposes, and that our thanks, praises, needs and concerns are uplifted to our loving God. Knowing, - without fervent prayer, there will be little or no spiritual power or transformation.


GUIDING SCRIPTURE: 

Matthew 6:9-13 9 "Pray, then, in this way: 'Our Father who is in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. 10 'Your kingdom comes. Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. 11 'Give us this day our daily bread. 12 'And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13 'And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.”

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Restoration Ministry (Re-Entry)

MISSION / VISION: 

The purpose of the Twelfth Baptist Church Re-Entry / Restoration Ministry is to share the Good News of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ with inmates, ex-inmates, and their families and to assist in equipping our congregation in its mission of making disciples for Jesus Christ.Our vision is a community where the incarcerated and formerly incarcerated, as well as their families, are loved and discipled and where the entry rate and recidivism rate have been reduced to zero.


GUIDING SCRIPTURE: 

Hebrews 13:3 Remember those in prison as though you were In prison with them.,
Matthew 28:18-19 Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
Matthew 25:35,36 for I was Hungry and you gave me something to eat. I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink. I was a stranger and you invited me in. I needed clothes and you clothed me. I was sick and you looked after me. I was in prison and you came to visit me.

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S.A.M.H. Housing

MISSION / VISION: 

The Non-profit Organization that covers community activities outside of the faith-based purpose of Twelfth Baptist Church. It covers a Housing Organization. Christian Pre-School, After School Program, and Summer Enrichment Program.

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Security Team

MISSION / VISION: 

Our vision is to embody a community where every individual feels deeply loved and welcomed, reflecting Christ’s love through our actions and attitudes, and setting a standard for hospitality that encourages spiritual growth and unity within our church and beyond.


GUIDING SCRIPTURE: 

1 Peter 5:8 Be well balanced, be vigilant and cautious at all times; for that enemy of yours, the devil, roams around like a lion roaring, seeking someone to seize upon and devour). We will not let the devil size us up and try to devour us.

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Shepherding Ministry

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Summer Enrichment Program

MISSION / VISION: 

A church-run summer enrichment program is a faith-based initiative typically organized by a church to provide children and youth ages 5-13 with educational, spiritual, and recreational activities during the summer months. These programs are designed to foster personal growth, community engagement, and spiritual development

  • Bible Studies: Interactive Bible lessons tailored to different age groups to instill biblical Educational Activities

  • Academic Enrichment: Focus on subjects such as reading, math, and science, often with a Christian perspective.

  • Life Skills: Classes on topics like financial literacy, cooking, and first aid.

  • Arts and Crafts: Creative activities that allow children to express their faith through art.
    Fellowship and Recreation

  • Sports and Games: Organized sports, team-building exercises, and recreational games.

  • Field Trips Visits to local museums, parks, historical sites, or charitable organizations.

  • Music and Drama: Opportunities to participate in choir, musical instruments, and Christian-themed plays or skits.
    Service Projects

  • Community Service Activities that encourage children to serve their community, such as food drives, clean-up projects, and visiting nursing homes.

  • Safe Environment

  • Multi-Generational Interaction: Opportunities for interaction between different age groups, including mentoring from older church members.

Join Our Ministries

Whether you are looking to deepen your spiritual life, find fellowship, or serve others, our ministries offer numerous opportunities to get involved. We welcome you to join us in any capacity that resonates with you, as we work together to fulfill God’s purpose for our church and our lives.

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