Current Ministries
Parish Nurse
        Our Parish Nurse focuses on the body, mind and spirit of individuals as it relates to achieving wellness and managing illness.  Visitation of church members, confidential counseling, serving as a liaison with health care providers, and providing educational programs are some of the duties of the Parish Nurse.
 
Wonderful Wednesdays
        This is an after-school ministry with a small group of selected children from the Primary School.  These children are given a place to do their homework, a snack and some recreation.  The children's families are then invited to join their children for dinner.  On the third Wednesday of the month the church members join the children and their families for a covered-dish dinner and an entertainment program.
MAP- Medical Assistance Program
     This ministry offers help for those that are unable to afford
medical treatment and medications.  It also offers limited medical transportation.
 
Partnership with Blackstone Primary
       This is a group of volunteers who give their time to tutor children
at Blackstone Primary School.  They also offer a back to school luncheon each year for the teachers of the school.
 
Community Lunch
        This is a free lunch available to the entire community of Blackstone.  It is held on the second and last Wednesdays of each month.  There is no need to "register" ahead of time.  Just show up for a nutritious lunch with Christian fellowship.
Ministry through Music
 
Chancel Choir
for ages 6 through adults
Currently practice is Wednesday evenings at 7:00pm in the music room
Praise Team
for ages 6 through adults
Practice is every Sunday morning at 8:00am in the sanctuary
 
Handbell Choirs
Crenshaw Ringers
This is an advanced handbell choir with performances throughout the year
 
BBB's (Basic Beginner Bells)
This choir is for adults with limited or no musical background.  It teaches the basics in handbells and becomes a feeder group for the Crenshaw Ringers as positions become available
Ministries with Other          We are involved with several ministries
                                                                     in partnership with others
 
Nottoway Reads - a partnership with churches in the local community to offer a summer reading program for elementary aged children
 
H.E.L.P. - Helping Every Life Prosper.  HELP distributes canned goods and food staples along with financial assistance for heating, cooling, rent, electric and other qualified needs to people in the Blackstone area.
 
Camp Rainbow - Summer camp for adults with disabilities
 
Southside EMMAUS - helping individuals grow with God 
Useful Links
Farmville District
Conference
Virginia Annual
Conference
UMCOR
Southside Emmaus
Camp Rainbow
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