Nursery Ministry

The nursery is always provided for every service. This allows parents the opportunity to worship God during the service while knowing that their children are being well taken care of. The different ages for our nursery program are as follows: Nursery (0-23 months) Toddler 2 (2 years old) Toddler 3 (3 years old)

Children's Director
Jennifer Smith

 Children's Ministry

Children's / Junior Church
Every at Temple Baptist Church provides a separate Children's Service that is totally focused on teaching children the Bible on their level. On Sunday Mornings, we have 2 separate children's services that have been divided by age groups. Our Children's Church is for Kindergarten thru 2nd grade and our Junior Church is for children 3rd thru 6th grade.

Children's Choir
On Sunday evening we have a Children's Choir for children of all ages. These kids learn many different songs and plays that they then have the opportunity to minister in our main worship services on a regular basis.

Children's Choir Director
Julie Palmer

AWANA Club
Every Wednesday night comes jam-packed in our AWANA CLUBS. AWANA is an international Bible-centered youth ministry providing local churches with weekly programs. Our AWANA ministry is for children two-years old through the 6th grade. The acronym AWANA comes from the first letters of Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed (2 Timothy 2:16)

Awana Commander
Aimee Evans

Children's Director
Jennifer Smith

Youth Ministry

We are the CREW3. This stands for We are a CHRIST CENTERED CREATION. We want a REAL RADICAL RELATIONSHIP with God and each other. We will EVANGELIZE EVERYWHERE EVERYDAY. We WELCOME God's presence to change us to became real WITNESSES and real WORSHIPPERS and to make a difference in this world while we are still here. We invite all to come and know this Jesus we uplift and honor. We trust Him for our Salvation. And rely on Him for all our needs.

Youth Director
Shawn Winstead

 Sunday School

Sunday School is a vital part of any New Testament Church. It provides a place for people of all ages to come together and study God’s word, with each person in a class for their age and learning ability. Here at Temple Baptist Church, we provide such an environment through the efforts of many volunteers who love to teach God’s word and share the Gospel of Christ. So, unless you are taking the time to teach your children about the Bible, and what it means; come join us for Sunday school. Let’s learn about God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit together!

Sunday School Director
Fred Palmer

 Tables of Eight

Do you enjoy good food, games and fellowship? If you do, this is the perfect ministry for you!

Once a month, you will take a dish to the host house your are assigned to along with other people to form a group of 8. Each month the house you go to will be different with different people enabling you to meet people you sit on a pew wit;h but don't know, including the pastor, deacons, trustees and Sunday school teachers. You can also become a host house and have this get together in your home. Once at the house, you will enjoy a good meal, play some games, and have the opportunity to get to know your church family. We have over 80 people participating as of now, but would love to have YOU!

Please sign up today for our next Tables of Eight. Once you sign up, you never have to sign up again! Once you sign up, one of us will contact you for some additional information and place you on our list. It is easy and we promise you will find a blessing and some fun!

Contact: Kathy McNabb @ 225-1154

Bus Ministry

Our church realizes that not everyone has the transportation necessary to attend all of our church services. We also recognize that there are also many children that need a way to church because their parents' work schedule might not allow them to have the opportunity to come to church. Therefore, through much prayer, God has lead us to establish a bus ministry. We have licensed and insured drivers, and our buses will run every week to pick you and/or your children up to bring them to Sunday School and AWANA Clubs.
If your child will need a ride or know of someone who will, please do not hesitate to call our church office at (731) 686-8701. All of our riders must have their parent or guardian's consent.

Brian Smith
Bus Ministry Director

 Angel Food

Angel Food Ministries is a non-profit, non-denominational organization dedicated to providing food relief and financial support to communities throughout the United States. the program began in 1994 with 34 families in Monroe, Georgia, and has grown to serve hundreds of thousands of families every month across 35 states. Angel Food Ministries crosses denominational lines and has spread the good news of the gospel of Christ through salvation tracts that are placed in each food order.

Angel Food is available in a quantity that can fit into a medium-sized box at $30 per unit. Each month's menu is different that the previous month and consists of both fresh and frozen items with an average retail value of approximately $60. Comparison shopping has been done across the country in various communities using a wide range of retail grocery stores and has resulted in the same food items costing from between $42 and $78.

Generally, one unit of food assists in feeding a family of four for about one week or a sing senior citizen for almost a month. The food is all the same high quality one could purchase at a grocery store. There are no second-hand items, no damaged or out=dated goods, no dented cans without labels, no day-old breads and no produce that is almost too ripe.

Also offered are specialty boxes such as steaks, chicken and pork. Many participants in this bonus program appreciate the expanded choices. Additionally, there is no limit to the number of units or bonus foods an individual can receive, and there are no applications to complete or qualifications to which participants must adhere. Angel Food Ministries also participates in the U. S. Food Stamp program, using the off-line Food Stamp Voucher system.

For more information about Angel Food contact:
Jamie Lawrence at jlawrence@templebaptistmilan.com or
Deborah Caldwell at dcaldwell@templebaptistmilan.com

Temple Baptist Church
9105 E. Van Hook St.
Milan, Tennessee 38358
731-686-8701

Music Ministry

The Bible says in Psalms 66:1 - "Make a joyful noise unto the Lord all ye lands."

We believe God intends for us to come and worship him when we enter into the house of the Lord. Our choir practices every Sunday just before the evening service. Everyone is encouraged to join the choir should they ever feel led of the Lord to do so. Choir practice is open to everyone from teenagers to adults. All that is required is a heart that is ready to worship.

Bob Manner
Music Director

 Cub Scouts

Pack 316

 Deaf Ministry

 Food Pantry

 Drama Team

 Celebrate

Recovery

What is Celebrate Recovery?
The purpose of Temple Baptist Church's "Celebrate Recovery" ministry is to fellowship and celebrate God's healing power in our lives through "8 Recovery Principles". By working and applying these biblical principles we are allowing ourselves to grow spiritually. We begin to overcome many of life's "Hurts, Habits, and Hang-ups" that have prevented us from experiencing the true freedom that comes with knowing Jesus Christ as personal Lord and Savior.

Is Celebrate Recovery for me? If you identify with any of the following...the answer is YES.

Do you ever feel:
Helpless/hopeless in your circumstance?
Unworthy of love? Low self-esteem?
Overwhelmed & our of control?
Life has become unmanageable?
Alone & isolated? Abandoned?
Embarrassed & ashamed?
No one could possibly understand?
Paralyzed by fear or sadness?
Blocked from growing spiritually?

Some examples of "Hurts, Habits & Hang-ups" are: depression, co-dependency, over spending, overeating, over "doing", inability to say "no", perfectionism, habitual lying, addictions of all types, past and present abusive relationships, grief, jealousy, insecurity, loneliness, past failures or mistakes that you can't seem to get pas, financial issues, fear or any emotion that prevents your from enjoying everyday life and many others.

For more information please contact TBC at 686-8701