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Ministries & COMMUNITIES

MINISTRIES AT THE NET

To help our congregants engage in the activities of Burnett Avenue (The Net) at different levels, there are two categories of participation:
1) "Ministry" participation requires church membership and graduation from our MasterLife discipleship course.
2) "Community" participation is open to members, as well as friends of our community, without any requirements.
To become involved, fill out the "Get Involved" form below.

A network of parents and members working together to keep college students of our congregation connected to the church while away at college. This ministry oversees church scholarship administration, and provides care packages to students.

Teams of Ministers and Deacons who provide support, encouragement, care and concern for those who are bereaved, sick, shut-in, or hospitalized. Regular contact is made via postcards, phone calls and/or visits when appropriate. This ministry’s purpose is to assist the Pastor to provide consistent care and also incorporates Burnett Avenue’s Prayer Ministry and Cancer Care Ministry.  If you are, or know of a member of our congregation who needs contact from the Congregational Care Team, please email pertinent information to care@burnettavebapt.com.

Extends hospitality and welcomes all guests and members who come to worship or attend special events at Burnett Avenue. 

Responsible for the use and knowledge and maintenance of all audio and video equipment; and  producing all aspects of the worship experience, including onscreen presentations, streaming and recording services.

Members of the congregation who have medical backgrounds administer medical and emergency assistance during worship services and special events, as needed.

Actively engaged in community service through regular visits to nursing homes, phone calls and cards to our sick and shut-in members. Our missionaries also assist with baptisms and bereavement needs. Meetings are held the second Saturday of each month at 12noon.

Choirs of various age groups, praise team, special ensembles, soloists, dance, and dramatic productions are under the direction of this ministry to enhance the weekly worship experience as well as special events and holidays throughout the year. Reminder: You must graduate from MasterLife to participate.

Dance Ministry meets on Thursdays at 7pm in our multipurpose room.

Church Choir Rehearsal: Thursdays, at 7pm. 

Men’s Choir Rehearsal: Saturdays, at 9am. 

Brings God’s gift of hope to those impacted by cancer within, and outside our congregation, providing prayer, information, resources, and practical assistance.

Dedicated members meet consistently to pray specifically for our church, local, and global communities.

Serving as an usher is an honorable and rewarding opportunity to be the “First Impression” of Burnett Avenue. The conduct, character, commitment, flexibility, and alertness of the usher plays a vital role in securing souls for the Kingdom, and ensuring a pleasant worship experience for all who enter our doors. Meetings are generally held the second Saturday of each month at 12noon.

A team of dedicated retired or former police officers, and military personnel work together to secure our premises before, during and after worship services and special events.

Volunteers are stationed at our Welcome Center each Sunday to dispense church related or community information, to answer questions, and direct congregants to classrooms, restrooms, etc. 

COMMUNITIES AT THE NET

Information about opportunities for children and youth can be found under the “MINISTRIES” tab for “Kids” & “Youth”. All children and youth activities are considered “Communities” and open to all.

Communicates and partners with community agencies throughout the year to provide our congregation with various opportunities to serve those who are homeless, in recovery programs, and in need of a helping hand.

Designed to provide married couples spiritual support, recreation, and engagement with other couples to further solidfy their unity with God and one another.

Provides spiritual enrichment and fellowship to strengthen men to become the leaders God made them to be. Currently our men’s community meets on the third Saturday of the month for breakfast and fellowship at 9:30 a.m. in our multipurpose room.

Offers various fitness classes, walks in the community, and encourages healthy eating habits to focus on treating our bodies as temples of the Holy Spirit.

Provides anyone aged 55 and over with fellowship, travel, lunch outings, and special site-seeing activities at various times during the year. Meetings are announced as scheduled; as well as outings and activities. Burnett’s Silver & Gold community are welcome to join in with The Vintage Club, and/or The Crochet Group, and vice versa.

The Vintage Club Meets every Thursday from 11am – 2pm (Multipurpose Room entrance)

Crochet Group Meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 12noon. (Front entrance)

 

Opportunities to encourage and empower one another spiritually and socially throughout the year. Beginning March 2024, the Women’s Community will meet quarterly for Bible Study at 10am on the second Saturday (March, June, September & December) in our multipurpose room.

Congregants who are aged 24 to 39 years connect to strengthen their faith in God and develop their personal relationship with Christ and one another through small discipleship groups. They practice their leadership capabilities by leading and volunteering for various projects and special annual events sponsored by the church, such as our Easter Eggstravaganza, Vacation Bible School, Back to School Week, and Harvest Festival.

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