Our Congregational Missions
Deacons
The second office in a Baptist church is that of deacon. Whereas pastors are usually selected from persons outside the congregation, deacons are selected from within the membership.The Biblical qualifications for a deacon (1 Timothy 3:8-13) focus primarily on character and relationships within the church, family and community. Deacons are to be persons of impeccable character and deep faith who rely on the Holy Spirit.
Acts 6:1-6 likely records the beginning of the role of deacons. They are to care for the physical needs of the congregation so that pastors can concentrate on spiritual needs. The deacons are not viewed as a governing body but as servant leaders.
In a Baptist church, the process of selecting deacons involves the entire congregation. Although churches differ in regard to the details of the process, the common practice is for the entire church to vote on who will be selected as deacons.
The role of a deacon varies from church to church. In many churches, deacons are asked to evaluate and recommend major matters to be brought to the entire congregation for vote. Churches involve deacons in various ministries, such as visiting the sick, helping families in distress and providing relief to the poor. For more information, contact the Chairman.
Our Library
The library provides services and benefits for the church. Our collection consists not only of Christian material, but also includes many selections of good Christian fiction and biographies. We also have videos, books on tape, and CDs.
Any member of the church or any church organization may borrow media materials.
For more information, contact our Librarian.
Music
You’ll find several worship/praise events involving music from fall festival celebrations, cantatas and sunrise services at Christmas and Easter, and special music presented throughout the year. Our choir and music ministries are made up of all levels of experience. Whether you’re new to music or not, you’ll find a place at Millfield. We welcome you to grow spiritually by participating in our music ministry! For more information, contact our Music Director.
H.I.S. Signing Team
Often accompanying the choir, the HIS Signing Team works to visually present the beauty of music to our congregation. The Signing team meets on 1st & 3rd Wednesday nights of each month September through May.
For more information, contact the HIS Signing Team.
Youth (The Lighthouse)
Our youth ministry at Millfield Baptist is growing as new members join! The goal of this group is to help our young people in grades 6–12 grow spiritually by nurturing their talents, ideas, challenges, and to give them a safe place to find their own voice within the church and community. The youth participate in events such as an outreach Puppet Show programs for the community, mission trips, Vacation Bible School, day camps, and Christian concerts/events designed specifically for their age group. We encourage you to check us out! Our youth group meets in the Lighthouse on Sunday evenings from September through June. For more information, contact the leaders of our Youth Ministry.
HIS Puppeteers
The HIS Puppeteers, an extension of our youth ministry, open to young people age 9 and up, reach out to others through skits and songs to entertain and inspire. The Puppeteers meet in the Lighthouse on the 1st & 3rd Sundays of each month from September through May. For more information, contact the Puppeteer leaders.