CELEBRATION BAPTIST CONNECTIONS & GROUPS
SMALL GROUPS:
Pastor encourages everyone to connect with one of our fourteen groups that meet on and off campus during the week for Bible Study and prayer. Feel free to contact any group leaders listed below for information about connecting with their group.
Monday (Weekly) at 10:30 am in the Gathering Place
Begins: Oct 12th
Ladies Bible Study, Coffee, and Fellowship
Contact Madeleine Charland – 352-504-3873
(8-10 spots available)
Tuesday (Weekly) 7:30 am
Men’s Breakfast at HP Grill
Contact Tom Galinski at 407-402-0476
Tuesday (Weekly) 5:30–6:30 pm in the Gathering Place
Addiction Recovery
Contact Bob Huessgen at 352-978-5919
Last Tuesday of each Month at 6pm
4513 Antietam Creek Trail
Begins: Oct 27th
Game Night!
Contact Mary Whitt – 352-409-0570
Tuesday (weekly) at 7:00 pm in the Gathering Place
Begins: Oct 13th
The Garden Collection – Ladies Bible Study and crafts
Contact: Shirley Draper – 352-989-4146
Wednesday (weekly) at 9:30 am in the Gathering Place
Begins: Oct 7th(Oct 7 – Nov 4 only)
Discipleship Training Course
Contact Larry Crook – 827-996-1090 larrycrook@yahoo.com
Wednesday (Weekly) at 1:00 pm in the Gathering Place
Begins: Nov 4th
“Wisdom from the brother of Jesus - Book of James”
Pastor George Thomas
Wednesday (Weekly) at 5:30 pm in the Gathering Place
Starting back up October 7, 2026
Men’s & Ladies Bible Study
Contact Tom Galinski at 407-402-0476
Thursday 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month at 10:00 am
Meet in the Children's Room
Morning Encouragement Caregivers
Dementia & Alzheimer’s Support
Contact Jackie Hoefler at 352-531-6026
Thursday (Monthly) 3rd Thursday of the month at 10:00 am
In the Gathering Place
Veterans Workshop
Contact Royce Eisenhauer at 716-397-3517
Thursday 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month at 1:30 pm
Begins: Oct 22nd
Intercessory Prayer
Contact Michelle Bankson – 574-253-1845
Last Friday of the Month at 6:00 pm
Young Families with kids - Food & Fun
Contact Pastor Joe & Michelle Bankson – 574-253-1845
Various Projects/times - TBD
Helping Hands Ministry
Contact Gerry & Melanie Yearack – 618-922-7222
Motorcycle Club
Begins: TBD
Kingdom Cross Riders
Contact Jeff Chandler – 321-246-6713
Sunday (3rd Sunday) After Service
SINGLES LUNCH (area restaurants)
RSVP to Host: Linda McAllister
352-255-6378
Email: 67ginger.lm@gmail.com
SAFETY TEAM
(Must have a Concealed Weapon Permit)
Leader Dwight Grimm
614-402-7619
Email: Dwight.Grimm@gmail.com
MEDICAL TEAM
Leader: Barbara Carpenter
315-440-7687
Email: BarbCarp@gmail.com
CONCERTS
We bring in Christian Music Groups for your enjoyment. In the past we have had concerts by: Grammy Award Winning Saxophonist Erinn Abu, Kenny Evans, The Kramers, The Mills Family, Sunday Drive Band, The Punches Family, Crenshaw Band, The Fergusons, Magician Elliott Smith, Mariachi Kids and more!
MISSIONS:
Keith & Barbara Sefton lead our mission endeavors. We are committed to giving 10% to the SBC Cooperative Program.
We support:
- Area Kids Backpack project
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Annie Armstrong and Lottie Moon Missions Offerings
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New Missions in providing school supplies for Haitian children
MEDIA MINISTRY:
A faithful team ensures that our media ministry is well-staffed and all the equipment is functioning and well cared for so that each service offers the best in sound, visual, and Live Streaming on YouTube of our Sunday Services.
DEACON CARE MINISTRY:
Every member of Celebration Church is cared for and prayed over by one of our Deacons. In this way, our Deacons assist our Pastor in loving, informing, and caring for our church family.
HOSPITALITY:
Celebration Church has a number of Hospitality Teams that serve our church family.
- FELLOWSHIP MEALS - Incredible team of servants to assist in providing meals for our Church Family.
CHILD CARE:
A well-staffed childcare ministry provides security for parents as they worship while their children are safely cared for and loved.
SAFETY TEAM:
Today’s society necessitates that worshippers know they are safe while enjoying worship time. Our facility is manned during services and doors are locked.
MEDICAL TEAM:
Medical Team for the immediate support of medical needs that occur during one of our services. The Leader is Barbara Carpenter.
