WAYSIDE MINISTRIES

Bus Ministry

Our bus ministry has grown in the last 4 1/2 years. The author of this page has been a member of this Church going on 5 years. During this time, there has been 2 buses added to the 2 vans that are picking up the children. As of now, the average number of children per week is from 20-40. It takes persistence, someone who is willing to be obedient to the Lord, love for the lost and dying world and prayer without ceasing, for this ministry to grow.

Junior Church

During the Morning worship service, we have a separate service in the

Fellowship building for the children, from ages 4-11. The bible stories are presented with the Betty Lukens 'Through the Bible in Felt' presentation. This set can illustrate every story in the bible. Junior Church averages 45 and for now we are working toward a goal of 100. The children are learning bible verses, and they are presented at various times before the adult congregation. They take up offerings, sing songs, and are told real Missionary stories. Ima Jean and Hector are puppets, that tells stories, that teaches basic ways of living according to scriptures. The children are given snacks before they leave, then as they leave they are given a treat for good behavior. The last, but not the least is, the plan of Salvation is given. Little Children are getting saved. Jesus said to the disciples, "….Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God."

Missionaries

Our Church is now supporting 25 Missionaries around the world and in

this country. We have several Missionaries, who are providing homes and schooling for children living in undesirable situations, such as from broken homes where there is child abuse, runaways, etc. They are taught the Word of God, and are being raised in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. Some of them are getting saved. Our goal for missionaries is to take on as many as the Lord will give to us.

SOUL-WINNING

A soul-winning class is taught 2-3 times each year. One session consist of 13 one hour classes.

Two, visitation and soul winning, door to door knocking, programs scheduled each week. One is regular visitation on Tuesday nights, and Bus visitation on Saturday mornings. The door knockers on Saturday are mainly for the teenager's and Bus Workers.