FBCM Deaf Ministry

If you are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or wish to learn more about working with the Deaf, contact us!

Opportunities for leadership in the deaf ministry include:
• Leading opening assembly
• Corresponding with visitors and absentees
• Teaching Sunday School and Wednesday night Bible Study
• Evangelizing, Disciplining, Singing, Prayer and Drama
• Interpreting services, special events or activities of the church

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	SILENT SUNDAY SCHOOL - We work to be a source of discipleship and encouragement for Deaf believers and provide opportunities for those hearing believers interested in learning ASL (American Sign Language) and crossing cultures to reach the Deaf. We would love to have you join us and get involved as the Good News extends to the Deaf culture! Our classroom is located in Building "B", upstairs, room 210, and childcare is provided... Lead by: Mr. Scott Gentry and staff Hours: 8:45am - 9:45am, Sunday School Mornings
	AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE WORKSHOP - Every Sunday, unless otherwise noted, our instructor teach American Sign Language (ASL) to those who wishes to learn the language of the Deaf and the Deaf Culture. There is no prerequisite to join. Like foreign languages, one needs to be devoted to it to understand and use ASL. Religious signs will be a part of this education. The class is free of charge and it is for everyone, members and non-members. Our classroom is located in "class B" on the second floor of the sanctuary. Childcare is provided. Lead by: Mrs. Robin Gentry Hours: 4:30pm - 5:30pm, Sunday Evenings Download Our tentative schedule Adobe Reader Required
	GROWING KIDS GOD'S WAY WORKSHOP - In the title, "Growing Kids God’s Way", we place our emphasis on God’s Way - meaning the way of the Lord. We serve an ethical God. Moral rightness (difference between right and wrong) flows from His being. His ways are in accord with His unchangeable character. In short, God is absolutely perfect and His moral law is a reflection of His holy character (Psalm 19:7). More than that, He has shown man what is good and what is required of him (Micah 6:8). We all must learn the way of the Lord and instruct our growing children in it. Today, children are growing up in a complex world that demands fundamental skills for successful relationships. If you not sure about what your children need to know, or what they are capable of learning at each age, then this resource is a must for you. Raising Kids God's Way is immensely practical, hands-on, and easy-to-use resource that shows moms and dads how to teach practical life skills to their children and encourage habits of godly living. Lead by: Mr. Scott Gentry Hours: TBA
	3:16: NUMBER OF HOPE BIBLE STUDY - These 26 words comprise what is arguably the most well-known verse in the Christian Bible. Wikipedia, the free online encyclopedia, calls this verse “the Bible in a nutshell” and even small children can recite it from memory. It is one verse that all Christians can agree on—uniting believers across denominational lines and theological rifts. Why is this verse so well-loved, easily recognized, and oft-quoted? Our author, Max Lucado, uses John 3:16 as a starting point for addressing some of the most central issues of life and religion. “John 3:16 begins with God, ends with life and urges us to do the same,” he writes. Some of the life and death issues Mr. Lucado tackles include: • Is there any chance of a second chance? • Why is this world so hard? • Have I exhausted God’s love? • Life has let downs. How can I know that Jesus won’t be one of them? • Does God have a place for people like me? • Don’t all roads lead to heaven and God? Lead by: Mr. Scott Gentry Hours: TBA
	G.A.P.S. - Glorify, Adore, Praise, and Serve is a group of mostly Deaf members who minister to others by using songs, drama, testimonies and devotions using sign language to build G.A.P.S. "bridge" between our world and God's. Our songs tell of God and His love through Deaf sign language. We love to worship Him in everything we do and especially enjoy glorifying, adoring, praising, and serving Him through song and drama using Deaf sign language. "I will praise you as long as I live, and in your name I will lift up my hands" Psalm 63:4 Lead by: Mrs. Robin Gentry and staff Events: TBA
	SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONFERENCE OF THE DEAF (SBCD) is a non-profit organization formed for the following purposes: To provide a vehicle for obeying the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20) with respect to Deaf people by personal witnessing, evangelism, home missions, foreign missions, and discipleship. To provide opportunities for training in local church settings, in state conferences, and on the, national level to help equip people in all aspects of the Deaf ministry. To assist Deaf persons with the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) and Deaf persons, interpreting the needs and functions of the one to the other. To provide a channel of communication within the Southern Baptist Deaf community. To provide an understanding of deafness and of the needs of Deaf people to the community at large. To provide opportunities for inspirational worship experiences. To provide opportunities for Christian fellowship.
	SOUL WINNING WORSHOP - Soul winning is not only for Missionaries and Pastors. Do you care about people?? Many Deaf men and women have trusted Jesus as their Savior, because a Deaf friend or a total Deaf stranger simply took the time to explain the Gospel to them.Then going Soul winning is YOUR responsibility too. People of the world are dying and going to Hell... How can we reach all those Lost Souls? Here at First Baptist Church Deaf Ministry, registering at no charge, you can learn about the many tools you can use in the effort to win souls! "For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek." Romans 1:16 Lead by: Mr. Scott Gentry Hours: TBA
	GOD'S FREE GIFT TO YOU! God offers to everyone of us the free gift of salvation and eternal life thru Jesus Christ, His only Begotten Son. Do you know for sure that Jesus Christ is your personal Savior and you are on your way to Heaven? If you are not sure or THINK you will go to Heaven, we encourage you to review our tracts so you can KNOW you will go to Heaven with us! That is your FREE GIFT!
	DEAF DAILY DEVOTIONS - Click here to study our daily devotions.

MISSION STATEMENT
"Our desire is to reach the Deaf with the Good News of Jesus Christ so their lives are transformed by the power of God through the Word of God. We also desire to see Deaf believers become mature in their Christian walk and find the will of God for their lives."