Annual Special Events
Youth Sunday
Youth Sunday is one of our favorite services of the year. The youth lead the worship service, so the old way of doing things is gone and the new way has begun. The music is new and there is a different energy in the room. You will certainly receive a blessing by coming to watch how our Youth worship our Lord!
“Souper” Bowl Sunday
Each year we collect cans of soup on the day of the Super Bowl for the Care House as a community outreach effort to help tackle hunger in Lynn Garden. On Sunday, February 12, 2023 our church prayed over 533 cans of soup that were delivered to the Care House.
Baptist Men’s Day
Churches use Baptist Men’s Day to remind their entire congregation of the importance of Baptist Men’s ministry within the church, community, and the world. During the morning worship service, all men are invited and encouraged to sing in the choir.
Baptist Women’s Day
Churches use Baptist Women’s Day to remind their entire congregation of the importance of Baptist Women’s ministry within the church, community, and the world. During the morning worship service, all women are invited and encouraged to sing in the choir.
Easter Egg Hunt
Our Youth sponsors the annual Easter Egg Hunt. There are tents set up to provide information about the children and youth activities at our church and a tent to preregister for Vacation Bible School. There are inflatables, games and, of course, lots of eggs to be found.
Easter Cantata
Each year on Good Friday, the Lynn Garden Baptist Church Worship Choir performs an Easter Cantata. It is a powerful service of praising our Lord in song!
The choir is always looking for new members and encourages everyone to come and try it out. Choir rehearsal is on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary. Not only is the choir looking for singers, but also people with acting and skilled speaking abilities. Please take the time to consider joining the choir!
Easter Sunrise Service
We have an Easter Sunrise Service at 7:00 am on Easter Sunday. We celebrate that the Lord has risen, defeated death and will bring salvation and eternal life to everyone who puts their faith in Him.
Weather permitting, the service is held outside under the covered walk way to the church. Please mark your calendar and invite a friend to attend this event.
Vacation Bible School
Our VBS for 2023 was held on June 4 – 8.
It takes a whole village to reach the children … everyone is needed and wanted to participate in this exciting ministry. We are looking forward to VBS in 2024 and you do not want to miss it as we will share the Good News of Jesus with all ages. We think that VBS should be fun, yet grounded in reality. Everything that is taught will be Bible-based and biblically accurate. Bible characters will not be presented as cartoons or inanimate objects. Our goal is for children to understand the reality of the Bible through an entertaining, theme-oriented learning approach. And, we’ll strive to make the learning and activity features appropriate for the age group they are designed to reach. There will also be a class for adult learners.
Mission Dignity Emphasis
Each year we collect an offering for this amazing ministry. Mission Dignity honors retirement-age Southern Baptist ministers, workers and widows struggling to meet basic needs through advocacy and financial assistance. Please use a special offering envelope and designate it “Mission Dignity” if you would like to show your support. Or, you can use our online giving option and write “Mission Dignity” in the comments box on the form.
Homecoming
Homecoming at Lynn Garden Baptist Church was Sunday, September 24, 2023 and we celebrated our church’s 83rd anniversary. Each year at Homecoming, we encourage those who have moved away to return for a reunion. A luncheon usually follows the morning worship service and each family is asked to bring enough food for sharing.
Trunk n’ Treat
Our 15th annual Trunk n’ Treat at Lynn Garden Baptist Church was held on Saturday, October 28, 2023 and was a huge success. Trunk n’ Treat is our annual community outreach event at Halloween where we park cars in the church parking lot and give out candy from the trunks. Many photos from our 2023 Trunk N’ Treat event are available in a gallery located under the MEDIA menu.
Shoebox Ministry
This year we asked each family to put together at least one shoebox for Operation Christmas Child. On Sunday, November 12, 2023, our church prayed over 63 shoeboxes that were taken to Good Samaritan ministries to be delivered to needy children all over the world.
The shoebox will more than likely be the only gift the recipient will get the entire year. Also, before a child receives a box, a booklet, containing the gospel in their language, will be placed in the shoebox by Good Samaritan ministries. What a great opportunity we have to be a part of sharing the love of Christ all over the world!
In 2024 we will again be packing shoeboxes. If you would rather just bring items, we can use them to fill or make more boxes. Please drop items off in the collection boxes located behind the choir loft.
A list of items that could go in your shoebox gift can be displayed by clicking the button below.
Angel Tree
During the Christmas season, the Angel Tree is located in the sanctuary and is used to adopt a child from JF Kennedy for Christmas gifts. There are angel ornaments on the tree that have girl or boy written on them, in addition it lists sizes for the student. All children love to receive a toy at Christmas so that is always a great gift to include.
Lottie Moon Post Office
Each year we donate money to our Lottie Moon International Mission Offering. We do this by sharing Christmas Cards with our church family and contributing the postage to the offering. We bring the cards to the church and the youth separates and sorts the cards. Each family has a designated mailbox and picks up their cards throughout the Christmas season. Please let the church office know if you do not have a mailbox. The mailboxes are located in the basement of the Sanctuary building near the entrance to the Fellowship Hall.
Youth/Children Christmas Play
Our Youth and Children present a Christmas play each year and this year it is scheduled for Sunday, December 10 at 6:00 pm. This year, the play is titled, “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” and is adapted from the children’s novel by Barbara Robins. The Church Family Christmas party will be downstairs in the fellowship hall immediately following the play. Everyone is asked to bring appetizers or sweets for sharing. There might even be a surprise visit from Santa!
Last year, the play was titled, “Santa’s Favorite Christmas Story“. To watch the play, please click the button below.
Christmas Cantata
The Lynn Garden Baptist Church Choir performs a Christmas Cantata each year. The music celebrates the true meaning of Christmas and the decorations are beautiful.
Please join us for a night of celebration through music and bring your friends and family.
Christmas Candlelight Service
Our Candlelight service is always held on Christmas night at 8:00 pm. After all the planning and festivities of Christmas, the Candlelight Service is an excellent opportunity to slow down and celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior. The service consists of a sermon, carols, communion and lighting of each person’s candle. Don’t let Christmas day pass without celebrating the true meaning of Christmas.
