Ministry Groups
Missions & Benevolence Ministry Group
The Missions and Benevolence Ministry Group identifies and recommends to the membership worthy Christian and humanitarian causes for the Lake Oconee Community Church's support as well as denominational/organizational affiliations. The ministry group also prepares and manages the annual mission/benevolence budget and is responsible for approved disbursements of funds.
In late 2007, the Missions & Benevolence Group, in an effort to become a more transformative factor in the community, hired Pastor Avis Williams and revised their focus to more targeted community involvement.
Janette Berry, 706-467-3324 - Group Leader (2011)
Community Bible Study with Avis:
"Hour of Power Bible Study" on Mondays noon-1 p.m. at Atlas in Greensboro.
Thursdays noon-1 p.m. in Eatonton at the Plaza Arts Center, 305 N. Madison Ave., Eatonton.
Everyone is welcome to attend!
Other activities include:
TenderCare children's chapel services - volunteers rock babies and work with children in the classrooms for activities like art, crafts, reading and singing. To volunteer, contact Dottie Giesler at dotlpga@plantationcable.net or Tracy Baynes at TBaynes@tendercarega.org.
Circle of Love shelter for abused women - to volunteer, contact Jere Brady at 706-467-9149 or jerebrady@gmail.com.
The Putnam County Middle School Entrepreneur's Club - contact Pastor Avis if you are interested in speaking.
Weekly community-wide prayer service in Greene County - for information contact Pastor Avis.
"Georgians with Unique Careers" - a speaker series for Greene County High School 9th graders, co-hosted by Greene County High School and Lake Oconee Community Church via Pastor Avis. Interested speakers should contact Pastor Avis.
Chicken Soup Crusaders - a group of people who are ready, willing and eager to help those in our community who are experienceing a crisis. They may have been ill, had surgery, or maybe lost a loved one. We have supplied food for families in town for funeral services - breakfast, lunch or dinner. When someone is returning home from a hospital stay and they need help, we are there for them. If you are in need of help or If you would like to be added to the list of crusaders, please contact Dottie Giesler at dotlpga@plantationcable.net or 706-749-1960
Fishers of Women - comprised of any lady at Lake Oconee Community Church who would like to attend. Meetings consist of a devotional, prayers, social time and a program. Programs might be Bible study, speakers on local issues, speakers from various charities, musical programs, etc. We normally meet from September through May on the 2nd Wednesday each month at 3:30 p.m. - check the calendar for specific dates and activities. This is a time for women of the Church to get to know each other better, pray together, and learn. For more information, contact Janette Berry at hjgberry@plantationcable.net