Ministries

Ministries at Garden Park are broken up into 3 sections.
Click on a section to get more information about each ministry.

First Impressions Ministry

When you first enter the doors at Garden Park you can see our
First Impressions Ministry at work. Whether its the friendly
smiles of our door greeters or the upbeat conversations over
a cappuccino from our coffee center…you’ll know immediately
that Garden Park is a special place. Our First Impressions
Ministry is hard at work making new people feel comfortable.

To the left are just some of the ministry areas that are
encompassed by this team.

First Impressions Ministry

Worship
One area of ministry that always creates a first
impression is the worship time. You will definately
know you have experienced something special when
you attend one of our services.

First Impressions Ministry

Coffee Center
Come enjoy a hot chocolate, coffee or cappuccino at our coffee
bar in the entrance foyer. Hot teas are also available to
soothe and comfort.

First Impressions Ministry

Multi-Media
Announcements, song lyrics and sermon notes may appear here on
our projection screen directly behind the front stage or the
side walls. Audio and Video presentations also make their way
into the sermons and weekly services.

First Impressions Ministry

Audio/Tech
A soundboard complete with stereo recording and tracking-this
is where the magic of bringing the amazing sounds of worship
comes to life! Streaming sermons and downloads are produced
here weekly also-look HERE to find the sermons.

First Impressions Ministry

Annual Easter Egg Hunt
The Saturday before Easter Sunday, come enjoy a fun family
day of activities and egg hunting! Join us also for a
telling of the Easter Story and some surprise visitors
may be on hand!

First Impressions Ministry

Karate Ministry
You will get a real kick out of this ministry.
Get in shape, learn the martial arts, and
grow closer to God.
Check us out at http://www.risensondojo.com/

First Impressions Ministry

Thursday School
Your little ones join us on Thursday mornings for a
fun-filled, educational time! We meet in early fall
and go through the spring, with a Christmas program and a
spring graduation ceremony for all the families to come
and enjoy!

First Impressions Ministry

Area Community Events
From Monclova Days
to the Roch de Bouf festival and our own Garden Park
community day, you will see us present and celebrating what
it means to be part of the community we worship in. This
year, we initiated the “Family Fun Zone”, an area of
old-fashioned games and free t-shirt tie-dyeing for those
attending Monclova Days to enjoy! Want us to be present at
your community event? Contact us.

Next Steps Ministry

Most people find that what they are seeking most in a church
is a place to serve and belong. That’s what the Next Steps
Ministry is all about. You won’t attend Garden Park long
before you have the opportunity to be involved. Whether it’s
serving in one of our many areas of ministry , hooking up
with one of our home Bible studies, or plugging in to our
student, Men’s or Women’s Ministries… you will find your
next step at Garden Park very meaningful and significant.

To the left are just some of the ministry areas that are
encompassed by this team.

Next Steps Ministry

Kid’s Power Hour
Sunday morning, come see what it means to be like a child in
your love for the LORD… 1st - 5th graders come together for
their own worship time, lead by our adults weekly. They share
lessons, sing for joy and worship with a joyful heart!

Next Steps Ministry

Student’s Ministry
No matter what the grade, we have an area for you as a
student. Whether you are preschool on up through Junior
and Senior High, you will find a Sunday morning group
to fellowship and learn with. We also feature a college
age group for those young adults transitioning into
the “real world”.

Next Steps Ministry

Women’s Ministry
Our women’s ministry is strong in their fellowship
and involvement. Each fall, the women’s ministry
features a kickoff event to help you find where you
can plug in. Past opportunities have included Women
of Faith conferences, Scrapbook and Craft nights
and Secret Sister gift exchanges.

Next Steps Ministry

Men’s Ministry
Our men’s ministry is growing. With events such as
monthly breakfasts on Saturday mornings and
weekend retreats at the church, opportunities for
growth and fellowship abound. Athletics, education
and fellowship all highlight areas in this ministry.

Next Steps Ministry

Small groups
Our weekly small group studies provide everyone a
chance to get together outside of the church
building in homes for a variety of interests.
Some past and current groups have included
Bible-intense studies, young adult, singles and
parenting-specific classes and karate classes.
See HERE for more details and how you can get plugged in!

Community Care Ministry

Everyone likes to know that someone cares about them. We go
to great lengths to care about the community of believers at
Garden Park. Whether it is care provided to a single mom or
encouragement to a man struggling with his health our
community care ministry is in the trenches…side by side with
our church members when life happens.

To the left are just a few of the areas that such needs are met.

Community Care Ministry

Deaf Ministry
Here at Garden Park, you will find a sign-language
interpreter for every service, ready to provide another
expression of worship to the Lord. Various events and
activites are also planned throughout the year.

Community Care Ministry

Food Pantry
Feed the hungry. Help those in need. Simple thoughts,
sometimes hard to apply. Here, we try to put our
blessings to use to help bless others.

Community Care Ministry

Single Mom’s night out
Even single mom’s need a break, we make the opportunity
and help the process along to give mom a much-needed
and well-deserved break and rest from the hustle and
bustle of her day.

Community Care Ministry

Hospital Visitation
When those in need are in need of a smiling face or
companionship, we will be there for them.

Community Care Ministry

Meals Ministry
Whether it is a new bundle of joy addition to the
family or an unexpected surgery, there are times
when you just need that extra set of hands to make
dinner for the family. That’s where the meals
ministry comes in, providing the food and a break
from the moment.