Adult Ministries
We offer various discipleship, fellowship, and mission opportunities for adults in any stage of life.
Women's Missionary Union
Melrose’s WMU works with national, state, and local partners to help those of all ages be actively engage with missions through education, prayer, support, and discipleship training.
WMU Mission Groups
BETH CALLOWAY
Meeting time: first Wed. of every month at 10 AM in the Joy Sunday school classroom.
Leader: Janet Bain
Meeting time: first Wed. of every month at 10 AM in the Joy Sunday school classroom.
Leader: Janet Bain
ALMA HUNT
Meeting time: second Thurs. of every month at 10 AM in the Fellowship Hall
Leader: Carolyn Tucker
Meeting time: second Thurs. of every month at 10 AM in the Fellowship Hall
Leader: Carolyn Tucker
LAVORA SPRINKLE
Meeting time: second Thurs. of every month at 7 PM in the Fellowship Hall
Leaders: Diana Hackworth & Rhonda Kessler
Meeting time: second Thurs. of every month at 7 PM in the Fellowship Hall
Leaders: Diana Hackworth & Rhonda Kessler
State & Local Partners
Baptist Men's Ministry
Melrose’s Baptist Men’s Minsitry works to promote care and discipleship for the entire church while also supporting the men through fellowship, missions, and discipleship opportunities.
If you are interested in becoming a part of this ministry, please contact Giles Gilley or Dallas Norris.
DISCIPLESHIP OPPORTUNITIES
If you are interested in becoming a part of this ministry, please contact Giles Gilley or Dallas Norris.
DISCIPLESHIP OPPORTUNITIES
- Men's Bible Study- Tuesday evenings at 6:30 PM in the Grace Sunday School classroom
Senior adult ministries
SONSHINE CHOIR
An active group of adult members that share their love of music and singing to local nursing homes, assisted
living facilities, and homebound members.
Meeting Time: periodic on Thursday mornings at 10 AM
Leader: Pastor Connie
An active group of adult members that share their love of music and singing to local nursing homes, assisted
living facilities, and homebound members.
Meeting Time: periodic on Thursday mornings at 10 AM
Leader: Pastor Connie
DAY TRIPS
Periodically day trips are planned for senior adults such as a show at the Wohlfahrt Haus, lunch at the Peaks of Otter, and other various sites around Virginia.
Leader: Judy McCray
Periodically day trips are planned for senior adults such as a show at the Wohlfahrt Haus, lunch at the Peaks of Otter, and other various sites around Virginia.
Leader: Judy McCray
LAAF
A lively monthly gathering for those 50 and older that
meet on the third Tues. of every month for entertainment, food, fellowship, and more.
Leader: Kelda Flinchum
A lively monthly gathering for those 50 and older that
meet on the third Tues. of every month for entertainment, food, fellowship, and more.
Leader: Kelda Flinchum
HOMEBOUND MINISTRY
A group of volunteers that work to bring love, care, and support to members and friends that have become confined within their homes.
Leader: Sandy Thomas
A group of volunteers that work to bring love, care, and support to members and friends that have become confined within their homes.
Leader: Sandy Thomas
Creatives ministry
STITCH & A PRAYER
A group for all ages that meets on the first Wednesday of every month to work together to knit or crochet prayer shawls, lap robes, hats, and scarves for those in need.
Leaders: Carolyn Tucker & Betty Janney
A group for all ages that meets on the first Wednesday of every month to work together to knit or crochet prayer shawls, lap robes, hats, and scarves for those in need.
Leaders: Carolyn Tucker & Betty Janney
CREATIVES NIGHT
Join us on the second Sunday of every month at 5 PM for an evening of art, craft, and fellowship. This group encourages each other in Christian love to grow in our faith while also exploring our creativity in a safe and welcoming space.
Facilitator: Blair Thurman
Join us on the second Sunday of every month at 5 PM for an evening of art, craft, and fellowship. This group encourages each other in Christian love to grow in our faith while also exploring our creativity in a safe and welcoming space.
Facilitator: Blair Thurman
BIBLE JOURNALING FELLOWSHIP
Bible journaling is a creative way to interact with God’s Word. This group meets on the last Saturday of every month at 10 AM at the Panera Bread at Tanglewood.
Facilitator: Blair Thurman
Bible journaling is a creative way to interact with God’s Word. This group meets on the last Saturday of every month at 10 AM at the Panera Bread at Tanglewood.
Facilitator: Blair Thurman
other opportunities for discipleship & fellowship
BIBLE STUDY
Monday mornings at 10 AM with Pastor Greg or periodically throughout the year with Pastor Mark.
Monday mornings at 10 AM with Pastor Greg or periodically throughout the year with Pastor Mark.
MUSIC MINISTRY
Those interested in sharing and worshiping through music are welcome to join the Sanctuary Choir or
Shalom Handbell Choir. No experience is necessary. Reach out to Pastor Connie if interested or wish to know more.
Those interested in sharing and worshiping through music are welcome to join the Sanctuary Choir or
Shalom Handbell Choir. No experience is necessary. Reach out to Pastor Connie if interested or wish to know more.
DARTBALL FELLOWSHIP
Dartball is a fun game that is a mixture of darts and baseball. Adults gather once a month September-May to
play and spend time in fellowship. No game experience is needed- all levels are welcome!
Dartball is a fun game that is a mixture of darts and baseball. Adults gather once a month September-May to
play and spend time in fellowship. No game experience is needed- all levels are welcome!