Food of the Month:
Through a desire to help those in need, Mill Creek has a ministry called, "Food of the Month." Each month the missions committee in cooperation with Loaves and Fishes of Monroe (as emergency food pantry) specifies a food item, such as peanut butter, canned fruit or juice for members to give. At the end of the month, the items are taken to Loaves and Fishes for distribution to the needy.
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Proverbs 22:9
A generous man will himself be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor. Read more

Disaster Relief Services:
The Brotherhood of Mill Creek have been and continue to be active in the NC Baptist men's Disaster Relief program. Members have served in post 9/11 New York, the hurricane stricken Gulf Coast, and in North Carolina from the mountains to the coast. The Brotherhood maintains a trailer filled with construction tools and other materials which they use when called upon, or lend to other groups answering the call for help.

Video/DVD Ministry:
Mill Creek provides a video/DVD ministry for members that are in nursing homes, unable to attend due to illness or other circumstances, or are homebound. A team of trained technicians record Sunday worship services and special occasions. Copies are made and delivered along with a weekly bulletin to all that request the service. This ministry enable even those that can't be present to still be involved and connected to their church family.

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Links:
»Union Baptist Association
»Baptist State Convention
»Southern Baptist Convention
»International Missions Board
»Books/Reference Material



Ministries	Children's Ministry Mill Creek loves children! By using Jesus' love and concern for children as a role model, Mill Creek provides many different services and events for them such as Sunday School classes for all ages, Vacation Bible School, the Exceptional Children's Camp, and much more. Wednesday night services for our children: The Girls in Action (GA's) program offers some fun and educational opportunities for our kindergartners through 5th graders. There is a new mission theme each month with Bible study and crafts gear to reinforce the theme. Each month there will also be a new mission project for the girls to participate in. As the girls complete steps in Bible study, crafts and mission activities, they will receive recognition on a progress board kept in the room. The Royal Ambassadors (RA's) will follow a similar pattern and will be led by Phil Tarte. Assistant leaders for the boys are needed; see Phil to volunteer. The following information is taken from the RA website: “In 2011, the RA theme is Ship Ahoy, with a different focus each month. The virtues of Honesty and Self-discipline will help RAs not run aground in their own lives.” Exceptional Children's Camp The church's love for one of its own children with special needs led to the start of a summer day camp for exceptional children. Mill Creek furnishes a welcoming facility, access to transportation, funding and other support for this event, which is a highlight of the summer for those attending. Other exceptional children's events hosted by Mill Creek include: »Christmas Party »Annual Joint Birthday Party
Music Ministry The Music has always been a large part of our worship at Mill Creek. It has comforted us in times of loss and pain and lifted us in times of jubilation and rejoicing. God never asked us to sing or even perfectly or even on the right notes, but we are told to "make a joyful noise." We can sing to God with our hearts and souls and voices. At Mill Creek we are blessed with many talented musicians, music leaders and voices. Instruments include a baby grand piano. a *something* organ, various string instruments and more. Praise, worship, adoration, honor, love, fellowship - all results of lifting our voices and instruments in praise to God. Music Ministries Include: » Adult Choir - Sunday 5 pm in November » Instrumentalists » Spiritlifters Handbell Choir » Special Quartets » Children's Choirs - Wed. Nights (2 yrs - 5th grade) They will be broken down into three age appropriate divisions and will take turns practicing the music. *The Christmas program is here* and will be worked on during this time also. We look forward to spending time with your child and learning to love worship through music. Our Youth - "DRIVEN" The student ministry at Mill Creek is very important to the church family. So much so that the church now employs a full time youth pastor who leads those in the sixth through twelfth grades in growing in the walk with Christ. The ministry is called "Driven", a name chosen by the youth to show their desire to please Christ in their lives. The youth have a very large, contemporary area al their own where they learn, worship, sing, have special guest speakers and performers and plan special events. Mill Creek youth enjoy ski trips, summer camps, day outings such as bowling and much more. But they are also mission minded and serve other where they can. They are glad to welcome all visitors to the group!