Men in Ministry –
a group of Christ followers who seek to be the presence of Christ in the community by being servants to others through practical ministries and meet to accomplish their mission/service projects on the second Saturday of the month as needs arise.
- Firewood – on a regular basis, the men of the church (sometimes assisted by the youth) gather to cut donated trees into burning-length logs and deliver to King William residents in need of assistance. Individuals are identified either by church members or by referral from the King William Emergency Ministries, Inc. and/or the Department of Social Services. Check the calendar for specific days.
- Assistance with Church Maintenance & Building Projects – when there are specific projects dealing with church maintenance or small building projects such as minor repairs or painting, the men gather to assist.
- Wheelchair/handicapped Ramps – when needed, build ramps for those who are in need and disabled. The Men In Ministry have performed other tasks based on individual need and the gifts and abilities of the Men In Ministry to meet that need.
Music Ministry:
- Adult Choir – choir practice is on Wednesday evenings at 6:00 p.m. in the sanctuary
- Youth Choir – within the Youth Ministry
- Children’s Choir (Grades 1-6) – practices as needed during regular Sunday School class
- Cherub Choir (Preschool) – practices as needed during the regular Sunday School class learning songs related to the lesson of the day
Vacation Bible School:
- Vacation Bible School (VBS) – is set for one week in the summer months, usually meeting from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Check with the church for upcoming dates.
Women On Mission:
- Woman’s Missionary Union (WMU) – meets regularly throughout the year for a time of study, prayer, and planning of special projects. Check the church calendar for dates.
- Annie Armstrong Offering – Funds collected with the campaign, along with funds from other Southern Baptist churches, go to support home missions.
- Alma Hunt Offering for Virginia Missions – collected in mid-September (see church calendar for specific dates), this effort is coordinated by the Baptist General Association of Virginia and the Woman’s Missionary Union of Virginia. It is named after “Miss Alma”, the Virginia born academian whose classroom was the world. She traveled to 93 countries through almost nine decades.
- Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – Beulah Baptist Church joins with other Southern Baptist churches to collect this offering for the sole purpose of supporting International missions. This offering is named for Charlotte Digges “Lottie” Moon who was a Southern Baptist missionary to China who spent nearly forty years (1873 – 1912) helping the Chinese. Every penny of the offering goes to support our overseas missionaries and their work.
Partnering Ministries:
- Cornerstone Ministries – Project Help! Poverty! – Supporting this local food pantry, church members are encouraged to drop off non-perishable food items in the designated boxes in the Church Library. This will then be taken to help stock their shelves for families in King William County. Soups, canned tuna, peanut butter, and jellies are always welcomed items.
- King William Emergency Ministries – The Men in Ministry receive referrals from this organization to provide firewood for needy residents at no charge for the wood or delivery.
- Dover Baptist Association – Beulah Baptist Church works with the other 60+ churches in several counties who work together for missions in our area and across the nation.
- Hope Tree Family Services – At Christmas and throughout the year, members are encouraged to support this ministry.
What was started by Virginia Baptists in 1887 to help Virginia’s children in need evolved over the years. First called the Baptist Orphanage of Virginia, this new ministry continued for 40 years. In the early 1950’s, when it became evident that many of the children served were not orphans, but from families experiencing economic hardships, the name was changed to Virginia Baptist Children’s Home.
Keeping up with changing society and finding that, increasingly, children came to the Home because of abuse or neglect, new ministries were developed to reach and heal not just the children, but their families as well; at that point, the name was changed to Virginia Baptist Children’s Home & Family Services.
Again, to meet societal and family needs, additional services were added and another name change was needed — one that would be inclusive of all programs, open the doors to all denominations and convey the statewide locations beyond the former “Home”. Thus, Hope Tree Family Services became the new name.
Among the services currently offered are:
* Developmental Disabilities Ministry – Group Homes throughout Virginia for adults with intellectual disabilities
* Foster Care – placement in metro Roanoke and Richmond areas for children with certified foster families
* Residential Care – long term care in Salem for children who cannot return home
* Alternative Education Schools
* WOODS – Wilderness Outdoor Opportunity Discovery Schools – residential, year-round wilderness camps. The camp for boys is located in Craig County and the camp for girls is located in Henry County.