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Welcome
to the Community Outreach
ministry of Shadowbrook Baptist
Church.
Shadowbrook Baptist Church is
committed to communicating the
love of Christ to our local community
and to the world through service,
evangelism, fellowship, and more. Below you will
find a listing of our outreach
ministries with a short description, contact information, and
general timing of the ministry.
For
more information on any of these
ministries, please call or email
the person listed below or for
more general information, please
contact Alex or Wendy at the
contact information listed on the right side of this page.
BASIC NEEDS MINISTRY
- Caring
Hearts Ministry
Susan Croxton (scroxton@shadowbrookchurch.org)
770-945-1524
Food pantry and clothes closet
ministry distributes items to
families in need. Each year at Christmas, Shadowbrook sponsors families according to their individual needs.
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Celebrate Recovery®
Bobby Linkous (blinkous@shadowbrookchurch.org) 770-945-1524 http://www.celebraterecovery.com/
Celebrate Recovery is a recovery ministry based on biblical principles with a goal to let God work through us in providing His healing power through a Christ-centered 12 step program. This experience allows people to be "changed" spiritually by working through sound biblical
principles.
Celebrate Recovery helps people find God's healing from life's tough addictions like drugs, alcohol, pornography, eating disorders, co-dependency, depression or any other kind of hurt, habit or hang-up.
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Marriage Ministry
This ministry offers marriage enrichment through special events for married couples, Christian marriage resources and classes, marriage mentoring, and much more. Go to http://www.passionatespouse.com for more information.
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DivorceCare
Mark Lindsay (MLindsay@shadowbrookchurch.org) 770-945-1524
DivorceCare
is not just a program, it is a process that will
enable persons who are going through a divorce
or have gone through a divorce to experience recovery. There
are 13 sessions lasting an hour each.
These sessions consist of a video presentation,
workbook review and a time of sharing. It is an open ended
program that allows participatants to become a
part of this group at anytime. We meet at the Shadowbrook
Baptist Church each Wednesday evening at 6:30p.m during certain times of the year. Please call the church for current class information.
How does it work: http://www.divorcecare.org/startagroup/howitworks/
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First Place
Mark Lindsay (mlindsay@shadowbrookchurch.org)
770-945-1524
First
Place is a Christ-centered
weight control program. It has affected thousands
of lives nationwide as it guides participants to
give Christ first place in their lives and to attain
spiritually, mentally, emotionally and physically
balanced lives. The class meets on Wednesday
nights at 6:30 PM during certain times of the year.
- P.U.R.E.
A Monthly Respite Opportunity for Families of Children with Special Needs. Respite Care is offered the 2nd Saturday of each month. Registration is required. Please contact pureatshadowbrook@gmail.com for more information or to register.
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CHURCH OUTREACH MINISTRY
- FirstConnect Ministry
Alex Croxton (croxtona@yahoo.com) 678-294-2915
The FirstConnect ministry teams make home visits
to first time church visitors. While on
these visits, they deliver brownies and church
information with a warm and welcoming smile.
- FAITH Ministry
Alex Croxton (croxtona@yahoo.com) 678-294-2915
On Wednesday nights at 6:30 pm during the fall and spring semesters,
members of the church gather to visit prospects
and those who do not attend church. FAITH strategy training will be provided on Sunday night through Shadowbrook University. “FAITH is an ongoing,
comprehensive (evangelism and ministry) strategy
and process which functions through Sunday school.” Wednesday evening dinner is offered at 5:30 pm at a cost of $4 per adult by reservation.
- CardConnect

Alex Croxton (croxtona@yahoo.com) 678-294-2915
On the 1st Wednesday night of each month at 6:30 pm during the FAITH fall and spring semesters, volunteers write cards to visitors and to newcomers to the Suwanee area. Wednesday evening dinner is offered at 5:30 pm at a cost of $4 per adult by reservation.
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DISASTER RELIEF MINISTRY
- Disaster Relief Ministry
Rick Patchin (rpatchin@msn.com ) 770-945-1524
The Disaster Relief Ministry provides:
- Promotion (promotes awareness and training
opportunities)
- Leadership (trains individuals to work on
disaster relief projects)
- Transportation (provides vehicles to move
disaster relief units to and from disaster areas)
- Workers (provides people to perform the work).
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RECREATION MINISTRY
- Golf Outings
Bobby Linkous (blinkous@shadowbrookchurch.org)
770-945-1524
The church organizes two golf outings each year. In
the fall, the outing is held at a local course
and usually involves only one round. In
the spring, the outing is usually an overnight
trip and involves multiple rounds.
- Ladies' Workout
Holly Freedman (hfreedman10@charter.net) or call the church office at 770-945-1524
Shadowbrook's workout sessions provide opportunity to improve and maintain fitness levels in a variety of ways while enjoying the company and support of other women. Sessions are usually on Thursday night and last approximately one hour.
- Men’s Basketball
Bobby Linkous (blinkous@shadowbrookchurch.org)
770-945-1524
During the winter months, men’s pick-up games are played one
night a week. This format works great for those with busy schedules
and for those who are just looking for some exercise,
good fun, and great fellowship.
- Men’s Softball
Bobby Linkous (blinkous@shadowbrookchurch.org)
770-945-1524
In the spring, join us for men’s softball that is part of a
local league. Registration and fee required.
- Upward Basketball

Jeff Sorrow (jsorrow@shadowbrookchurch.org)
or
Elise Price (eprice@shadowbrookchurch.org)
770-945-1524
Upward (www.upward.org) is
a league for Kindergarten through 6th grade boys and girls. Practices
and games take place in the church gymnasium and run from December
to the end of February. Registration and fee required.
- Walking with the Oldies
Rick Patchin (rpatchin@msn.com) 770-945-1524
Get some exercise with favorite oldies music in the Shadowbrook Family Life Center on Monday through Thursday mornings from 8:00 – 9:00 am.
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SPECIAL EVENTS MINISTRY
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"Be the Church" Day
Rick Patchin (rpatchin@msn.com) 770-945-1524
On Sunday, October 12, 2008 and October 10, 2010 Shadowbrook worshipped together in one combined service and then everyone headed off to work on service projects throughout the community. Instead of spending time learning about the love of Christ in Sunday School that morning, time was spent by the whole church demonstrating the love of Christ through community service projects. Projects included home repair, home cleaning, nursing home visitation, visiting shut-ins, leading worship at a local church, providing childcare at a mission church, cleaning up NGHS stadium, landscaping work at several local elementary schools, making teacher appreciation baskets, and much more.
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Candlelight Memorial Service
Bobby Linkous (blinkous@shadowbrookchurch.org) 770-945-1524
Each year around December, Shadowbrook participates
in the Candlelight Memorial Service held at Flanigan’s
Funeral Home. This is a special service for
those who have lost loved ones throughout the year. Call
the church to find out the specific date and time.
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Easter Sunrise Service
Bobby Linkous (blinkous@shadowbrookchurch.org) 770-945-1524
Each year on Easter, Shadowbrook holds an interdenominational
Easter sunrise service in Town Center Park in
Suwanee. The
service usually begins at 6:30 AM and includes
live music and several speakers from various local churches.
- Christmas Candlelight Services
Richie Sissom (rsissom@shadowbrookchurch.org)
During the Christmas season, Shadowbrook offers two Christmas candlelight services. This is a wonderful time of worship and praise.
- National Day of Prayer
Alex Croxton (croxtona@yahoo.com) 678-294-2915
The Annual National Day of Prayer takes place each year on the first Thursday in May at
6:00 pm. Shadowbrook sponsors this event each year in Suwanee's Town Center Park. This event begins with praise music followed by individual prayers led by several local leaders.
- Public Servants Luncheon
Rick Patchin (rpatchin@msn.com) 770-945-1524
Each year Shadowbrook holds a Public Servants Luncheon to honor and
serve our local public servants. Firemen, police, and more meet
in our Family Life Center to enjoy a free lunch provided
the church.
- Summer Day Camp
Jeff Sorrow (jsorrow@shadowbrookchurch.org)
770-945-1524
One week during the summer, Shadowbrook provides a
Day Camp for completed K - 5th grade. Registration and fee required.
- Kids Music & More Camp
Richie Sissom (rsissom@shadowbrookchurch.org)
One week during the summer, Shadowbrook provides a Music Camp for children completed 1st - 5th grade. Children will learn a musical during the week and perform it for their families. Registration and fee required. |
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- Suwanee Day
Marcia Massie (mmassie@shadowbrookchurch.org)
770-945-1524
www.suwaneeday.com
On the 3rd Saturday of September each
year, Shadowbrook
participates in the “Suwanee Day” arts and crafts festival
sponsored by the city of Suwanee
at Town Center Park. Church
volunteers assist at the festival while
wearing Shadowbrook T-shirts. The
praise band performs in the amphitheatre.
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- Vacation Bible School
Jeff Sorrow (jsorrow@shadowbrookchurch.org)
770-945-1524
Each year in the summer, Shadowbrook provides a Vacation Bible School for children entering Kindergarten through completed 7th grade. VBS is a free
activity that lasts 3 hours a day for one week and involves Bible study, games, arts, crafts, and much more.
Registration is required.
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