Ministries

Our Children’s Ministry is led by Marsha Turner. Children (K-5th grade) meet for Sunday School at 9:45 AM and utilize the Faith Weaver’s Friend curriculum.

On Wednesday evenings from 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM, children enjoy a time of Bible learning as well as Music with Melanie, our church’s Music Director.

Sunday morning worship includes an age-appropriate children’s church using the Simply Loved curriculum which explores the Old and New Testaments.

Additionally, children can expect a fun children’s moment with Preacher Billy during the worship service. Contact Marsha Turner at (919) 320-7078 for more information.

Our Youth Ministry is led by Karen Hicks. Youth (6th – 12th grade) meet for Sunday School at 9:45 AM and utilize the Faith Weaver’s Friend curriculum to teach the truths of the Bible.

On Wednesday evenings from 4:30 PM – 5:45 PM, youth enjoy a time of Bible learning as well as Music with Melanie, our church’s Music Director.

Bible studies, mission activities, and service activities are emphasized. Youth attend several retreats a year in addition to fellowshipping with youth from other churches.

Contact Karen Hicks at (919) 868-9504 for more information.

Ladies’ Bible Study and a Co-Ed Bible Study meet during the spring and fall on Wednesday evenings from 6:15 PM – 7:30 PM. Elaine Olsen facilitates the Ladies’ studies and Pastor Billy Olsen facilitates the Co-Ed studies. Contact the church office for more details (919) 701-1408.

A staffed nursery is provided for infants and toddlers on Sundays and at most, additional gatherings.

Join us on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month at 8:45 AM in the Fellowship Hall for a hot breakfast prepared by volunteers.

All women of the church are encouraged to get involved in one of the Circles. The Circle of Faith (Karen Hicks) meets in the evenings and the Circle of Love (Janet Wilson) meets in the morning. The Circles discuss current issues as they relate to the Bible.

Join us for a time of intercessory prayer on Tuesdays at 4:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall where we pray over a list of prayer requests and community needs.

In association with the Benson Area Ministerial Association (BAMA) we provide backpacks and supplies for needy students for the upcoming school year.

In conjunction with the Benson Police Department, we provide new stuffed bears for children in crisis. They are distributed at the discretion of members of the Benson PD.

Our group has knitted or crocheted more than 200 prayer shawls for members as well as friends and relatives who are going through life changing/challenging happenings such as cancer, sickness, grief, suffering and loss. Additionally, the shawls are given as tokens of love, friendship and caring. Blessings and prayers are knitted/crocheted into every shawl. Patterns and help are available.

For more information, please call the church office at (919) 701-1408 or send us an email at: [email protected].

In association with the Benson Area Ministerial Association (BAMA) we support the local Food Pantry at the Benson Civic Center on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month from 9:00 AM to noon. Please continue to add items to your grocery cart for distribution to the needy in our community. A donation bin is located in the hallway outside the church nursery. Additionally, a clothing closet has opened in conjunction with the ACTS Food Pantry which is also hosted in the Benson Civic Center. Children’s, women’s and men’s clothing are needed.

Contact the church office for more details (919) 701-1408.

This is a ministry to women at the Central Prison in Raleigh. If you are interested in finding out more about this ministry, call Suzanne Cook (919) 634-7621.