ÿþ<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01 Transitional//EN"> <html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head> <!-- CHANGE THE NEXT THREE LINES --> <title>The Home of Whitten Baptist Church</title> <meta name="Description" content="Whitten Baptist Church in Memphis Tennessee - OneSoul Purpose...for All Walks of Life." /> <meta name="KeyWords" content="Whitten Baptist,Memphis Baptist,6773 Macon Road,Baptist Church,RAs,Royal Ambassadors,GAs,Girls In Action," /> <!-- CHANGE THE ABOVE THREE LINES --> <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1" /> <meta name="Copyright @2011" content="Whitten Baptist Church http://www.whittenbaptist.org/" /> <!-- ICON IN URL --> <link rel="shortcut icon" href="favicon.ico" /> <link rel="icon" href="favicon.ico" /> <link rel="StyleSheet" href="coolstyle.css" type="text/css"> <script language="JavaScript" type="text/javascript" src="pop-closeup.js"></script> <script language="JavaScript" type="text/javascript" src="javascripts.js"></script> <script language="JavaScript" type="text/javascript" src="mouseover.js"></script> </head> <body bgcolor="#FFFFFF" text="#000000" class="background-main"> <!-- START PAGE TABLE --> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" width="100%"> <tr> <td align="center" valign="top"> <!-- LOGO AND MENU --> <script language="JavaScript" type="text/javascript" src="header.js"></script> <script language="JavaScript" type="text/javascript" src="menu.js"></script> <script language="JavaScript" type="text/javascript" src="home_menu.js"></script> <br /> <!-- SPLIT TABLE --> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" width="100%"> <tr> <td align="center" valign="top" class="sidebarwidth"> <script language="JavaScript" type="text/javascript" src="sidebars/sidebar-adults.js"></script> <br /> </td> <td align="center" valign="top"> <!-- CONTENT TABLE --> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="10" border="0" width="565"> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top" class="just"> <!-- PARAGRAPH 1 --> <span class="title">Adult Ministry<br /> </span> <br /> The Goal of the Adult Ministries at Whitten Baptist Church is to assist in transforming the spiritual lives of Adults in our congregation by introducing them to a personal relationship with Christ, assisting them in maturing in Christ, and developing them into trained disciples able to reach the world with the gospel of Jesus Christ.<br /> <br /> <table style="width: 565px"> <tr> <td colspan="5"> <hr class="heavy-page-splits" /> <span class="small-subtitle">Discipleship Ministries</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="4"> <hr class="heavy-page-splits" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="goldfont" style="width: 24px"> <img src="picts/foxfever.jpg" style="border-right: 1px solid; border-top: 1px solid; border-left: 1px solid; border-bottom: 1px solid" /></td> <td class="goldfont" nowrap="nowrap"> Discipleship Training </td> <td class="goldfont" colspan="2"> Using "Fox Fever", "Tally Ho The Fox" and of course the Bible; this class examines the call on our lives to be a disciple of Jesus and to make disciples for Jesus. The literature we use is written by Herb Hodges. Mr. Hodges is a gifted preacher, teacher and author who examines scripture so that it can be more readily understood and applied to our lives.<br /> <br /> This class is a resource for those interested in becoming a fully devoted follower who can in turn disciple others to do the same. <br /> <br /> Discipleship Training meets every Wednesday evening at 5:30</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="goldfont" colspan="4"> <hr class="heavy-page-splits" /> <span class="small-subtitle">Social Ministries</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="goldfont" colspan="4"> <hr class="heavy-page-splits" /> &nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="goldfont" style="width: 24px"> <img src="picts/keenagers.jpg" style="border-right: 1px solid; border-top: 1px solid; border-left: 1px solid; border-bottom: 1px solid" /></td> <td class="goldfont" nowrap="nowrap"> Keen-agers</td> <td class="goldfont" colspan="2"> KEENAGERS offer many opportunities for anyone 50 years of age or older who is working or retired---able or disabled---married or single---rich or poor, to be strengthened and encouraged every day in their walk with God. <br /> <br /> Our Seniors Ministry is designed to serve the needs of the senior adult members of Whitten Baptist Church. We want to ensure that no one is lost or forgotten, even if they are confined at home or in an assisted facility. Members and visitors are welcome to enjoy good food and fellowship the fourth Thursday of every month. </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="goldfont" colspan="4"> <hr class="page-splits" /> &nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="goldfont" style="width: 24px"> <img src="picts/supperclub.jpg" style="border-right: 1px solid; border-top: 1px solid; border-left: 1px solid; border-bottom: 1px solid" /></td> <td class="goldfont" nowrap="nowrap"> Supper Club</td> <td class="goldfont" colspan="2"> Couples meet about once a month in groups of 8 people and share an enjoyable evening of good food and fellowship. It's a great, informal fellowship to get to know those we greet at church but with whom we never really get acquainted. Each group meets for four months and then switches to form a new group. </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="5"> <hr class="heavy-page-splits" /> <span class="small-subtitle">Music Ministry</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="4"> <hr class="heavy-page-splits" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="goldfont" style="width: 24px"> <img src="picts/adultchoir.jpg" style="border-right: 1px solid; border-top: 1px solid; border-left: 1px solid; border-bottom: 1px solid" /></td> <td class="goldfont" nowrap="nowrap"> Adult Choir</td> <td class="goldfont" colspan="2"> The Whitten Baptist Church Adult Choir is comprised of Men & Women who love the Lord and are willing to work hard to express that love through music. The Choir sings not for entertainment but for exaltation. We sing for an audience of One. Our primary purpose is to lift up the name of Christ, while encouraging others who might hear us. <br /> <br /> Hear, O ye kings; give ear, O ye princes; I, even I, will sing unto the LORD; I will sing praise to the LORD God of Israel. Judges 5:3<br /> <br /> The adult choir meets each Wednesday night at 7:30 pm</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="4"> <hr class="page-splits" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="goldfont" style="width: 24px"> <img src="picts/praiseband.jpg" style="border-right: 1px solid; border-top: 1px solid; border-left: 1px solid; border-bottom: 1px solid" /></td> <td class="goldfont" nowrap="nowrap"> Praise Band</td> <td class="goldfont" colspan="2"> Whitten Baptists Praise Band seeks to create an atmosphere for worship, bringing our own spirituality, talents, and time together, to praise God. It is our intention to bring a truly blended service so everyone can come to the throne of Jesus, on bended knee, and praise Him, who is worthy of praise. <br /> <br /> We worship for God's benefit. It is the Praise Band's ministry to focus Whitten s attention on coming together as a unified body, lifting our hearts to God. <br /> <br /> Want to join? Just let us know. All applicants must go through a try-out session. </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="4"> <hr class="heavy-page-splits" /> <span class="small-subtitle">Missions</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="4"> <hr class="heavy-page-splits" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="goldfont"> <img src="picts/bmen.jpg" style="border-right: 1px solid; border-top: 1px solid; border-left: 1px solid; border-bottom: 1px solid" /></td> <td class="goldfont" nowrap="nowrap"> Brotherhood<br /> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.bmen.net">Official website</a></li> </ul> </td> <td class="goldfont" style="height: 13px;" colspan="2"> The Brotherhood are the men of the church taking seriously God s call to be the husbands, fathers, mentors and churchmen who He has charged them to be. Being a godly man is the foundation to being part of the Baptist Men On Mission, because a godly man will be a godly husband, a godly father, and a godly mentor. <br /> <br /> Meeting dates and times are posted on the Bulletin Board in the main hallway by the bathrooms.</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="4"> <hr class="page-splits" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="goldfont" style="width: 24px"> <img src="picts/wow.jpg" style="border-right: 1px solid; border-top: 1px solid; border-left: 1px solid; border-bottom: 1px solid" /> </td> <td class="goldfont" nowrap="nowrap"> Women of Whitten</td> <td class="goldfont" colspan="2"> Women of Whitten or WOW is open to all women regardless of church membership. We meet the second Thursday of each month at 6:30pm in the church Youth house. Dinner and childcare are provided. WOW is both a ministry for women and the women's mission ministry. Each monthly meeting has planned activities which may include mission projects, speakers, a craft or a testimony. <br /> <br /> If you would like more information,please contactl:<br /> <br /> Mary Nell Durre<br /> <a href="mailto:marynell.durre@gmail.com">marynell.durre@gmail.com</a><br /> Director of Women's Ministries</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="5"> <hr class="heavy-page-splits" /> <span class="small-subtitle">Sports</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="4"> <hr class="heavy-page-splits" /> </td> </tr> <!-- <tr> <td class="goldfont" style="width: 24px"> <img src="picts/Karate.jpg" style="border-right: 1px solid; border-top: 1px solid; border-left: 1px solid; border-bottom: 1px solid" /></td> <td class="goldfont" nowrap="nowrap"> Christ First Karate<br /> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.C1M.org">Official website</a></li> </ul> </td> <td class="goldfont" colspan="2"> Classes are held at Whitten Baptist Church on Thursday evening's beginning at 6:30 PM and last until 8:00 PM <br /> <br /> Christ First classes are taught by volunteers, we do not charge for classes and require some scripture memorization. Christ First began over 15 years ago and is still in churches today, and our style is I.T.F. Taekwondo. If you have current training in this style, we accept you level of knowledge. <br /> <br /> There is no charge for attending classes. The only fees are our insurance fee of $25.00 per year which is due beginning the day of registration. There is a $25.00 testing fee due 2 weeks prior to the students date of promotion to the next level<br /> <br /> For more information: Contact Miranda Griffin, <br /> 901-859-2410 or check out our Web site, <a href="http://www.C1M.org">http://www.C1M.org</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="4"> <hr class="page-splits" /> </td> </tr>--> <tr> <td class="goldfont" style="width: 24px"> <img src="picts/softball.jpg" style="border-right: 1px solid; border-top: 1px solid; border-left: 1px solid; border-bottom: 1px solid" /></td> <td class="goldfont" nowrap="nowrap"> Softball</td> <td class="goldfont" colspan="2"> We are a christian recreational organization dedicated to the Gospel of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and to furthering His ministry by offering its members and other church leagues the opportunity to come together and play slow-pitch softball. <br /> <br /> Our league consists of Adult, Youth and Children teams. Contact the church office for details at 901.386.5444 </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="4"> <hr class="heavy-page-splits" /> <span class="small-subtitle">Worship Service / Technical Support Ministries</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="4"> <hr class="heavy-page-splits" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="goldfont"> <img src="picts/techteam.jpg" style="border-right: 1px solid; border-top: 1px solid; border-left: 1px solid; border-bottom: 1px solid" /></td> <td class="goldfont" nowrap="nowrap"> Tech Team </td> <td class="goldfont" style="height: 13px;" colspan="2"> If you have an aptitude for techie stuff such as sound equipment, multi-media operations, computer support and programming, cameras, lighting, etc or if you just want to try to get your "Geek.kon", we may have a spot for you in our little group. <br /> <br /> The Tech Team, though small in number, have a big impact on the regular operations of our church each week. 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