Missional Opportunities

Our mission efforts are led by our Mission Committee which coordinates the variety of mission efforts our church is engaged in. The Church's philosophy is to involve as many men, women, boys and girls in being the presence of Christ in our community and world. In addition to the numbers of people who volunteer at the John 3:16 Center, Union Mission, Baptist Men Disaster Relief efforts our church has some intentional efforts at specific times throughout the year.

El Salvador Mission Trip

Since 2005 each year our church has sent a team to the Central American country of El Salvador. Loaded with supplies which include medical and personal hygiene items as well as funds for food bags, the team travels on behalf of the church wide effort to aid the local churches in El Salvador as they seek to minister to the spiritual, physical, and mental needs of the people. Walking alongside the people of El Salvador and the Methodist church we've built houses, visited in the homes of hundreds of local citizens. Our teams have spent time getting to know and pray for the people as we offered a bag of food to support them and demonstrate the love of God from their U.S. neighbors. Additionally we've been able to support the Free Medical Clinic of El Salvador with furniture, critical medications, supplies and equipment as well as offer financial support with their utilities on an ongoing basis. Hundreds of persons are helped each month by the medical clinic and Littleton Baptist Church is proud to help them sustain this valuable and lifesaving ministry.

FREE Kid's Carnival

Each year in the spring the church offers a one day Free Kid's Carnival for the children of the greater Littleton area. Since 2006, Littleton Baptist Church, aided with the support of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of NC, has offered a fun day for our children most of which could not participate if it were a paid event. The past several years more than 400 adults and children have enjoyed free hot dogs, drinks, cotton candy, popcorn and more. This annual event includes special activities like the inflatable bounce house, slide, and obstacle course, plus games, music, crafts, and balloons. Each child receives a free "goodie bag" which includes snacks, bottled water, toothpaste, toothbrush, pencils, pads, reading books and a Christian book on their age level. A health screening is offered for all participants.

Lacts Food Pantry

Lacts Food Pantry is a community effort of some area churches to provide food relief to local citizens at or below the poverty level to assist them and demonstrate the love of Christ. A food bag is given monthly to those who apply. The distribution takes place the fourth Friday of each month.

Fellowship Fund For Local Benevolence

Eight times a year our church celebrates the Lord’s Supper. At the conclusion of these events an offering is taken for our Fellowship Fund which is used to enable the church to offer assistance to those in the community with special crisis needs that may arise. The generosity of our people enables many physical and spiritual needs through these mission efforts.

Hello Ministry - "Helping Elderly Live Life Optimistically"

Our Hello Ministry is a great way for our members to maintain connections, and demonstrate Christ-like concern for our elderly. This outreach ministry encourages LBC members to keep in touch with our shut-ins and those in nursing facilities by sending cards, making phone calls, and making personal visits. After a "Hello" contact is made the individual is asked to report the contact by completing the "H.E.L.L.O. Ministry Form" in that Sunday's bulletin. This way the church is informed of their prayer requests or ministry need. Be sure to say HELLO to someone this week.

Building Projects and Relief

As opportunities arise the church has been responsive to supporting projects of support to persons in need. In addition to disaster relief and recovery efforts the church has offered assistance for local residents. Recently, our church obtained a used mobile home, relocated it to the sight of a family in need, and did the much needed upgrades to provide them with an affordable and comfortable place to live. The church remains open to caring for our local families as we tangibly demonstrate Christ's desire to assist the "least of these his children".

Special Mission Offerings and Mission Support

We support many local and global causes for mission efforts. We give regularly and generously to the Global Missions Offering for Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of North Carolina, and the Cullom Baptist Association. Additionally we provide ongoing support to the John 3:16 Center of Littleton, and the Union Mission and Room At The Inn of Roanoke Rapids.

Adult Choir - This group meets on Wednesday evenings from 6:15 - 7:00 in the Church Fellowship Hall and is responsible for leading worship on the first, second, fourth, and fifth Sundays of the month. This group is open for all interested youth and adults. This choir also presents special music for Easter and Christmas.

Junior Singers - This group of children from ages 3 - 12 meets on Sunday mornings during the Sunday School hour. They sing at Easter, Christmas, and other times during the year.

Men's Choir - This group leads the music on the third Sundays of the month. It is open to men of all ages. They meet at 10:45 in the Fellowship Hall before the church service.

Littleton Baptist Church hosts a summer Bible Study/Worship at the 1000 Trails (Outdoor World) Campground on Lake Gaston each Sunday morning at 8:30 A.M. from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The service is open to both campers at Outdoor World and the community. To enter from outside stop at the entrance and announce you are here for worship. The service meets in the 1000 Trails (Outdoor World) Pavilion by the lake. Dress is casual.

Worship is primary at Littleton Baptist Church. Our worship service at 11:00 A.M. each Sunday gives members and guests a time to celebrate the presence of God and offer Him glory and praise in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Beginning with the opening Call to Worship, and continuing through music, the children's sermon, the morning message and each component of the worship experience; our traditional service is centered in Scripture in a formal yet relaxed environment.

Each service is designed to offer people of all ages and backgrounds a chance to grow in Christ and in fellowship with one another as brothers and sisters in Christ. There truly is a place in worship for every age group.

Our congregation offers a welcoming hospitality, which is designed to make all who are present sense the valuable creations of God they truly are. 

Spiritual Formation

Littleton Baptist Church takes very seriously the growth and development of each individual as they grow in grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ. Primary to our mission is the development of mature believers who know the Scriptures and live as wholesome people of God living, sharing, and working in his Kingdom. 

Sunday school is the mainstay (foundation) of the Spiritual Formation of our people. We offer age-graded classes from preschool age to senior adults. It begins at 9:45 A.M. 

Each Wednesday evening at 7:30 P.M., immediately after Adult Choir rehearsal, we have a Bible Study and prayer time in our fellowship hall for adults of all ages.  This is a great opportunity to catch up on the prayer needs that are affecting our church body.  We also take time to acknowledge the blessings that God has given us.  Then as we go into Bible study time, we have a discussion on the sermon from that past Sunday.  We look at the scripture used and have discussions and are able to go more in depth.

Additional times of study and learning are provided for our youth and children on an ongoing basis at special times around their needs and the seasons of the year.  

Opportunities for growth and fellowship with other Christians on the journey of faith are a basis in our curriculum and spiritual formation at LBC.  All are invited to participate and contribute. 

PRESCHOOL MINISTRY - Preschoolers, from babies to kindergarteners, are offered many opportunities for learning together. On Sunday mornings, Sunday School is offered at 9:45 A.M. to provide all ages with Bible learning experiences. We seek to lay biblical foundations in the life of every child. We believe that no child is too young to begin to learn about God's love and care.  A nursery is provided for this age during worship following the weekly Children’s Sermon with the pastor.

GRADES 1 - 5 - Our ministry for children in grades 1 - 5 seeks to continue to lay biblical foundations in their lives to prepare them to follow Christ. On Sunday mornings at 9:45 A.M., Sunday School is offered to provide age graded Bible study opportunities. Different curricula may be studied throughout the year, from learning what it means to be a Christian, to asking questions about living out the faith at school and at home, learning about church ordinances like baptism, Lord's Supper, and the teachings of Jesus. Children attend morning worship with their families at 11:00 A.M. We also have a children's Wednesday night program beginning at 6:00 P.M. on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month.  During this time they will learn new music, do crafts, and learn a Bible story.  Parents are encouraged to attend as well, as it is a wonderful opportunity for the family to come together and grow in their faith as a family. 

YOUTH MINISTRY - In addition to a Youth Sunday School class that meets on Sunday mornings at 9:45 A.M., there are special Sunday evening activities on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month, which includes a light supper, from 5:00 – 6:30 P.M.! Youth from 6th - 12th grades are encouraged to attend. These years are formative in a person's development, and we are keenly aware of the need for spiritual and social development during this stage of life. We seek to help youth have the opportunity to gain a greater understanding about their relationship with Christ and be better equipped to serve God as they prepare for their futures. Youth ministry includes spiritual retreats, mission activities and trips as well as special events designed around their interests and skills throughout the school year. Also, we encourage our youth to participate in local missions and mission/outreach trips.