Ministries

Life Groups

A Life Group is a small group of people who gather together frequently, usually in homes, for the purpose of building relationships and helping one another grow in their relationship with Christ. Ideally, our groups meet geographically, close to where the group members live, making it easy to get together for regular and spontaneous gatherings. Anyone can attend. You do not have to be a member of Sanibel Community Church to participate in a Life Group. We study during group time, as well as provide mentoring for new believers. If you are interested in additional information or joining a Life Group please call us at (239) 472-2684.

Faith Mentors

At Sanibel Community Church, when someone surrenders his or her life to Christ, we provide a Faith Mentor to assist that person in their first steps with Jesus.  For six to eight sessions, the mentor will meet with the new believer and study foundational issues of the faith.   We use a mentoring tool developed by Bill Bright, entitled, “Five Steps to Christian Growth.”   Our desires is to be faithful to the call of Christ to make disciples. Every Sunday at 9:00 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. we offer practical, Biblical studies for all ages.

How do I check my child in to Children’s Ministry?  Where do I check my child in? Parents take children to Family Life Center main entrance – off the main courtyard. Check in starts 15 minutes prior to every service.  For the safety of our children, the doors will lock 15 minutes into each service.  There will be a Director or hall monitor available to help you in between times. There is a computer check in – once you submit your information, you will be entered into our system and assigned a fish scan tag.  You can also access the check in process by using the last four digits of your phone number.  Parents need to check all children in. If you are a guest, we will have an individual check in process for you.  Someone is there to assist you. All children will have a name tag on. All parents receive a security pick up sticker which they must present to the teacher when picking up your children. For more information about this process, contact our Church.

Our Vision

Every child and family will become biblically mature disciples of Jesus Christ.

Our Mission

To be a Beacon for Christ, exalting His name, equipping children and families, expressing His Love. We believe that children are the Church of today!  Our joy and purpose is to come along side of our parents to train their children. We provide a loving and safe environment for your children.  Our volunteers are carefully screened and background checks are completed. We believe that most people make a decision to accept Jesus before the age of 13 and that the spiritual base for most children is in place by the age of nine.  This is what drives us to present Jesus to your children in such a way that they will want a relationship with Him.  Our programs and classes have been described as “fun and loving”.  Parents have thanked us for accepting, loving and encouraging their children just where they are. We want to walk along side you parents and help as  “you train up your children in the way they should go”.  God’s promise to us also is found in Proverbs 22:6.  He promises that if we train them, “….when they are old they will not depart from it.”  

Mission

To equip the men of Sanibel Community Church for Christ-like servant leadership in the home, the Church, the workplace and the community.

Vision

The vision of SCC Men’s Ministry is:  Every Man a Disciple of Jesus Christ.  We are committed to equipping men to be spiritually fruitful and have the ability to lead others by combining study of Scripture with leadership skills.

Our Values

• Absolute dependence on God
• Recognize Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord of all life
• The Bible is God’s truth and authority for our lives
• Keep all ministry and small groups authentic, biblical, gracious and relevant
• Pursue vital relationships with other men
• Honor, follow and pray for Sanibel Community Church leadership
• Practice servant leadership in all aspects of life

Men are invited to grow through:

• Weekly Bible Study and Accountability
• Monthly Men’s Intensive Discipleship
• Special Men’s Events

Welcome to Women's Ministry at SCC from Your Leadership Team

Welcome to Women’s Ministry at Sanibel Community Church! It is our desire to WIN women’s hearts for Christ, BUILD community through intentional service and fellowship, and GROW women by equipping them to live their lives with God directed purpose.

“He is like a tree planted by streams of  water that yields fruit in each season, and it’s leafs does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers” Psalm 1:3 (ESV)

Contact the Women's Ministry: [email protected]

Weekly news communicating the Women’s Ministry vision and mission, highlighting scripture focused testimonies, communications from Missionaries, and upcoming activities and events scheduled throughout the Women’s Ministries. If you would like to sign up to receive the Women’s Newsletter or would like to get involved in Women’s Ministry please email [email protected]

We are H2O... “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink” Jesus, John 7:37. We believe that we all have needs and wants that this world cannot satisfy. Jesus says He can and proves to us each day that He can. His love for us is incredible and worth pursuing and at H2O that is what we do-pursue Jesus and get to know Him even more. H2O Student Ministries exists to introduce teens and young adults to a saving belief in Jesus Christ and to then provide them with sources for spiritual growth where they will have the opportunity to develop a Godly lifestyle that will create mature relationships and promote service to both God and others. The goal of SCC Student Ministries is to connect students with God through worship, studying the Bible, small group discussion, prayer, and experiencing life together. We meet each Wednesday in the Youth Center, which is on the second floor of the Family Life Center at Sanibel Community Church. Middle school youth group starts at 5:00 p.m. At this time, the snack bar opens at 5 p.m., providing not only great food, but with and time to hang out together. They then transition to a time for Bible study and small group discussion. At 6:30 p.m. the high school joins the middles schoolers in the youth worship center for announcements and worship in song. After this time, the middle schoolers leave and the high school students spend time together in God’s word and small group discussion. The evening concludes at 8:00 p.m. Please contact Pastor Kevin if you have any questions. Spend some time checking out our H2O web site information. You will find our calendar, information on our leaders and some links that you may find helpful.

2019 H2O Dinner Theater

Enjoy! There is still an online giving opportunity if you would like. We are hoping to give those of you who were gone or had already left an opportunity to give. Thank you for your generosity.

Sanibel Community Church has a powerful Prayer Chain of 90+ Prayer Warriors who lift up to our LORD the physical, emotional, spiritual concerns you have for loved ones and friends. God encourages his people to call unto him and when we do we see his hand of mercy in response to requests for prayer. Your prayer requests are forwarded by email to the prayer chain. The prayer chain email address is [email protected]. If you do not have internet access or if you have an urgent request please contact one of us by phone at 239-472-2684. All prayer requests will be kept confidential.

Sanibel Community Church has a passion for seeing the Gospel spread all over the globe. so that every person would come into a life transforming relationship with the person of Jesus Christ. This includes supporting ministries through prayer and financial support as well as serving in the field both locally and globally. Our efforts are driven by a combination of  the Great Commission, Mathew 28:18-20  and the Great Compassion, Matthew 25: 35-40, given and demonstrated by Jesus.  Mathew 28:18-20: "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age." Matthew 25:35-40,. ".for I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave me drink; I was a stranger and you took me in,; I was naked and you clothed Me;  I was sick and you visited Me;  I was in prison and you came to Me. ...25:40 ..Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did for the least of these My brethren, you did to Me." Click here to to view the latest Missions Newsletter

Sanibel Community Church Traditional Music Ministry

The traditional music ministry of SCC is truly a “family” within the “big family”. We sing, ring handbells, play instruments (piano, organ, etc.), musically praising and honoring our Lord.

The Sanctuary Choir is made up of women, men, and young people who love to sing. Although helpful, a singer does not have to know how to read music. There are no auditions. We rehearse on Wednesday evenings from 5:30 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. The Sanctuary Choir sings at the 11:00 A.M. Sunday service. There are opportunities to sing solos and to be in ensembles; these singers sing in the early traditional service at 8:00 A.M.

The SaniBells, the handbell ringers of SCC meet on Tuesdays from 12:30 P.M. until 2:00 P.M. Our handbell ringers usually ring about once a month at the 11:00 A.M. service. A basic knowledge of music theory is very helpful, but not absolutely necessary.

During the summer months soloists and ensembles sing for the traditional services, as well as instrumental musical offerings from local musicians. The choir takes a hiatus during the summer, as many of our members are gone during this time.

There IS a place for you in our traditional music ministry; there are two requirements: 1.) Love to sing, and 2.) love the Lord. If you are interested in being a part of this ministry call Lee DePuy at 472-2684, ext. 110. We would love to have YOU participate!

Psalm 92:1-4

It is good to praise the Lord and make music to Your name, O Most High, to proclaim Your love in the morning and Your faithfulness at night, to the music of the ten-stringed lyre and the melody of the harp. For You make me glad by Your deeds, O Lord; I sing for joy at the works of Your hands.

“Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs." Psalms 102:2

Music, drama, prayer and visual arts provide a worship environment that helps prepare people to hear God’s word and humbly seek his will for their lives. The 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. services provide a more liturgical experience for those who are impacted by classic choral music, liturgy and hymns accompanied by the organ. The 9:00 a.m. service is our Contemporary worship experience for those who are moved by contemporary music, video and drama. All three services are centered in God’s Word and teach the Word through practical everyday application. Members of the worship and arts ministry teams use the gifts God has blessed them with to point to the glory of God, help the congregation experience God and talk to the Lord with words of praise and thanksgiving. Participation on the worship and arts team will provide a means of expressing your love of Christ and encouraging one another in our faith. There are opportunities for all ages and experience levels, all instruments, voices and technical abilities.

Mission: “Every member caring; care for every member.” “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ” Galatians 6:2 SCC is a Caring Church

1. 1. 1. The first line of care at SCC begins with you, caring for the person in front of you. It includes caring for the one who sits in the pew next to you, caring for the one in small group with you, caring for your brother and sister in Christ. It also includes caring for your neighbor and those that are in need locally and where ever you go.
         • Pray with them
         • Visit when sick
         • Take food when needed
         • Take to doctor’s Appointments
         • If they miss Church check on them
         • Call on a regular basis
      2. The ministries of SCC all have caring components attached to them: Children, Youth, Discipleship, Worship and Women’s Ministry.
      3. James 5:14 “Let them call for the elders of the Church”. When a Pastor is needed, please call the Church Office at 239-472-2684 or email one of them. You can also contact Pastor AJ Hamilton at 239-671-7776 or [email protected]
      4. We are blessed to have Deborah Stephens serving as our Community Nurse. She can be contacted at [email protected] or 401-529-0713.
      5. Caring Cards in the pew - there are two unique ways to care for those in need by Encouragement Cards and Prayer Request Cards located in the back of the chairs and pews.The Caring Corner located in the Church Worship Folders gives us the opportunity to know who needs our prayers and encouragement. (For names to be published, the recipient must give prior permission.)
   Arms of Care
   1. GriefShare – Maryelle Pavelka, [email protected].
   2. Calling and Cards - Carolyn David, [email protected] & Gail Corbley, [email protected].
   3. Prayer Cards - Michelle Gwaltney, [email protected].
   4. Prayer Chain - [email protected].