In June 2008 Boyd Baptist Church pioneered a very unique ministry known as “Special Forces.”  This program began last year as an outreach to teenagers with special needs.  The Special Forces class now meets each Sunday at 9:45 a.m, when they have their weekly Bible lesson and sometimes even go to the donut shop to enjoy breakfast during this time.  This is their regularly scheduled meeting time each week; however, they are also planning a few special events! 

In the works for the near future is a cookout in the park with a special invitation to the parents as well as a shopping trip in December!  Mary Manning commented, “[The] children have become very close friends, and interact with one another very well.” 

They would love for you to join them for any of these events!

Not only do they enjoy learning about God’s love and fellowshipping together, but they also want to share that love with others.  One example of their service was decorating sacks for Boyd Baptist Church’s Homebound Ministry for Valentine’s Day!  You can imagine the love that these Senior Adults felt when receiving a Valentine’s Day gift that was made just for them! 

This ministry is lead by Mary Manning, who has taught these students about the love of Jesus in a very easily understood manner. 

Mrs. Manning told us, “[This class offers] lots of love, patience, understanding, happiness, and joy as well as a birthday cake for each student on their special day.” 

She also said, “I love them, they are very special to me, and I love every minute of [of this ministry]!...We would love to have you visit our class at Boyd Baptist Church.  Young or old, we love you too!”