Elizabeth River Baptist Church
601 Sparrow Road     Chesapeake, VA    23325
(757) 420-8478     Fax: (757) 420-5402
 
Pastor:  Dr. Sanford Martin
 email:doctorsandy@elizabethriver.com
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

WORSHIP!

 SUNDAY AT 11:00 am

Elizabeth River Baptist Church is a church where we love to worship. Not just on Sundays, but every day of the week. Come worship the Lord with us! 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

BREAKFAST &BIBLE STUDY

 SUNDAY AT 9:30 am

Elizabeth River Baptist Church is a church where we love to studythe Word of God. We believe that God’s will, plan and purpose are revealed in His Word.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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      NO SEW BLANKETS

“Knots-Of-Love” Blankets

Join us as we assemble fleece blankets to donate to Sentara Norfolk General Palliative Medicine Team.

Each Monday evening we will make “Knots-of-Love” blankets. Our primarily focus is on fleece tie blankets- they’re easy and fun to make! Bring a snack to share (if you would like), a pair of scissors if you can (we’ll label them so you get them back if they get moved around), and bring a friend or two!

If you want to pick out fleece by the yard, you can mix and match fabric. (you will need 1.5 yard for each piece) If you are doing the kits, they will pre-size to 48” or 72” either size is perfect. Best place to purchase fabric: Hobby Lobby, Walmart and Amazon. (If you prefer we do have several kits available for you to put together)

We will meet every Monday evening from 5:30 – 7:30 pm in the church Annex. For more information please contact the  church office at 757-420-8478

 

Prayer Walking/Prayer Driving

We will begin our 30 Days of Prayer for our community Tuesday, April 1, 2025.  Prayer walking and Prayer driving is an attempt to saturate our community surrounding the church where people live with prayer that they might come to the love of Christ. It will also serve as an opportunity for you to personally invite each person to church and share with them about our upcoming events such as Palm Sunday, Resurrection Sunday as well as our annual Block Party and Vacation Bible School.  Several communities we will be focusing on will be: Norfolk Highlands, Sherry Park, Tanglewood, and Elizabeth Terrace. Maps will be available.
 

How to prayer walk

Walk down the streets you chose praying as you go.Walk slowly to allow time to pray for each residence. Pray out loud.

If a street has several houses on each side of it, you may wish to walk down it praying for the homes on one side and then walk back praying for the homes on the other side.

How to prayer drive

Drive down the streets or roads you chose.Stop and pray for each home you drive by (you may wish to pull off at a place where you can see several homes at the same time). Pray out loud.

 

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Vacation Bible School Block Party

Date:  Sunday, June 22, 2025

Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm

Location: Front lawn of Elizabeth River Baptist Church

Inflatable obstacle courses! Food truck! Balloon Animals! Freshly Grilled Hot Dogs! It’s block party time!

Make sure to put our VBS Block Party on your calendar and plan to bring your family. June 22nd from 1:00 – 3:00 pm on the church front lawn. All ages are welcome.

There will be FREE ice cream truck, face-painting, inflatables, children’s arts and crafts, and much more fun for the whole family! We can’t wait to see you!
 
 
 

“Shipwrecked”

VBS at Elizabeth River Baptist Church

At Shipwrecked, kids discover that Jesus rescues – Jesus cares about them personally and rescues in life’s toughest circumstances. Shipwrecked is filled with memorable Bible-learning activities for kids to see, hear, touch, and even taste!

Shipwrecked will run from 2:00 pm to 4:00pm, Monday June 23 -Friday, June 27, 2025.

 

 

 
 

World Changers

July 21 – July 26, 2025

About this Project

Chesapeake VA is a construction-based project. These projects specialize in serving a community by meeting a physical need. Groups most often serve by working on someone’s home through work like painting, handicap ramps, and more. Students are equipped and encouraged to build relationships with homeowners and community members in hopes of sharing the gospel. All programming like a speaker and worship, in addition to food and lodging, are covered in the registration fee.

 
Christmas In August 2025
Helping Missionaries Reach Out to Their Communities
How Christmas in August Works

Every year WMU and the North American Mission Board partner to select missionaries who will be featured in Christmas in August. The missionaries provide a list of items they need for ministry and outreach, and the lists of requested items are posted online. More information will soon be available

Operation INAS Much
Saturday, October 25, 2025
8:00 -Noon

         What is Operation Inasmuch?

 

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Operation Inasmuch is a worldwide ministry that comes alongside churches and pastors to equip and motivate them to obey the biblical mandate to minister to the “least of these.” Using the Inasmuch model of compassion ministry, we empower believers to live out their calling to serve others and experience the joy that comes from serving. We encourage pastors who want to see their church connected in their community but don’t have the time or training to do it on their own. We show believers how they can create opportunities to share the gospel by doing the gospel.

Operation Inasmuch is focused on the entire body of Christ and provides tremendous opportunities for people to serve for the first time, families to serve together, and even congregations from multiple denominations to come together to be the hands and feet of Jesus and become the Body of Christ. 

 
 

Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box Ministry
Shoeboxes are due Sunday, November 9, 2025
 
For children around the world, a shoebox is oftern their very first gift. Given together with the Good News of Jesus Christ, it communicates God’s love to a boy or girl in need. So, it is imortant to make sure your gift is….
FUN– includes a “wow” item and other quality toys
FULL-packed to the brim with additional school supplies and personal care items
PERSONALIZED-prayed over and conatins a note and photo, which are oftern the child’s favorite items!

 

 

FELLOWSHIP

The Bible advises us to continue in fellowship with other believers. There is a reason for that! It edifies is, keeps us accountable, makes us more transparent and unplugs us from our secluded self-centered lives. We learn to share, invite-in, commune and interact with other believers. 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

GENEROSITY

We are givers at heart and we model that in our lives. We do not believe in creating a mega church with lots of beautiful buildings and facilities. Rather, we believe in giving back. A healthy community is ripe to hear God’s Word. We invite our members to give to any of our community programs on a regular basis. 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

GROWTH

If you attend Elzabeth River Baptist Church and there is no spiritual growth in your life, then we did something wrong. That is why it is very important to us that you take away real life application not just spiritually, but for your family, finances and all areas of your life. God is our source of joy, and our deliverer.