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

Welcome!

A Place Where You are Always Welcome

Whether you are brand new to the church thing or you’ve been around church for a while, we want to say welcome! Our goal at Elizabeth River Baptist Church is to create environments and experiences where you can encounter God in the midst of your life. When you visit with us at Elizabeth River Baptist Church our aim is that you would be inspired by the music, encouraged by the message, welcomed by our amazing community of people & be reminded that God’s grace is here!

Bi-Weekly Mid-Week Bible Study Meeting

Need a break from the hectic pace of life? Plan now to join Pastor Sandy as he leads our Round-Table discussion group, “Knowing God and His Word,” every other Wednesday at 7:00 pm. We meet in the church annex. Our next scheduled meeting is Wednesday, August 12, 2026

SUMMER HAPPENINGS

Summer is more fun with family and new friends at Elizabeth River Baptist Church! We’re kicking off the season with activities for everyone in your family, no matter their age. We have fun events planned all summer to keep your kids busy and give you quality family time. You will have a blast as a family, make new friends, and discover a little about life’s spiritual side!

We invite you to join us for a complimentary, delicious breakfast and Bible study every week at 9:30 a.m. Our worship service follows at 11:00 a.m., featuring a wonderful blend of traditional and contemporary music. We hope to see you there and worship with us!

Nursery, Preschool, and Children’s Church

We love having families worship together! After our praise and worship, children are invited to join the Nursery, Preschool, or Children’s Church, where a great time of learning and care awaits. Nursery and Preschool parents are encouraged to walk their child(ren) into the room, where they can personally share any emergency contact information with our caring team.

Nursery/ Preschool Workers

1^st Sunday Sheree & JM 2^nd Sunday Kim & Raeven 3^rd Sunday Audrey & Sandy 4^th Sunday Sheree & Raeven 5^th Sunday SC, Kim, Sandy, JM & Audrey

Childrens Church Workers

1^st Sunday SC & Sharonda 2^nd Sunday Helen & Morgan 3^rd Sunday SC, Sharonda & Morgan

4^th Sunday Helen & Eric 5^th Sunday Betty, Sharonda, Morgan, Helen & SC

Preschool and Children’s Workers Conference

E2Kids encourages and equips kids’ leaders as their new ministry year begins, helping them reach and teach children. Leaders will be motivated and inspired to lead in teaching techniques, discipling, and outreach.

E2Kids will: Encourage kids’ leaders in their ministry.

Get new tips on helping children love God and His Word.

You will be able to connect with leaders locally.

E2Kids is a celebration of kids’ leaders for their love for kids and for God, who loves kids even more!

Registration is available through the church office. Please call Jane at (757) 420-8478.

Encourage and equip kids’ leaders to E2Kids Conference

Saturday, August 29, 2026

1:00-3:00 PM

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Suffolk, VA

What is Operation Inasmuch?

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.”

For more information, please talk with Pastor Sandy or Ken Bliss or you may call the church office at 757-420-8478.

Saturday, October 24, 2026

8:00 am – Noon

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 study the Word of God. We believe that God’s will, plan and purpose are revealed in His Word.

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.