Eastside Baptist Church was formed in 1984 just on the outskirts of Vernon, Florida. The church is well known for their missions, building relationships, and dedication to service. When we leave our doors, we enter our mission field.
Services
- Sunday School 9:45 AM to 10:50 AM.
- Worship Service 11 AM Till. Live Video posted on Facebook.
- Wednesday Prayer and Studies 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
- Cottage Prayer Service Last Sunday Evening of the Month. See Bulletin on Facebook for Dates/times.
- Women’s Missionary Union Third Sunday of the Month.
Missions
- Food Pantry for special needs, contact Jonathan Taylor for details.
- Food Give Away Every other Month, see UPCOMING EVENTS Page for dates.
- Sewing House Ministry
- One More Child Sponsorship and Mission Trips
- Sponsor for The Blessing Box Ministry located at Sam Mitchell Vernon Library
- Operation Christmas Box
- Youth Ministries each Month.
- Support for Ministries such as the Liberian Ministry, Navajo Ministry, Haiti Opiege Ministry, Saving Grace, and many more such as Lottie Moon, Pure Water, etc.
- Other mission opportunities as they arise.
1 Corinthians 7:22 (KJV)
22 For he that is called in the Lord, being a servant, is the Lord’s freeman: likewise also he that is called, being free, is Christ’s servant.
Please meet our leadership…
Our Pastor – Johnathan Taylor and Our Pastor’s Wife – Cheryl Taylor
Johnathan is a lifelong resident of Washington County and a 1991 graduate of Vernon High School. In the spring of 1992 Johnathan accepted Jesus Christ right here at Eastside and was baptized in the church shortly after.
In October 2014 Johnathan, his wife – Cheryl, and their two children – Ethan and Sarah, returned to East Side Baptist Church to assume God’s call to pastor this thriving congregation.
Our Minister of Music – Michael Brock
Michael is a lifelong resident of Vernon with over 30 years as a teacher in the Washington County School system. He is affectionately known as Mr. Brock by all his former students.
Our Pianist and Treasurer –Tenille Brock-Fielding
Tenille is a lifelong resident of Washington County and a 1994 graduate of Vernon High School. The pastor likes to brag to people about her having one of the most beautiful voices he has ever heard. Tenille is also very active in the Baptist Women’s ministry and helps teach the adult Sunday School.
Our Secretary – Gloria Brock
Gloria Brock has many many years of experience at Eastside Baptist Church and serves as the leader for the Sewing House ministry. Hundreds, even thousands of items including dresses, bags, pot holders, pencil bags, etc. have been made over the years to support ministry projects such as Operation Christmas, Liberian Ministry, the Navajo Ministry among many others.
Our Deacons – The Team
Larry Bland
Michael Brock
Robert Moreland
Danny Lloalbo
Our Teachers
Nathan Fielding Teaches Sunday School Youth.
Cheryl Taylor Teaches Sunday School Youth.
Connie Bland (with one of her students – Isaiah Ortiz) teaches Children’s Church and coordinates Vacation Bible School along with the Puppet Ministry.
Shelley Adams and Tenille Brock teaches Adult Sunday School.
Michael Brock teaches Sunday School and works with the Youth Groups.
Peggy Adams teaches Adult Sunday School.
Shawn Sanders coordinates the Youth Group ALPHA Z meetings every 2nd Friday each month.
All of these people bring selfless dedication to the church and we are so blessed to have them.
We hope you will come, visit us, and worship at Eastside Baptist Church of Vernon.
Welcome to Our Church.
