Because we believe church is a place of grace, we want to help people know real community. Click the link below to view all the groups being offered! We want people to know community through LIFE Groups and encourage them to join them to experience real community. If joining a…
Because we believe church is a place of grace, we want to help people know real community.
Click the link below to view all the groups being offered!
We want people to know community through LIFE Groups and encourage them to join them to experience real community.
If joining a group is your next step, we would love to help!
Need help finding the right group?
Questions? Please contact Kevin Buynak, Groups Pastor: kbuynak@adbc.org
June 22-July 13 The theme for this year’s VBS is “Live It Out,” and we plan to lead up to it with a four-week focus on serving local schools with which we have existing partnerships. – Loring Mill will focus on Alice Drive Elementary and Willow Drive Elementary. – Pocalla will focus on…
June 22-July 13
The theme for this year's VBS is "Live It Out," and we plan to lead up to it with a four-week focus on serving local schools with which we have existing partnerships.
- Loring Mill will focus on Alice Drive Elementary and Willow Drive Elementary.
- Pocalla will focus on Bates Middle School.
- Bishopville will work with The Pee Dee Math, Science & Technology Academy.
To support this local missions project, please refer to the list below for specific items each school needs. Each year, our VBS kids participate in a fun, healthy competition between boys and girls to see who can collect the most coins. The coins collected by children this year will also contribute toward supporting these partner schools with the items they need.
ALL INDIVIDUAL SERVING SIZE WITH POP-TOP OPENINGS
Vienna Sausages
Beanie-Weenies
Cereal bars
Granola bars
Trail mix
Pop Tarts
Cereal
Shelf-stable milk
Shelf-stable peanut butter & jelly sandwiches
Raisins
Applesauce
Fruit cups
Pudding cups
Juice boxes
Sunday, June 29-Sunday, July 6 | All campuses Did you know that Vacation Bible School (VBS) is one of our largest outreach events of the year? Last year, we celebrated a big milestone with our first-ever VBS at our Bishopville Campus. We invite you to Pray for Vacation Bible School – f…
Sunday, June 29-Sunday, July 6 | All campuses
Did you know that Vacation Bible School (VBS) is one of our largest outreach events of the year? Last year, we celebrated a big milestone with our first-ever VBS at our Bishopville Campus.
We invite you to Pray for Vacation Bible School – for the kids and families who will be impacted, for the volunteers serving, and for each campus and community. Then, on Sunday, July 6, spend a few moments praying for VBS at the campus you attend.
You can walk all three of our campuses or just one. Pick up a card at one of our campuses at Connection Point and dedicate some time to pray over our campuses as we prepare for VBS 2025. Your prayers can make a meaningful impact!
Share your prayer walk experience with us through a photo. Please email your pictures to communications@adbc.org.
June 29, 2025 Monday, June 30 – Sunday, July 6, 2025. The Missions Ministry of Alice Drive Baptist Church serves by evangelizing the gospel of Jesus Christ and helping people grow as disciples. A team will be leaving June 29 to serve church planters in Detroit, MI, as they reach their…
June 29, 2025
Monday, June 30 - Sunday, July 6, 2025.
The Missions Ministry of Alice Drive Baptist Church serves by evangelizing the gospel of Jesus Christ and helping people grow as disciples. A team will be leaving June 29 to serve church planters in Detroit, MI, as they reach their community for Jesus and help connect people to the local church to help them continue taking their next steps in their walk with Him.
Registration for this trip has closed.
Tuesdays from 6-7 PM Childcare Provided June 17-July 29 (No July 8 or 15) Led by Michael Grubbs, Pocalla Kids and Students Minister Parenting can be difficult, all while trying to encourage your children to love the Lord! And we know that knowing how to disciple your child and teach them abo…
Tuesdays from 6-7 PM
Childcare Provided
June 17-July 29 (No July 8 or 15)
Led by Michael Grubbs, Pocalla Kids and Students Minister
Parenting can be difficult, all while trying to encourage your children to love the Lord! And we know that knowing how to disciple your child and teach them about loving God can be a challenging task.
Join us for a special summer class at our Pocalla Campus to explore what the Bible says about discipling your children.
VBS will take place at each of our campuses from Sunday, July 13 to July 16, from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Mark your calendars for VBS (Vacation Bible School)! We invite all children ages 3 (by June 1) through those who have completed 5th grade to join us for an unforgettable week! Each eve…
VBS will take place at each of our campuses from Sunday, July 13 to July 16, from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM.
Mark your calendars for VBS (Vacation Bible School)! We invite all children ages 3 (by June 1) through those who have completed 5th grade to join us for an unforgettable week!
Each evening will be filled with worship, exciting games, meaningful small group discussions, fun, and snacks. This year's theme, "Live it Out," will inspire your kids to discover how to love like Jesus. We hope to see you at VBS!
Register online by July 9! On Sunday morning, July 13 (the first day of VBS), we will take paper registrations in the lobby of each campus. We will also have a registration table set up each night in the lobby of each campus to take sign-ups!
July 17 | 6 PM | All Campuses We are excited to invite you to our Starting Line class, which will take place the day after VBS! This is a wonderful opportunity for kids to ask questions about baptism, salvation, and following Jesus, while parents can be there to support them every step of the…
July 17 | 6 PM | All Campuses
We are excited to invite you to our Starting Line class, which will take place the day after VBS! This is a wonderful opportunity for kids to ask questions about baptism, salvation, and following Jesus, while parents can be there to support them every step of the way. Don’t miss this special edition of Starting Line after VBS on Thursday, July 17. Dinner will be provided at each campus!
Loring Mill Campus:
Pastor Clay will teach this at the Loring Mill Campus! Join us in McManus Hall!
Pocalla Campus:
Kids and Students Minister Michael Grubbs will teach this class at the Pocalla Campus! Join us in the lobby!
Bishopville Campus:
Paige Smithson, the Kids Ministry Coordinator, along with her husband, Sam Smithson, the Bishopville Campus Pastor, will teach this class at the Bishopville Campus. Join us at Chappell Park.
July 19, 2025 Saturday, July 19 – Thursday, July 24, 2025. The Missions Ministry of Alice Drive Baptist Church serves by evangelizing the gospel of Jesus Christ and helping people grow as disciples. Register now and join a team serving church planters in Toronto, Canada, as they reach…
July 19, 2025
Saturday, July 19 – Thursday, July 24, 2025.
The Missions Ministry of Alice Drive Baptist Church serves by evangelizing the gospel of Jesus Christ and helping people grow as disciples. Register now and join a team serving church planters in Toronto, Canada, as they reach their community for Jesus and help connect people to the local church, enabling them to take their next steps in their walk with Him.
Registration for this trip is now closed!
Open Baptism will be on Sunday, July 20, in all services at each campus. Get ready to take your next step in your journey with Jesus! If you’re considering Baptism, let’s pray together for you and others taking this next step. On Sunday, July 20, you will have the opportunity to be bap…
Open Baptism will be on Sunday, July 20, in all services at each campus.
Get ready to take your next step in your journey with Jesus!
If you're considering Baptism, let's pray together for you and others taking this next step.
On Sunday, July 20, you will have the opportunity to be baptized at any of our services at any of our campuses. No sign-up is required.
For any questions, please contact Jamie Lotts, our Connections Director, at jlotts@adbc.org.
July 23 | 6-7:30 Change is hard! We want to support our rising kindergarteners and sixth graders as they transition smoothly into their new areas of ministry. Join us on July 23rd for dinner and a chance to meet your new leaders! While your children explore their new spaces, parents will hav…
July 23 | 6-7:30
Change is hard! We want to support our rising kindergarteners and sixth graders as they transition smoothly into their new areas of ministry. Join us on July 23rd for dinner and a chance to meet your new leaders! While your children explore their new spaces, parents will have the opportunity to ask questions and receive answers about this transition period.
For Loring Mill Campus:
-Meet in The Venue (Student building) for rising 6th graders and parents
-Meet in Room 209 (in the main building) for the rising kindergarten and parents
For Pocalla Campus:
Meet in the Worship center:
-Rising 6th graders will go to Room 128 (the Student room).
-Rising kindergarteners will go to Room 122/126 (Multipurpose room).
MOMS Sumter will begin again on September 4, 2025. MOMS Sumter is a program for mothers. We welcome all moms, no matter their background or stage of motherhood. Whether you are a military mom, grew up in Sumter, have little kids in diapers, or are sending kids off to college, MOMS Sumter is a…
MOMS Sumter will begin again on September 4, 2025.
MOMS Sumter is a program for mothers. We welcome all moms, no matter their background or stage of motherhood. Whether you are a military mom, grew up in Sumter, have little kids in diapers, or are sending kids off to college, MOMS Sumter is a great place to connect, grow, and find support. To reserve your spot for the 2025-2026 MOMS year, come to our drive-through registration on July 24 from 8 to 10 a.m. at our Loring Mill Campus. At this event, you can take advantage of our Early Bird rate of $80 for the year. The payment due at the first meeting is $50 for the semester or $100 for the entire year. Don’t miss our early bird special during the drive-through sign-up event!
All meetings will be from 9:00 AM- 11:30 AM in the Worship Center at Loring Mill.
Make ADBC Your Church Home on August 3! 12:30 pm | Pocalla and Bishopville Campus (lunch served) 5-7 pm | McManus Hall | Loring Mill Campus (dinner and childcare provided) Starting Point is a class where you can learn about ADBC’s mission, vision, and values and join the church…
Make ADBC Your Church Home on August 3!
12:30 pm | Pocalla and Bishopville Campus (lunch served)
5-7 pm | McManus Hall | Loring Mill Campus (dinner and childcare provided)
Starting Point is a class where you can learn about ADBC's mission, vision, and values and join the church!
*Please note: this class is required for membership.
Contact Jamie Lotts, Connections Director, at jlotts@adbc.org for the Loring Mill or Pocalla Campus.
For more information about the Bishopville Campus, please contact Sam Smithson, Bishopville Campus Pastor, at ssmithson@adbc.org.
Future Dates -
2025: 10/5, 12/7
August 7-8 | Loring Mill Campus We believe that everyone benefits when leaders improve. We want you to take your next step as a leader! The August Global Leadership Summit will allow leaders at all levels to explore leadership principles in greater depth. You may be wondering who qualifies as…
August 7-8 | Loring Mill Campus
We believe that everyone benefits when leaders improve. We want you to take your next step as a leader! The August Global Leadership Summit will allow leaders at all levels to explore leadership principles in greater depth. You may be wondering who qualifies as a leader; anyone who has influence can be considered a leader, and we all influence someone.
Register by May 7th to take advantage of the early bird rate. Visit the event website to learn more!
This is a two-day event held at the Loring Mill Campus. We are a host site for the Global Leadership Summit, which is scheduled to start at 10 a.m. on Thursday, August 7, and end around 4 p.m. on Friday, August 8.
A GriefShare grief support group for people grieving the death of a loved one is starting soon at Pocalla Campus. Please join us on August 12th from 6:00 to 7:30 pm for this 12-week program. At GriefShare, you’ll watch a weekly video featuring counsel and insights from respected grief experts…
A GriefShare grief support group for people grieving the death of a loved one is starting soon at Pocalla Campus. Please join us on August 12th from 6:00 to 7:30 pm for this 12-week program.
At GriefShare, you’ll watch a weekly video featuring counsel and insights from respected grief experts, along with relatable personal stories, followed by a time of sharing and support. Session topics include what’s normal in grief; how to handle difficult emotions; and what to do with regrets, questions, and worries.
For more information, contact Scott Russell or visit griefshare.org.
August 16 | 8:00-10:00 AM | Loring Mill Campus | Front Porch Join us in participating in the City of Sumter Community Cleanup Day! Want to serve your community and help pick up litter along our roads and entranceway? The City of Sumter regularly organizes community cleanup days through…
August 16 | 8:00-10:00 AM | Loring Mill Campus | Front Porch
Join us in participating in the City of Sumter Community Cleanup Day! Want to serve your community and help pick up litter along our roads and entranceway?
The City of Sumter regularly organizes community cleanup days throughout the year; the next one is on August 16. Please mark your calendars and join us!
Meet at the Front Porch of the Loring Mill Campus. That morning, we will be cleaning up along Loring Mill Road and Wise Drive, right near the church.
Future dates- 10/18, 12/13
August 23 | 10 AM-12 PM | Loring Mill Campus | The Worship Center Ladies, join us for BLOOM and Brunch! This will be a special time when one of our very own will share God’s word with us. It’s an opportunity for us to draw closer to the Lord and strengthen our relationships with one another….
August 23 | 10 AM-12 PM | Loring Mill Campus | The Worship Center
Ladies, join us for BLOOM and Brunch! This will be a special time when one of our very own will share God’s word with us. It’s an opportunity for us to draw closer to the Lord and strengthen our relationships with one another.
$10 in advance online | $12 at the door
Childcare available for 6 weeks-5th grade
Cost: $5/child, $15/family max
Childcare deadline: August 14
August 30, 2025 Saturday, August 30-Saturday, September 6 Commissioned International, our mission partner in Honduras works with more than 150 churches across that nation. This team will travel to the village of Las Pacayas and work with the local pastor and church – doing evangelism,…
August 30, 2025
Saturday, August 30-Saturday, September 6
Commissioned International, our mission partner in Honduras works with more than 150 churches across that nation. This team will travel to the village of Las Pacayas and work with the local pastor and church – doing evangelism, providing Bibles, delivering rice & beans, doing Vacation Bible School for the kids and doing some light construction work – all in the name of Jesus!
The trip cost is $1,500/person, and the deadline to complete and turn in an application AND pay a $500 deposit is June 19, 2025.
October 9, 2025 Thursday, October 9-Wednesday, October 15 Working with our national missions partner, Send Relief, we will travel to Camp Rock in Valdosta to serve the kids, staff, and the community. We will primarily help them with their annual Fall Days event, which brings people fr…
October 9, 2025
Thursday, October 9-Wednesday, October 15
Working with our national missions partner, Send Relief, we will travel to Camp Rock in Valdosta to serve the kids, staff, and the community. We will primarily help them with their annual Fall Days event, which brings people from all around that region and is a big fundraiser for them to continue serving foster kids & their families throughout the year. The trip cost is $200/person and the deadline to complete and turn in an application AND pay a $100 deposit is July 3, 2025.