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!
Valentines Day “Sweetheart Brunch”
Join us for a special Valentines Day “Sweetheart Brunch” on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 9:30 am. We will meet in the Annex and enjoy a time of good food, fantastic fun and Christian fellowship.
During our brunch we will continue with our Experiencing God study . Everyone is welcome to join us.
Week of Prayer for North American Missions
March 1 – March 8, 2026
The Week of Prayer is annually observed by SBC churches to specifically pray for missionaries on the field, the needs of their ministries and the needs of their families. Prayer is the fuel enabling God to spiritually and emotionally sustain missionaries in places where the gospel is greatly needed, but often opposed.
Meals for Judeo-Christian Oureach Center
Monday, March 2, 2026
We will be providing a bag lunch for 150 guests for the Judeo Christian Outreach Center (J.C.O.C.) Ministry. Each pre-packed bag meal will have one sandwich and other items. A sign-up list is available in the annex or you may call the church office at 757-420-8478 for more information.
Daylight Savings Time Starts
Sunday, March 8, 2026
Remember to set your clocks AHEAD one hour Saturday night or Sunday morning
Neighborhood Block Party
Sunday, June 21, 2026
1:00 – 3:00 PM
Join us as we kick off our week long Vacation Bible School. We will have FREE Inflatable Bounce House, snow cones, hot dogs, and kids crafts.
Vacation Bible School 2026
June 22-26, 2026 2:00-4:00 PM
Elizabeth River Baptist Church’s 2026 VBS theme is “Magnified! Discovering the Bigness of God in the Smallest of Things,” focusing on Psalm 34:3 to teach kids God’s greatness.
- Magnified!: Kids explore tiny details like ladybugs, dew drops, or acorns to see God’s immense creativity and love.
- Key Verse: Psalm 34:3 – “O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together”.
- Core Message: God made us, cares for us, loves us, forgives us, and is faithful, teaching kids to proclaim His greatness.
Everyone is Welcome! Pre-K and up
World Changers Chesapeake, VA
July 21 – 24, 2026
“World Changers” in Chesapeake, VA, is an annual summer mission program where youth groups from across the U.S. perform home repairs (like roofing, painting, building ramps) for residents and engage in community service and spiritual outreach, organized by the national World Changers Missions to help local families and share their faith. The project date will be Tuesday, July 21, to Friday, July 24.
Elizabeth River Baptist Church will host a team by providing a hot lunch at either the job site or the church. For more information, please call the church office at 757-420-8478.
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 studythe 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.
