Ministry | Leader | Purpose | Meetings |
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Deacon Ministry | Deacon Fred Blanding, Chairman | To assist the Pastor with Holy Communion, and to help promote the spiritual welfare of the membership. | Saturday before first Sunday at 10:00 a.m. |
Deaconess Ministry | Deaconess Cheryl Cato, President | To maintain high Christian standards in the home and community and to be helpers in the church when and wherever needed. The Deaconess Ministry is responsible for the preparation of Holy Communion; care of the communion facilities; accompanying the Deacons on visits to the sick and shut-in; assisting female candidates in preparation for Baptism and advising young women in spiritual and moral matters. | Saturday before the first Sunday at 10:00 a.m. |
Mother Board | Mother Anice Walker | To serve as a Godly role model for the younger women of the church. Maintain a fervent and effectual prayer life. To serve as dedicated prayer warriors, which will be part of the Spiritual Leadership Team of the church. Assigned to ministries for prayer and advice when needed. | 3rd Sunday - following the morning service |
Trustee Ministry | To be custodians of all properties belonging to the Church and be responsible for it's protection, management and maintenance and represent the Church in legal matters. The Trustees are knowledgeable of all financial matters of the Church. | 2nd Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. | |
Pastor's Aid Ministry | Deaconess Frances Young | To financially support the Pastor's birthday, vacations, Christmas etc. and coordinate the Pastor's Anniversary Celebration. | 2nd Sunday - following the morning service |
Finance Ministry | Bro. Donald Stancell, Chairman | Shall seek guidance and direction from the Pastor and be responsible for the fiscal affairs of the Church and Day Care Center. Preparation and submission of an annual budget for the approval of the Joint Board and Church; giving counsel, assistance, and advice to the Joint Board. The Finance Ministry shall be responsible for overseeing all expenditures that are authorized by the budget. The Finance Ministry shall coordinate with the Trustee Ministry and the Church Treasurer to account for all church income and collections. The Finance Ministry shall coordinate with the Day Care Manager and Church Treasurer to account for the Day Care Center income and tuition collections, and to regularly maintain an accounting of all bank accounts. | Bi-Monthly at 7:00p.m. |
Board of Christian Education | Deaconess Polly Brown, Director | Shall be responsible for planning and promoting Christian Education for all members of the Church. | TBA |
Sunday School Ministry | Deacon Louis Risher, General Superintendant | To teach the truth as recorded in the Bible as part of growth in Christianity. | Sunday morning at 9:15 a.m. |
Sunday School Teachers Class | Rev. John Mayers, Instructor | To Acquaint the teachers and other interested persons with the Sunday School lesson for the week. | Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. |
Senior Prayer Band | Deacon Fred Blanding, President | To unite in prayer, to pray for the sick and shut-in as well as the bereaved; to pray for all mankind; to meet our scriptural obligation of praying for one another. | Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. |
Noonday Prayer Band | Bro. Frank Howard, Jr., President | Same as the Senior Prayer Band; additional and/or optional prayer time. | Tuesday at noon |
Monday Night Bible Study | Pastor Nathaniel Benjamin, Jr., Instructor | To assist members in becoming acquainted with the Bible; study religious traditions; study what the Bible says concerning salvation, marriage, cults, etc. | Monday at 7:00 p.m. (week after Labor Day through last Monday in June) |
Barbara Cox Memorial Library | Deac. Anice Walker, Libraian & Church Historian | To house and maintain historical Church documents, have available for the membership, spiritual reading for study and personal growth. | |
Evangelistic Ministry | Deacon Johnny Williams, Coordinator | To acquaint new members with the need and purpose of establishing a solid Christian foundation. | |
New Members Ministry | Deac. Brenda McCutcheon, President | To acquaint new members and other interested persons with the Church and the Gospel that is taught here; provide insight into effective Bible study techniques. | |
Sister's Outreach for Christ | Deaconess Elnora McCall, President | To reach out and help a largely overlooked segment of our congregation, primarily, the young woman. To assist the Pastor in advising and helping young women in spiritual, moral, and financial matters. | 1st Saturday at 2:00 p.m. |
Missionary Ministry | Deaconess Susan Stewart, President | To visit the sick, shut-in, and bereaved; to do Christian deeds; give spiritual and financial help where needed; contribute to the Foreign Missions; distribute food baskets at Thanksgiving and Christmas. | Saturday before the 1st Sunday at 1:00 p.m. |
Nurses Ministry | Sis. Pamela Hodge President | To aid those in distress; to set up the pulpit prior to each service; accompany the Pastor to service rendered at other Churches; tend to the Pastor after each sermon. | 2nd Saturday at 12:00 |
Hospitality Ministry | Sis. Donna Watson, President | To make all visitors feel welcome; extend hospitality to all visitors; to assist and direct guest to various area of our church; to serve as host/hostess for any activity being held at our Church; to be available to assist in any manner at all church functions if asked. | As needed with volunteers. |
Brotherhood Ministry | Bro. Daniel Miller, President | To maintain Christian unity among the men of the church as they serve the Lord as leaders in our communities | 3rd Saturday at 9:00 a.m. |
Flower Ministry | 1st Lady, Deaconess Mary Benjamin, President | To supply fresh flowers for the altar in the 1st Sunday; supply seasonal bouquets: Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and/or other Special Occasions and to maintain plants on the pulpit. | 2nd Sunday after morning service |
Church Choir | Bro. Herbert Young, President | To provide music through praise for the 10:30 service and the 2nd and 4th Sunday or whenever asked. To accompany the Pastor on special invitations. The Church Choir is responsible for selecting hymns for the 4th Sunday bulletin. | 2nd and 4th Thursday at 7:00 p.m. |
Volunteer Choir | Sis. Carolyn Starkey, President | To provide music through praise for the 10:30 worship service on the 3rd Sunday or whenever asked. To accompany the Pastor on special invitations. The Volunteer Choir is responsible for selecting hymns for the 3rd Sunday bulletin. | 2nd &/or 3rd Friday before the 3rd Sunday at 7:00 p.m. |
Male Chorus | Bro. Timothy Greene, President | To provide music through praise for the 10:30 worship service on the 2nd and 4th Sunday or whenever asked. Accompany the Pastor on special invitations. The Male Chorus is responsible for selecting hymns for the 2nd Sunday. | Saturday before 2nd and 4th Sunday at 5:00 p.m. |
Early Morning Choir | Sis. Sandra Thompson, President | To provide music through praise for the 8:00 a.m. worship service 1st - 4th Sunday or whenever asked. To accompany the Pastor on special invitations. | 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. |
The Voices of Second New St. Paul | Sis. Sandra Thompson, President | To Provide music through praise for the 10:30 worship service or whenever asked. The Voices of SNSP are for responsible for selecting hymns for the 1st Sunday bulletin. | Thursday before the 1st Sunday at 7:00 p.m. |
Senior Usher Board (#1) | Sis. Cynthia Miller, President | To serve as doorkeepers in the House of God. Responsible for the 1st and 3rd Sunday worship services. Combined Ushers on 5th sundays and during Revivals. | 1st Saturday at 1:00 p.m. |
Young Adult Usher Board (#2) | Deac. Inez Sanders, President | To serve as doorkeepers in the House of God. Responsible for the 2nd and 4th sunday worship services. Combined Ushers on the 5th Sunday and during Revivals. | Saturday before 2nd Sunday at 10:00. |
The Helping Hands Ministry | Deacon Johnny Williams, Coordinator | As part of the Missionary Ministry; Brown Bags for the Homeless 3rd Saturday at 8:00 a.m. Assist the Brotherhood Ministry with quarterly feeding of the homelss luncheon and clothes closet. Assist the community with emergency food and shelter information. | As needed. |
Youth Fellowship Ministry | Sis. Renee Young, President | To provide opportunities for the young people to come together in worship and help them to see that they too can lead wholesome lives and still have fun. | |
Bus Ministry | Deacon Fred Blanding, President | To provide transportation to Sunday School, Morning and / or afternoon service, other trips, or special invitations as assigned or requested. | |
Audio / Sound Ministry | Deacon Charlie Randolph, Coordinator | To maintain a clear system, record all service, and produce tapes or CD;s for the congregation including the sick and shut-in. | |
Second New St. Paul Day Care Center | Deac. Susan Stewart, Administrative Director | To offer Christian based Early Childhood Development for ages 4 months - 5years; 6am -6pm Monday thru Friday. We recognized all local and federal holidays and local and federal emergency plans. | 4th Monday at 6:00 p.m. |
Green Valley Senior Citizen Building | Pastor Nathaniel Benjamin, Jr., Board of Directors President | Offer quality housing for seniors. |