Ministries
ADULT/YOUTH/CHILDREN
PRAYER MEETING/BIBLE CLASS
Tuesday - Prayer Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Bible Class 8:00 p.m.
(except on the Tuesday after the first Sunday, which is Baptism)
Thursday - Prayer Meeting 11:00 a.m.
Bible Class 11:30 a.m.
AUDIO VISUAL COMMITTEE
Is responsible for the proper care and use of all church-owned broadcasting
equipment and the sanctuary public address system.
Bro. Blane Sandifer, Chairperson
BAPTIST TRAINING UNION
Meets each Sunday at 5:00 p.m., except on fourth Sundays when we have
a merged service with a question and answer time. This is the training
department for the whole church. Groups are classified according to age
levels. Relevant topics are informally discussed each Sunday. Groups are
small, giving opportunity for more individual participation.
Sis. Patricia Cauley, Directress
BETHESDA FELLOWSHIP CHOIR
Sings second Sunday morning (every other month) at 10:30 a.m. Rehearses
on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. as needed. Adults ages 20 and above.
Sis. Daryl Daniels, President
BUS MINISTRY/COORDINATOR OF CHAPERONES
To serve as chaperones on vans on certain assigned days to keep order
and engage in building ridership for the route.
Sis. Gloria Brown, Chairperson
CHURCH ORCHESTRA
An opportunity for members of the church to render service to Christ through
instrumental music. Ages 12 and above.
Sis. Odessa Wynn, Chairperson
COURTESY COMMITTEE
Extends hospitable greetings to visitors at worship and other services.
Assigned certain times by the Chairperson.
Sis. Deborah Gore, Chairperson
DRAMATICS CLUB
Persons with special gifts for drama are invited to join.
Sis Ruth Wiley, Directress
EVANGELISTIC OUTREACH MINISTRY
Meets first Monday of each month. Seeks to extend the witness of Christ
beyond the immediate membership of the Church. Works in this connection
with Christian organizations which have been approved by the Pastor. Attempts
to reclaim former members of the church who have, for one reason or another,
become delinquent in attendance, participation, and finance.
Bro. Larry Sims, Chairperson
FLOWER GUILD
Meets fourth Wednesday of the month. Responsible for decorating pulpit
with flowers each week. President assigns each member certain weeks to
be in charge of arranging flowers in the church. Provides flowers for
funerals and other needs as directed by the church.
Sis. Lula Council, President
JUNIOR USHERS
Meets second Wednesday every other month. Create an atmosphere of genuine
welcome and concern for all attending services. Greet people and provide
each person with an order of worship. Check to make sure bulletins and
other needed aids and supplies are in their proper place. Keep order and
direct seating. Be attentive to the needs of persons during the services.
Ages 13 through 19.
Bro. Jeffrey Thompson, Jr., President
LIBRARY COMMITTEE
To work with the Librarian in selecting, cataloging, and keeping in good
condition all books, periodicals, library and visual aid materials, and
equipment. Must be ages 16 and above.
Sis. Adrilla Howard, Librarian
MALE CHORUS
Sings each fourth Sunday morning at the 10:30 a.m. service. Rehearses
each Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. Adult males ages 20 and above.
Bro. Ronald Wood, President
MEN'S MINISTRY
Engages in a diversified program for men, with a view to the spiritual
growth and development of the individual believer and to the church. Meets
monthly or at the call of the President. All men are automatically members
of the Men's Ministry by virtue of their membership in the church.
Bro. Albert Witherspoon, President
MINISTRY OF COMFORT
Is a grief adjustment ministry that is biblically inspired to provide
love, comfort, support, and guidance to church members who have suffered
the loss of a loved one through death.
Sis. Alice Bowman, Chairperson
MISSIONARY MINISTRY
Meets third Saturday (every other month) and Saturday before fifth Sunday.
Their responsibility is to keep the spirit of Missions (both home and
foreign) alive in the Church. Present programs, pageants, special services,
and Missionary personalities in the Church at special times. They also
furnish delegates to our Foreign Mission Convention, short-term missionary
trips, etc.
Sis. Bettye Walker, President
NURSES' UNIT/FIRST AID MINISTRY
All nurses who are members of the church are expected to render service
through this unit. Special times for duty at regular worship services,
etc. to be assigned by the President.
Sis. Lillie Cook, President
PASTOR'S AID MINISTRY
Meets first Saturday of each month. Helps remind the church of the Pastor's
need at vacation time. Leads the church in remembering the Pastor at Christmas
time. Seeks to be of assistance to the Pastor in every possible way.
Sis. Delores Thompson, President
RECREATION COMMITTEE
Responsible for organizing and facilitating recreational activities. Activities
available: Softball, basketball, bowling, and aerobics.
Bro. Bryan Chase, Chairperson
SECURITY AND SAFETY COMMITTEE
The responsibility of covering a designated area to guard against vandalism,
theft, and fire hazards while church is in meeting sessions and/or worship
services. To serve when assigned by the Director.
Dea. Calvin Elliott, Director
SENIOR USHERS
Meets first Monday of each month. Create an atmosphere of genuine welcome
and concern for all attending services. Greet people and provide each
person with an order of worship. Check to make sure bulletins and other
needed aids and supplies are in their proper place. Keep order and direct
seating. Be attentive to the needs of persons during the services. Ages
20 and above.
Sis. Gayle Cooper, President
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Meets every Sunday at 9:00 a.m. There are classes available for all age levels. The Sunday School us an educational component for the whole church. If you have the gift of teaching, there is a position available for you in this organization. (See Superintendent after joining Sunday School)
Sis. Michele Goady, Superintendent
SUNDAY SCHOOL CHOIR
Sings each first Sunday morning in Sunday School. Sings each fifth Sunday
at the 10:30 a.m. service. Rehearses each Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Ages 7
through 11.
Sis. Raven Daaku, President
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Mature, qualified persons to drive the vans are assigned certain times
and routes by the Chairperson of the Transportation Committee. Must have
a clear driver's record as required by insurance company.
Bro. Olin Hamlet, Chairperson
VISIONS OF PRAISE
Sing third Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m. Rehearses on Wednesday evening
at 7:30 p.m. Adults ages 20 through 38.
Bro Tremayne Cobb, President
VOICES OF BETHESDA
Sing first Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m. Rehearses on Wednesday evening
at 7:00 p.m. Adults ages 20 and above.
Sis. Dorothy Serious, President
WOMEN'S MINISTRY
Engages in a diversified program for women, with a view to the spiritual
growth and development of the individual believer and to the church. Meets
on the fourth Saturday of every month for prayer meeting at 9:00 a.m.
All women are automatically members of the Women's Ministry by virtue
of their membership in the church.
Sis. Jennie Sanders, Chairperson
WORSHIPPING NURSERY
Takes care of infants and tots, ages 1 month through 5 years, during the
10:30 a.m. worship service, Communion Sunday, and other worship services.
Leads them in worship on their age level. Ages 13 and above.
Sis. Mary Johnson, President
YOUTH CHOIR
Sings second Sunday mornings at the 10:30 a.m. service (alternating with
the Bethesda Fellowship Choir). Rehearses each Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Ages
12 through 19.
Sis. Toya Harrison, President