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Ministries

 DescriptionChairperson
Acolyte Ministry

An Acolyte is the Pastor's helper, who lights and extinguishes the altar candles, who may help with the offering, who may help with the Holy Communion, who may help with the Baptism service, who may be a flag-bearer or crucifer. An Acolyte sets the mood for the worship service, bringing in the light that represents Jesus Christ.

Bro.

Albert Morgan

Class Leader's Ministry

The duties of class leaders are:

      *  to meet with the members in class once a week

      *  to inquire how each soul prospers

      *  to visit their members from time to time

      *  to receive what they are willing to contribute for the support

          of the Gospel

          

The class leaders also watch over probationers with special care and recommend those who are eligible at the end of ninety (90) days for full membership, upon their profession of saving faith in the Lord and Savior Jesus.

 

                   Class # 1    Sis. Emma Peasant, Class Leader

                   Class # 2    Bro. Leroy Dreher, Class Leader

                   Class # 3    Sis. Loretta Rojas, Class Leader

                   Class # 4    Bro. Andre Thompkins, Class Leader 

 
Christian Education Ministry

The Christian Education Ministry works with the Pastor to make sure that church members of all ages are provided opportunities for spiritual growth and development.  The ministry teaches, trains,nurtures, prepares, and recruits adults and children for Christian service through teaching of the Word. 

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Church School Ministry

the mission of the Church School in the African Methodist Episcopal Church shall be to teach, train, nurture, prepare, and recruit adults and children in God's word for Christian service, emphasizing those Christian principles which are essential for effective Christian growth and participation.  This teaching and training shall be designed to prepare them for and assist them with effective living and Christian leadership in a changing society 

Sis.

Patricia

Dreher 

Culinary Ministry 

 Sis

Loretta

Rojas

Evangelism Ministry  

Sis.

Helen Toland

F.A.N. Ministry

(Faith, Activities, Nutrition) Ministry

Faith, Activity, and Nutrition (FAN) was a program designed to increase healthy eating and physical activity among African Methodist Episcopal (AME) church members. Although designed with the AME church in mind, the information and tools provided in the online FAN Committee and FAN Cook trainings can assist any denomination or group interested in promoting healthier behaviors and environments. FAN aims to create a healthier church body, where the majority of members see and hear health messages that encourage healthy lifestyle choices. For we believe, with strong physical health, church members can become stronger in spirit and more active in church life.

 

 http://www.health-e-ame.com/fan.htm

Sis. Loretta Rojas

Coordinator 

Sis. Mackie Archie

Coordinator

Lay Organization

The Lay Organization exists to instill in members a love and appreciation for the history, tradition and principles of the African Methodist Episcopal Church.  All members of the church who are not ordained clergy are part of the Lay Organization. 

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Music Ministry

The Music Ministry prepares and renders music for worship services and other programs and activities. 

  • The Gospel Choir – renders music on 1st Sundays

  • The Women of Inspiration Choir – renders music on 2nd Sundays
  • The Male Choir – renders music on 3rd Sundays
  • The Youth Choir – renders music on 4th Sundays

  • The Combined Choir – renders music on 5th Sundays and during

         special events

     

                             -Bro . Andre Thompkins, Organist

                             -Sis. Lonetta Brawley, Pianist

                             -Bro. Emmanuel Brown, Percussionist

                             -Bro. Corey Stone, Saxophonist

                             -Sis. Ann Oxner, Youth Choir Director     

Bro. Andre Thompkins

Minister of Music 

Outreach Ministries

*Harvest Hope Food Bank

*Hill's House, Elgin, SC,  Sis. Alice Hill, Founder & Owner

*Rosa's Helping Hand, Bythewood, SC   Sis. Helen Toland, Owner 

*Salvation Army

*Sharing God's Love

 
Pastor's Aide 

 Sis.

Helen Toland

Sons of Allen Ministry

To lead men to accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.  To organize all 

 African Methodist Men in Christian Fellowship and Social Action.  To develop African Methodist Men in the skill of prayer, evangelism, Christian Stewardship, and Christian Spiritual and Social Services.   To teach the men of our church the history, aims, beliefs, and program of the church, and encourage Christian worship and bible study.  To encourage our men to become witnesses for Christ in their daily occupations.  

 Bro.

Andre

Thompkins

 Steward Board

The Steward Board is the organization which is responsible for the spiritual condition of the church. They are appointed by the Pastor. The Steward Board makes sure there are adequate worship supplies and they maintain the records of the church.

 

 Steward Board

                                       Bro. Woodrow Archie

                                         Bro. Richard Clark

                                          Bro. Leroy Dreher

                                        Bro. Bradley Gordon

                                         Sis. Betty Jackson

                                         Bro. Albert Morgan

                                 Bro. Gilberto Rojas, Pro-Tem

Bro. Andre Thompkins

Sis. Helen Toland

                             Bro. Horace Whitener, Emertius

 

 Stewardess Ministry

The main functions of the stewardesses are to assist the stewards in the discharge of their duties relative to the ritual of baptism and the Lord's Supper. 

Sis. 

Lorraine

Cooper 

Transporation Ministry

Provides members with transportation to and from Church services and related activities.

Trustee Board 
 Trustee Board

The trustees are in charge of the care of the property and real estate. They shall guard the church property and any other property obtained by the church. They shall make improvements upon the property when  authorized to do so by the church. 

 

Trustee Board

Sis. Mackie Archie

                                       Bro. Ronnie Coleman

Sis. Neva Coleman

                                         Bro. Robert Delley

                                        Sis. Delores Gordon

Sis. Pamela Gregg

                                  Bro. Jimmy Jones, Emeritus

                                          Sis. Loretta Rojas

                             Bro. Thezana Shell, Trustee Pro-Tem

Bro. T.J. Williams

 
Usher Board Ministry  

Sis.

Delores Gordon 

 Web (Media) Ministry  
Women's Ministry  Sis. Alice Hill 
 Women's Missionary Society

As women called to discipleship to grow in knowledge and experience of God through Jesus Christ, commmitted to support the mission of the church, and,empowered by the Holy Spirit, we are challenged to help one another engage in ministry and action, and grow and respond in faith to God's redemptive plan for the church, the scociety and the world. 

 Sis. Alice Hill

Advisor

 

Sis.

Gloria Morgan

President

 Young Adult Ministry (Y.A.M.)  
Young's People Department (YPD'ers)

Trains young people for Christian service by providing opportunities for them to participate in the church.  Friendship provides opportunities for children and teens to be involved in all aspects of church life through the

Youth Choir, Sunday School, Usher Board, Vacation Bible Bible Study and Children's Church  

Sis.

 Ellexia

Hill