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Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality. Romans 12:13 ESV

Culinary Crew/Food Services

We provide a professional and pleasant atmosphere in order to foster a positive fellowship experience with our church family, friends, and guests over food. We partner with other ministries within the church to offer an array of appetizing and nutritious items while operating within a budget. In addition to providing food, we also help prepare, serve, etc. to cater and meet the hospitality needs of the event for all church functions. And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works. Hebrews 10:24 ESV

Host/Hostess Greeter

We cheerfully serve to welcome all members, visitors, and guests to the church service in the expression of God's unending love towards us. We connect with everyone to set the tone of the worship service and offer our assistance for questions, special needs, and logistics. Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us to the glory of God. Romans 15:7

Love Committee

We support the enrichment of our local community by addressing the problem of continued hunger in financially stricken areas. We provide a hearty and nutritious meal to families, singles, and children in need on the 4th Saturday of each month. We believe and our motto is “Love is What Love Does”. For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me. Matthew 25:35 ESV

Nurses Board

We provide emotional and spiritual support and exhibit the competency to care for members and guests. In addition, we monitor the health and spiritual issues, provide treatments, administer medications as directed by a physician and or contact the appropriate caregiving/emergency agency for further instruction for members and guests. Is any among you afflicted? Let him pray. Is any merry? Let him sing psalms. Is any sick among you? Let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: 15 And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he has committed sins, they shall be forgiven him. James 5:13-15

Sick and Shut In

We serve to be a bridge between the church and our health suffering or confined members to keep them active and informed about the church happenings. We compassionately acknowledge they have a need and confidentially offer our support to meet those expressed needs. Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all. Psalms 34:19

Transport/Van Ministry

We provide transportation to and from our scheduled weekly services or church activities to church members who represent a need or have submitted a request for a ride. Our transportation ministry is vital to the success and growth of our membership and participation by encouraging active involvement. It enables members who would have been excluded an opportunity to fellowship with the church body, attend worship services and or other church-related activities. The Lord will keep you going out and coming in from this time forth and forevermore. Psalm 121:8 ESV

Ushers Board

We serve as overseers to help safeguard and guide the daily operations of the church and to ensure that the service runs smoothly so that everyone can enjoy the service. We are active participants during the service and serve in the capacity but not limited to greeting guests, providing information, escorting everyone to their seats, assisting with the offering, managing emergencies etc. Blessed are those who listen to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at my doorway. Proverbs 8:34 NIV

Volunteer

We honor God through our service. We assist the church in whatever capacity needed to ensure that the church and any church-related event operates effectively at all times. We offer our time, talents and services to guarantee the success of the event. Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, 24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ. Colossians 3:23-24 ESV

Communications & Worship

Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. Ephesians 4:29

Announcements Allies

We celebrate the good news of Christ as we bring clarity and understanding to our church messages. We enthusiastically share with the church body pertinent information as it relates to our church, members and our upcoming events. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person. Colossians 4:6

Audio/Video Production

We present a platform that enables us to be instrumental in connecting our at home audience to our ministry through our radio broadcast service. We broadcast live our 8:00 a.m. Sunday worship service on the airwaves on Chicago radio 1390 AM. We produce the best quality Christian programming on Chicago’s Westside and provides a professional sound for all events. And he said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation. Mark 16:15

Baptism Committee

We support obedience to God in choosing to be baptized and offer the candidates counsel in the act of baptism. We prepare them spiritually and physically for this next step in their journey with Christ. We coordinate the baptismal service activities, candidate preparation, and clean-up and make sure the necessary equipment and supplies are ready and available for baptism every Sunday. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Matthew 28:19 ESV

Communion Stewards

We organize and prepare the Holy Communion essentials for the holy feast in celebration of the life of Christ. We keep inventory and make sure that all items are on hand when needed and submit requests to replenish items as needed. We assist and participate with the order of service by reading scriptures, singing hymns, directing members to maintain order and to keep the service moving efficiently, as well as helping with clean-up afterward. And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” Luke 22:19

Connection Squad (Membership)

We provide a “come as you are” platform to introduce and welcome non- believers or fallen saints back into the will of God. In doing so, our goal is to bring as many souls to Christ as possible. We maintain communication with new members to keep them informed of what is going on in the church. As well as offer structural support through our Christian Foundations Class. The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he that winneth souls is wise. Proverbs 11:30

Public Relations

We manage the image of the church and establish strategies for building a cooperative relationship between the church and the community. We act as the spokesperson to represent the church its leaders, our position and any campaigns in a respectful manner and with the highest regard in all communication forms and media outlets. Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15

Social Media Moguls

We serve as a link between the church and community to keep God trending and our members/guests informed via an on the go platform through online social media communications such as Facebook, Twitter, podcasts, etc. And the Lord said, “Behold, they are one people, and they have all one language, and this is only the beginning of what they will do. And nothing that they propose to do will now be impossible for them. Genesis 11:6 ESV

Website Warriors

We design and maintain a fully functional and updated communications platform to meet the church's current and future needs. We monitor and assess the website's performance in addition to developing interactive tools. In addition to keeping out online customers informed via a calendar of events, ministry info, etc. And the Lord said, “Behold, they are one people, and they have all one language, and this is only the beginning of what they will do. And nothing that they propose to do will now be impossible for them. Genesis 11:6 ESV

Counseling and Enrichment

All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, ¹⁷ that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Marriage Fortification

We provide a healthy and secure atmosphere to nurture and enrich the foundation of the holy union of marriage over time. We offer relationship support through counseling, classes, and other activities to help strengthen and develop marriages to maturity according to the Word of God. Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; ²⁶ That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,²⁷ That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having a spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. ²⁸So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth himself. Ephesians 5:25-28

Parenting University

We provide support for all current and soon to be parents by presenting various classes and workshops with a rotating curriculum on parenting children today. The program helps to strengthen families by helping them to learn nurturing skills, discipline effectively and positively manages emotions and solve problems together. Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6

Premarital Counseling

We provide support and guidance for individuals looking to enter into the holy union of Christian marriage with a desire to spend the rest of their lives together. We offer instruction and biblical reinforcement on how to prepare for the institution of your Christian marriage. Our premarital counseling offers an in-depth program discussing the roles of the husband/wife and mother/father. As well as preparing the couple for marriage today, tomorrow and in the future. Without counsel, plans fail, but with many advisers, they succeed. Proverbs 15:22 ESV

Singled Out (Single’s Ministry)

We encourage the spiritual growth of a single population to be committed and dedicated to God, his word and the church while living a Christian lifestyle as a single person. We challenge them to overcome societies stereotypes and to proactively seek to obtain spiritual intimacy with God so that they main learn his purpose for them in the Kingdom of God and in their lives. And I will betroth you to me forever. I will betroth you to me in righteousness and in justice, in steadfast love and in mercy. ²⁰ I will betroth you to me in faithfulness. And you shall know the Lord. Hosea 2:19-20

Christian Education and Career Development

For wisdom is a defense as money is a defense, But the excellence of knowledge is that wisdom gives life to those who have it. Ecclesiastes 7:12 NKJV

Bible Class

We conduct weekly open learning sessions to prepare our church body to develop a greater understanding of the word of God and learn to apply it to their daily lives. With proper instruction, they acquire more knowledge, become closer to God, seek spiritual guidance and can confidently spread the gospel to others. What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you. Philippians 4:9 ESV

Media Resource Center

We provide the necessary tools to improve and enhance your Christian lifestyle as well as your career and educational needs. We offer a computer lab with a variety of different computer applications and programs. We house a collection of church media (sermons, music), books, audio/visual materials and products for continued learning and personal development available for loan or purchase. Let the wise hear and increase in learning and the one who understands obtain guidance, Proverbs 1:5

Sunday School

We develop our students to be good Disciples of Christ through instruction and motivating individuals to examine and explore the teachings of the bible. Sunday School serves as the heart of the church through a learning fellowship environment. We equip the students with the knowledge of the word by communicating the text in an understandable manner. Our reach to age-appropriate groups enables students to effectively learn and practice good study habits and apply Christian principles to their life as they continue to grow in the word of God. Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6

Facilities Preservation and Premises

Through wisdom, a house is built, And by understanding it is established; Proverbs 24:3 NKJV

P.I.P.E. Line (Protecting our Investment through Property Enhancements)

We help to maintain the cosmetic upkeep of the interior and exterior site of the property. We survey the areas for needed improvements, make recommendations and develop an annual plan to accomplish those enhancement goals. We landscape the grounds; restore the outer appearance of the building structure, provide seasonal indoor/outdoor plants and décor, etc. And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9 ESV

Sanitation and Facilities Maintenance

We deliver service and satisfaction through inventory and inspection to care for and maintain the upkeep of all stationary and transportable equipment, church building and banquet facility. We thoroughly clean daily and perform routine maintenance activities to ensure the building is prepared for all functions. Let all things be done decently and in order. 1 Corinthians 14:40

Security

We serve God as guardsmen to protect the church, the word of God and the members of the body of Christ. We work diligently to maintain a safe and secure environment for all members and guests to enjoy the services without disruption. We keep observance over the people and premises to assess potentially harmful situations and take the necessary steps to ensure the safety of everyone. Peace be within your walls and security within your towers!” Psalm 122:7

Men’s and Women’s Ministry

Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; ⁵and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; ⁶and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in everyone. ⁷To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. ⁸For to one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom, and to another the utterance of knowledge according to the same Spirit, ⁹to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit, ¹⁰to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another the ability to distinguish between spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues.¹¹All these are empowered by one and the same Spirit, who apportions to each one individually as he wills. 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 ESV

Armor Bearers

We are under covenant to protect the word and secure the safety and sanity of the pastor and keep his vision at all times. We are prepared physically, mentally and spiritually to act in faith and service to relieve the pastor of undue stress and demanding situations. We anticipate the unexpected and hold steadfast in position. We are willing and available to assist and provide strength and support to the pastor and those he has delegated in authority. And the Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone, able to teach, patiently enduring evil, ²⁵ correcting his opponents with gentleness. God may perhaps grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth. 2 Timothy 2:24-25

Blessed Brothers and Soul Sisters (B2SS) - Big Brothers/Big Sisters

We mentor new Christians who have recently joined the body of Christ and serve as big brothers and big sisters to act as a link helping them to become acclimated within the church body. We develop positive Christian relationships while introducing them to available programs to nurture their soul and give them an opportunity to grow spiritually and stay connected with God. We empower our members through support and guidance to overcome life’s obstacles and continue to live a healthy and balanced Christian lifestyle in society. Keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters. ² Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it. Hebrews 13:1-2 NIV

Deacons

We serve the Lord under the authority and as directed by our pastor as pillars of strength for the church body. We minister to the needs of the members of the church through prayer, studying and teaching the word of God and caring for the pastor. In the same way, deacons are to be worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine, and not pursuing dishonest gain. ⁹They must keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience. ¹⁰ They must first be tested; and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons. 1Timothy 3:8-10

First Lady “Ladies of Labor” (LOL)

We attend to the needs of the women in the church by first recognizing that we are not the same and accepting those differences. We are charged with a labor of love to minister to and encourage women through Bible study, wisdom and life's lessons to actively seek out and serve God with their hearts and talents in their homes, church, and community. We equip them with necessary skills to strengthen their faith and challenge them to be accountable and virtuous women. Older women likewise are to be reverent in behavior, not slanderers or slaves to much wine. They are to teach what is good, ⁴ and so train the young women to love their husbands and children, ⁵to be self-controlled, pure, working at home, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be reviled. Titus 2:3-5

Mother’s Board

We provide support for the church through our many years of knowledge and experience. We are dedicated leaders and support the body of Christ by being pillars of faith, nurture and share our wisdom with the youth, being role models to our sisterhood, supporting teaching initiatives, assisting with the preparation of Holy Communion. Older women likewise are to be reverent in behavior, not slanderers or slaves to much wine. They are to teach what is good, and so train the young women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled, pure, working at home, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be reviled. Titus 2:3-5

Pastor’s Aid

We serve as a spiritual, financial and emotional support system for the pastor as well as his immediate family members. We anticipate the needs of the pastor while at home or away and provide those needs to ensure that nothing is lacking. At times we may also serve as a surrogate to an out of town visitor pastor to accommodate minimal needs while he is away from his home church. Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching. For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle an ox when it treads out the grain,” and, “The laborer deserves his wages.” 1Timothy 5:17-18 ESV

Planning and Organization

Two are better than one because they have a good reward for their labor. Ecclesiastes 4:9 ESV

Finance

We oversee all money matters and make recommendations where warranted for approval. We develop the annual operating budget for the church and banquet facility and assign goals and parameters for each group to help meet the budget. In addition, we allocate funds appropriated to finance maintenance, renovations, guests, salaries, etc. We also manage, monitor and compute all funds received via the offering and rectify any discrepancies. The LORD will open the heavens, the storehouse of his bounty, to send rain on your land in season and to bless all the work of your hands. You will lend to many nations but will borrow from none. Deuteronomy 28:12

Fundraising

We create opportunities to cultivate potential donors/sponsors to support church initiatives and community-based needs by promoting fellowship through our charitable efforts. We donate service through our time and talents by implementing an ongoing Christian fundraising program to motivate others to freely give while demonstrating that the benefit is greater than the donation. We assist the ministries with finding fundraising campaigns to help them accomplish their goals. In all things, I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.'" Acts 20:35

Personnel

We represent the church for all administrative responsibilities including employment. We also work diligently to protect the church’s investment of time and money by scheduling events and advocating for the pastor and staff. We maintain order and support the work of the staff and church ministries, manage the church calendar, schedule events, enforce policies and procedures, etc. Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. 1 Corinthians 15:58

Music Ministry

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. Colossians 3:16 ESV

Choir

We are leaders in worship and utilize our vocal abilities in outreach to help support the ministry by spreading the good news of Christ in song to the believer and unbeliever. We humbly give our time and talents in service to offer praise to God in song. We help to uplift the service through music to reach the heart with understanding and give life to the word of God. Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of all his wondrous works! Psalms 105:2 ESV

Mime Ministry

We worship God as a uniform body of Christ through unspoken praise. We utilize silence and physical motion interpretation as a form of spiritual expression to uplift and exalt God. Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we strive to reflect God's impact on the human spirit as we minister to touch the hearts of congregation so that sinners might be saved and believers hold on to their faith. God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth. John 4:24 ESV

Praise Dancers

We surrender to God and worship him through our expressive dance. We celebrate our love for Christ and minister to the people by elevating them to share in a different kind of worship experience. We embody a special language to communicate to God while using this platform as a way to encourage, comfort and inspire Christians to continue to walk in their faith. Praise the Lord! Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens!2 Praise him for his mighty deeds; praise him according to his excellent greatness!3 Praise him with trumpet sound; praise him with lute and harp!4 Praise him with tambourine and dance; praise him with strings and pipe! 5 Praise him with sounding cymbals; praise him with loud clashing cymbals! 6 Let everything that has breath praise the Lord! Praise the Lord! Psalm 150:1-6 ESV

Praise Team

We set the tone for the worship service by offering high spirited praises to God. We stand proud and unashamed before the church body ushering in the presence of God into the temple through ministering our praise and worship. Our experience is our testimony and God is our focus. We initiate and lead the congregation into preparing their hearts to receive the message and participating in a praise break session. And when he had taken counsel with the people, he appointed those who were to sing to the Lord and praise him in holy attire, as they went before the army, and say, “Give thanks to the Lord, for his steadfast love endures forever.” 2 Chronicles 20:21

Prayer Ministry

Likewise, the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. Romans 8:26

Barnabas Team

We are commissioned under the Holy Spirit to bring forth life into the body of Christ. We go joyfully witnessing and sowing seeds everywhere in hopes of winning souls. We offer ourselves as servants professing the good news and encouraging sinners to accept and follow Christ. Through prayer and supplication, we continue to strengthen the body of Christ and win souls through counsel. The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he that winneth souls is wise. Proverbs 11:30

Prayer Warriors

Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching anything that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven. ²⁰ For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them. Matthew 18:19-20

Prayer Line

We promote prayer as a corporate way to empower individuals to intimately get to know God. Prayer is a privilege. It is our way of communicating with God and leads to wisdom and healing. Our prayer line enables individuals to overcome the obstacles of physically going elsewhere and receive prayer wherever they are while drawing them closer to God. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 ESV

Special Needs & Services

And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. 1 Peter 5:10 ESV

Benevolent

We acknowledge and understand that certain essentials are required in order to maintain a family and to continue to thrive within the community. We follow Christ’s example by helping to care for those that require some assistance. As disciples, we prayerfully and compassionately address those concerns on a case by case basis and provide available resources to help meet those needs. We willfully partner with the families and community to design need specific plans of action in response to our commitment to working towards a long-term solution. In all things, I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.'" Acts 20:35 ESV

Bereavement

We foster a spirit of love and unity while offering a strong support network to assist you with planning the arrangements for your loved one. We facilitate grief counseling to help you deal with life’s changes and encourage you to get acclimated back to a suitable routine. “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort,who comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God." 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 NIV

Life Works Youth Ministry

Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth. 1 John 3:18

We nurture our youth into being strong disciples that will serve and worship Christ with their whole hearts. We are developing future Christian leaders by our ministry examples who will continue to grow and build up the Kingdom of God. We prepare the students in their walk so they can mature spiritually with Christ and obtain a closer relationship with him. We teach our youth, at an early age, God’s plan for us to save souls and labor for him to capacity that he created us to do so that he would be pleased.

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