Ministries
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The Susan E. Jones Missionary Circle:
This minstry was formed over 50 years ago and consists of dedicated women who lead our Harvest Share Outreach Ministry. They are committed in their efforts to spread the gospel by reaching out to those most in need, the poor and the sick. They meet on the second Sunday of each month and are always loking for new committed members.
The Music Ministry: Psalm 100 verse 2 says "Serve the Lord with gladness, come before His presence with singing."
St. Paul Community Church has been blessed with persons both young and old who are committed to lift up the name of the Lord Jesus in song. Under the leadership of anointed musicians they minister during our worship service. Rehearsals are held for adults on Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. and youth at 1:00 p.m.
Lights Out Ministry. Romans 12 verse 1 states: "I beseech you therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service."
Lights Out is a ministry dedicated to help persons who are wrestling with cigarette smoking addiction. The ministry meets on Tuesday evenings at 6:00 p.m.
Singles Ministry.
Single members of our congregation meet to fellowship and support each other. They meet on the 4th Saturday of each month at 1:00 p.m.
Youth Ministry.
Matthew Chapter 19 verse 13: "Then there were brought to Jesus children, that He might lay His hands on them and bless them."
We believe that the children are indeed our future. The St. Paul Community Church Youth Ministry is committed to helping young people realize their full potential by engaging them in various positive activities that will create a lasting impact on their life and help them develop a close relationship with God. Our young people come together at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday mornings for various activities including Liturgical Dance Rehearsal, Choir Rehearsal, Sporting Activities, Computer Literacy Classes, etc. We have a dedicated staff of volunteers who supervise the children and we are in the process of formulating a Parents Support Group for the youth ministry.
All children are welcome to join and be a part of our vibrant Youth MInistry.
The Usher Ministry:
"For a day in Thy courts is better than a thousand elswhere. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness." Psalm 84 verse 10
We have three dedicated Usher Boards: Senior Women's Board, Men's Board and a Youth Board. Our Ushers greet and help to seat our congregants and help to keep order in the sanctuary.
For Sister's Only Women's Ministry : "A woman who feareth the Lord, shall be praised." Proverbs 31:30
Women come together in fellowship as sisters to pray for, encourage and help each other in their daily walk with God. Our F.S.O. meets on the 3rd Saturday each month at 12:30 p.m.
Men On Fire:
Ezekiel chapter 22 verse 30 : "And I sought for man among them , that would make up the hedge and stand in the gap before me for the land,that I should not destroy it, but I found none"
Men On Fire seeks to challenge men to be victors and not victims. We strive to achieve this by focusing on solutions and not problems. We aspire to develop the discipline to seek out, create and implement solutions to the problems we face as men in five main categories:
Education Reform, Family Reconstruction, Justice Reform/ Prison Industry/ Poverty Relief/, Wealth Building and Health Issues.
Our Motto: Solutions Only....No Problems Allowed.
Men On Fire meets on the second Saturday of each month at 10:30 a.m.
Harvest Share Outreach Ministry:
Matthew chapter 25 and verse 35: For I was hungry and you gave me meat, I was thirsty and you gave me to drink, I was a stranger and you took me in.
The Harvest Share Outreach Ministry is an outgrowth of the Susan E. Jones Missionary Circle. This ministry distributes food and clothing to homeless and elderly families in the community. On the third Saturday of each month hundreds of food packages are prepared and distributed along with a hot meal to needy persons on a first come, first served basis. Our Harvest Share Ministry also spearheads our Thanksgiving Day Initiative, where homeless and needy prsons can come and have a hot sit down meal in a family atmosphere. Last year over 2800 meals were served to the community. As a testament to the work of the Harvest Share Ministry, CBS Evening News did a feature special on the program, Thanksgiving Day 2004.
Covenant Ministry:
Genesis Chapter 2 verse 24 : Therefore should a man leave his father and his mother and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall become one flesh.
To provide assistance, counselling and encouragement to married and engaged couples.
Angel Tree Ministry:
Matthew chapter 19 verse 14 " And Jesus said, suffer the little children to come unto me and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of heaven"
Provides assistance to children whose parents are incarcerated.
Employment Assistance Ministry:
This ministry meets on the third Saturday of every month at 11:00 a.m. Activities include resume development, job search, interview skills development and computer literacy classes.
Resources:
The St. Paul Community Church Technology Center
Through the partnership of St. Paul Community Church and Vision 21 Networks, the technology center was created to assist members in developing their computer skills. The center is open to all, to browse the internet, do research and keep up with the latest advances in the computer technology field.
The St. Paul Community Church Book Store & Gift Shop
A wide selection of religious books, Bibles of all differerent versions, greeting cards for all occasions, personal gift items and light snacks are available for purchase at the book store. The book store is open Saturday and Sundays and Tuesday evenings.