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Our purpose in life -- the very reason for our being born -- is to glorify God in all that we do. " ...The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few;" -- Matthew 9:37 (NRSV) In God's house, there is work to do and there is a place for YOU!
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General Ministries: Click on each tab to explore our ministries! |
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| Audio/Sound Ministry
Scripture: "People of Israel, listen to the message that the Lord has for you." Jeremiah 10:1 TEV
Mission Statement: The mission of the Audio/Sound Ministry is to provide the congregation and community with a quality sound system.
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Church Council Ministry
Scripture: "Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he." Proverbs 29:18 KJV
Mission Statement: The mission of the Church Council Ministry is to provide guidance for and equip ministry leaders and the congregation; teaching them about spiritual, physical, emotional, intellectual, and social growth.
Church Historical Research Ministry Scripture: "Then Joshua called the twelve men he had chosen, and told them, "Go into the Jordan ahead of the Covenant Box of the Lord your God. Each one of you take a stone on you shoulder, one for each of the tribes of Israel. These stones will remind the people of what the Lord has done. In the future, when your children ask what these stones mean to you, you will tell them that the water of the Jordan stopped flowing when the Lord's Covenant Box crossed the river. These stones will always remind the people of Israel of what happened here." Joshua 4:4-7 TEV
Mission Statement: The mission of the Historical Research Ministry is to provide members as well as the community with a record of vibrant history of the St. Peter Baptist Church.
Finance Ministry Scripture: "Joash called the priest and ordered them to save up the money paid in connection with the sacrifices in the Temple, both the dues paid for the regular sacrifices and the money given as freewill gifts. Each priest was to be responsible for the money brought by those he served, and the money was to be used to repair the Temple, as needed." 2 Kings 12:4 -5 TEV
Mission Statement: The mission of the Finance Ministry is to provide viable and functional procedures and operations that will enhance the overall accountability of those assets entrusted to the church.
Floral/Decorating/Bulletin Board Ministry
Scripture: "Glory and majesty surround him; power and beauty fill his temple." Psalms 96:6 TEV
Mission Statement: The mission of the Floral and Decorating Ministry is to beautify the edifice using a variety of decorative arrangements and creating bulletin board displays designed to educate and inspire the congregation.
Food Service Ministry Scripture: "Give us today the food we need." Matthew 6:11 TEV
Mission Statement: The mission of the Food Service Ministry is to plan, select, purchase, and prepare wholesome, nutritious food for the congregation as well as the community.
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Greeters Ministry Scripture: "How wonderful it is, how pleasant, for God's people to live together in harmony!" Psalms 133:1 TEV
Mission Statement: The mission of the Hospitality Ministry is to serve in and through the church as partners with the pastor in enabling the church to fulfill the Great Commission.
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Ministry of Community Care Scripture: "The group of believers was one in mind and heart. None of them said that any of their belongings were their own, but they all shared with one another everything they had. With great power the apostles gave witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and God poured rich blessings on them all. There was no one in the group who was in need. Those who owned fields or houses would sell them, bring the money received from the sale, and turn it over to the apostles; and the money was distributed according to the needs of the people." Acts 4:32-35 TEV
Purpose and Composition of the Ministry: The Ministry of Community Care provides assistance to persons experiencing emergency hardship. This ministry is not established for long term intervention or assistance on behalf of any individual. Contact us at: nhccm@verizon.net
MISSIONS MINISTRIES Scripture: "Go, then, to all peoples everywhere and make them my disciples: baptize them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and teach them to obey everything I have commanded you." Matthew 28:19-20 TEV
Mission Statement: The mission of the Missions Ministry is to promote the spreading of the gospel as well as to teach the focus and purpose of missions, and to carry out missionary efforts in the spirit of God's love and mercy.
New Horizons Ministry Scripture: "Let us give thanks to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the merciful Father, the God from whom all help comes! He helps us in all our troubles, so that we are able to help others who have all kinds of troubles, using the same help that we ourselves have received from God. Just as we have a share in Christ's many sufferings, so also through Christ we share in God's great help." II Corinthians 1:3-5
Mission Statement: To address ongoing congregational care to the increasing population of St. Peter Baptist Church community; which would provide progressive grief process care to those in posts crisis situations. The ministry will also be able to offer resources and care to preempt some potential crisis situations. Some of the issues to be addressed are: depression, stress related issues, family relations, additions, visitations of the sick (assisting the diaconate) and grief to name a few.
Transitional Ministry Scripture: "Do not conform yourselves to the standards of this world, but let God transform you inwardly by a complete change of your mind. Then you will be able to know the will of God --- what is good and is pleasing to him and is perfect." Romans 12:2 TEV
Mission Statement: The mission of the Transitional Ministry is to incorporate a communication network that will aid, develop and renew our young adult's spiritual, mental and emotional being while they are away from home.
Stewardship Ministry Scripture: "Each one, as a good manager of God's different gifts, must use for the good of others the special gift he has received from God." 1 Peter 4:10 TEV
Mission Statement: The mission of the Stewardship Ministry is to educate, promote and encourage members about what it means to be caretakers of God's creation.
Strategic Planning Ministry Scripture: "Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he." Proverbs 29:18 KJV
Mission Statement: The mission of the Strategic Planning Ministry is to promote and maintain God's vision for St. Peter Baptist Church
Special Services This ministry includes the following:
Church Anniversary Ministry Pastoral Appreciation Ministry Church Workers' Appreciation Ministry Spring/Fall Revival Planning Ministry Homecoming Ministry Publicity & Communications Ministry Calendar Ministry
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Transportation Ministry Scripture: "On that same day two of Jesus' followers were going to a village named Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, and they were talking to each other about all the things that had happened. As they talked and discussed, Jesus himself drew near and walked along with them." Luke 24:13-15 TEV
Mission Statement: The mission of the Extended/Transportation Ministry is to provide opportunities for evangelism and provide transportation for the ministries and the congregation.
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Trustee Ministry Scripture: "They were once in charge of taking care of the sacred tent; now they are responsible for the temple and for helping Aaron's descendants." 1 Chronicles 23:32 CEV
Mission Statement: The mission of the Trustee Ministry is to lead and education the congregation in evaluating, maintaining and the development of the physical plant as well as caring for the spiritual needs of the members.
Usher's Ministry Scripture: " I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than live in the tents of the wicked." Psalms 84:10b NRSV
Mission Statement: The mission of the Ushers Ministry is to greet and provide for congregants, ensuring that their needs are met while providing a watchful eye of service over all.
This ministry includes the following:
8:00 A.M. Ushers Ministry Junior Ushers Ministry Ladies Auxiliary Ushers Ministry Male Ushers Ministry Royal Ushers Ministry Volunteer Ushers Ministry
Web Ministry Scripture: "Finally hearing good news from a distant land is like a drink of cold water when you are dry and thirsty." Proverbs 25:25 TEV
Mission Statement: The mission of the Web Ministry is to provide, through use of the internet highway, accurate and timely information regarding church activities for its members and inspirational scriptures, song and documentation and for all those seeking to know more about our Faith and belief in Jesus Christ.
Worship Ministry Scripture: "I will praise You, O Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all Your wonders. I will be glad and rejoice in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High." Psalm 9:1-2 TEV
Mission Statement: The mission of the Worship Ministry is to enhance the worship observance by leading the congregation in praise to God through the offerings of songs, prayers, scriptural passages, musical instruments and other forms of worship.
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