Ministries

Ministries

Bethel Baptist Church-Collegeville Ministries

Sunday School

Sunday Mornings 9:15-10:30 a.m.

Superintendent: Reverend Beverly Laster

Assistant Superintendent: Cecil Copeland

Names of Classes Teachers

Young Adults Eric Gunn

Ages 18 to 35

Young Co-ed Class training from a contemporary and modern approach yet biblically and scriptural based.

Young Women Deborah Burpo &

Ages 18 and older Veronica Blair

Women's class teaching biblical truths to use daily.

N.J. Davis Ruth Gunn &

Ages 35 and older Malva Burnett

Co-ed class on an adult level training in all God's directions and fruits of the spirit.

Verley Funderberg Rev. William Battle &

Ages 35 and older Charlie McKinney

Co-ed adult class studying God's word utilizing scripture and guidance of the Holy Spirit.

Vivian Durant Sylvia Walker &

Ages 13 to 18 Michelle Gooden

Preparing girls through biblical teaching and worship, God's way.

Young Boys Alice Johnson &

Ages 13 to 18 Merritt Stoves

Instructing young men regarding the Godly role of leadership and obedience.

Elementary Vera Ward

Ages 3 to 6

Teaching and training the youth in love about God and obedience.

Toddlers Imogene Wright

Ages 7 to 12

Obedience and guidance is continued in this class. In addition, the righteousness of God is examined.

Men's Bible Class Willie Austin

35 years old and up

To instruct men in leadership and Godliness in the household of God.

Couple's Class Cecil & Carol Copeland

Married Couples

To Familiarize married couples with God's design for marriage according to the Holy Scriptures.

New classes to be established in the future as the need arises.

All teachers are expected to attend at least three (3) teachers meeting a month. Additionally, teachers are to be prepared to teach their perspective classes every Sunday morning. In the event that a teacher will be absent, it is their responsibility to find a replacement for their class from a list of approved substitute

Children's Church Director-Mrs. Imogene Wright

This ministry is used as a tool to teach children ages 3 to 10 the bible during the sermon time in the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Sundays of each month.

Teachers

Claudia Reynolds

Ashanti Slone

Imogene Wright

Toni Waller

Reuben Davis

Debra Burpo

Rose McCoy

Vera Ward

Ministries

A. Nursery Director-Vivian Austin

The Nursery ministry is provided to temporarily release parents and caretakers of childcare responsibilities, so that they can participate fully in worship activities. Workers the ratio is 1 staff to ---- ages infant to 3. All parents with children in the nursery are asked to work a minimum of one Sunday per month. All parents are asked to bring the supplies that are needed by your child while in the nursery.

B. Children's Choir Director-Mrs. Mechelle Wilder

Children are to be at least 4 years old before they are eligible to join the choir. All Parents are invited to attend rehearsals on Tuesdays at 5:00 p.m.

Youth Choir Music Director- Mrs. Mechelle Wilder,

Choir Director: Mrs. Shirley Jackson, Youth Advisor-Jessie Chestnut

Youth Choir begins at age 9. There is not an age limit for this choir. The Youth Choir met on Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m.

D. Youth Ministry

Youth Bible Study Teachers

Pre-school Veronica Jackson

Ages 3 to 8 Ayanna Paulk

Young Girls Mechelle Wilder &

Shelley Millender

Middlers Jarquise Leonard

Ages 9-12 Claudia Reynolds

Ahamad Austin

Young Boys Eric Gunn &

George Slone

Tuesday Night Kitchen Committee

Sharon Barkely Veoletta Blakney

Carla Dunn Almeta Barkley

E. Bessie R. Jones Choir

The Bessie R. Jones Choir meets on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. All individuals are required to audition, prior to joining the music ministry.

F. Usher Boards

The primary duty of an usher is to assist in maintaining order in the worship service. Each Usher Board is to meet the week prior to their Sunday of service

1. James Foy Delores Laster, Patricia Williams & Naomi Davis Directors

This Usher Board is designed for children. Ages 5 to teen years

2. Usher Board # 2 Delores Laster-President

This Usher Board is designed for the adults.

3. George McCoy Ralph Springer-President

This Usher Board is designed for adults.

G. Men's Fellowship

Jesse Long-Leader

The Men's fellowship is designed to provide fellowship and ministry for the men of the church and the community.

H. Missionary Society

Gloria Meadows-General President

Starlene Long-Alberta Thorton

Callie Gilmore-Alice Johnson

Matrons-Vera Ward

Lucille Clark/Circle # 3-Mattie Davis & Blanche Johnson

The purpose is to unite the believers in Christ in a progressive enterprise, and to encourage a regular participation in the Missionary Program of the Baptist, District, State, National, International or World-wide Missions.

To train believers in systematic Bible Study, daily prayer, Mission study and definite personal service.

Christ's last commandment to His disciples was “Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. When we keep His commandments we show love for him and our fellowman.

The Matrons are young women in the Missionary Society who are responsive for working harmoniously with experienced adults in expanding a vast Missionary Program for the purpose of Mission and Education.

The future of the Church depends upon properly trained Christians who are willing to put into practice Christian examples of living. Christians who are willing to teach their children to grow as Jesus grew: In statue, in wisdom, in service, and in favor with God and Man.

I. Benevolence

This ministry seeks to meet the physical needs of those in our church family and community. To provide temporary relief for the poor, afflicted and distressed. The contact person for this ministry is Rev. Beverly Laster, Barbara Hightower and Veronica Jackson.

Financial Hardship: All request for financial assistance are handled through the Benevolence ministry. Members must complete a Request for Financial Assistance Form. The committee reviews requests and the member is notified of the committee's decision. It must be clearly understood that the church is not a loan institution. All cases must be hardships beyond the control of the individual.

J. Repast Ministry

This ministry will provide dinner at the church for the family of a deceased church member only, on the day of the funeral. This ministry will also prepare food and serve for other approved church functions.

All members are encouraged to plan all funeral services with the Pastor.

K. Tape Ministry

This ministry is responsible for making the tapes from each Church service. The contact person is Anderson Jackson. Tapes from the sermons only are to be secured from the Pastor.

L. Recreation

Softball -The Softball practices and plays in the spring of every year. The team is made up of male and females. The contact persons are Jesse Long, Merritt Stoves & Micah Chestnut, Coaches. Basketball-Ralph Springer & Micah Chestnut

M. Tutorial Programs

This ministry is designed to offer educational assistance for the children of the church and community. The contact persons are Mae Sanders, Malva Barnett, & Renee Herndon

N. Exit Examination Review

This ministry is designed to prepare high school students to take the high school exit examination. The contact person is Sharon Barkley.

O. Boy Scouts

The purpose of this ministry is to teach young boys survival skills. The contact persons are Cecil Copeland and Beverly Laster.

P. Intercessory Prayer Team

This ministry meets on Monday nights. Their purpose is to present prayer request to the Lord.

Q. Hospital/Home Visitation Committee

The Visitation Committee is made up of the Deacon Board.

Hospital/Home Visits: In the event a Church member is ill they will be visited or contacted by a member of the Deacon Board of the Church. In addition, visit the membership on a yearly basis.

R. Altar Workers

The exact function of this auxiliary is to assist the Pastor in leading lost souls to Christ during the Altar Call portion of the service.

When the appeal is made for persons desiring to be saved or special prayer, and filled with the Holy Spirit, personal workers join the Pastor at the Altar then lead individuals to a separate for their needs to be met.

S. Progressive Choir Musician-Mrs. Mechelle Wilder

This choir is made up of church members. Its function is to lead the church in the worship service. The choir meets on a weekly basis.

T. Counseling Center

The Counseling Center is available to all church members. Appointments are be made in the church office or with the counselors. Marriage and general counseling is available to our church family.

U. Van Ministry

The Van Ministry transports church and community citizens to functions, Drivers: Merritt Stoves, Reverend Jesse Long, and Micah Chestnut.

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	Ministries Bethel Baptist Church-Collegeville Ministries Sunday School Sunday Mornings 9:15-10:30 a.m. Superintendent: Reverend Beverly Laster Assistant Superintendent: Cecil Copeland Names of Classes Teachers Young Adults Eric Gunn Ages 18 to 35 Young Co-ed Class training from a contemporary and modern approach yet biblically and scriptural based. Young Women Deborah Burpo & Ages 18 and older Veronica Blair Women's class teaching biblical truths to use daily. N.J. Davis Ruth Gunn & Ages 35 and older Malva Burnett Co-ed class on an adult level training in all God's directions and fruits of the spirit. Verley Funderberg Rev. William Battle & Ages 35 and older Charlie McKinney Co-ed adult class studying God's word utilizing scripture and guidance of the Holy Spirit. Vivian Durant Sylvia Walker & Ages 13 to 18 Michelle Gooden Preparing girls through biblical teaching and worship, God's way. Young Boys Alice Johnson & Ages 13 to 18 Merritt Stoves Instructing young men regarding the Godly role of leadership and obedience. Elementary Vera Ward Ages 3 to 6 Teaching and training the youth in love about God and obedience. Toddlers Imogene Wright Ages 7 to 12 Obedience and guidance is continued in this class. In addition, the righteousness of God is examined. Men's Bible Class Willie Austin 35 years old and up To instruct men in leadership and Godliness in the household of God. Couple's Class Cecil & Carol Copeland Married Couples To Familiarize married couples with God's design for marriage according to the Holy Scriptures. New classes to be established in the future as the need arises. All teachers are expected to attend at least three (3) teachers meeting a month. Additionally, teachers are to be prepared to teach their perspective classes every Sunday morning. In the event that a teacher will be absent, it is their responsibility to find a replacement for their class from a list of approved substitute Children's Church Director-Mrs. Imogene Wright This ministry is used as a tool to teach children ages 3 to 10 the bible during the sermon time in the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Sundays of each month. Teachers Claudia Reynolds Ashanti Slone Imogene Wright Toni Waller Reuben Davis Debra Burpo Rose McCoy Vera Ward Ministries A. Nursery Director-Vivian Austin The Nursery ministry is provided to temporarily release parents and caretakers of childcare responsibilities, so that they can participate fully in worship activities. Workers the ratio is 1 staff to ---- ages infant to 3. All parents with children in the nursery are asked to work a minimum of one Sunday per month. All parents are asked to bring the supplies that are needed by your child while in the nursery. B. Children's Choir Director-Mrs. Mechelle Wilder Children are to be at least 4 years old before they are eligible to join the choir. All Parents are invited to attend rehearsals on Tuesdays at 5:00 p.m. Youth Choir Music Director- Mrs. Mechelle Wilder, Choir Director: Mrs. Shirley Jackson, Youth Advisor-Jessie Chestnut Youth Choir begins at age 9. There is not an age limit for this choir. The Youth Choir met on Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. D. Youth Ministry Youth Bible Study Teachers Pre-school Veronica Jackson Ages 3 to 8 Ayanna Paulk Young Girls Mechelle Wilder & Shelley Millender Middlers Jarquise Leonard Ages 9-12 Claudia Reynolds Ahamad Austin Young Boys Eric Gunn & George Slone Tuesday Night Kitchen Committee Sharon Barkely Veoletta Blakney Carla Dunn Almeta Barkley E. Bessie R. Jones Choir The Bessie R. Jones Choir meets on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. All individuals are required to audition, prior to joining the music ministry. F. Usher Boards The primary duty of an usher is to assist in maintaining order in the worship service. Each Usher Board is to meet the week prior to their Sunday of service 1. James Foy Delores Laster, Patricia Williams & Naomi Davis Directors This Usher Board is designed for children. Ages 5 to teen years 2. Usher Board # 2 Delores Laster-President This Usher Board is designed for the adults. 3. George McCoy Ralph Springer-President This Usher Board is designed for adults. G. Men's Fellowship Jesse Long-Leader The Men's fellowship is designed to provide fellowship and ministry for the men of the church and the community. H. Missionary Society Gloria Meadows-General President Starlene Long-Alberta Thorton Callie Gilmore-Alice Johnson Matrons-Vera Ward Lucille Clark/Circle # 3-Mattie Davis & Blanche Johnson The purpose is to unite the believers in Christ in a progressive enterprise, and to encourage a regular participation in the Missionary Program of the Baptist, District, State, National, International or World-wide Missions. To train believers in systematic Bible Study, daily prayer, Mission study and definite personal service. Christ's last commandment to His disciples was “Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. When we keep His commandments we show love for him and our fellowman. The Matrons are young women in the Missionary Society who are responsive for working harmoniously with experienced adults in expanding a vast Missionary Program for the purpose of Mission and Education. The future of the Church depends upon properly trained Christians who are willing to put into practice Christian examples of living. Christians who are willing to teach their children to grow as Jesus grew: In statue, in wisdom, in service, and in favor with God and Man. I. Benevolence This ministry seeks to meet the physical needs of those in our church family and community. To provide temporary relief for the poor, afflicted and distressed. The contact person for this ministry is Rev. Beverly Laster, Barbara Hightower and Veronica Jackson. Financial Hardship: All request for financial assistance are handled through the Benevolence ministry. Members must complete a Request for Financial Assistance Form. The committee reviews requests and the member is notified of the committee's decision. It must be clearly understood that the church is not a loan institution. All cases must be hardships beyond the control of the individual. J. Repast Ministry This ministry will provide dinner at the church for the family of a deceased church member only, on the day of the funeral. This ministry will also prepare food and serve for other approved church functions. All members are encouraged to plan all funeral services with the Pastor. K. Tape Ministry This ministry is responsible for making the tapes from each Church service. The contact person is Anderson Jackson. Tapes from the sermons only are to be secured from the Pastor. L. Recreation Softball -The Softball practices and plays in the spring of every year. The team is made up of male and females. The contact persons are Jesse Long, Merritt Stoves & Micah Chestnut, Coaches. Basketball-Ralph Springer & Micah Chestnut M. Tutorial Programs This ministry is designed to offer educational assistance for the children of the church and community. The contact persons are Mae Sanders, Malva Barnett, & Renee Herndon N. Exit Examination Review This ministry is designed to prepare high school students to take the high school exit examination. The contact person is Sharon Barkley. O. Boy Scouts The purpose of this ministry is to teach young boys survival skills. The contact persons are Cecil Copeland and Beverly Laster. P. Intercessory Prayer Team This ministry meets on Monday nights. Their purpose is to present prayer request to the Lord. Q. Hospital/Home Visitation Committee The Visitation Committee is made up of the Deacon Board. Hospital/Home Visits: In the event a Church member is ill they will be visited or contacted by a member of the Deacon Board of the Church. In addition, visit the membership on a yearly basis. R. Altar Workers The exact function of this auxiliary is to assist the Pastor in leading lost souls to Christ during the Altar Call portion of the service. When the appeal is made for persons desiring to be saved or special prayer, and filled with the Holy Spirit, personal workers join the Pastor at the Altar then lead individuals to a separate for their needs to be met. S. Progressive Choir Musician-Mrs. Mechelle Wilder This choir is made up of church members. Its function is to lead the church in the worship service. The choir meets on a weekly basis. T. Counseling Center The Counseling Center is available to all church members. Appointments are be made in the church office or with the counselors. Marriage and general counseling is available to our church family. U. Van Ministry The Van Ministry transports church and community citizens to functions, Drivers: Merritt Stoves, Reverend Jesse Long, and Micah Chestnut.