ORGANIZATIONS
Saint Paul A.M.E. Church


Organizations within St. Paul are primarily those that are a part of the structure of the African Methodist Episcopal church.  Some organizations have responsibilities during worship services, such as stewards, stewardesses, choirs and ushers. The responsibilities of other organizations are usually performed at times other than during worship.  All organizations allow members to serve the church, its members, or the community.

For other areas where members can serve in the church, see the ministries page.

Choirs Stewardship/Finance Lay Organization Pastor's Aid
Stewardesses Trustees Ushers Missionary Society
Stewards Young Peoples Official Board Church School




Choirs

Male Chorus

The male chorus is the most recently formed choir.  As its name indicates, it is comprised entirely of male members who sing on the second Sunday of each month.

 

Walter D. Moon Choir

The Walter D Moon choir is comprise of adult females and males.  This choir sings on the first, third and fifth Sundays of each month and on other occasions.

 

Youth Choir

The Youth Choir consists of young people through high school age, who sing on the fourth Sunday of each month.

 

Commission on Stewardship and Finance

The Commission on Stewardship and Finance is responsible for financial matters for the church.  Its responsibilities include: preparing an annual budget, counting and banking contributions, paying financial obligations, and providing financial reports. The Commission consists of nine members - three Stewards, three Trustees, and three members at-large, who serve for three years.

 

Lay Organization

The purpose of the Lay Organization is: to promote the history and traditions of the A.M.E. Church, to encourage support of and participation in programs of the church, to promote systematic and regular study of the church, and organizing and informing members of the goals and objectives of  the Connectional Lay Organization.

 

Pastor's Aid Board

The Pastor's Aid Board is comprised of members formed for the purpose of lending support, encouragement and expressions and appreciations for the pastor, devotion and concern for the members.

The Board meets monthly for the purpose of planning ways and means to assist the pastor in any matter conducive to his well-being and ministry.

 

Stewards

Stewards are responsible for: support of the pastor, accounting for all funds, providing communion implements and elements, maintaining membership and certain other records, and addressing certain member needs and issues.

 

Stewardesses

Stewardesses assist the stewards in administering rituals associated with baptism and communion.  They are also responsible for elements associated with these rituals and for appropriately dressing the altar.

 

Trustees

The major responsibility of trustees is that of managing the upkeep, improvement, or purchase of property.  Trustees are also responsible for providing housing for the pastor.  Trustee candidates are nominated annually by the pastor and are elected by the congregation.

 

Ushers

Ushers serve as greeters for members and visitors alike during worship services.  They assist in providing seating at church services and collecting contributions during offerings.  Ushers may also serve at church events other than regular church services.

 

Junior Ushers

These are elementary and high school age members who serve at church services on the fourth and fifth Sundays of each month.

 

Usher Board No. 1

Members of Usher Board No. 1 are adults who serve at worship services on the first and third Sundays of each month.

 

Usher Board No. 2

Members of Usher Board No. 2 are adults who serve at worship services on the third Sunday of each month.

 

Women's Missionary Society

The Women's Missionary Society is responsible for fostering missionary activities in the local church, area, and conference, as well as promoting cooperation in local church responsibilities and supporting the conference Women's Missionary Society.

 

Young Peoples Division (YPD)

The Young Peoples Division is a division of the Women's Missionary Society with the responsibility for implementing a missionary program in the local church.  This organization also concerns itself with community service projects and seeks to address issues facing society.

 

Official Board

The Official Board is the body in the church that addresses business and other matters involving the local church.  It is comprised of the various officials and heads of organizations in the local church.

 

Church School

The church school, perhaps better know as Sunday School, is in session each Sunday morning prior to worship service.  Its mission is to teach all ages about the bible so that members may learn how to live and serve, so that their lives will be an example of Christian living and good citizenship.