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Choirs
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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.
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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.
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Youth Choir
The Youth Choir consists of young people
through high school age, who sing on the fourth Sunday of each month.
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Commission on Stewardship and Finance
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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.
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Lay Organization
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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.
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Pastor's Aid Board
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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.
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Stewards
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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.
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Stewardesses
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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.
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Trustees
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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.
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Ushers
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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.
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Junior Ushers
These are elementary and high school age members who serve
at church services on the fourth and fifth Sundays of each month.
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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.
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Usher Board No. 2
Members of Usher Board No. 2 are adults who serve at worship
services on the third Sunday of each month.
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Women's Missionary Society
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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.
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Young Peoples Division (YPD)
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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.
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Official Board
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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.
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Church School
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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.
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