CHRISTIAN EDUCATION & SUNDAY SCHOOL
The purpose and goal of this ministry is to provide directions to accomplish the vision for Christian Education and the Sunday Church School in Puritan Missionary Baptist Church by conducting programs for advancement in leadership education which includes finding and selecting workers as well as training new and existing workers. Our teachers prepare an evangelistic impact that will win souls to Christ. The Sunday School began as an educational endeavor; however, it has become an evangelistic enterprise. Every teacher and staff member must know how to lead a person to Christ, must be involved in searching for the unsaved, and bringing them under the teaching of the Word of God. Regular teacher meetings are held to broaden the scope of studying the bible. Additionally, we reach out, discover and attend workshops, seminars, and conferences that will be fruitful for individual advancement and ministry. Efforts have been started for the growth of the Sunday Church School classes, ages three through the adults. The entire membership is encouraged to participate or commit themselves to teaching. The joy will be yours.
SENIOR & JUNIOR USHER BOARDS
Our purpose is Sacredness, Reverence, Service, and Evangelism. Our objective is to reach the highest goal that we, the Puritan Missionary Baptist Church Ushers, can reach as forerunners for the Lord. We are dedicated to full cooperation as we usher together at all functions. Having a willing attitude, go about performing duties quietly, so others may see the togetherness so they too may want to serve and have the joy as doorkeepers in the House of the Lord. In order to reach our goals, we must love the Lord, love one another, pray together, work together, think positive, talk positive, act positive, keep positive attitudes, and always smile; as we may win some “souls” to Christ and our mission shall be accomplished. We gladly welcome new members!
MISSIONARY MINISTRY
Provides continuous development of the spiritual lives of young Christian women through a progressive and educational involvement in missions at all levels, with the soul purpose of strengthening and advancing the Kingdom of God. Our vision is to create spiritually strong role models that can lead, support, and provide a positive influence for young women in our church, community, and city; as well as regain those women that have been lost due to ineffective or non-existent ministries.
MEDIA MINISTRY
This ministry focuses on various communication tools to spread the Word of God and vital information that will empower the people of God. Through the audio ministry, the Word of God can be readily accessible to you. In addition, we have expanded our outreach through the use of a church newsletter. God is continuing to elevate this ministry, as we share with others information about various church ministries and invite people of all levels to come worship with us by utilizing television advertisements as well as maintaining the church website. Technology has allowed us the opportunity to reach the masses, and the ministries here at Puritan invite everyone to share in the powerful anointing that enriches so many lives.
If you are interested in hearing a portion of the preached Word of God at Puritan, please visit the Audio Sermon page. Audiotapes are available to you for shipment, click on Contact Us to request information on obtaining a sermon for your library. Additionally, be sure to visit the In the Community page to view the most recent newsletter.
YOUTH DEPARTMENT
Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6
The Youth Ministry is not just there to give the kids something to do. It’s designed to be a training ministry. We teach the way of the Lord through song, Bible stories, scriptures, crafts, life lessons, other special activities and just by being available to fulfill a specific need in the spiritual lives of our young people. It is our aim to lead children and young people into seeing God in every aspect of our lives.
Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD...... Psalm 127:3a
As parents seek to raise their children in the fear and admonition of the Lord, the Youth Ministry of PMBC becomes a reinforcer, standing beside parents as they seek to build character and conviction in the lives of their children.
That our sons may be as plants grown up in their youth; that our daughters may be as corner stones, polished after the similitude of a palace: Psalms 144:12
SISTERHOOD
Sis*ter*hood
Pronunciation: - 'sis-t&t hud; Function: noun
1. the state of being a sister; 2. a community or society of women who are guided by faith, seekers of God's Word and aids in the spiritual growth of others; 3. the commonality of women based on shared conditions, experiences, or concerns
Scripture: Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised. Proverbs 31:30
Why a Ministry for Women? All women need to develop devotion, dedication, discipline and direction for their lives. Come join us as we seek to understand our potential, purpose and place of ministry in the Body of Christ.
Mission: To provide continuous development of the spiritual lives of young Christian women through a progressive and educational involvement in missions at all levels, with the soul purpose of strengthening and advancing the Kingdom of God.
Vision:To create spiritually strong role models that can lead, support, and provide a positive influence for young women in our church, community, and city; as well as regain those women that have been lost due to ineffective or non-existent ministries.
BROTHERHOOD
"To strengthen men through increased fellowship, outreach, and Ministry in a true effort to do its part in advancing the Kingdom of God." The brotherhood is a collection of God fearing male members of Puritan Missionary Baptist Church
whose sole purpose is to do its part in the advancement of the one and only ministry, the ministry of Jesus Christ. We accomplish this advancement in three facets, Fellowship, Outreach, and Ministry. It is the brotherhood's position that
these three key areas in men's lives are critical to the overall state of a righteous society by first starting with the leader God place at the head of HIS household.
GREETERS MINISTRY
Greeter’s Ministry is an extension of Bishop Grinstead. Our purpose is to greet and welcome as many visitors and members as possible. We extend a welcome at the 10:45am service and when we visit other churches, as well as provide a response after the welcome is extended. We are the hostesses and hosts of the church. We greet at the 8am and 10:45am service, standing at the entrance of the door, we extend a warm smile from the heart. It is so important to have a sincere smile and a loving attitude because we don’t know what type of mood a visitor or a member may be in. Remembering to be careful how you entertain a stranger for you may be entertaining an angel of the Lord in disguise. We also provide hospitality at church functions (i.e. Pastor’s Appreciation Service). For it is our mission to “Receive ye one another as Christ hath also received us to the glory of God.”
NURSES MINISTRY
A CHURCH NURSE
A church nurse individually, must be dedicated, well-versed in nursing services, having compassion for humanity, and should be a true example of holiness, constantly forgetting self, and doing as Jesus did - Doing good and comforting others.
Endeavor to do your best at all times-as if each time was the last.
PURPOSE
To promote health and wellness and give service for better health to our church and community. To aid and assist our Pastor and ministers.
SINGLES MINISTRY
Our mission is to dedicate our time and energy towards impacting the lives of all singles by showing them how to embrace their singleness through fellowshipping and being empowered by the word of God. God has appointed us to be in this season of our lives for a reason and it is up to us to believe and acknowledge his word in order for Psalm 37:4 to manifest in the lives of those who are seeking a spouse. However, for singles who are not seeking a spouse, the bible says that "it is better you not to marry." (1Corinthians 7:8) We are an awesome ministry destined for greatness and will continue to focus on the will of God as we become prosperous and build healthy relationships.
DEACONS MINISTRY
As Deacons we are Servants, who serve the Lord and our Pastor, care for the congregation, individuals and families. Proclaim the gospel to believers and non believers and provide Christian Leadership.
Deacons: We are servants of the Lord as partners with him, as we grow we will grow toward mature faith, Christian family life, personal and public morality.
Deacons are servants of Christ. We are here to serve.
DEACONESS / MINISTER'S WIVES MINISTRY
Mission statement: to be added
TRUSTEE MINISTRY
To provide community stakeholders with opportunities to engage in a continuum of services designed to impact social, spiritual, educational and economic empowerment. Our training ground will equip citizens in the United Northwest Area (UNWA) with the skills to overcome personal obstacles and adopt a zeal for advancement.
Responsibilities/Duties:
- Review procedures for the church's financial management as per the Finance Committee. (Chairman of Trustees)
- Review church's annual budget.
- Serve as legal custodians of all church property.
- Represent the church in legal matters.
- Give input/financial advice to the finance committee and pastor as requested.
- Execute bank notes, deed and other legal documents after receiving approval at the church's business meetings.
- Examine quarterly financial reports to monitor financial expenditures of the church. (Chairman of Trustee)
- Fulfill the laws of this state while serving as a trustee of the church.
- Asssist in the process of awarding contracts for work that must be done to improve or repair church buildings or property.
MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT MINISTRY
As God continues to empower his people by the word of God, elevate and increase the ministries at Puritan Missionary Baptist Church, the time has come to begin a new ministry... The Ministry of Marital Enrichment Classes.
Objective: to build stronger relationships as it relates to the word of God, to build legacies of hope, mutual respect, trust, to help identify couples strengths, listening and communication skills, building communication skills, developing conflicts resolution skills, time management, parenting and step-parenting,a nd dealing with financial issues developing goals (personal, couples and family)
Mission: To empower marriages by the teachings of God words, through spiritual literature and audio series, and through the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
MUSIC MINISTRY
The Puritan Baptist Church Music Ministry, under the direction of Minister of Music, Brother Jatton Barnes, is comprised of anointed choir members (worship leaders) and skilled musicians presenting a repertoire filled with anthems, hymns, gospel music, praise and worship songs, and contemporary.
Our mode of worship today is our attempt to glorify our Lord and Savior, responding to the leading of the Holy Spirit to fulfill God's will for our congregation at this time.
PMBC PRAISE TEAM proclaims to the people:
Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. Serve the LORD with gladness: come before His presence with singing. Know ye that the LORD He is God: it is He that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise: be thankful unto Him, and BLESS HIS NAME!
"For the LORD is good; His mercy is everlasting; and His truth endureth to all generations. Psalms 100
Wake Up!!!!! Get Up!!!!! The Lord is in This Place!!!!!
Praise His Holy Name!!!!!!
WE HAVE COME TO PRAISE HIM!
"I will bless the LORD at all times: His praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt His name together." Psalms 34: 1-3
PMBC's CHOIR
PMBC Choir is a body of saints whose objective is to magnify the Lord. We accept all those who have a gift to sing, just love to sing and even those who can’t carry a tune in a paper sack. The praise of the Lord turns all voices into beautiful melodies.
"Praise ye the LORD. Sing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints." – Psalm 149:1
PMBC's YOUTH CHOIR
PMBC's Youth Choir consists of young people age 12 to17 who have a zeal for the Lord and seek to serve him through song.
".....let the children of Zion be joyful in their King. Let them praise
his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp". Psalm 149:2-3
PMBC's Children’s Choir is filled with children age 3 to 11 who are not ashamed to tell the world that they know who Jesus is.
OUR LEADERS
Our Minister of Music, Bro. Jatton Barnes joined the ministry team at Puritan in 2007. Under Bro. Jatton Barnes' anointed leadership the music ministry continues to grow!
PMBC's Choir President, Sis. Lectric Chandler has joyfully served the Lord through the music ministry for many years. She also serves as the director of the Children's Choir.
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