The Wednesday night Growing in the Word Bible exposition consists of all ages. The Pastor teaches doctrinally sound lessons “leaving no stone unturned”. This is an opportunity for new believers along with mature Christians to study and learn more about God’s Word to increase their Biblical knowledge and improve their walk with the Lord. Also, our Pastor encourages, reaffirms, clarifies and gives practical examples.

“Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” II Timothy 2:15

“And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach…” II Timothy 2:24

This ministry encourages and allows all children, youth and teens to participate in a variety of specialized activities. The group is divided up by ages and Biblical knowledge. Activities include Bible based lessons, games, contest preparation and recreation. Our church has been blessed with Spiritual Leadership to help our Youth with Bible Sword Drill and Bible Memory. There are also opportunities for children to receive tutorial assistance with their schoolwork. The goal is to teach, train and assist our CYT in developing spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, physically and socially.

“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22: 6

“For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness.” Psalm 84:10

The Music ministry assists the Pastor, ministers and congregation to experience the presence of God/Holy Spirit through music and songs. Rehearsals are held weekly on Thursday nights to prepare our music ministry members for singing and praising God in our Sunday Worship services. The goal is to meet the needs of all our church members with a variety of songs including spirituals, gospel and hymns. We carefully choose songs with text that is consistent with Biblical scripture. The Ministry of Music is one of the primary means to worship God.

“O come, let us sing unto the Lord: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation.” Psalm 95:1

“But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.” Acts 1:8

Our men’s ministry deals specifically with issues concerning men; providing opportunities for men to participate in wholesome discussions, share their life experiences, seek Biblical information and ask personal questions. The Pastoral staff and other men are available to provide encouragement, answers, support and Christian love to their brothers. The ages in this group include young boys to senior men. Guest speakers are invited throughout the year to speak on specific topics. The Brotherhood is meeting on the 4^th Monday at 6:30 pm each month.

“Behold, how good and pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity.” Psalm 133:1

GIVING MINISTRY

Church Family

“Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.” Malachi 3:10

This ministry provides transportation for our members and others that desire to attend our worship services and other meetings. Please call by 5:00 PM on the day before pick-up to give ample notice to the Transportation Ministry. The phone number to call for a transportation request is 503-280-0147. We will arrive twenty to thirty minutes before the scheduled service or meeting. All riders are ask to be ready when the van arrives as to not delay this service to others.

This ministry helps to provide care and nurturing to the pastor and the congregation, and to offer health education to the church body and the community during worship and fellowship.