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The Brotherhood Ministry
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The Brotherhood Department of the
New Jerusalem C.O.G.I.C. Apostolic, like all the other auxiliaries of
the church, has an outreach role. It functions within the ambit of the
church’s objective, of reaching out and witnessing to the
wider community. Ministering to folks, as we share the joys of
salvation, is at the heart of the Brotherhood Department’s
existence. In addition, the department, through its varied activities
and programs, strives to encourage and enhance men’s
fellowship in all its aspects.
The department as currently constituted, is headed by the President,
Elder Oliver Wilson, who is assisted by a ministerial board of elders.
Our Pastor, Bishop A.G. Blackwood oversees our decisions, and to us, he
is our ‘big brother’. The department works closely
with him in support of the vision he has for the church. All brothers
are encouraged to become active in the department. The fourth (4th)
Sunday of each month, is designated as ‘Brotherhood
Sunday’, and an Annual Anniversary Service is held each
November.
The activities of the department are geared towards strengthening the
brothers spiritually. It endeavors to raise the level of consciousness
of their roles as leaders, while fostering a sense of
‘oneness of the body’ in spreading the love of God
in fellowship. Monthly meetings are held, including monthly
men’s choir practice. There are also periodic
meetings/discussions focusing on spiritual growth, understanding the
purpose and call of God, and on men’s (health) issues.
Breakfast meetings, organized “Fun Days”
– (emphasis on sporting activities), and “project
days” wherein maintenance around the church property is
undertaken, are some of the other activities of the department. One
major focus of the department now, is preparing to make a great push in
witnessing to our community. We continue with the assurance of
God’s blessings, for “the steps of a good man are
ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way” [Ps.
37:23].
Women's Ministry
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The Women’s
Department
is an integral part of the New Jerusalem Church of God in Christ
(Apostolic), Inc.’s Outreach Ministries. It is the
largest auxiliary of the church, both in terms of numbers (being made
up of all the ladies of the assembly), as well as with respect to
responsibilities entrusted to it. As a consequence, it
operates through various committees to achieve its goals and
objectives, which are in line with the church’s mission.
It’s sole purpose therefore, as an outreach arm of the
church, is to ensure that the vision of our pastor, Bishop A.G.
Blackwood is fulfilled. That mission is to declare the gospel
of salvation through Jesus Christ, our Lord and Redeemer, throughout
our wider community, being ever mindful that social care is a part of
Christian witness.
Currently the
department is headed by Evangelist Jean Richards, its President, with
Evangelist Yvonne Blackwood and Minister Mary Goring as
Vice-Presidents. A thirteen member Executive Committee
oversees all the programs and activities of the department.
These activities include, but are by no means limited to: a) the
spiritual upliftment of our sisters through the organization of
seminars and workshops; b) visiting, praying with and assisting those
who are sick and home-bound; c) a tract ministry; d) responsibility for
implementing all fund-raising activities of the church; and e) liaison
with new members and visitors. In addition, the department is
responsible for the annual pre-Thanksgiving Day dinner provided for
those in shelters for the homeless, or otherwise destitute of caring
families. It also has an on-going clothing and coat drive,
and food distribution program.
The department
holds regularly scheduled monthly meetings. It organizes
special Saturday morning prayer sessions and hosts an Annual
Women’s Conference. Together the women closely with
the other auxiliaries, under the over-all supervision of our pastor, in
carrying out its functions in support of the church’s mission.
We
hope to see you at one of our many functions. May God forever
bless you.
Youth Ministry
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“Let
no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in
word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in
purity.” (1 Timothy 4 vs12)
We
are grateful for this privilege of opening our doors to show you the
new things that God is doing for the youths of New Jerusalem. Age is no
limit, ability is enhanced and zeal encouraged as we tap into the
unlimited resources that is found in serving God. You too can be a part
of this end time move of God especially when we as young people gather
to worship on a Friday night. At New Jerusalem this is only one of the
unique opportunities given to us by our Pastor, Bishop A.G. Blackwood
to utilize our talents, maximize our potential and be all that we can
be in service for the Lord. Our motto “ Pleasing
God and not man, for to me to live is Christ” is the focal
point of our life style and worship. Thus it is with joyous enthusiasm
that we invite you to join us this and every Friday night at 7:30p.m.
for our Young People’s Service. Here we worship
without restraint, work upon our talents and just have a
“good old time” in the Lord.
OUR MISSION/MOTTO:
“Pleasing
God and Not Man, For to Me to Live is Christ”
As
the Day of the Lord approaches, we as Youths for Christ, are determined
to make full proof of our mission and ministry - “Be Thou An
Example to the Believers’. We, with the help of God
will endeavor to gain souls for the Kingdom of God as we press toward
the prize of eternal life.
Choir Ministry
Holy
Greetings from the NJC
choir.
Our endeavors as choir members are to:
Minister the gospel of Christ through singing.
Strive to be holy through the melody of praise
Pray that our music will deliver, comfort, save, restore and heal our
nation.
Share the word of God in songs of praise
Involve in the affairs of the church, and work together to fulfil the
will of God in our lives and to
Occupy our hearts and minds to be receptive to the word of God.
We hope you will stop by New Jerusalem to hear us worship in
song. May God bless and keep you is our prayer.
Sunday School
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This
educational ministry is functionally defined as reaching, teaching,
winning souls, and motivating the saints. It is perhaps best expressed
in an Old Testament verse: "Gather the people together, men and women,
and children, and the stranger that is within the gates, that they may
hear, and that they may learn, and fear the Lord your God, and observe
to do all the words of this law:" (Deuteronomy 31:12)
Come
join us in our various classes on Sunday Mornings beginning at 10am,
for a great time in the Lord. We have classes for all ages.
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