| Hospitality Committee The hospitality committee is a group
of women organized on behalf of the women's department to show kindness when entertaining
strangers, visitors and special guest. This committee is of vital importance in
the local, district, state, and national church. Our hospitality committee consist
of women who are lovers of people, given to hospitality, enjoy making others happy
through the giving of gifts, preparing dinners, and entertaining guest etc. The
president of the Temple of Faith local Hospitality Committee is Sister Shameen
Jackson. Ministers' Wives Circle The Ministers' Wives Circle
is an organized group of pastors' and ministers' wives who must have, or must
learn to have patience, endurance, forbearance and a heart full of love, mercy
and understanding for everyone. They are helpers, counselors and examples for
women of the church. The minister's wives are women who are lovers of their husbands
and the people. They are able to quickly observe a matter discretely and yet maintain
an even balance. They are women whose apparel is smart but simple as they will
most likely set the pace for the women of the congregation. Women whom the congregation
will appreciated for her dignity, courtesy and her love for God. A source
of inspiration and great influence in her husband's life. Whatever her qualifications
are, she is the power behind the throne and should assist wherever she can.
President:
Missy Tollia B Frazier (First Lady) Deacons'
Wives Circle The Deacons' Wives circle consists of women who are legally
married to a deacon or the widow of a deacon. Like their husbands, they should
possess the baptism in the Holy Ghost and must exemplify strong support of church
leadership. They are to be proven faithful in the home-caring for the needs of
their husband and children. They serve as friendly sisters to single and married
women in the church and be prayerful and concerned supporters to the sick, shut-in
and bereaved families. This circle serves as a strong arm of support to the financial
program of the church through creative, fund raising projects.
President:
Sister Lilly Burton Purity "Let Therefore Purity Reign"
Purity
Class Mission To encourage teenagers ages 12-18 years of age to live chaste
and holy lives while motivating them to become leaders of excellence through Christian
centered activities emphasizing the importance of Christian morals. Purpose
Our aim is to stay focused on the true values of good morals, high standard of
living, and to discourage all forms of vile behavior that violates true Christian
virtue. To be strong supporters of our pastor and wife, church, and other programs
of the church, both spiritually and financially. Objective To organize
and enhance fellowship by continuing to teach our youth the importance of Salvation
and having a personal relationship with God; to include home, school, neighborhood
and church by offering full activities and involvement programs that will discourage
them from the need to be of the world but yet prepare them to be in world. President:
Sister Elizabeth Turner Evangelist Missionary The Evangelist
Missionary is a missionary whose mission extends into the District and the Jurisdiction.
With the approval of her Pastor and Jurisdictional Supervisor, she is expected
to help build the work of the church on all levels. She must be available to travel
and conduct revivals whenever and wherever called upon. The Evangelist Missionary
must have two prerequisites: 1) A Mission and 2) A Vision. These two prerequisites
will give a greater thrust in soul-winning.
Missionary Pledge: I believe
in the doctrine of this, the Church Of God In Christ, as it is interpreted by
our founder, Bishop C.H. Mason, and perpetuated by the ministers of said church
to be doctrines of the Holy Bible. As a Missionary, I pledge my loyalty to this
church, and its doctrine, pledging to teach it faithfully, and no other as long
as I hold its license. I further pledge my loyalty to the leadership of this church,
always holding them in honor and esteem. I also pledge my obedience and service
to the best of my ability. President: Missy Louise Johnson
Nurses Unit The Nurses Unit is a vital unit in the church, it is a complement
to the ministry of the total man. This unit is staffed with competent persons
under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
who is knowledgeable of medication and is authorized to administer medicine. The
service of the Nurses Unit will have some one on duty at all times that will administer
CPR and is certified in First Aid courses to be prepared to offered basic first
aid.
President: Missy Barbara Partridge Prayer & Bible
Band This auxillary of the Women's department is the oldest auxillary
developed and founded by the late Mother Lizzie Robinson. The purpose of the prayer
and bible band is to train men and women to know their bible that they may become
acquainted with the word of God and help to lead others to righteousness. The
principal objective is that Christ be in the hearts of God's creation, His people
and that our testimonies and attitudes will always be Christ honoring.
President:
Missy Betty Baul Christian Women Council (CWC) The "Christian
Womens Council" is a forum which enables us to reach out to help others
to understand what God requires of "Holy Women" in these troubled times.
This forum helps women to become aware of the constant need to exemplify "Holy
Living" in order to be effective and to inspire that which God desires of
us. It is our prayer that the "CWC" will serve as a beacon of light
to younger women, enabling them to establish and maintain Godly standards in church
behavior, community relationships, home building, child development, self improvement,
and thus become soul winners.
President: Sister Glenda Knight
The
Sunshine Band Motto: "Let your light so shine before men, that they
may see your good works and glorify your Father which is in heaven"
Matthew 5:16
The Sunshine Band is an auxiliary of the Women's Department
of the Church of God In Christ, Inc. The group is made up of children from
the age of 5-12 and are divided into three groups; Sunbeams, Sunrays, and illuminators.
Our primary purpose is to reach and save our children by keeping them involved
in meaningful and wholesome activities. Through music, bible study, drama, arts
and crafts, outings, and special worship services, our children are instructed
in the way that God wants them to go. We desire to build a partnership between
the home and the church to provide a spiritual foundation for each child. We
teach the children about God; the love of God and His son Jesus towards mankind.
We teach basic Bible concepts and knowledge; the doctrine and ordinances of the
church; the mission of the church; scriptures that provide a foundation for understanding
faith, love, grace, salvation, and the practical precepts for living holy lives.
Through the Sunshine Band, children have an opportunity to learn, lead, follow,
teach, explore, display their talents, develop, and grow under the prayerful leadership
of our local president and staff. President: Sister Ruby Grandy
Church
Mothers The Church mother acts in the pastor and second administrators
absence from the church; the members respect the authority of the church mother.
It is proper for women to teach things that women should know. It is the uttermost
importance for women to be taught by church mothers. The Church Mothers should
be women who are spirit-filled, sound minded, full of wisdom, respected and appreciated
in their homes churches and communities; one who the pastor can trust to give
guidance to the womens ministry.
President: Mother Izora Gooden Men's
Fellowship This ministry was established to reach, support and empower
Christian men in a holistic way: spiritually, mentally, physically, socially and
emotionally. We will reach up to God in worship and praise. We will reach out
to the community, we will reach to each other to develop fellowship and bonding
through prayer. We will reach down to the hurting and minister to their human
needs. Psalms 37: 23-25
President: Brother James Burgess
Young People Willing Works (Y.P.W.W.) The Y.P.W.W. department is a vibrant
training auxiliary that exists to equip our youth with the necessary training
to live a prosperous and victorious life in Jesus Christ. This department is design
to develop and implement programs and ministry opportunities that meet the spiritual
needs of the youth of our church. To work in, workshops, and seminars to utilize
tools to effectively teach our youth how to apply the Word of God in their lives.
President: Sister Diane Williams Sunday School Department
The
Sunday school department was implemented as a training center for students of
all ages. The Motto of the Sunday school department is "A Child saved is
a soul saved plus a life: The Sunday school department encourages the Christian
growth experience with GOD. It challenges you to know your place in God, each
lesson is true to the bible, with powerful application of Bible truths to the
pupils everyday life. II Tim 2:15
Superintendent: Elder Melvin
Thompson
Media
Ministry The Media team is a vital part in the ministry of any service.
Our purpose is to extend the worship ministry internally and externally before,
during and after the services have ended. We create a living record of the church
for generations to come. Our goal is develop a body of material to inspire and
refresh between worship experiences. To evangelize and be a blessing to visitors,
and other outreach ministries. Like other ministries "The Media Ministry"
is an arm of Gods church reaching out to touch the lives of those who otherwise
would miss the awe inspiring messages. Come experience the difference.
Sight
and Sound Coordinator: Evangelist Lillian Woodard
Music
Department Music is ordained by God, it is the nature of God to inhabit
our praises. Psalms 150:1-6 teaches us how to use our talents. The choir and the
music department of Temple of Faith COGIC is the combined training of voices as
early as 4 years old. Currently there are 5 choirs, the mass choir, the voices
of Pentecost, the youth for Christ choir, the men & women (s) choir. The training
intervention starts at an early age to help develop confidence, structure, character,
discipline, and voice techniques. Singing & playing a musical instrument enhances
any service, but God requires that we play skillfully and to train up a child
in the way he/she should go when they grow old they will not depart.
President:
Sister Wilma Stroud
Unlimited Possibilities Is a unit
design for children between the ages of 8 through 18. Every child has the right
to dream for a better tomorrow. Unlimited Possibilities take those dreams of being
a business owner , and help make them reality. Each child is taught how to start
a business, how to manage a business, how to budget, banking skills, finance,
attention to detail, and the importance of entrepreneurship. I Thessalonians
4:11-12
Young Women Christian Council (YWCC) The Young
Womens Christian Council is an organization of young women, 18-40 married
or single, whose prime purpose is to dedicate themselves in an effort to giving
greater Christian service. It is during this peak period that the arms of the
church will reach out to them because they need the church and the church needs
them. This is the training station to be leaders, prayer warriors, good homemakers,
and lovers of their own husbands, ministers wives, and mighty women of Zion.
Sacred
Heart Fund The Sacred Heart Fund is a needed unit that is designed to minister
and express love during the time of bereavements. During this time the department
will serve as a special representative of the leaders by a phone call, a card
or flowers.
Coordinator: Sister Shameen Jackson
Usher
Board The Usher board is a very important part of internal ministry. The
usher plays the role of a silent evangelist. Their responsibilities include meeting
the people at the door with a smile and reassure them that they are in the Lords
house, to see that they are properly seated and given a program or bulletin.
Coordinator:
Sister Wilburn
Prison Ministry This ministry makes visits to those
that are incarcerated in the local prisons and halfway houses.
Many souls have been blessed and lives have been saved through
this ministy.
Coordinator: Evangelist Betty Taylor
Missions Department A mission
worker assist in purchasing supplies and other aids for care, they transport people
to and from the doctor office, they purchase religious literature such as bibles,
they visit the convalescent homes/extended care facilities and sponsor dinners
for senior citizens and the disabled. They distribute fruit and care packages
to the home bound and homeless.
Prayer Warriors The Prayer
Warriors Units are women and men who are dedicated to fasting and prayer with
great compassion and love for the church and lost souls. Prayer warriors under
gird those in leadership positions or the body of Christ and for mankind everywhere.
Prayer warriors believe that God answers prayers they are humble , peaceful and
understanding they take charge of the devotional leading the services in prayer. T.
L. Frazier Scholarship Foundation This scholarship was created to encourage
higher academic achievement for students of all ages. The foundation gives monetary
scholarships designed to help the continuance of higher levels of education.
Coordinator:
Sister A. Joy Floyd
TOFIRM
- Temple of Faith Intouch Refuge Ministries Is a team
of field outreach ministers under the direction of Evangelist
Mack Majors. This ministry is involved with several needs of
the community and state. They administer to one of Georgia state
mens prison facilities. They pray and have fellowship
services with the inmates, teaching them to develop the whole
man. Their message to the inmates is that life does not end
here you can have eternal life with Jesus Christ. They are prayer
warriors for several of Atlanta hospital, Emory Rehab, Crawford
Long. They witness and have Sunday morning services. This team
is also an external agent for bible study classes representing
Temple of Faith COGIC wherever the Lord opens the doors. During
the summer months, this outreach team will set up a tent throughout
the city and run revivals. The Lord has blessed them to mentor
and implement several youth programs throughout the city, they
are advocates for boys clubs, court hearings, home ministries,
and encouragers for individuals feeling there is no hope.
Director:
Evangelist Mack Major Vice President: Elder Bobby Perry
Bridge
of Hope Outreach This ministry seeks out the down trodden, the sometimes
forgotten individuals. The homeless people living under the bridges and vaddocks
of the city. This team of trained believers goes under the bridges with blankets,
food and care packages with the basic necessities. They seek out shelters, during
the most aggressive weather driven times of the year. They are financial supporters,
they are listeners, advisers, educators, and advocates, to share and assist in
anyway possible. They are certified follow up care administrators for the Vietnam
veterans. They visit the left behind mental health patients in in-patient care
facilities. They go into the streets to witness, run revivals and share the goodness
of the Lord according to the scriptures.
Team of believers: Elders
M. Majors, B. Perry, K. Campbell, V. Turner, C. Jones |