Ministries
Usher Board
Ministry Leader
Mrs. Dora G. Wynn
The mission of the Mercy Seat Combined Usher Board is to promote the worship of God. The ushers’ primary responsibility is to welcome the members and visitors to the Church and to help the Pastor ensure that the service is a success. The members of the usher board always meet worshipers with a pleasant smile and a warm welcome while directing them to their seats. In addition, the ushers ensure order during the Church service.
Music
Ministry Leaders
Male Chorus & Senior Choir:
Deacon Harry E. Williams
Youth Choir:
Ms. Loretta H. Jones
Musician:
Ms. Carolyn Ramsey
The Mercy Seat Choir’s main purpose is to set the tone for worshipping and glorifying the Lord through song and praise. The various choirs spread the Word through their songs of Zion not only in the church but throughout the community as they accompany the Pastor to various speaking engagements.
Sunday School
Adult Sunday School Leader
Mr. Bernard Knight
Youth Sunday School Leader
The Sunday School meets every Sunday to discuss the Word and get a better understanding of the Bible. Two classes are offered—one for the adults and one for the youth, both of which are taught by well-qualified teachers.
Missionary
Ministry Leader
Mrs. Maggie L. Williams
The Missionary strives to minister to the needs of our fellow men, women and children, thus bringing knowledge about our Lord Jesus Christ. It is the duty of the Missionary to pray, visit and care for the sick and shut-in and help them in any way they can.
Pastor's Aide Society
Ministry Leader
Dr. Gwendolyn Knight
Secretary
The Pastor’s Aide Society lends support, encouragement and expressions of appreciation for the Pastor as he carries out the vision of the Church as given to him by God.
Members assist the Pastor by handling administrative duties, accompanying the pastor on home and hospital visits and organizing or hosting events in honor of the Pastor.
Home Mission Cirlce
Ministry Leader
Mrs. Ann Knight
Members of the Home Mission Circle are Ambassadors of Christ.
They pride themselves on 1st Corinthians 15:58 which states: “Stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves full to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord in not in vain.”
Members of the Home Mission Circle display a pattern of good works in fulfilling a variety of duties in adhering to the doctrine and teachings of the Church and in obedience to the Pastor. They often visit the sick and elderly, provide culinary services for church events and willingly participate and provide support for other church programs and activities.