Miracle Temple COGIC

"MINISTRIES"

are about what we DO, HOW WE SERVE, not "the vision" or "what we believe."

DEACON & DEACONESS

*        Visitation and Communion to the sick and shut in.
*        Assist the Pastor when and where needed.
*        Watch Care
*        Communion Preparation
*        Baptisms & Dedications
*        PRAYER Warriors

USHERS

With a smile we strive to provide information and assistance for any personal services needed.

        To set a purposeful attitude in worship services
        To prepare the church guest by first arrivals at services
        To usher in those who are prepared to worship the LORD
        To seat worshippers in and orderly manner
        To provide information for personal services needed

MISSIONARY

We maintain a vigilant life of prayer to more effectively teach and live the WORD, and to demonstrate the love of Christ by serving the needs of others. Also, we fellowship and share with Missionary Ministries of other churches.

YOUTH

We work with children and youth of all ages. Out goal is to assist them in the varied transitions of life, developmental and social. We help them to learn and practice Biblical Values and to resist the negative pressure to which they may be subjected. With the assistance of the Connecticut Conference of the United Church of Christ, we provide scholarships, in some measure, to all our college and college bound students.

WOMEN'S

We seek to unify, strengthen and encourage our women in their service to God, the church, and the body of Christ, generally. We affirm, share with each other, and provide a support mechanism during crises. We strive to be a model for Young Adult Women who feel the need for the insight and wisdom of older women. We serve outside the doors of the church in a variety of ways. Through an Annual Women's Day, we contribute to the church's Annual Budget.

MEN'S

We seek to unite all the men in their service too God, the church, and the body of Christ. We seek to grow our faith through the hearing of the Word of God and to model our lives by that Word. We are intentional about sharing our faith and God's plan of salvation with those in our circle of influence. Through and Annual Men's Day, we contribute to the church's budget.

PRAYER WARRIORS

We hold up the church in Prayer before God at all times. We have an HOUR OF POWER prayer weekly on Monday evenings from 6:30 -7:30 P.M. We have times of prayer accompanied by "fasting". We have thirty minutes of prayer on Sunday Mornings before worship. We support the pastor through prayer as he travels back and forth to Brooklyn, NY at least twice a week to minister at First Church of God in Christ.

MUSIC

We have praise leaders to help prepare the hearts and minds of the congregation for worship through congregational songs of praise. The Gospel Choir, too, enhances the spirit of worship as it ministers through choral singing. The choir, quite often, accompanies the pastor on his speaking engagement. The Praise Dance Ministry is currently transitioning.

SUNDAY SCHOOL

Christian education taught on Sunday mornings at 11AM for adults, teens, in-betweens and younger children. It is another disciple ministry to mature each person in understanding the Bible, the importance of Scripture in our daily lives and how to apply it in all areas of our lives. Sunday School is discipleship, fellowship, growth and knowledge for an empowered Christian walk.

FELLOWSHIP

Supports and provides food relief for any church member who is experiencing major life changes; prepares celebratory meals for appointed church events; keeps a spirit of oneness in the church body through love, laughter, sharing and serving.

AUDIO / VISUAL

Provides professional recording of Sunday morning 9 - 11AM Worship service and other ministry events held in the Sanctuary; making sermons available for purchase each week; editing tapings for Winning Word Ministry telecast on Public Access channel 77 each Saturday and Sunday night, 10PM. It maintains a catalogue of recorded services for purchase of past or current sermons.