Description: The Commission on Membership and Evangelism is charged to establish realistic goals for the growth of the church.
Guiding Scripture:
Officers/Members: Chairperson - Dr. Lisa Smith/Minister, Tammy Parker
Regular Meeting Date: 3rd Tuesdays at 7:00 PM
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Description: OUR VISION? Participate in the mission of Christ through evangelism within the New Bethel Church surrounding areas. To introduce a vision of evangelism emphasizing faithfulness to God's call to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ using the talents and resources available in NBC.
?Enable the congregation to evangelize both inward and outward by nurturing our own members and reaching out to the community, and surrounding area by word and action in an intentional and relational manner, through (WORD), Worship, Outreach, Relationships, and Discipleship.
?Our goal is to reach the unchurched and invite them to participate in a relationship with God.
Guiding Scripture: The Great Commission - Matthew 28:19-20a
Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.
Officers/Members: Tammy Parker
Regular Meeting Date: Each Third Tuesday of the Month at 7:00 PM.
Announcements/Events:
Please contact us at
outreach@newbethelame.org
Description: The Prayer Ministry consists of the Prayer Warriors, the Intercessors and the Watchmen. The Intercessors stand in the gap for others and pray for a breakthrough on their behalf. The Prayer Warriors, war in the spirit against any attack of the enemy and the Watchmen stand watch and pray in the spirit.
Guiding Scripture: Psalm 27: 1-2
"The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? 2)When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to et up my flesh, they stumbled and fell."
Officers/Members: Sharolyn McDonald
Regular Meeting Date: Every Saturday Morning at 6:00 A.M.
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Description: The Prison Ministry?s mission is to lead, teach and encourage the physically incarcerated, their families, friends, and victims to love God, love themselves, love others and share Christ as a beacon of love through redeeming ministry.
Guiding Scripture: Romans 12:2
Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God?s will is ? his good, pleasing and perfect will.
Officers/Members: Julia Rutley - President
Regular Meeting Date: Second Tuesday of the month
Announcements/Events: Description: Contact Sis. Julia Rutley for more details (770) 484-3350
Description: To reach the hearing impaired through the ministry of signing. Activities include sign language classes, evangelism though activities involving the hearing impaired community outside of the church.
Guiding Scripture:
Officers/Members: Michele Williams
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Announcements/Events: For more information on how to become a part of our team contact Sis. Michele Williams at (770)972-2020.
Description: To promote fellowship amongst members, visitors and strangers. Extend hospitality as "stewards of the feast" by preparing the fellowship table to nourish and restore the physical body.
Guiding Scripture: Romans 12:10-13
Love one another with mutual affection outdo one another in showing honor. Do not lag in Zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer. Contribute to the needs of saints; extend hospitality to strangers.
Officers/Members: Chair - Ethel Ramey
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Description: To help enhance spiritual growth, as we practice daily the principles received from God?s word. Our small contribution of service is an opportunity we take seriously to be a part of God?s master plan for our lives. Partnership with other ministries and provide support with obedience and love of God through service.
Scripture: I Peter 4:10-11(Ref. KJV)
As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
Chair ? Reverend Dr. Teresa Fry Brown
Regular Meeting Date: First Wed at 12:00 Noon - Each Month
Announcements/Events:
Please contact us at: nbchelpinghands@yahoo.com
Description:
The Commission on Christian Education shall
encourage and promote the Christian education needs of the church.
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Description: To teach, to train, to equip the people of God to rightly divide the Word of God and to operate in the gifts for the Spirit.
Guiding Scripture: Ephesians 4:12-13
?to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ?
Officers/Members:
Regular Meeting Date: During the Summer meeting the second Monday of the month at 7:00. Fall schedule to be announced
Announcements/Events: New Member Classes every second Saturday of the Month. Training for Teachers for New Member Class
Description:
Guiding Scripture:
Officers/Members: Chairperson: Reverend Jon Williams
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Description: To incorporate and assimilate new members into the family of fellowship, by introducing them to the meaning of church membership.
Guiding Scripture: Ephesians 2:19
"You are a member of God's very family...and you belong in God's household with every Christian."
Officers/Members: Reverend Denise Lowe
Regular Meeting Date: Second Saturday of each month from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Announcements/Events:
All new members are required to
attend a four-hour orientation class.
May God Bless you and your family as we march this Christian Journey.
Please contact the church office for more information.
Description: The Couples Ministry endeavors to bring couples together in order to grow in full devotion to Christ in accordance with biblical standards, by connecting with families of the church for mutual ministry, support and encouragement.
Guiding Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:12
A cord of three stands is not quickly broken.
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Description: Our Little Lambs Nursery is a ministry developed specifically for God's smallest and youngest children, ages 2 - 5. Our purpose for this ministry is much more than to supervise them, but to begin to lay the seeds of faith that will produce the fruit of quality Christ-like character. That is why the theme for our Little Lambs is "Going Deep with God."
Guiding Scripture:
Officers/Members: Petress Scott
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Description: To assist young girls in building positive self-esteem based on Christian values and help them become familiar with their history as an African people; to promote and practice the principle of giving back to the community and developing a better understanding of their role and purpose in the community.
Guiding Scripture:
Officers/Members: Zelma Smith
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Description: To teach Christian principles relevant to the boy's growth and development and ready them for a fulfilled adult life as Christian men, husbands, fathers, members of the Church and protectors of their communities.
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Guiding Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not to your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight."
Regular Meeting Date:
2nd Sundays of the Month, 6:00 PM
at the New Bethel AME Annex
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Description: The mission of Boy/Cub Scout Troop and Pack 1891, at New Bethel AME Church is to prepare young boys and young men to make spiritual, ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by helping them to develop character and instill in them the values expressed in the Scout Oath and Law.
Boy Scout Motto: On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country
Officers/Members:
Regular Meeting Date: Saturday mornings at the Youth Chapel: 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
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Description: Building girls of courage, confidence and character to make the world a better place.
Guiding Scripture:
Officers/Members: Harriet Hankerson
Regular Meeting Date: 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays from September to May at 3:00 P.M.
Announcements/Events: Should you desire to register a new Girl Scout or wish to serve as an adult volunteer please contact Harriet Hankerson at (770) 312-1555.
Description: The Commission on Missions and Welfare shall provide for, oversee and control the church's programs of welfare and charity.
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Description: Dedicated to providing grocery relief to the community.
Officers/Members: Emrith Hodge - Chairperson
Guiding Scripture: Proverbs 19:7
He who has pity on the poor lends to the Lord, and he will pay back what he has given.
Regular Meeting Date: Dates vary. Normally, meet on the 4th Saturday of the month 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. We meet to distribute the food once a month.
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Description: Reverend Denise Lowe
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Description: To offer counsel and advice regarding church policy, procedure, and resources as it relates to the wedding rehearsal and wedding ceremony.
Guiding Scripture:
Officers/Members: Chairperson- Cheryle Hartman
Regular Meeting Date: Upon notification of wedding
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Description: To emphasize, encourage, and support the graduation of students in pursuit of higher education advancements and opportunities at the community college, colleges and university levels.
Guiding Scripture:
Officers/Members: Tarsellia Oliver
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Description: The Commission on Stewardship and Finance shall promote and cultivate Christian stewardship and administer the financial program of the church.
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Regular Meeting Date: 2nd Monday of each month 7:00 PM
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Description:
The Commission on Public Relations shall be
responsible for gathering and disseminating information of public interest and
for intracongregational communication.
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Description: Join our dynamic group dedicated to ensuring that the worship service and the word of God is heard and viewed during the normal services of our church. Each job is vital to the overall outcome of the service as well as our audio and video productions.
Guiding Scripture:
Officers/Members: Mia Daniels
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Description:
NEWS @ NEW BETHEL is published and
distributed quarterly. Members of New Bethel AME Church are welcome to submit
for publication information as it directly relates to the individual member, the
church, and the community. Submissions are received by completing a Newsletter Publication Submission Form
(NPSF) located in the Nehemiah room.
Guiding Scripture: Exodus 24:12
?And the LORD said unto Moses, ?Come up to me into the mount, and be there: and I will give thee tables of stone, and a law, and commandments which I have written; that thou mayest teach them.?
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Description:
The Commission on Christian Social Action
shall coordinate activities in the areas of social, racial, and economic
relations; temperance, world peace and community cooperation.
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Description: The Commission on Health shall encourage and promote healthy living in the life of membership and community.
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Description: To enhance awareness and knowledge of factors that contribute to achieving life's balance: spiritually, mentally, and physically. The Health Ministry is committed to increasing awareness of our health status, not only individually, but as a community, collectively.
Guiding Scripture:
Officers/Members: Sis. Pat Parsons
Regular Meeting Date: Second Tuesday of each month.
Announcements/Events: Please contact Sis. Pat Parsons at (770) 484-3350 for more information.
Description: The mission of New Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church is to expand ministry in building God's Kingdom by ministering to the spiritual, intellectual, physical and emotional needs of all people by spreading Christ's liberating gospel through word and deed.
We Worship God in spirit and in truth; both corporately and privately. We have an Outreach ministry of car and evangelism. We work to build loving Relationships with God and each other. We accept the great commission to make Disciples by the WORD.
Guiding Scripture:
Officers/Members: Walter Brewer, Jr., James Bryan, Hebrew Dixon, III, Judy Fultz, Harriet Hankerson, Brian Howard, Carl Hunter, Moses Kpera, Arias Maccius, David Mitchell, Yvette Nurse, Quentin Peterson, Dwayne Robinson, Dianne Scott, Celeste Smalls-Sumpter, Daryl Steward, Michael Walker, and Michele Williams
Regular Meeting Date: Second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM.
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Description: The mission of the Trustee Board is to support the Pastor in furthering the vision he has received from God. We will do this through prayer, constructive feedback, removal of obstacles and unwavering public support.
Guiding Scripture:
Officers/Members: Mervin Adderly, Kenneth Archer, Frank Brown, Mary Dae, Howard Davis, Hilliard Gibbs, Stephen Grice, Paul Hammond, Larry Hankerson, Ernest Maccius, Cyril Mayes, Glen Vogel, and Russell Woodley
Regular Meeting Date: First Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM.
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Description: To transport people of the surrounding counties (DeKalb and Gwinnett) to Sunday morning services.
Guiding Scripture:
Officers/Members: Larry Hankerson, Matthew Northcutt
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Description:
Guiding Scripture:
Officers/Members: Frances Livsey/President, Barbara Gaither/Vice President, Mary Dae/Secretary, Fannie M. Dorsey, Donna T. Brown, Willie Bell Minor, Janet McLane, Myrnal Lowe, Georgia Livsey, Maxine D. Davis, Jacqueline Felder, Sarah L. Lumpkin, Louise Martin, Wanda Williams, Breverlyn Bates-Whetstone, Barbara Stanford, Betty Mayes, Cheryl Wideman.
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Description: Class Leaders are appointed to serve as a connecting point for the church body in its efforts to serve God, grow in His Word, and minister to others.
Guiding Scripture: Ephesians 4:12-13
?to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ?
Officers/Members: Raymona Ramsey, Penelope Findley, Deborah White, Darryl Steward, Diane Scott.
Regular Meeting Date: Second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM.
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Description: The purpose and mission of the New Bethel Sunday School is to teach, train, nurture, prepare and recruit adults and children in God's word for Christian service, emphasizing those Christian principles which are essential for effective Christian growth and participation.
Guiding Scripture: Matthew 11:29 Life Application Study Bible
Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle,
and you will find rest for your soul.
Officers/Members:
Regular Meeting Date: Sunday Mornings 9:30 - 10:30AM
Announcements/Events: Please join us every Sunday morning at 9:30AM for a fresh study of the Word of God.
Description: The purpose of the Connectional Lay Organization is to organize and train the lay members to utilize to the maximum the abilities and skills granted by God, in assisting with the improvement and extension of God's kingdom, and creating happiness, peace and harmony among it's members. There are 14 objectives outlined in the Constitution and By-laws of the Lay Organization found in the AME Discipline. The NBC Lay Organization will work toward "Instilling in the membership a love for and an appreciation of the history, tradition, and principles of African Methodism in order to keep alive the sacred memory of our founder Richard Allen." Also, we will encourage the laity to support the total program of the church in the local congregation, in the community and throughout the Connection.
Guiding Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13 NIV,
(emphasis on 12) It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, (12) to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up (13) until we reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.
Officers/Members: President: Cheryl Dozier, Vice President: Tarsellia Oliver, Secretary: Marva Holmes
Regular Meeting Date: 1st Tuesday - 7:00pm - Lay Meeting * Not a firm time yet. 2nd Tuesday, 7:00pm - Sankofa
Announcements/Events: Coming soon... "Know the AME Church" Workshops will be held monthly. Contact Dr. Cheryl D. Dozier at cdozier@uga.edu or (678)407-5135 (Office)
Description: The Sankofa Ministry of NBC is based on the Adinkra symbol "sankofa" from Ghana, West Africa, which means literally, "Go back to fetch it." It is the symbol of the wisdom of learning from the past to build for the future. The Sankofa Ministry was established to celebrate our culture and heritage as people of African descent living in the Americas and members of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, which was also founded on the principles of freedom and justice. The Sankofa ministry applies Christian principles to our cultural and historical study of our past and present. it's purposes is to uplift our culture and history through inter-generational educational, cultural and spiritual activities that outreach to the NBC family, local community and global community.
Guiding Scripture: Galatians 5:1
"It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery."
Officers/Members: President: Cheryl Dozier, Vice President: Tarsellia Oliver, Secretary: Marva Holmes
Regular Meeting Date: Second Tuesday - 7:30 pm
Announcements/Events:
Description:
Guiding Scripture:
Officers/Members: Minister of Music/Kenneth Bryant, Hosanna Choir/Terry Livsey, Judah Choir/Damaris Humes, Male Chorus/Rick Hawthorne, Youth Choir/Veronica Mitchell, Sunbeam Choir/Linda Kee.
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Officers/Members: President: Monet Mitchell, Vice President: Karen Archer, Secretary: Regina Daniels
Regular Meeting Date: Monthly on third and fourth Saturday at 9:30 AM.
Announcements/Events:
Description:
Guiding Scripture:
Officers/Members: Gwinnett Everson Usher Board/Linda Boyd, Male Usher Board/Atiba Kee
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Description: We are called to strengthen our faith and sent to continue the ministry of Jesus Christ by service and witness in the word.
Guiding Scripture: Galatians 6:9-10
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.
Officers/Members: President - Mary Taylor-Carr, Vice President - Barbara Tilford, Secretary - Annie Thomas, Parliamentarian - Betty Mayes
Regular Meeting Date:1st Saturday of each month at 10am (agenda: outreach coordination and bible lesson notes)
Announcements/Events:Outreach activities include: clothing baskets, supplies to drug rehab, women and children shelters, worship CDs to our soldiers serving in battle, sick and shut-in communication and nursing home visitation, transportation to Dr.s' appointments, Thanksgiving food baskets and Christmas gift baskets.
Description: If getting involved in the youth activities at your local church isn't enough, then we've got something just for you! Our Young People's Division, or YPD, is jam-packed with activities and field trips, where we collaborate with other Christian youth throughout the district as well as the conference, to help bring more kids to Christ!
Guiding Scripture:
Officers/Members: Director - Veronica Mitchell
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Guiding Scripture:
Officers/Members: Director - Paul Hammond
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Description: To lead, teach and encourage Men, their families and friends to Love God, Love Themselves, Love Others and Share Christ as a beacon of Love through redeeming ministry.
Guiding Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6
As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called, one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.
Officers/Members: President: Frank Brown, Vice President: Joseph Ramey, Secretary: Lee Bennett
Regular Meeting Date: Second Saturday of each month at 8:30 AM - Youth Chapel.
Announcements/Events: The Men's Ministry perpetually seeks those activities which facilitate accomplishing God?s mission. Of course, The Ministry considers all men of New Bethel as ministry members, and can only benefit by having men as active members.