Church Organizations

BOARDS:

TRUSTEE BOARD: Responsible for the up keeps of the Church and the Church Property. For other duties, see the Pastor.
STEWARD BOARD: Duties include taking an extra account of all the money, and Contributions for the support of the Pastor in charge.
STEWARDESSES: Duties include assisting the Preacher’s Steward in making Provisions for the support and the comfort of the Pastor and His family.
DEACONESS: Assist the Pastor with Holy Communion and Baptism.
WOMAN’S HOME & OVERSEAS MISSIONARY SOCIETY: Consist of women, men, boys and girls working in the mission field home and abroad.
Activities includes:
- Mission studies
- Visitation with sick and shut-in
- Provide assist to families in need
- Support overseas mission projects
- Attend district Missionary mass meetings quarterly.

DEPARTMENTS:

Parent Body - over age 40
Young Adult Missionary Society (YAMS) - age 26-40
Y-Group (Y’s) - age 13-25
Buds of Promise(Buds) age birth to 12
Missionary Life Members Council
Missionary Supply Department
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION DEPARTMENT: To provide spiritual training and instructions in all areas to promote spiritual growth to all members.
- Adult Christian Educators (ACE)
- Young Adults
- Youth
- Varick Children

USHERS
- Senior Ushers
- Youth Ushers
CHOIRS
- St. James Mass Choir
- Male Chorus
- Youth Choir
- New Pearls of Joy
LAY COUNCIL: All members of the congregation except the Clergy
PURPOSE & OBJECTIVES:
· Deepen the spiritual life of the Laity.
· Disseminate information
· Cultivate the denominational loyalty
· Expand the denomination through education and evangelism.
· Promote any other interest in the Kingdom of God.
CLASS LEADERS:
· Elected by the Pastor in charge
· Individual must be of good sound judgment and truly devoted to God.

DUTIES:
· Meet with your class as often as you can.
· Call or make visitation to absent members, to check on condition and needs.
· Report all concerns to the Pastor.
· Collect Conference claims

COMMITTEES: