Local
Work
"But be doers
of the Word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves." - James
1:22
"Be diligent
to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to
be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." - II Timothy
2:15
"And a servant
of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, able to teach,
patient, in humility correcting those who are in opposition, if God
perhaps will grant them repentance, so that they may know the truth."
- II Timothy 2:24-25
"Now may
the God of patience and comfort grant you to be like-minded toward
one another, according to Christ Jesus, that you may with one mind
and one mouth glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ."
- Romans 15:5-6
"Therefore
take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand
in the evil day, and having done all, to stand." - Ephesians
6:13
Benevolence
helps those in need of emergency assistance; usually with food. Bible
Classes provided for all ages starting at birth. They are designed
to give greater Bible knowledge and confidence to use the knowledge.
Bible
Correspondence Courses effective way to study the
Bible systematically. A stamped self-addressed envelope is provided
with each lesson to return for grading.
Fellowship
Teams - Each fellowship team has 10-12 members who
meet once a month for a meal and fellowship. Visits are assigned.
Ladies
Bible Class -
Ladies meet one morning a week and devote an hour to studying a book
of the Bible. Once a month they include a luncheon after class.
Lads
to Leaders/Leaderettes offers young men
and women the opportunity, encouragement, and training
to become better Christians, better citizens and outstanding
leaders.
Local
Outreach Program work is divided among five teams
that ensure our visitors feel welcome and that we are reaching out
to help those in our communities who have physical/spiritual needs.
Media
Ministry copies of recorded sermons and
gospel meetings may be checked out or purchased.
P.I.B.S.(Pacific
Islands Bible School) - Consist of correspondence
courses used to assist our missionaries. Members here send students
lessons to complete and return for grading. Referrals for further
study or baptism are given to one of our missionaries in the field.
Sharing
and Caring - Is for those 55 and over. They meet one
Saturday a month, usually for lunch, and have different activities
and programs to interest them.
Tract
Ministries - We have a display of approximately 50
tracts in our side foyer. Each month we spotlight a different tract.
Others are available upon request.
Transportation
- We have vans and people willing to drive, to pick up anyone who
needs a way to the building for services and other church activities.
World
Mission Forum four day series of lectures and reports
on mission work being done throughout the world. Our speakers are
usually men who have come right off the mission field to report on
the work in their area.
Youth
Group
consists of two groups; 4-6 and 7-12 grade. They have at least two
planned events every month to encourage them to "make their best
friends their church friends." At least one event each month
is a devotional.
Zone
Program - The congregation is divided into four groups
(zones). Each zone tries to encourage and assist their members in
whatever need arises. They also have different activities for fellowship