Ministries

The Deacon Board assists the Pastor in the direction of the church, all applications for Church membership and all requests for letters of transfer.

The Deacons assist the Pastor in visiting the sick members and providing for the care and assistance to the needy and distressed.

The Deacons also assist in the observance and preparation of the ordinances of the Church and the promotion of the Evangelism and Missions Programs.

The Deacons assist the Trustee Board in securing the funds required to finance the budget adopted by the church. In addition, the Board shall be responsible for the Fellowship Funds.

Chairperson Dea. Frank Hopkins

The Deaconess Board assists the Pastor in developing the spiritual life of the women and girls of the church for the best possible Christian service.

The Deaconesses assist the Pastor and the Deacon Board in visiting the sick church members, providing care, and giving assistance to the needy and distressed.

The Deaconess Board also assists in the preparation of the observance of the ordinances of the church, and the promotion of the Evangelism and Missions program.

The Trustee Board holds in trust all properties belonging to the Church, and takes all necessary measures for its protection, management and upkeep.

The Trustee Board designates the banks where the church's funds will be deposited, and also secures the funds required to finance the budget adopted by the church.

The Trustee Board when instructed by the members, secures the services of a caretaker(s) at salaries authorized by the members, and secures from them acceptable service. The Trustee Board assists in supervising and overseeing the use of all funds in support of the church's budget. Such duties are performed as imposed by the church and the state.

Chairperson Bro. Albert Bennett, Jr.

The Board of Christian Education is the administration and coordination of programs or strategies to facilitate the Spiritual growth or discipleship of believers into Christ-likeness. This call to discipleship compels us to share our faith and serve others in the home, the community, and in God’s world. Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teaches in all good things. Galatians 6:6 – KJV

The Ministry coordinates and monitors any activities that focus on training and teaching within the church. Assist in the development of guidelines for existing and/or new ministries. Proverbs 1:5 A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels.

The members of the Christian Education Board are the Pastor, Sunday School Superintendent, Chairperson of Evangelism and Missions, Youth Director, Chairman of Deacon Board, Director of Christian Education, Director of Vacation Bible School, and others as appointed.

Psalms 119:33-34 Teach me, O Lord, the way of thy statutes; and I shall keep it (unto) the end. Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with (my) whole heart.

The ministry meets every 2^nd Thursday at 7:00 p.m.

Chairperson Sis. Joyce Waters

The Usher Ministry mission is to become God’s door servants by submitting to His will and His appointed leaders. To enhance the worship experience of those attending, maintain order within a flexible and welcoming atmosphere, to be highly attentive to the needs of those around us, and embody Christ-like hospitality. With good doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men. Ephesians 6:7

An usher is a doorkeeper whose ministry is to maintain order and direction at all times during the worship service. Ushers greet members and visitors with a pleasant smile and warm welcome. Assist members and visitors with seating and to ensure their comfort while in the house of the Lord. Introduces visitors to the church by having them sign a visitor’s card and ensures each member and visitor receives the church bulletin and all necessary envelopes.

Psalms 84:10 For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness.

The Ushers Ministry meets every 1^st Thursday at 7:00 p.m.

Chairpersons Sis. Martha Washington, Senior Usher Board    Sis. Barbara Garlington, Junior Usher Board

A Christian Hospitality Ministry is the building up of God’s church and serving the body of Christ. This ministry encourages us all to practice hospitality. Our gifts are given not for our own benefit, but for the enrichment of others. We should be serving those around us, including the body of believers, family, and friends. Distributing to the necessity of the saints; given to hospitality. Romans 12:13 – KJV

The Gladys R. Dillard Hospitality Ministry serves at funeral repasts and other church functions when a meal is provided. Assists in the set-up, clean-up, decorating the space, and working closely with the kitchen committee. We should be quick to give a meal to the hungry, a bed to the homeless, be generous with the different things God has given us. Most of all, love each other as if your life depended on it. 1 Peter 4:8 - NIV

Hebrews 13:1-2 (NIV) Let mutual love continue. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it.

Chairperson Bro. Kenneth Connor

The Youth Ministry is committed to providing the highest quality of bible-centered and life-centered instruction, materials and activities to help our youth “grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ". But teach them thy sons, and thy sons’ sons; Deuteronomy 4:9.

Teach God’s Word to our youth so that they gain knowledge and understanding of God through biblical study, spiritual growth (a personal relationship to Jesus Christ is the key to all growth), family growth (church and home link that strengthens the family and helps our youth learn to interact with others as a Christian), leadership growth (bible teaching and Christian activities to develop their gifts and leadership abilities), and outreach growth (encourage our youth to be role models and share their faith with their families, friends, and others).

Deuteronomy 11:19 And ye shall teach them your children, speaking of them when thou sittest in thine house, when thou walkest by the way, when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.

Chairperson Sis. Charlotte Kelly

The Nurses’ Ministry endeavors to teach from the bible that man’s physical powers are a sacred endowment. That his body belongs to God, that it was formed in His image, that the Creator will hold man responsible for its care and development. “A good nurse is God’s love on display.”

This ministry is a physical healing ministry of Jesus Christ that provides nursing care to church members and visitors who become ill during worship service. The very essence of the Gospel of Christ is restoration, not only for the mental and spiritual, but also the physical man.

Matthew 25:36 I was naked, and you clothed me. I was sick, and you took care of me. I was in prison, and you visited me.

The ministry meets every 1^st Thursday at 3:30 p.m.

Chairperson Sis. Mildred Watts

The Widows and Widowers Support Group provide a nurturing environment of encouragement, comfort, and Christian socialization for widowed congregants. Blessed are they who mourn: for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4

The Widows and Widowers group is a support group that provides various activities for its members which include a Black History Program, Christmas gathering and travel opportunities.

Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

Chairperson Sis. Chaney V. Douglas

The Signs of Love of Greater Harrisburg began their ministry with six young people on Children’s Day, June 1995. Today they are an outreach ministry of Baptist Fellowship Church.

The Signs of Love are on fire for the Lord. They are on a mission to spread God’s Word to the hard of hearing and hearing communities through Sign Language and gospel music.

They are committed to bringing others to Christ as stated in Matthew 28:19-20: Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

To God Be the Glory

Chairperson Sis. Leona Harris

Missionaries demonstrating the love of Christ by consistently showing compassion to others locally and globally, without judgment, partiality or fanfare.

Ephesians 2:10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

Chairperson Sis. Marian Blackston