Greater Ideal Ministry Overview
Music Ministries
Music Ministry
Praise and worship is at the heart of honoring God. Our Music Ministry is focused on creating an atmosphere in which you can easily honor God...from the heart. The ministry includes: Sunshine, Youth & Sanctuary Choirs, Praise & Worship Team, Praise Dancers and the Drama Team.
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Hospitality Ministries
Usher and Greeter Ministries
It is our desire that all visitors and guests feel comfortable when they enter our santuary so they can enjoy the spirit of praise and worship. The Greeters and the Usher Ministries are crucial to making sure our guest have a memorable time at our service. The usher ministries includes: Adult Ushers, Youth Ushers (8 - 13 years old), and Youth Ushers (14 - 18 years old). The Ushers are led by Sis. Vivian Thurman.
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Nurses Guild
The Nurses Guild provides the skilled services of a registered nurse in case the need arises.
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Christian Education
Church School
The Bible states, "...My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge..." (Hosea 4:6) It is therefore the role of the Church School to help educate the children of God. This ministry includes Wednesday night classes for men, women, and children.
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Children's Church
Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." (Matthew 19:13 - 15). It is the goal of Children's Church build a foundation in the lives of our youth.
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Vacation Bible School
VBS is to share God's love and teach His Word to people of all ages through a variety of methods. Volunteers are needed for specific areas -- teaching, crafts, games, music, recreation, and serving refreshments.
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Missions
The Missions Ministry reaches outside the church through witnessing and evangelizing to educate the lost about Jesus Christ.
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New Members Class - Adult and Youth
When the Lord leads a person to become a member of Greater Ideal, it is our responsibility to ensure that the new member starts off on the right foot spiritually. The New Members Class is a six week course focused on the five keys to spiritual growth.
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Singles
The Singles Ministry is dedicated on helping those who never married, divorced, and widowed focus on the most important relationship in their lives...the one with Jesus Christ. As we grow in our relationship with Christ, we learn to avoid the many pitfalls that entraps so many singles today.
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Marriage Enrichment
The family is the foundation of our society. As the family goes, so does our society. That's why its important to build up marriages in both a spiritual and practical sense. The Marriage Enrichment Ministry helps marriages not only survive, but thrive in the midst of anti-family forces prevalent in our society.
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Financial Peace
During these touch economic times, it is crucial that we become educated financially. God has given us gifts in the form of financial resources to use wisely. The Financial Peace Ministry focuses on not only increasing our financial knowledge, but putting into practice sound principles that will lead to peace for ourselves and our families.
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Outreach Ministries
Women of Warfare (W.O.W)
Today women face a number of issues unknown just a generation ago. Women of Warfare ministers to today's women striving to be relavent, compassionate and scripturally based.
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Future Ladies of the Word (F.L.O.W)
Daily society sends messages to our young ladies that are contrary to the principles of God's Word. FLOW's goal is to build a biblical foundation in our young ladies so they can advoid the pitfalls that so easily deceive and entraps our young ladies.
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Prison Ministry
When our brothers and sisters end up on the "wrong side of the law", it is easy to forget them. But Jesus never forgot us when we violated God's law. The Prison Ministry helps not only those incarerated but their families also.
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Men In Action
Given the pressures of everyday life, men need support from other spiritually based men. Men In Action provides that support system that is needed so desparately in the face of everyday trials.
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Soldiers In Christ
The purpose of this ministry is to equip young men for leadership. The small group format allows them the chance to be encouraged, challenged, comforted, prayed for and held accountable.ourselves and our families.
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Cell Groups
Small groups that minister to Greater Ideal members.
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Stewardship Ministry
Ministry Director - Deacon Roy NelsonThe following ministries provide oversight of church operations.
Trustees
Bro. Willie WhiteDirector of Finances
Min. Velma JacksonFinacial Secretary
Sis. Rosie GransberryTreasurer
Bro. William BessDeacons
Deacon Roy NelsonDeconess
Sis Carolyn NelsonHelp Line
Deacon Nelson, Deacon Carter, Deacon CunninghamTransportation
Bro. Willie WhiteSpecial Ministries
Ministry Director - Sis. Darlene MaysThese ministries include:
Church Anniversary
Min. Michael BallGraduation/Scholarship
Sis. Darlene MaysDecorations
Sis. Darlene MaysMothers Day
Sis. Vivian ThurmanFathers Day
Sis. Darlene MaysWeb Master
Bro. Vic ColemanTape Ministry
Sis. Darlene MaysNewsletter
Sis. Ashley PhillipsNew Years Eve
Sis. Darlene MaysHospitality
Sis. Mary Jo WhiteConference Coordinator
Sis. Darlene MaysAdvertisement
Sis. Beki MooreheadPublic Affairs
Sis. Beki MooreheadPhotographer
Sis. Darlene MaysChurch Picnic
Sis. Darlene MaysSpiritual Devotion
Ministry Director - Min. Rosalind PerkinsThese ministries include:
Bible Institute
Min. Rosalind PerkinsWeddings/Funerals
Min. Rosalind PerkinsPrison
Min. Rosalind PerkinsDrama
Min. Rosalind PerkinsArmor Bearer
Bro. Bobby AlexanderDirector of Safety and Security
Min. Rosalind PerkinsSenior Ushers
Sis. Vivian ThurmanGreeters
Sis. Brenda EllisNurse Guild
Sis. Linda McDonaldIn Touch Ministry
Sis. C. Wright and Sis. Janet WatkinsChurch Clerk
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