New Members Class
The new members’ class purpose is to prepare people for membership at Emmanuel’s House of Worship. They receive insight through a new membership class. Upon receiving the right hand of fellowship, we continue to help them in becoming active in the Church and in various ministries and activities.
Mens Ministry
Matthew 5:13-16 “You are the salt of the earth; qbut if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.
Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it give light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, tthat they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.
Emmanuels House of Worship Men’s Ministry
mission is to establish a forum where the men of Emmanuel House of Worship can come together for prayer, fellowship and discussion, focused on how to face and overcome challenges of being a Christian man today. Their vision is to encourage men to become Men of Vision and Excellence, positively impacting their families, workplaces, and place of worship, through discipleship and servanthood to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Mens Network: Men ministering to men in transitional/correctional and rehabilitation houses. The men’s Network spreads the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides Biblical, social and educational encouragement for the men they serve. This team conducts life application Bible studies, workshops, coping skills, and seminars to help support and improve the quality of life, for these men. Ultimately, the goal is to stabilize these men in transition while introducing them to the love and care of Jesus Christ
Salt and Light Boys Mentoring Ministry (Ages 7-12) This is a male mentoring program that focuses on teaching our young boys practical lessons on how to be disciples for Christ, young gentlemen and leaders in our community.
Women’s Ministry-
Proverbs 31:10-Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
Virtuous Woman Ministries Inc.
Mission: It is a support system for hurting women whether they are suffering from divorce, abuse or simply lonely.
REFUGE FOR OUR SOULS Meets once a month to build each other up and support each other with everyday struggles and problems in our marriages, relationships, children and more with open discussions and various speakers.
SISTERS of TAMAR Meets every second Saturday to minister to the needs of the whole woman who has been abused physically, or sexually. They are available to encourage, build up, strengthen and support one another in the Lord. They offer open forum discussions and various guest speakers.
Women’s Network: Women ministering to women in transitional/correctional and rehabilitation houses. The Women’s Network spreads the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides Biblical, social and educational encouragement for the women they serve. This team conducts life application Bible studies, workshops, coping skills, and seminars to help support and improve the quality of life, for these women. Ultimately, the goal is to stabilize these women in transition while introducing them to the love and care of Jesus Christ
Christian Glow Girls Ministry (Ages 7-12) This ministry is designed to create a safe, caring and enriched environment for young girls, equipping them to be spiritually, emotionally and socially grounded. The ministry teaches young girls to be the Princesses that God created them to be.
Childrens Ministries- (Matthew 19: 13-14).
13 “Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should put his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them”. 14 “But Jesus said, suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven”.
Our desire is to teach our children to have a relationship with Jesus. We will show our Children love, and handled them with care, we will provide them with a safe environment as they are introduced to the Gospel.
- We will explore new and creative ways for children to know who they are in Christ.
- Our mission is to make sure the presentation of the Gospel will be progressive, active and marked with the anointing from the Holy Spirit.
J-Walkers (Walking with Jesus) Parent Partnership -This ministry develops creative fundraisers, activities for the Children’s Ministry and to bring ‘Families’ together in unity with adult and children fellowships.
Kids’ Stuff Children’s Church (3-12) -This is a church service for kids with the goal of exposing the Gospel of Jesus Christ through a fun and age-appropriate presentation of the Word of God, praise and worship, games and arts & crafts activities. Children experience a service designed especially for them, including prayer, Scripture reading, praise and worship, offering and an age-appropriate, life applicable message. Parents are welcome to worship with us! We look forward to seeing you there.
Kids’ Stuff (Children’s Church)
Every 1st, 2nd and 4th and 5th Sundays at 10:00 a.m.
Baby on Board Nursery – This nursery ministry exposes our young children (ages 9 months – 2 years) to a fun environment, and a curriculum that is geared to introduce our children to the truths of God through story time, praise time, and structured play time. This service is available on the 1st, 2nd and 4th and 5th Sundays. There is also a designated area where mothers can nurse and still enjoy the service.
Baby on Board
Open 1st, 2nd and 4th and 5th Sundays
Every Sunday During 9:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. services
GOD SQUAD YOUTH MINISTRY
I Timothy 4:12- “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity”.
God Squad Youth Ministry is a youth/teen ministry for ages 13 – 17. The program is designed to equip and empower teens to stand on the word of God, represent Christ in their communities and learn how to move in the anointing.
God Squad Teen Church meets every second and fourth Sunday. Service begins with praise and worship followed by life applicable messages that encourage youth to pursue a true and intimate relationship with the Lord.
God Squad provides an outlet for teens to grow spiritually. The ministry also seeks to encourage teens to enjoy their teenage years and give them exposure to a variety of activities that could positively impact their future.
God Squad offers the following programs to enrich the spiritual and natural needs of teenagers during this crucial stage of their lives.
God Squad Teen Choir meets every 1st and 3rd Wednesday at 6:00 pm as they prepare to minister 3rd Sundays. Children will develop their singing gifts while growing in their expression of love to God through music.
Singles Ministry
Goal: Transformation by Renewing the Mind
Vision Statement: Building the lives of singles on the lasting impressions of Jesus Christ
Mission Statement: Providing surroundings for singles to see their potential in Christ and the Kingdom of God
The purpose of S.A.L.T. (Single Adults Living Truth) Singles Ministry (S.A.L.T.) is to bring together singles with a growing desire to please God. S.A.L.T. will encourage singles to grow in faith and become strong in the Lord and within society by applying God’s word, prayer and associating with other Christian singles. This ministry is faith-based and designed for singles that want to fulfill God’s will and purpose in our live.
The goal of this ministry is to help singles in uncovering God’s purpose despite circumstances. S.A.L.T. will attempt to provide the necessary tools to reveal God’s purpose in the lives of single adults’ accordance with Emmanuel’s House values, vision and mission statements.
S.A.L.T. will address the spiritual, emotional and social needs through ministry, biblical reference, prayer, outreach, personal examples, testimonies, life planning skills and learning to enjoy life in Christ. This ministry will also cultivate a leadership team devoted to building the ministry. S.A.L.T. will have a “lasting impression” on all involved. Blessings and enrichment are inevitable because of the spirit, dedication and devotion of those involved.
Evangelism
II Timothy 4:5 (NASB) But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
In House Telephone Evangelism Ministry: “In House Evangelism” means that the individual has been evangelized; now additional support is needed. This is done through a series of telephone follow-up calls, aiding in the growth of their new position in Christ Jesus. This ministry’s primary goal is to Encourage, Equip and Empower, all individuals in their decision to trust Christ, to learn how to sustain their position in Him. Prayer is an essential part of this support ministry as this team prays with and for those we serve.
Door-to-Door Follow-Up Ministry: Sometimes a telephone follow-up call is not enough. This team of workers will help take it to the next level of support, with a home follow-up visit. The goal is to work together with In-House Telephone Evangelism Ministry, to stabilize the new and/or recommitted believers. Resource materials, foundational Bible study and understanding, and prayer have a vital role with this team.
Outreach Evangelism Ministry: “Sent to Openly Proclaim” the Gospel of Jesus Christ. These teams of mission-minded men and women, filled with compassion, are ministering to those where hope has been lost. Taking it to the streets is exactly what they do, reaching into the community corners, streets, delivering His message of the gospel. They provide tracts, Bibles, prayer, give encouragement, and other resources while offering Christ as an alternative to every situation. This team also provides “Street Services”, community outreach, and helps to support community block parties. Wherever the opportunity presents itself, you will find this dedicated team of workers communicating the love of God with thew Gospel of Christ.
Nursing Home Ministry Extending the love of Jesus to the brokenhearted and restoring hope to those who feel hopeless. This team of compassionate women go into various nursing homes in the Philadelphia and surrounding counties, extending the Hand of God through songs/worship, His Word, and His fellowship, while offering companionship, and a source of strength and hope to many of our elderly that have been forgotten, betrayed, abandoned and are sick.
Prison Ministry: men’s prison/and women’s prison): This team of devoted men and women are prepared like the Military; committed, dedicated and ready to go and take the love of God and the Message of the Gospel into the men’s and women’s facilities, to minister to those incarcerated in the prison system. English/Bilingual Bibles and tracts, songs, Scripture, “Daily Bread” booklets, and prayer are the vital tools used by this team.
Foreign Missions
Foreign Missions Department impacts lives and cultures by feeding the hungry, clothing the poor, supplying medicine, farming tools and seeds to grow crops. The ministry also provides teaching materials, while planting schools and intensifying cultures for Christ. Their goal of the Ministry is to propagate the Gospel throughout the world.
DEACON’S MINISTRY
“In the same way, deacons are to be worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine, and not pursuing dishonest gain. They must keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience. They must first be tested; and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons.” I Timothy 3:8-10
The purpose of the Deacon’s Ministry is to assist Pastor Ava McKee in caring for the members. We do so by providing membership care in two ways:
1) Encouragement and Spiritual Support
2) Critical Care Support – during times of being sick and shut in, and times of lack of food or clothing.
Deacons, Deaconesses, Ushers, and Greeters
The usher/greeter ministry is a “first impression ministry”. We greet you at the door on Sunday mornings when you enter the Sanctuary. We are the welcoming committee, we are servants, and we are the first people you see when you come in. We help to maintain order, direct people to their seats and act as traffic controllers when necessary. The job of a Deacon/Deaconess, usher, or greeter is to be able to comfort the congregation when necessary and maintain their dignity while they are worshiping and enjoying the service. The greeters help to set the tone when the congregation is entering into the service, as they are greeting the people and handing out the bulletins.
Altar Care Workers: Provides the immediate support needed for those who have come to the Lord during or after services. This group of workers support the “New Believers” and/or “Recommitted Individuals”, with the foundational understanding of what has recently occurred through the “Gift of Salvation”. Bibles and support materials are given to help sustain and navigate the new believer through the initial stages of their salvation. This is their initial stage of follow up.
Hospitality
The Hospitality team works when there are special events for Emmanuel’s House of Worship. Along with the ushers and greeters, the Hospitality team sets the tone of the event – they aim to accommodate.
Facilities Monitoring Volunteers for facilities monitoring are needed to help keep our building clean. Volunteer services are needed during Sunday services, special services and events held at Emmanuel’s House of Worship Church.
Security Ministry
Provides protection for the members, employees and property of Emmanuel’s House. This ministry takes very seriously the Scripture, “Let each of you look out not only for his own interests but also for the interests of others.” Philippians 2:4.
Music Ministry
Angelic Voices- Adult choir
“Make joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing.” (Psalm 100:1-2)
The Music Ministry leads our congregation in corporate worship and praise for each service. Motivated by the Holy Spirit, the ministry consists of singers and musicians who are tasked with inviting the presence of The Lord to fill our space of worship. The music Ministry is supported by various groups that serve during our worship services.
God Squad Teen Choir- (Ages 13-17 ) meets every 1st and 3rd Wednesday at 6:00 pm as they prepare to minister 3rd Sundays. Children will develop their singing gifts while growing in their expression of love to God through music.
Morning Stars Singing Angels – (Ages 3-12) Emmanuel’s House Children’s Choir that ministers in song every 4th Sunday.
Van and Church Bus Driving Ministry
Emmanuel’s House of Worship plans to provide seniors and those with disabilities with limited transportation to and from Sunday church services and other specific church activities. Our key objective is to provide trained volunteers who will offer the utmost in driver and vehicle safety to those entrusting us with their transportation needs and care.
Ministry Under Emmanuel’s House of Worship Umbrella
Official Covering- Emmanuel House of Worship/ Senior Pastor Ava McKee
Jehovah Shammah Prophetic Ministries
Founder and Pastor- Prophetess Patricia Clinton