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Ministries of the Church
Effective programming, which we prefer to call "ministries," at Memorial Tabernacle Church (MTC), is based on the Holy Spirit's direction and planning. Into that process come the best God-given abilities we have (i.e., Spirit-inspired ideas, suggestions from various sources; an awareness of the needs of our Church and community, prayer and guidance of the Holy Spirit).
The following is a description of some of the ministry services or helps currently provided by our Church. They are presented in an effort to acquaint you with the wide variety of opportunities for creative involvement in the life of our church. They will give you some idea of some of the programs, which your support provides. If we are not meeting your particular need, please let us know. As our church continues to grow, we will be more than happy to consider any suggestions or ideas you feel would help you to become involved in the ministry of the church.
Christian Education
The Christian Education ministry at Memorial Tabernacle Church is a teaching ministry. It is determined directly by the teaching ministry of Jesus Christ and His Great Commission to his disciples (see Matthew 28:19-20).
There are three areas of ministry in which we provide weekly Christ-centered Bible teaching, for adults, young people and children. They are designed to assist and encourage believers and seekers to participate in their quest for understanding the Christian faith.
Sunday School: Studying the Bible is very important to your Christian growth. Each Sunday, beginning at 9:30 a.m., Christian education classes are provided for the exploration of Christian faith and practice. We have structured these classes for every age group in our church and we strongly encourage you to participate. A staff of qualified teachers gives instruction and guidance in the Word of God for your personal spiritual development and growth.
Youth Ministry: Meets once a week, Fridays at 7:30 p.m. The youth at Memorial Tabernacle Church are taught the importance of making quality decisions based on the Word of God. With the expertise of our Youth Ministry Staff, our youth are being challenged to make godly decisions that lead to blessings and success. By becoming involved in youth ministry, you may discover a challenging and rewarding way to minister to teens and learn life-saving lessons from them.
Children's Church: Our commitment to children at MTC grows out of understanding the importance Jesus placed on children, and of the place for children in our congregation's life and mission (please read Psalm 127:3; Matthew 19:13-15; Mark 10:13-16; and Luke 18:15-17). On the second, third, and fourth Sundays--during morning worship--children, ages three to twelve years, are taught praise and worship, prayer, testimony, giving, and songs of victory. The Word of God is ministered at their level through storybooks, tapes, videos, skits, etc. Children are also taught to reverence and respect God and His house.
Tuesday Bible Fellowship
Our Pastor teaches this Bible class and it is specifically designed for adult and young adult members. It is an excellent way for new members to get to know the Pastor and other members in the body. The Pastor teaches on a wide array of subjects, topics, and themes from the Word of God that are relevant and timely for practical everyday Christian living. (Time and schedule is subject to change).
Women's Missions Fellowship
The Women's Missions Fellowship (WMF) is a community of Spirit-filled women whose purpose is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportive fellowship of women; and to expand concepts of mission through participation in local and global ministries of the church.
Men's Fellowship
The Men's Fellowship is a creative supportive fellowship of Spirit-filled men who seek to know Jesus Christ, to grow spiritually, and to seek daily His will. Its primary purpose is to declare the centrality of Christ in the lives of men and in all their relationships.
Intercessory Prayer Ministry
Meets each week, Monday evenings, from 7 until 8 p.m. This ministry is responsible for providing an ongoing prayer chain throughout the local church body. They receive prayer request from members, family and friends, and the Pastor and intercedes on behalf of others. (Times are subject to change).
Worship and Praise Ministry
The Worship and Praise Ministry is involved in providing an atmosphere of praise and worship at Memorial Tabernacle Church. It includes, devotional team leaders and soloists, praise dancers, and MTC Praise Team Singers.
Outreach Ministry
The Outreach Ministry is responsible for maintaining contact with community concerns, like neighborhood groups, political issues impacting church and community, voter registration, health and welfare, and other community issues and concerns. The church is the center of community life and its presence and purpose is to do its best to meet social, spiritual and human needs.
Evangelism
At Memorial Tabernacle Church every believer is an "evangelist." Our task, our mandate, our great commission is: "Go. . .and make disciples" (Matthew 28:19). We are not concerned merely about statistics, or charts, or budgets or even church membership, if in the last analysis we have failed to make disciples. Christian disciples are those in whom the creative, redemptive work of God is going on because they have opened their lives to Christ's forgiving, cleansing grace and to God's transforming power through the Holy Spirit. This process of being filled with all the fullness of God we call "spiritual formation." They are God's new creation. The gospel is not just what Christ has done; it is also what He is still doing through His disciples, for His world.
Ushers Ministry
The purpose of the Ushers Ministry at the Memorial Tabernacle Church is to serve the Lord and the Body in ministry by directing the flow of people both in and out of our worship services; to provide coverage in the services so that everything functions "decently and in order" to free focus on the ministry of the Word (teaching and preaching), worship and prayer; and to be sensitive to their spiritual influence as the "face" of the Body, in giving that initial greeting and contact for newcomers who enter our services in their first encounter with the Church.
Music Ministry
It is without saying, the value and importance of music in the church is unquestioned. For centuries music has been used of God in the church to accomplish His purposes. Music is God-ordained. It is the universal language of the human soul. It is the natural speech of the Christ-filled heart and is the medium through which the soul reaches out to God. At Memorial Tabernacle Church, the purpose of the Music Ministry is to express praise, prayer, and gratitude to God, to promote the spirit of devotion and worship, to teach and preserve divine truth, and to unify and point the unsaved to God. This is expressed through the playing of musical instruments, singing hymns and praise songs, witness songs, the choir, guest musicians and soloists.
Youth Ministry
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Y.E.S. (Youth Experiencing Salvation)
Mission Statement: To teach the fundamentals of the bible and to assist in the Christian growth and social development of the youth in the North Oakland Community. Read More...
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