Music Ministry

Dr. Arthur Beard, Lead

 

Music Ministry is powerful! It is a very important component of the worship experience at FMBC. We seek to honor God through heartfelt worship and sincere praise. We truly believe that everything that has breath, should praise the Lord! We are proud that our music program spans every generation, thereby ministering to the needs of our entire congregation, while exalting the name of The Lord!

 

Audio Media Ministry

Bro. Emery Kidd

Bro. Reginald Seals

 

The sound technicians are responsible for the operation and maintenance of the church audio systems in a manner, which results in the highest quality sound production. The ministry also includes the audio recording of the services for those who cannot attend or for those who want a copy of the service to share with others.

 

Multimedia Ministry:

Social Media/Website/Onsite Visual

Sis. Wanda Brown - Media Specialist

Sis. Jessika Wren – Social Media Tech

 

The purpose of this team is to enhance the ministry of our church through multimedia. Multimedia includes the use of sound, video, and interactive visual displays to enhance our ministry goals. This ministry also maintains our website and social media intersections.

 

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Arts Ministry

Dance/Mime/Drama

Lady Shanine Moore – Lead

 

The Worship and Arts Ministry of First Memorial Baptist Church is committed to promoting the worship of God in spirit (reverence, attentiveness, right purpose of honoring God) and in truth (God’s word) through the arts. It is our goal to inspire, encourage, train, and direct those whom God has called into the worship ministry with a spirit of service and excellence. Our worship is focused on the following: Glorify, Honor, Praise and Exaltation.

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Youth and Children's Ministry

Sis. Allison Christian - Co-Lead

Sis. Demarious Matthews - Co-Lead

Sis. Moniko Moore - Co-Lead

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(Children: 3 - 10 yrs.)

Our children's program is designed to present Christian character traits, such as patience, kindness, forgiveness, helpfulness, thankfulness, etc.  The program uses puppets, music, rhymes, bible story videos, practical lessons and crafts to reinforce these values. Weekly bible study, enrichment and fun activities are vital parts of the program.  Children's Church begins at 10:30AM and is held on the 2nd and 3rd Sunday of each month. 

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(Youth: Grades 6 - 12)

SWAGG (Soldiers Worshipping According to God’s Glory) is for all youth of the church grades 6 through 12. The purpose of the Ministry is to assist youth in understanding how to pray, apply the Word of God to their lives and to build confidence. Developing productive, fully developed Christian role models is a goal.

 

 

Young Adult Ministry

(H.S. Grads, College and Career to age 30)

Sis. Jessika Wren – Lead

Bro. Reginald Seals – Co-Lead

 

REFUGE is for all young adults of the church ages 18-30 years of age. This ministry seeks to provide spiritual nourishment, inspiration and guidance to adults in this age group. The ministry, which includes those who are single, married, widowed, divorced and with or without children, encourages proper spiritual and moral principles to empower Christians to live as disciples of Jesus Christ. This ministry hosts events throughout the year to promote fellowship and spiritual growth. College students visiting home are encouraged to participate.

 

 

Women's Ministry - GLOW

Lady Shanine Moore – Lead

Sis. Cheryl "Lynn" Howard - Co-Lead

 

The Women’s Ministry: Glorious Ladies of Worship (GLOW) seeks to enrich the lives of women through spiritual and emotional growth in an atmosphere of love and encouragement and to connect with God and each other through worship and fellowship. All women of the church are welcome in this ministry.

 

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Men's Ministry- Real Praying Men (RPM)

Min. Andre Ridgeway – Lead

Deacon Phillip Brown – Co-Lead

 

The Men’s Ministry is comprised of all men in the church. They seek to adhere to the mission of the church by reaching out to males in the congregation and community to grow as disciples and to spread the love of Jesus through fellowship. Most of all, they strive to strengthen men in their faith, and glorify God through discipline, discipleship and duplication.

 

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Seniors Ministry - Older Adults Still In Service (OASIS)

Sis. Charderrick Wilson – Lead

Sis. Lisa Johnson – Co-Lead

 

The Seniors Ministry is designed for members sixty-five years of age and older to engage in activities that will enhance their spiritual, physical, cultural, social and emotional growth and development. All active seniors are welcome to be a part of this Ministry.

 

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Education/Scholarship Ministry

Sis. Inez Hughes – Lead

Sis. Renita Hill – Co-Lead

 

Education is an important key to success. This ministry supports that assertion through providing meaningful educational recognition and scholarship opportunities, for our deserving youth. An annual Educational Recognition Sunday is observed to honor our youth for their accomplishment. Various fundraisers serve to award at least one annual scholarship to a graduating senior, in our congregation. Restrictions apply.

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Congregational Care

Deacon Tester Cook

Sis. Karen Cook

 

First Memorial is a loving and caring church family. This ministry exists to reach out to the hurting and lost sheep of our congregation. We also seek to make contact with visitors, who visit our church during the course of the year, on behalf of our Pastor.

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Health and Wellness Ministry – “Well @ FIRST”

Sis. Charderrick Wilson - Lead

Sis. Johnnie Smith - Co-Lead

 

The Health and Wellness Ministry is responsible for promoting healthful living through disease prevention, health education and by promoting healthy lifestyles. The Nurses Ministry, is a component of the Well @ First Health Ministry.

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Ministries of Hope & Healing (Evangelism/Missions)

Min. Emma Lewis – Lead

 

This Ministry is organized for the purpose of creating and maintaining outreach opportunities. The Evangelism Ministry witnesses and shares the love of Christ. Members serve in nursing homes, prisons, and hospitals, as well as through localized community outreach efforts.

 

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Intercessory Prayer Ministry

Min. Annie Ridgeway – Lead

 

The purpose of the Intercessory Prayer Ministry is to have continual, effectual, fervent prayer and intercession for our Senior Pastor and First Lady, our church leaders, the church body, communities, cities, states, countries and the entire world. 

There are many ways to love one's neighbor, but intercessory prayer—praying on behalf of other people—is one of the most powerful. Prayer is the most potent force known to humanity. Because we have been made partakers in Jesus' victory over sin and death (1 John 4:4), we have the authority as sons and daughters of God to pray for others, pushing back the darkness of sin and oppression. In prayer, we have a weapon that has "divine power to destroy strongholds" (2 Corinthians 10:4).

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Usher and Greeter Ministry

Sis. Elaine Moore – Lead

Sis. Toni Garrick - Co-Lead

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The Usher/Greeter Ministries, which includes adults and youth are responsible for ensuring that members are welcomed into the sanctuary. They are also responsible for making sure that everyone respects the sanctity of the worship service by not walking or entering the sanctuary during inappropriate times. They assist with passing out publications, offerings, those with disabilities, helping parents with children and tidying up the sanctuary after services.

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Culinary/Hospitality Ministry

Sis. Ruthie Stuckey –Lead

Sis. Robin Caldwell – Co-Lead

 

The Culinary Ministry prepares meals for all church events. They are also responsible for maintaining the kitchen appearance, cleanliness and making recommendations for equipment repair or replacement. Additionally, they are responsible for greeting guests as they are served; as well as, making members and guests feel comfortable during events.

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Parking/Traffic Control Ministry

Bro. Derrick Fisher – Lead

Bro. Neely Davis – Co-Lead

 

Each and every Sunday, the Parking/Traffic Ministry Team, made up of dedicated volunteers, has the distinct opportunity to make a positive impression on our worshippers.  This is the only ministry team that influences every person who drives onto our campus.  To regular attenders or members, they are the first to extend a warm, friendly greeting.  To guests, they are a very important first impression of our church.

The Parking/Traffic Ministry exists to make FMBC a safer, more convenient place for people to fellowship and visit. This ministry functions in all types of weather.

 

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Security Ministry

Deacon John Quarles – Lead

Deacon Bradley Cochran – Co-Lead

 

The Security Team is responsible for assisting in crisis situations and for continual assessment of safety policies and procedures. Team members are equipped with the skills necessary to ensure the safety of members and guests.

 

Pastor’s Support Ministry – Pastor’s Aide

Min. Shelly Holt – Lead

Sis. Valencia Chambers - Co-Lead

 

The Pastor’s Support Ministry is designed to provide special assistance to the Pastor and First Lady. This ministry supports the pastor with special arrangements for engagements and conferences, as well as annual celebrations. Service in this ministry is by appointment of the pastor.

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Couples Ministry (to meet quarterly

Deacon Glen Caldwell

Sis. Robin Caldwell​

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The theme for the FMBC Couples Ministry is Marriages Strengthened by Love, based on 1 Peter 4:8, "Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins" (NLT).

 

Our goal is to strengthen marriages, enrich families, and impact the community for Jesus Christ. Couples participate in workshops and other activities designed to address such areas as communication, spirituality, conflict resolution, finances, parenting, and intimacy. This ministry plans periodic off-site retreats to pray together, fellowship, discuss the issues of marriage, relax, and have fun together.

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Singles Ministry - Saved & Single

Sis. Tracy Mitchell - Lead

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The purpose of the Singles Ministry is to empower Christian Singles to live a life pleasing to Christ.  We realize that not all singles desire to marry.  We believe that you can have a whole, fulfilling, and fun life as a single person.

 

The Singles Ministry seeks to support, equip, and encourage Christian Singles to live Godly and fulfilling lives as they take on the personal, professional, and social challenges/pressure of being single to become strong disciples for Kingdom building.

 

How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying. – 1 Corinthians 14:26

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New Member Orientation/Assimilation

Sis. Tracy Mitchell – Lead

Sis. Karen Cook - Co-Lead

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The Ministry provides a welcoming and supportive environment to new members through close spiritual relationships within the first 30 days at First Memorial Baptist Church, as well as a Biblical foundation for new members in the areas of Beliefs, Stewardship, Spiritual Gifts and Leadership.

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