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Acolyte Ministry
Monthly, 1st Sunday after, 11 am service
Madeline Fults
851-4796
Assist pastor during worship services, as required. Light altar candles prior to worship services.
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Angel Choir
Monthly Monday 6:30 pm and Saturday 12:00 noon
Tracey Jefferson
484-5815
Youth ages 3 to 12. Music: Praise & worship.
Obligated to practice regularly.
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Bible Study Youth & Adult
Weekly Wed, 12 noon and 7 pm
Church Office
723-4065
Teaching ministry open to both adult and youth, usually led by the pastor.
Education
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Chancel Choir
Monthly
Joan Wilson
723-1221
Music: Negro spirituals, church hymns, & contemporary gospel. Obligated to practice regularly.
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Christian Women’s Ministry
Monthly, 3rd Sat. 11:30 am
Janice Elliott
868-5894
Ministry of Christian women to teach, build, and encourage other women.
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Church Cookout
Yearly August
William Floyd
850-2881
Yearly fellowship, open to congregation and family members. A time of abundant feast and fellowship for all. Organizations of the church take pride in supplying their special dish and all look forward to the fried fish and barbqued chicken. Our cookout is traditionally the Saturday before the beginning of our annual summer revival. We invite you to come and join us for this fun filled occasion.
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Church School
Weekly each Sun 9:30 AM
Dwight Elliott
868-5894
Teach, train, nurture, recruit adults & children in Christian services. Emphasis on Christian growth and participation.
Ministries...Education
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Class Leaders
Mon, after 5th Sun, 7pm
Julia Pace
851-1707
Administer to the spiritual and physical needs of the church membership. Also serve as a link between the membership and the Pastor.
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Combined Choir
Monthly, 4th Wed 7 pm
Roland Jackson
851-3838
Music: Church hymns, contemporary gospel, spirituals. Obligated to practice regularly.
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Commission on Christian Education
Monthly 2nd Tuesday 6:30 pm
Janice Elliott
868-5894
Meet the educational needs of the local church. Ensuring that Church school, YPD, and Missionaries are supplied with adequate literature and equipment. Administer scholorships and other fininacial assistance to the church family.
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Health Care Ministry
Monthly Tuesdays 7 pm
Rebecca Newsome
252-2183
Educate parishioners on healthcare matters; provide workshops, sponsor healthcare mobile screenings.
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Historical Committee
Monthly
Saundra Boswell
898-4036
Historical Committee is a group of church members, providing evidence of the history of Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, Hampton, Virginia. The group collects bulletins of church services, resolutions, programs, pictures, obituaries, histories of each organization and documents provided by fellow church members.There is data on file from 1957 to present in chronological order. The committee is in the process of writing a book about Bethel.
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Intercessory Prayer
Monthly
Juanita Smith
362-0068
The intercessory ministry prays for the individual and collective needs of the church. Persons who are not members of Bethel may also submit prayer requests and be assured that someone will pray for their needs. The ministry also provides training and opportunities for practical application of specific aspects of prayer.
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J Alton Butts Gospel Choir
Weekly, Sat, 10 am
Claudette Solomon
825-8111
Music: Contemporary gospel and church hymns. Travel, as needed. Obligated to practice regularly.
Music
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Junior Usher Board
Monthly, 2nd Sat at 11 am
Joanne Ward
851-5882
Ages 13 to 20. Attentive to visitors, pastor, and congregational needs prior to and during worship services.
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Lay Organization
Monthly, 4th Thurs 7 pm
Joan Wilson
723-1221
Teach church history, tradition and principles of African Methodism, organize and train lay members.
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Love Feast
Monthly, Wed before 1st Sunday
Church Office
723-4065
Preparation of receiving Holy Communion. All are invited
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Male Chorus
Weekly, Thurs, 7 pm
Robert Perry
766-3283
Music: Contemporary gospel, spirituals, and church hymns. Obligated to practice regularly.
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Missionary Society
Monthly, 2nd Thurs 7 pm
Marie Flagg
851-1844
Minister to the spiritual, intellectual, physical, emotional, and environmental needs of all people by spreading Christ’s liberating gospel through word and deed.
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New Members Class
Monthly 2nd Sat, 9 am
Janice Elliott
868-5894
Introduction to basic AME Church history and leadership structure. Overview of local Church history along with local church organizations and their functions, the discipline and how it serves to guide us in our local leadership structure. This class should be completed prior to being read in as full member.
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Praise Dancers Ministry
Weekly, Thurs 7 pm
Valerie Fauntleroy
851-9169
Open to both male & female youth. Perform liturgical dances that glorify God.
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Pulpit Ministry
Monthly, 10 am, Sat prior to 1st Sunday
Madeline Fults
851-4796
Attentive to Pastor’s needs.
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Senior Choir
Monthly, Tues, 7 pm
Roland Jackson
851-3838
Music: Church hymns, contemporary gospel, and Negro spirituals. Sing at funerals. Obligated to practice regularly.
Music
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Senior Usher Board
Monthly
Julia Pace
851-1707
Adults. Attentive to visitors, pastor, and congregational needs prior to and during worship services.
Ministries...
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Sons of Allen Men’s Fellowship
Monthly, 1st Sun, 8 am
Ike Solomon
825-8111
We are the Men of the church. All male members of our church are Sons of Allen and as such are welcome to take part in all that we do. We provide moral support and keep a watchful eye on the senior men of the church. We provide christian fellowship to all men and all men are welcomed to attend our breakfast at 8:00am on the first Sunday of each month. We provide an enviroment where men can come together and openly discuss issues of concern. We also oversee the Human resources Skills Database and Computer Learning Services.
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Sound & Media
During 8 am & 11am worship and programs
Yolanda Hinton
898-1221
Provide audio & video to meet the needs of the church during various worship services.
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Spring & Summer Revivals
Biannually, April & August
Church Office
723-4065
Spiritual renewal/refreshment. Week of evangelistic preaching.
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Stewardess Board
Monthly, Sat prior to 1st Sunday
Cleta Still
827-6303
Assist the Stewards in the discharge of their duties relative to the ritual of Baptism & the Lord’s Supper. Prepare communion elements, dress pulpit, and alter rails. An appointed position.
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Tax Assistance Ministry
Feb 1 - Apr 15, Tue 10a - 1pm; Sat 9am - 2pm (other days by appointment only)
John Pace
851-1707
Community outreach for free tax return preparation for low-to-moderate income persons, including the elderly and disabled.
Ministries...Outreach
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Vacation Bible School
Yearly June (evenings 6:30pm to 8:30pm)
Dwight Elliott
868-5894
Week of study and fellowship (usually the 3rd week in June). Study groups are lead by motivated energetic instructors who make the fun and inspiational. There are special activities for the younger age groups to include crafts, skits and music instruction. Classes available for all age groups, and snacks are provided. Come out and share with the Bethel family and bring your friends.
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Young People Department (YPD)
Monthly, 3rd Wed, 7 pm
Valerie Fauntleroy
851-9169
Emphasis on Bible study, personal development, community service projects, workshops for teens.
Ministries...Youth
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Youth Choir
Monthly, Mon, before 2nd Sun 6:30 pm
Sondra Williams
234-6981
Ages 13 to 20. Music: Contemporary gospel, praise & worship, and spirituals. Obligated to practice regularly.
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