Apostolic Ministry “Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and high Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus.” -Hebrews 3:1 Mission: to encourage members to rise up to their potential as people of God building on the foundation laid by Jesus Christ. The purpose of this ministry is to train and raise up church leaders who will come into full maturity in the church and mobilize people for service as spiritual architects. Men’s Ministry “But rather seek ye the Kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you.”- Luke 12:31 Mission: To provide opportunities for men in the church to fellowship and experience Christian growth. Ministry Director: Dea. Abriel Ruffin Sr. Singles’ Ministry: “Both marriage and singles are gifts from God. One is not morally better than the other, and both are valuable to accomplish God’s purposes.” - I Corinthians 7:7 Mission: To provide opportunities for fellowship and spiritual growth for singles in the community of faith and to encourage a life devoted to the righteousness of God. Ministry Director: Carolyn Glover Youth Ministry “And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.”- Luke 2:40 Mission: To provide a framework of spiritual, social, and educational growth and development and cultural awareness for the young people of the church. Annual Activities: Children’s Baptist Home Youth Revival Young women’s ministry Ministry Director: Deaconess Ruth McCarthy Marriage and Family Life Ministry “… For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they are no longer two, but one. Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate." - Matthew 19:5-6 Mission: To provide a ministry of support and encouragement that meets the spiritual, emotional, and physical needs of married couples. Ministry Directors: Dea. Larry and Deaconess Kimberly Cypress Recreational and Athletic Ministry Mission: To provide a ministry that meets the emotional, recreational and physical needs of our families. Annual activities: Softball team (adults) Basketball Team Ministry Director: Dea. Orlando Mapp Senior Adult Ministry “So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.” - Psalm 90:12 Mission: To provide a ministry of support, enrichment and fellowship for the seniors of our church community. The Silver Bells operate under this ministry. Ministry Director: Loretta Henderson Hospitality Ministry Mission: To provide a warm and cordial atmosphere for worship and fellowship that encourages individual relationship with God and help usher people into the transforming presence of God. This ministry is the umbrella for ministries that support and facilitate church functions. Annual Activities/Programs: Usher /Greeter Anniversaries Pastoral Appreciation Day Meet the Pastor & First Lady Fellowship First Lady Appreciation Day Ministry Director: Patricia Howard Greeter Ministry: Ministry Leader - Patricia Howard Kitchen Ministry: Ministry Leader - Willie Williames Pulpit Attendant: Ministry Leader- Deaconess Inell Lee Usher Ministry: Ministry Leader - Willie Henderson Pastoral Care: Ministry Leader -Velora Bland Transportation Ministry Mission: To assist all Morrison members and guests in meeting their transportation needs so that members and guests are able to attend church activities. Contact: For Sunday morning 8:00 am services - Willie Williames at 595-4683.   For Wednesday night Prayer & Praise service and Thursday night Morrison Institute classes, contact Dea. Calvin Royal.  Call by 8:00 p.m. the night before the services. Ministry Director: Wes Henderson 877-4857