Departments and Auxiliaries
Men’s Department
The New Community Men’s Department serves under the direction of Deacon Francis Countiss. Our director desires that the Men of New Community be empowered through the word to lead successful, productive, and responsible lives. We welcome the participation of Men far and near. Contact Deacon Francis Countiss if you desire to be apart of this fellowship.
Mission Statement
The purpose of the Men’s Department is to develop and train disciples that are rooted in the Word of God and committed to the Great Commission, focusing on reconciling men back to Christ and fellowship one to another.
Mission Objectives
- Responsible for coordinating fellowship opportunities for male membership of the local church.
- Teach men to be fathers, husbands, and role models through the Word of God
- Create opportunities to include the youth in the planned activities of the Men’s Department fostering and attitude of ownership and responsibility
- Identify, Cultivate, and Promote effective leadership traits in men.
- Create opportunities for large and small group interaction for the purpose of developing helpful relationships between the brotherhood.
New Community COGIC Mother’s Board
“…call for the mourning women to come; send for the skillful women to come. Let them make haste and raise a wailing over us and for us…” from Jeremiah 9:17-18 (Amplified Version)
The Mothers are the “seasoned” mothers of New Community, selected by Pastor Hunt to support the ministry through our presence, grace, and intentional intercession discovered through a lifetime of living. We are to encourage, nurture, and help the women of New Community to grow in grace, both spiritually and naturally.
The Mothers “Undergird” the ministry: we help New Community as a whole through the ministry of teaching, prayer and fasting. We “raise a wailing”: pray and fast specifically for our Pastor and First Lady, and prepare the elements for the Lord’s Supper during Communion Services. They visit the sick, help those in need of food and minister to other needs that they may have. The Mothers help families both in and out side of the ministry!
We also conduct an annual Mother’s Board service in support of ministry fundraising efforts and looking forward to other ways of raising funds for our department.
We perform a number of other helps, including our aid to Lifestyles of Maryland in assembling clothing and food for distribution throughout the community.
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Pastor’s Aide
On the Move for God: Serving The Man of God
1 Tim. 5:17-18: “Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially they who labor in the word and doctrine. For the Scripture says, you shall not muzzle the ox that treads out the grain, and, the laborer is worthy of his reward.”
The Pastor’s Aide Committee was created in 1993. Soon after its establishment, Sis. Kathi Garner was selected President. For over seventeen years and with much prayer and fasting, Sis. Garner has maintained this role and the committee has grown to a shepherd serving, Spirit-led organization.
Over the years we’ve welcomed and embraced many willing hearts. Though the committee started out small in numbers and over time people have come and gone, the ministry has stuck by the church motto, “Whosoever will, let them come.”
Original roles/responsibilities of the committee included cleaning of the Pastor’s robes, maintaining the altar with fresh water, mints, and towels, providing the Pastor with hot tea when requested, prayer for the family, the congregation and the finance of the church. But as the church has grown in membership and committee participation, some of these responsibilities have been reassigned to the Hospitality Committee.
In accordance with our mission, the Pastor’s Aide Committee’s prime responsibility is to supports the Pastor financially, emotionally and spiritually. We do this first through much prayer and consecration. It is the continuous prayers of this ministry (and the entire congregation) for the man of God and the first family that offers the most support. We then support him financially through weekly offerings and a host of annual fundraiser events:
• Breakfast with the Pastor
• Celebration Banquets
• Special occasion Love Offerings:
• Birthday
• Christmas
• Fathers Day
• Wedding Anniversary
• Annual Pastoral (Church) Anniversary
Though the committee heads these initiatives, each committee member and the entire congregation participates and supports the programs. No one person is responsible for or designated the “caretaker” of the pastor. The Pastor’s Aid works together and supports the Pastor on behalf of the entire church.
JOIN US: To be a member of the Pastor’s Aide Committee one must be willing to be a servant first; they must have a heart and mind to serve. Have faith in God and know that He has placed you in this position for such a time. Members must believe in the vision that God has given our Pastor and have faith that the man of God is being led by the spirit and is obedient to His word. In all, they must be able and willing to give of themselves to serve God through the Man of God, respecting him and complying with the commands and demands that God has given.
In this ministry we acknowledge the office that our Pastor occupies and recognize that is he is not just a man but a Man of God. We work with the understanding that our ultimate goal is to be a blessing to our Good Shepherd for the up building of His Kingdom. One must avail themselves to this goal, be active in participation, and be a cheerful giver, an open mind and a creative thinker.
DUTIES OF MEMBERSHIP: The Pastor’s Aide worker must be faithful in the following areas:
• Able and willing to help care for the Pastor
• Open to supporting the Pastor’s vision and missions
• Trust the Pastor in financial regards
• Actively participate in fundraising activities
• Attend committee meetings
• Takes an initiative to learn and take on responsibilities
• Willing to share ideas and thoughts for improvement
Welcome. We Would Love To Have You!!!
The Pastor’s Aide Committee welcomes you. If you are dedicated, and eager worker and have a willing heart and love for our Pastor, please come and be a part of this ministry.
Yes, we are on the move for God and we count it an honor to be chosen to SERVE!
PASTOR’S AIDE MEMBERS:
Mssy. Kathi Garner- President
Mssy. Lisa Molock- Vice-President
Sis. Tonya Hawkins- Secretary
Elder Leslie Britt
Mother Sandra Miles
Mother Margret Dodson
Mother Crystal Green
Mother Lula Mae Johnson
Sis. Linda Briscoe
Sis. Valencia Sims
DATES YOU SHOULD ALWAYS REMEMBER:
Pastor’s Birthday…………………………………………..January 27th
1st Lady’s Birthday…………………………………………..December 26th
Pastor & 1st Lady’s Wedding Anniversary…………..May 17th
Church Anniversary………………………………….…2nd Sunday of November
Pastoral Anniversary…………………………………….Month of October
Good Shepherd Nights ………………..…….………. March and August
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Prayer and Bible Band
President Evangelist Wanda J. Ford
Who we are/Ministry:
We are Prayer and Bible Band and our ministry is to empower God’s people through Prayer and the Word of God.
History and Activities:
In 2009 The Prayer and Bible Band shifted to allowing the Aspirant, Deaconess, and Evangelist Missionaries to teach the adult class. This gives them an opportunity as leaders to share the Word of God in house and better prepare them to minister outside. This year our Pastor has taken us to another level by adding 30 minutes of prayer before teaching begins. Hallelujah!
Upcoming events:
Do you desire a stronger relationship with the Lord? Do you have questions about the Word of God that you just can’t seem to find the answer? Let us help you! Come to our weekly Prayer and Bible Study. We begin every Tuesday evening at 7pm with 30 minutes of prayer and move right into our Bible lesson.
Welcoming Statement:
We invite you to come in where the table is spread and the feast of the Lord is going on as we partake in learning God’s plan for our lives in everyday living.
Purity Department
Many young ladies, during their preteen and adolescent years, have a difficult time expressing themselves and finding themselves. We try to give the young ladies an outlet so they can express themselves and help them with their frustrations, when dealing with school, pressures and many other life challenges. We also teach them biblical principles at their level and help them with basic biblical teachings. These classes are open to all, and applicable to everyday living.
from Missionary Alaina Hunt:
We are the Purity Department and we support the ministry by trying to groom all young ladies, ages 12-18 yeas old, into respectful, holy young ladies for Christ. We try to give them sound advice and practical answers for everyday issues and teach them basic biblical principles and values.
History and Activities:
The Department started in 2001 and has continued to be a successful department within the church departments. The different activities that the department has done in recent years are:
1.           Sleepovers
2.           Outing to Baltimore Aquarium
3.           Outings to local malls
4.           Had a Fashion Show
5.           Had Puritan Pageants
6.           Hosted a Promise Keepers Ceremony
7.           Other events throughout the years.
Upcoming events:
We plan to sponsor another Fashion show, a Purity Sleepover and numerous other outings. We are excited about our department and look forward to having you join us!
