COMMISSIONS
As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. Whoever speaks, let him speak, as it were, the utterances of God; whoever serves, let him do so as by the strength which God supplies; so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belongs the glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. - 1 Pete r 4:10-11 |
St. James has several commissions actively fulfilling the prescribed duties in the local church and community.
COMMISSION ON CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
The Commission on Christian Education plans and presents programs and information to educate and enlighten the congregation. This information is designed to lead to a better and informed knowledge of the Holy Scriptures, the Christian religion, the A.M.E church and the implementation of these values in our daily lives. The co-chair of the Commission on Christian Education is Alice Jones.
COMMISSION ON STEWARDSHIP AND FINANCE
The Commission on Stewardship and Finance administers the financial program of the church including setting up a budget for the church, encouraging financial support from each church member to provide income sufficient to cover the budget, and the disbursement of funds. The co-chair for the Commission on Stewardship and Finance is Merion Presha, Church Treasurer.
COMMISSION ON CHRISTIAN SOCIAL ACTION
The Commission on Christian Social Action coordinates activities in the areas of social, racial, community cooperation, and economic relations. The co-chair of the Commission on Christian Social Action is Renee White
COMMISSION ON PUBLIC RELATIONS
The Commission on Public Relations gathers and disseminates information of interest to the religious press, secular press, radio, television, and other legitimate media of public information. It keeps the congregation abreast of current events and is responsible for communicating intracongregational information. The co-chair of the Commission on Public Relations is Maria Watkins.
COMMISSION ON MEMBERSHIP AND EVANGELISM
The Commission on Membership and Evangelism inconjunction with the local church establishes realistic goals for growth and assists the pastor with new members' classes. The co-chair of Commission on Membership and Evangelism is Velma Chapman.
COMMISSION ON CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
The Commission on Christian Education plans and presents programs and information to educate and enlighten the congregation. This information is designed to lead to a better and informed knowledge of the Holy Scriptures, the Christian religion, the A.M.E church and the implementation of these values in our daily lives. The co-chair of the Commission on Christian Education is Alice Jones.
- SUNDAY SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
The Sunday School is the organization where there is study of the Bible based on specific topics. There are questions, life applications, and class participation. The Superintendent of the Sunday School is Melanie Franklin.
- VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Vacation Bible School is a week-long event held each summer. Centered around a theme, it affords people of all ages and individuals from the community the opportunity to fellowship and study the Word of God. The Director of Vacation Bible School is Chanda Robinson.
COMMISSION ON STEWARDSHIP AND FINANCE
The Commission on Stewardship and Finance administers the financial program of the church including setting up a budget for the church, encouraging financial support from each church member to provide income sufficient to cover the budget, and the disbursement of funds. The co-chair for the Commission on Stewardship and Finance is Merion Presha, Church Treasurer.
COMMISSION ON CHRISTIAN SOCIAL ACTION
The Commission on Christian Social Action coordinates activities in the areas of social, racial, community cooperation, and economic relations. The co-chair of the Commission on Christian Social Action is Renee White
COMMISSION ON PUBLIC RELATIONS
The Commission on Public Relations gathers and disseminates information of interest to the religious press, secular press, radio, television, and other legitimate media of public information. It keeps the congregation abreast of current events and is responsible for communicating intracongregational information. The co-chair of the Commission on Public Relations is Maria Watkins.
COMMISSION ON MEMBERSHIP AND EVANGELISM
The Commission on Membership and Evangelism inconjunction with the local church establishes realistic goals for growth and assists the pastor with new members' classes. The co-chair of Commission on Membership and Evangelism is Velma Chapman.