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Missions / Outreach
Exalting Jesus Christ, Edifying the Body (of Christ-the church), Equipping the Saints and Evangelizing the Lost! This is our mission statement and is stated on our official logo. Pastor Lincoln Graham Sr. has always instilled in us the fact that this is a church for all people. We are in the business of ministering to people, and our mission is to point them to Jesus Christ.Mission work is the driving force, the essence and the purpose of the Church. It defines us as a people and governs all of our motivations. This is by far the widest spectrum of any church, as it covers every facet and nuance of the church's existence. As a church, our personal responsibilities in mission are expanding with each passing day. We have our home mission field, which is comprised of our communities where we reside, and now a dynamic outburst of sister churches in Nigeria, where we now have thousands of brothers and sisters. The awareness of winning souls is so great among our membership, where we see incredible outbursts of personal evangelism. The parable of our lives is now evident that the harvest is ripe, but now we have to do much more as laborers in His vineyard. The fields are white and ready for harvest. |
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Sunday School
We realize that the influences on children during the formative years help greatly to shape their minds. With this awareness, the Sunday School is a prime environment to create positive influences on the lives of our children.We endeavor to first delve into the word of God and understand for ourselves, and then pass these truths on to those that are hungry for the mind of God. In so doing, the two-edged sword cuts us first, and drives us to God's higher calling, only then are we able to give reproof and instruction to those that have the ears to hear what the Spirit is saying to the churches. This dynamic ministry deals with people at the point of their need. There is a First-time visitor's class, which is used to introduce us to our guests, and point them to salvation if they are need of such instruction. We also have a Discipleship class that helps our new converts in their first shaky steps with Christ. The Adult class is primarily responsible for focusing on that constant higher call of God on our lives. There are several children-s classes that group according to age: Primary, Juniors and Teens. At the completion of each step an individual has the opportunity to graduate to the next level. It has been said, "Great Sunday schools build great churches." This is very true. Therefore the role of Sunday School teachers in this generation cannot be overlooked. |
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Married Ministry Married Ministry, its foundation, its purpose, its goal is to strengthen the foundation of the church through the strength of marriages. For the strength of a church is the clear reflection of its families. The word encourages "there is no new thing under the sun, such is common to man." The strongest influence this ministry has is in sharing our victories, strengths, and our experiences and holding up the hands of the weaker ones. We work towards these goals through our monthly workshops. Our topics reflect the concentrated needs of our marriages. We seek to strengthen our marriages through seminars, and various outings. |
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Singles Ministry This ministry seeks to keep our singles secure and an integral part of our church body. Single individuals have the ability, the time and the dedication to impact their church and community through various programs and events. Our single saints understand that not every individual will find a spouse, but each individual must live for God whatever their marital status. |
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Men's Big-Brother There is a prevailing decay of morality and order in our urban society. This is partly because of the lack of men that will take their God-given roles in society. This has carried over into our churches and has created similar effects. The Men's Ministry of Oneness Pentecostal Tabernacle directly targets these issues. This ministry is dedicated to equipping men to take on the challenge of ministry according to the God's will for us. The goal of the Men's ministry is to empower men to become husbands with the right balance of compassion and vigilance, fathers with integrity and honor, and sons that are industrious and reliable. Whether the men of Oneness gather at prayer-breakfast meeting, hiking in the wilderness, white water rafting in the Pocono, competing on the field at our annual Turkey-Bowl football game or basketball tournament, or in a Holy-Ghost filled Bible study meeting, we never cease to relay God's message of hope and life to the future leaders of our society. Under the umbrella of the Men's ministry is the Big Brother ministry. This ministry came about because of a growing need within the church body to provide positive Christian mentoring to our young men. |
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Ladies Big-Sister The Ladies Auxiliary is a group that focuses primarily on the affairs that affects the women of Oneness. Their principal goal is to minister to the needs of the women in any area that is lacking. The Ladies Auxiliary also help to minister to visiting preachers and evangelists. The Ladies Auxiliary is a very active group within the church, the workshops offered by the department is not only informative, but very practical. The workshops range from practical cooking and baking applications to starting a business. Moreover, the women that have knowledge in certain areas have the opportunity to share their knowledge with others. Whether it's a shopping trip, a workshop, or a wedding, the women of Oneness assert their special place with God, by sowing seeds of prayer with whatever the event. In so doing we see mysterious moves of God in any event involving our women. Under the umbrella of the Ladies Auxiliary is the Big Sister ministry. This ministry came about because of a growing need within the church body to provide positive Christian mentoring to our young women. |
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Youth Ministry
As we step into the new millennium the Youth Ministry of Oneness Pentecostal Tabernacle has the awesome task of ensuring that the next generation is equipped not only to stand for God, but also to stand in a world where it is too easy to follow the status quo.Our youth services are geared towards focusing our youth on how to be positive role models to their peers in a society where it is easier to be a follower than a leader. The young people receive from our services a sense of purpose, responsibility and compassion. The work before is great, but the foundation beneath us is strong, for we have proven that God is still in control. |
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Music Minstry
Music is a means of guiding a person to experience an awareness of God. It is a means of expressing who God is, and what he has done and is doing in the world. It is a medium through which the revelation of God is brought to man with beauty and enthusiasm.The music ministry plays an integral part in the total ministry at Oneness Pentecostal Tabernacle by preparing our hearts for the preaching of the Word and brings us into the presence of God. The Music Ministry of Oneness seeks to use music in accomplishing this sense of worship. Whether used during our worship experiences or through our concerts, we feel a deep responsibility in leading our children, youth and adults in a powerful self-expression in worship. Our choir is blessed with a special ability to "wow" the listening audience with both their passion and praise, this is something to behold. |
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