Ministry of Helps and Services
This ministry area strives to bring glory to God by providing specific services to SLBC and its membership with the intent of broadening the scope of our ability to respond to the needs of our church constituency.
Missionaries:
This ministry works to engage in creative Christ like ways of sharing with SLBC disciples who are sick and shut-in. Also supports outreach efforts and provide for ways to support SLBC disciples during bereavement.
Patricia Tyler Guild:
Named in honor of our former First Lady Sis. Patricia Tyler, this ministry provides assistance and support to our congregation in whatever needed capacity.
Floral Ministry:
The Floral Ministry provides encouragement, strength, and support to SLBC disciples during times of sickness, bereavement, and other events.
Nurses Unit:
This ministry provides assistance to the Pastor and the entire congregation during regular worship services and other worship events.
Church Newsletter – The Chronicle:
The Chronicle is the SLBC newsletter and is published several times throughout the year. It is the vehicle by which news of our church and community is shared.
Sight and Sound Ministry:
This group of men and women ensure that our audio and video equipment are properly functioning during all worship events. They are also responsible for creating cassette, CD’s, DVD’s, and videotapes, etc. of worship services as well as the production of our television broadcast.
The Follow-Up Ministry:
This group is responsible for contacting persons who have visited with us in our Morning Worship Services after their initial visit with us.
The Health and Wholeness Ministry:
This group of dedicated health professionals, who are SLBC disciples provide blood pressure screening twice per month and lead our congregation into various initiatives targeted at improving health and quality of living.
The Security Ministry:
Men and Women of SLBC who are on site on Sunday Mornings and throughout the week to provide safety and security to those entering our church building.
The Children’s Nursery:
The Nursery Staff provides care and nurture for “Kings Kids” (infants to children age 5 in Founders Hall) during the 10:50am worship service.
Social/Political Action Committee:
This group registers eligible persons to vote once per month and keeps our congregation informed of information vital to our being as citizens in our local communities.
Transportation Ministry:
This ministry serves our congregation by transporting disciples to and from their homes to church and to other church sponsored outings.
Deaf Ministry:
This ministry is available to provide interpretation of our worship services to those who are deaf (if needed).
SLEAT (St. Luke Educational Assistance Team):
The St. Luke Educational Assistance Team, provides valuable information for children, youth and their parents about educational placement, scholarship and financial aid information.
Legal Assistance Ministry:
This ministry provides basic legal consultation to disciples answering questions, and giving understanding to very basic legal problems. Special workshops are also sponsored throughout the year around a variety of pertinent topics.
SOZO HIV/AIDS Ministry:
This ministry works on behalf of our congregation to lead us in being an advocate for the HIV/AIDS crisis in our land. They provide information through our bulletin and work towards leading us to be supportive of institutions that work with and on behalf of those living with this disease.
The SLBC Bookstore:
The bookstore is open on Sundays and throughout the week to provide our church family and guests with relevant Christian materials.
The College Connection:
This ministry maintains a connection between our congregation and SLBC disciples who are away in college through calls, correspondence, and other means.
Technology Ministry:
If you have a background or competence in Computer Graphics, Web Design, and Desktop Publishing help SLBC better serve this technological age via our website and other related areas.
The Oratorical Club:
This group provides and oversees events aimed at developing the public speaking skills of our children and youth.