Sunday School
Sunday School is a small-group ministry which focuses on making disciples and leaders in the church. We recognize that the key to a successful Sunday School is an effective Bible teaching ministry. Under the guidance and gifting of capable and competent teachers, our Sunday School ministry helps learners of all ages explore God’s Word and make positive life changes through the power of the Holy Spirit. Our standard for each classroom is a friendly, exciting environment for learning the Bible, so every student can practice and apply God’s truth in their lives. In summary, we learn together in Sunday School; everyone participates; we evangelize, and we help each other emerge for ministry. We offer classes from nursery to adults; providing a class for everyone.
Adult Choir & Worship
The purpose of the Music Ministry at First Assembly is to lead the congregation into a lifestyle of worship, where they worship God, not only in the services, but also by the lifestyle they lead the rest of the week. The Band and Praise Team comprises people from the Choir Ministry and chosen by audition at the discretion of the Music Director. Adult Choir meets on Wednesday nights from 6:30-8:00. Band and Praise Team meet on Tuesday nights at 7:00 pm.
Samuel Generation Kid’s Ministry
Samuel Generation Kid’s Ministry encompasses both small and larger group services where boys and girls experience God through worship, prayer, and a weekly age appropriate message. Samuel Generation includes Sunday School, Sunday morning worship service, and weeknight activities.
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The KidCare America/Thrive Student Center is a faith-based after-school program for students in kindergarten to eighth grade. The program provides pick up from most local schools, and centers on helping with homework, tutoring, and Bible Club time. The KidCare America/Thrive staff members are screened and well trained to provide excellent care for your student! The ratio of students to adult workers is never more than 5 to 1. We make it our primary goal to help students become successful in academics, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual development. The program runs 5 days a week throughout the school year. There is a weekly fee, but this may be subsidized for those who qualify.
Patterson Partnership
The Patterson Partnership is a non-faith based after school program for K-5 at Patterson Elementary School. Each Friday we bring their after school kids to our facilities for Character Education. It rotates grades every 4 weeks (i.e. first four weeks Kindergarden, second four weeks First Grade, etc.) and is only during the school months (August – June). Students come and play group games, participate in activities, and go home with new concepts of how to further their life.
Hope Student Ministries
Hope is a place where students can come and make friends, have fun, and experience God. Hope is about students finding purpose for this life and sharing that with their friends, while also knowing there’s a God who loves them and want to impact every area of there life. Hope is Here for you, Open to everyone, Passionate about God, and Excited about life. We desire to provide an environment where students can worship Jesus, know who they are in Christ, and be sent out to impact their world for Jesus.
The Refuge
Youth outreach that promotes and atmosphere of safety and fun. Youth can come and hang out with friends with food, fun, and fellowship on Friday evenings in our Ministry Center.
Scholarship Program
First Assembly provides educational financial aid to our members who are considering full-time ministry. It is our goal to train and develop laborers for the harvest.
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Men’s Ministry
This ministry helps disciple men so they can become devoted followers of Christ and leaders in their family, church, and community. The leaders create an environment for men to grow together in life’s adventures, build strong relationships, and provide a place to come and share their needs, blessings, and triumphs.
Women’s Ministry
Women’s Ministry helps ladies grow in their relationship with Christ. This is done by helping them find their own unique gifts and talents. These gifts can then be used to help them grow into a spiritually strong team of servant leaders. In turn, these leaders will seek out ways to effectively encourage, equip, and evangelize other women, in and outside the church.
Ladies Prayer Meeting
The Ladies of our church pray over the prayer requests they receive from the church office, phone line, friends, and family members. They meet together on Tuesday mornings from 9-10am. Following the prayer meeting, several ladies visit people who are homebound, in the hospital, or in nursing homes.
Food for the Bereaved
Volunteers from our church prepare food for the funerals of members or their immediate family. The coordinator of this ministry and her team deliver the food to the place designated by the family and stay to serve and clean up after the meal.
Information Booth
The Information Booth is located in the front foyer. Books are for sale in the booth and CDs of each sermon can be ordered at the booth. There is also information available on upcoming special events. This booth is occupied between Sunday School and Sunday morning service. If you have any questions about the church, please drop by for assistance.
Greeters
Each week, volunteers greet and meet people at the doors, offering them our newsletters. Often they guide visitors to ushers or others that can answer questions and assist them.
Usher Ministry
Ushers welcome everyone to our sanctuary and assist them in finding seating or provide other information about the church. They distribute special hand-outs when requested and receive the offering.
Motorcycle Ministry
Do you own a motorcycle? Ride? Join the church’s Motorcycle Ministry. The Motorcycle Ministry is a fellowship ministry to and for motorcyclists. We meet once a month for a potluck and ride-planning meeting and hold a group ride at least once a month. All types of motorcycles and motorcyclists are welcome.
Prayer Chain
The church receives prayer requests from members asking us to pray for their immediate and extended families, friends, work colleagues, or acquaintances. These requests are sent to the coordinator who disseminates them throughout the chain, prompting the participants to pray fervently for these people and their requests.
Nursing Home Ministry
A team of volunteers from First Assembly provides a church service to those unable to attend a regular service including music, preaching of the Word, and prayer. They also bring encouragement and a caring concern for people who society sometimes forgets.
Young at Heart
Monthly meetings for everyone 50 and older provide a fun environment of good food, fellowship, and entertaining speakers. They meet on the second Saturday of each month at 4pm in the Fellowship Hall. Periodically, this group participates in trips, outings, and special events.
Hispanic Church
First Assembly helps serve the Hispanic people of our church and community by providing them with a facility to hold church services where they can receive ministry and minister to each other. They meet in the Fellowship Hall on Sunday nights at 6pm and Wednesday nights at 6:30pm.
