THE WHOLE BODY FITLY JOINED TOGETHER

“But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ. From whom the whole body body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measures of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love” Ephesians 4:15,16

Welcome to Ministry and involvement Sunday. Today, we shall seek to emphasize the Lord’s purpose for the Local New Testament Church and how each member is supposed to fit in. God, in His divine grace and mercy has saved us and placed us in His service_which is a privilege_ and we need to recognize the areas of ministry for which He has prepared us.

The greatest preparation for service, though, is “heart preparation”. We need to realize that serving God is all because of our love or Him and our service to others is an overflow of His love through us. In ministry, the greatest and most important requirement is a right heart and a right spirit.

Have a great Sunday!

Pastor SD Ramos

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This Sunday is our Ministry Expo and Spiritual Gift Sunday.

It is our goal at Leumeah Baptist Church to be a body of believers that the Lord Jesus Christ can be pleased with. It is our aim and objective to be a church family that our Saviour can call good and faithful. We strive in obedience by utilizing the strengths and gifts bestowed upon us through ministries and services. It is our aim to be able to place the right people in the right places for service, whether it being helping in the crèche, cooking in the kitchen, or being on the preaching schedule. We believe that the Lord has placed burdens in our hearts, as well as specialties and purpose in our hearts so that we may serve in a ministry that we enjoy and benefit from.

Leumeah Baptist Church is a soul-orientated, Spirit-conscious, Lord-pleasing organization. It is not only our objective to get the job done, but to also do it in a fashion that is pleasing to the Saviour. The four “D’s” of our path to ministry are:

1. To become a D isciple;

2. D iscover your gifts;

3. D ecide on a ministry that fits; and

4. D eploy into service

As with any productive piece of machinery, the church must also have its standards and basic operating procedures. We believe that the Lord not only wants to use available vessels, but that He also chooses to use the ones that are willing to be used. There are four areas that an active member must be continually conscious of. These area are:

1. Our entertainment and recreation

2. Our daily lifestyle

3. Our personal appearance

4. Our personal walk with Christ

May the Lord lead you to the ministry that He would have you serve in.

> SOULWINNING MINISTRY

Brother Eliezar Banghal is a preacher both on and off the field. His life is a testimony of the goodness and blessing of the Lord. He is the soul winning director at Leumeah Baptist Church. He is married to Mrs Edinitha Banghal.

SOUL WINNING OPPORTUNITIES

Saturday Soul Winning - going forth on Saturday morning door knocking and track distributing.

• Coordinator - Bro Eliezar Banghal
• Helpers -

Discipleship - helping to nurture the newly saved into spiritual maturity. Holding Bible studies and mentoring new believers.

• Coordinator - Bro Eliezar Banghal
• Helpers -

>YOUTH MINISTRY

The youth ministry of Leumeah Baptist Church is one of both outrageous fun and challenging teaching. The youth meet every second Saturday for fun, food, fellowship, and preaching from the Word of God. The most recent youth activities included a crazy hair night and a all-you-can-eat pizza dinner.

Assistant Pastor Graham Thomas is the Youth Pastor of Leumeah Baptist Church. He is married to Nicole and their four daughters are Lydia, Gabriella, Isabella, and Mikayla.

>MISSIONS

“Go ye therefore and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.” Matthew 28:19 - 20.

MISSIONS COMMITTEE MEMBERS

• Pastor Sherwin Ramos
• Pastor Graham Thomas
• Pastor Harris Dave Abesamis
• Mr Sonny Reyes
• Mr Eliezar Banghal

MISSIONS COMMITTEE OPPORTUNITIES

Secretary - keep a record of all missionaries supported by the church, liaise with the missionaries, assign prayer groups or families for each missionary family.

• Coordinator - Pastor Sherwin Ramos
• Helper -

Missions Coordinator - organize and plan mission trips.

• Coordinator - Pastor Sherwin Ramos
• Helpers -

>SUNDAY SCHOOL

SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES AND TEACHERS

Adult Class

• Instructor - Pastor Sherwin Ramos
• Classroom - Auditorium
• Ages - Married and general attendees

Collegiate and High School

• Instructor - Pastor Graham Thomas
• Classroom - Fellowship Hall
• Ages - College and year 10 to 12

Junior High

• Instructor - Pastor Harris Dave Abesamis
• Classroom - To be announced
• Ages - Year 7 to 9

Upper Primary

• Instructor - Miss Geraldine Aguilan
• Classroom: Nursery
• Ages: Year 3 to 6

Lower Primary and Toddlers

• Instructor - Mrs Edinitha Banghal
• Classroom - Upstairs Classroom
• Ages - Year 2 and below

SUNDAY SCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES

Teachers - teach and provide spiritual care to one of our Sunday School Classes. To be a mentor to students in your class during week days if needed.

• Coordinator - Pastor Graham Thomas

Helpers Needed:

• Secretary - To keep record of all Sunday School enrolees, maintaining up to date record of their special dates
• Teachers Assistants - To assist the teacher in the Sunday School Class

>MUSIC MINISTRY

The music ministry of Leumeah Baptist Church is what the music pastor calls a “far second to preaching.” It is the aim of the music at LBC to point people to the way of the cross through psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. The music program during our services is to prepare the listener to receive the message and be challenged to make a decision during the altar call.

Assistant Pastor Harris Dave Abesamis is the Music Pastor of Leumeah Baptist Church. He is a graduate Hyles-Anderson College in Crown Point, Indiana.

MUSIC MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES

Choir Members - singing in the choir and special numbers during the services.

• Coordinator - Pastor Harris Dave Abesamis
• Helper -

Instrumentalist - play a musical instrument during the services.

• Coordinator - Pastor Harris Dave Abesamis
• Helpers - Miss Lydia Ramos, Mr Aaron Reyes, Miss Hannah Sampang

Song Leading - learning how to effectively lead the congregation in singing with enthusiasm and energy.

• Coordinator - Pastor Harris Dave Abesamis
• Helpers - Mr Eliezar Banghal, Mr Aaron Reyes, Mr Jonathan Ramos

Media - recording of audio and video for regular and special events.

• Coordinator - Mr Sonny Reyes
• Helper - Mr Edison Teodoro

>CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

The Bible teaches us that children are an heritage from the Lord. We at LBC take this heritage very seriously as we believe that not only are our children the next generation of faithful, productive church members, but they are also the hope for tomorrow. The Bible teaches that we are to train a child in the way he should go.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES

Nursery - provide nursery care for babies and toddlers (up to pre-school age) in our nursery during services.

• Coordinator - Miss Geraldine Aguilan
• Helper - Mrs Lisa Ramos

Kids Klub - plan, organize and run kid’s klub programs during Saturday afternoons. Ages are from year 1 to year 6.

• Coordinator - Pastor Sherwin Ramos
• Helpers - Mr Paul Navarro, Mr Kevin Grace, Mr Timothy Ramos

Patch the Pirate Club - run “Patch the Pirate Club” during Wednesday night services for children year 1 to year 6.

• Coordinator -
• Helper -

Kids Sunday School - teach or assist in one of our Sunday School classes in the children’s department.

• Coordinator - Pastor Graham Thomas
• Helpers -

>SUPPORT MINISTRY

There are many opportunities in which a member can serve at Leumeah Baptist Church. Although some ministries require speaking in public or dealing with young people, some ministries are set up for the support and running of the church as a whole. Anybody can serve as long as they have a servants heart and a willing spirit.

SUPPORT MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES

• Decorations and Flowers - spruce up the interior of our facilities.
• Kitchen Coordinator - organize tea, coffee and refreshments as well as keep the kitchen and supplies in check.
• Landscaping and Maintenance - lawn mowing and maintenance of the grounds.
• Office Volunteer - performing odd office duties as needed.
• Usher - greeting people as they come in, ushering to their seats, maintaining peace and order during the services. Basically making both visitors and members feel loved and welcomed at LBC.