Solomon Temple Ministries MINISTRIES Pastor: J.L. Tellis, Jr., D.Min. Audio Visual Ministry Video Team The Video Team maintains and operates a state of the Art production studio. Each week members of the V-Team direct and produce live content during worship services. The Video Team is also responsible for editing DVD's and VHS tapes. Audio Team The Audio Team oversees live audio mixing and PA Equipment during each service and special event. Media Sales The Media Sales Team is responsible for duplicating CDs, audiotapes, and VHS tapes for purchase. Positions include: Tape duplication, CD Labeling, and CD duplication. To purchase a tape, CD or DVD contact: Allan TellisPhotography Team The Photography Team will have the pleasure of capturing essence of Solomon's experience. If you are interested, or would like to learn more about digital photography please contact Pastor via email or schedule a meeting: revjtellis@tellisministries.org. Ministry Leaders Pastor & Allan Christopher Tellis Children's Ministry Temple Tinies The mission of the children's ministry is to help each child develop a deeper friendship with God. Temple Tinies educators and volunteers serve children ranging from three to five years. Ministry Leader Debra Johnston New Member Development Ministry This ministry provides opportunities for new members to learn more about their faith, develop meaningful relationships with their purpose and mission, and discover an ideal place to serve in ministry. Got Gifts: The Bible teaches us that each believer in Christ is blessed with at least one spiritual gift. The question is, "are you using your talent for the glory of God?" If not we are here to serve you! Ministry Leaders Al Austin & Mary Tellis Internet Ministry We are the group of web developers, graphic artists, and system engineers who keep the website up and running. While our team features the talents of those with technical expertise, we seek to train individuals who have an interest in serving. It is our hope that by utilizing the World Wide Web each person who visits this site will see the greater life we have in Jesus Christ. Ministry Leader Pastor Dance & Drama Ministry Psalm 150 reads, "Let everything that has breath praise the Lord." At STMBC we embrace the fact there are many ways to praise. On select Sundays our worship experience is enhanced by the performance of our Drama and Dance Ministry. If you have an interest in performing for the uplifting of God's kingdom, we'd love to have you on the Team. Ministry Leader Mary Tellis Outreach Ministry * Back to School * Neighborhood outreach - Friends and Family * Prayer outreach * Vacation Bible School * Newsletter * Community Garden * Food Bank Special Services * Baptism * Baby Dedications * Home Dedications * Funeral Services * Weddings * Pre-marital counseling Music Ministry Choir The STMBC choir features a diverse group of talented musicians and vocalists. Each week we celebrate new life with a unique blend of praise, featuring elements of hymns and traditional gospel music. Ministry Leader Dorothy McWee Praise Team Psalms 150 "Praise the Lord! Praise God in the sanctuary; praise God in the mighty firmament! NRSV STMBC Praise Team seeks to create an atmosphere for worship, bringing our own spirituality, talents, and time together, to praise God. We worship for God's benefit. It is the Praise Team's ministry to focus ST's attention on coming together as a corporate body, lifting our hearts to God. When we are all singing, praising, and worshiping together, the very presence of Spirit and power of God become evident as we invite Spirit into our music, encouraging the congregation to enter into God's presence. Ministry Leader Cheryl Butler Ushers The Ushers ensure each member has a comfortable worship experience. They strive to make you comfortable...all you have to do is ask for assistance. Ministry Leader Yvonne Dollison Men's Ministry Brotherhood The STMBC men strive to strengthen the bonds of brotherhood, while growing in spirit and faith. We realize that we can make a greater impact on our world if we stand together. Ministry Leader John Joffrion Transportation Ministry Shuttle Schedule Sunday School (9:30 a.m.) Pick up by 9:00 a.m. Worship Experience 11:00 a.m. Pick up by 10:30 a.m. Mid-Week Service (Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.) Passengers must be ready for pick-up by 6:30 p.m. Please call the church office to schedule pick up. Ministry Leaders John Joffrion & Henry Simon Women's Ministry The STMBC Women's Ministry is actively involved in growing in spirit and knowledge of God's word, while uniting as sisters in Christ. Activities include: * Sick visitation (home, hospital, nursing home) * Communion * Gift Baskets & Gifts as led by the Spirit Ministry Leader Ruby Miller Marriage/Relationship Ministry Covenant Partner Relationship (CPR) We believe that marriage is a holy union on one man and one woman in which they commit, with God's help, to build a loving, life-giving, faithful relationship that will last for a lifetime. God has established the married state, in the order of creation and redemption, for spouses to grow in love of one another and for the procreation, nurture, formation and education of children. By our commitment to marriage as instituted by God, the nature of His Kingdom will be clearly revealed in our homes, our churches, and our culture. To that end we pray and labor with the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Ministry Leaders Maurice and Nikki Gilliam Evangelism Ministry We believe in the great commission and the great commandment whereby we are compelled to go into the hedges and by-ways compelling whosoever will to submit and receive salvation through Jesus Christ. We believe that the Kingdom of God suffereth violence and we are ready and sold-out for Jesus to take it back by force. We believe that if people know the truth, they will follow the truth and subsequently be set free. Ministry Leader To Be Assigned (TBA) Sunday School Ministry Paul tells us in his second epistle to Timothy, And that from a child thou hast known the Holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. All scripture is given by inspiration of God... 2 Timothy 3:15-17 Our ultimate purpose is to: * Reach persons for Bible study * Teach the Bible * Witness to persons about Christ and lead them into membership * Minister to Sunday School members and nonmembers (physically and spiritually) * Lead members to worship * Interpret and under gird the work of the church and the denomination Ministry Leader Henry Simon