Goal

To encompass the service projects that are provided for all members and the local community. The primary function of the ministries of MSMBC is to glorify God by supporting the work of our Lord in and through individual and group services.

Objectives

• To minister to the specific needs of all members of the congregation.  
• To teach congregants the importance of service to others
• To guide congregants in developing the proper spirit and attitude for serving.

Nursing Home Ministry

The Nursing Home Ministry functions to provide spiritual comfort and worship opportunity to members and others who reside in nursing or convalescence facilities and who are unable to attend Sunday School, Bible Study or church services. Specific activities include scheduling a visit to a selected facility and offering worship services in the form of prayer, Scripture reading, meditation and words of inspiration. We currently go to Booker T. Washington Nursing Home, Westwood Nursing Home, Roseview Nursing Home, Heritage Manor, Promise Rehabilitation and North Louisiana Veterans Home.

Prison Ministry

This ministry provides spiritual counseling to incarcerated or imprisoned persons and their families in an effort to aid them in establishing or reestablishing their relationship with God. Activities of the Prison Ministry include; conducting worship services on the second, third and fourth Sundays of each month in a congregational setting. These services include a formal welcome, prayer, Scripture reading, meditation, songs, responsive reading, the Word and an invitation to discipleship. Members of the Prison Ministry receive training regarding procedures for providing service in the prison. This ministry mails Christmas gifts to children of incarcerated prisoners as an outreach community project.

The Ministering Team also provides extended services to the family of the incarcerated through ministry for:

• Mothers of incarcerated children
• Wives of incarcerated husbands
• Mentoring to children with incarcerated parents
• Ministry with incarcerated women
   

Elderly Ministry

Ministry's primary focus is to minister to the spiritual, social, physical, educational and emotional needs of the elder {ages 60 and above} members of our congregation. The ministry's annual activities include a health fair, two or three field  trips for elder members, continuous counseling and a banquet. The Elderly Ministry also recognizes senior members on Mother's Day, Father's Day and on their birthdays.

Homebound Ministry

This ministry is designed to minister to people who are unable to attend church on a regular basis or unable to return to church because of illness. Members of the ministry conduct worship services in the homes of our shut-in members. These worship services include: Devotion {quiet song, scripture, prayer} Lesson Plan {Sunday School, Bible Study or Mission lessons and Christian discussion.  A member is assigned to teach the children in the home. A member also minister to the caregiver. The Lord's Supper is administered upon request. Homebound members are provided with access to video or audio tapes of special church events or services upon request. The ministry provides other services such as errands and small household chores.         

Hospital Ministry

We visit our members in all local hospitals to uplift and bring hope to those who are admitted for illness, injury and other observations.

Seasonal Outreached Ministry

[November]  Thanksgiving, Box Give-A-Way

[December]  The Angel Tree Gifts

Widow’s Ministry

The Widow's Ministry was organized to provide mutual support for widowed members of our congregation. Its primary activity consist of monthly sessions which include spiritual and emotional support for one another. All widowed members of the  Morning Star congregation are invited and encouraged to attend the meetings and join the ministry.

Evangelism

This ministry will include a prayer ministry, door to door evangelism, street corner preaching and much more. This as with all other ministries requires dedication, training, prayer and commitment.

 Young Adults Ministry                                                                                                                                                    There is a group of energetic, talented, gifted, yet diverse and mobile group of people that make up a segment of our congregation. These young adults need to be ministered to and also need to minister to others. They range in ages from eighteen to thirty-four. They are students, workers, spouses and military personnel. In most cases, they are struggling to discover their vocations and where they “fit in,” in the local church’s ministry. It is our intent that we gather this group and minister to them in a unique, but Christ-like manner, as we teach the Gospel message.

Drama Ministry                                                                                                                                                                 The Morning Star Drama Ministry provides a means to communicate "gospel truth". It also provides an environment for spiritual growth for the performers. Drama is another avenue through which the church projects its message. It is an effective tool for use in all areas of the church and its ministries. The drama ministry performs during Black History Month, Easter and Christmas. They also participate in presentations for Mother's Day, Father's Day and youth worship services.

The Drama Ministry presents a dinner theatre in support of the Church Anniversary.

The Speakers' Bureau, "Word Warriors" has been established for both male and female youth. Daphne          Smallwood-Smith is the supervisor.

Any member of the church may join the Drama Ministry. Help is needed with props, scenery, costumes, rehearsals and music etc.

Women Ministry                                                                                                                                                                 The Women’s Auxiliary serves as the vehicle for ministering to women in the church. All women from ages 36 and above are members of the Women’s Auxiliary and have a voice in this ministry. It seeks to accentuate and enhance the programs that the church already has in place. This ministry encourages women to become more actively involved. It also ministers to specific needs of women in the local church.

Men Ministry                                                                                                                                                                       The Laymen League is a ministry for the men of our church. The primary role of this ministry is to mobilize the men of the church for positive involvement in the comprehensive ministry which is at hand. The laymen League is a very important ministry in the church. For many years the population of our church has been largely composed mostly of women. This ministry will serve as a vehicle for a greater involvement of Christian men in a meaningful role in our local church.

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