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25 Things You Need to Know _____ AT "A PLACE TO BELIEVE AND BELONG"
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1. WHO IS MY DEACON? WHAT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF DEACONS? (Deacons are assigned to families in alphabetical order. Look for the first letter of your Last Name) A-C – Deacon Derrick Gipson - Deacon Robert Walker D-F – Deacon Fred Small – Deacon Norman Jones G-I – Deacon Gene Patterson – Deacon Carl Singleton J-L – Deacon Garrison Blackman – Deacon Hayse Walls M-O - Deacon Buddy Ford – Deacon Bobby Norton P-R- Deacon Fredrick Finnie – Deacon Curtis Banks S-V- Deacon Leo Davis, Jr.- Deacon Mark Nelson W-Z- Deacon Harry White – Deacon Anzale Combs Ministry Leader: Garrison Blackman On Call: Deacon Dillard Small, Deacon Otis Kirven, Deacon J. D. Thompson Biblically, deacons support the Pastor in care leadership. Our deacons support the Pastor by calling, praying, and supporting the diverse family units of New Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church. 2. I AM GOING THROUGH A DIFFICULT FAMILY CRISIS IN MY LIFE, DOES THE CHURCH HAVE COUNSELING AVAILABLE FOR FAMILIES? Our Minister of Families is Derrick Gipson. Derrick is currently working as a driver for UPS. He is our primary contact as it relates to family conflict and biblical resolutions. You can contact him to schedule an appointment at Derrick_Gipson@sbcglobal.com
3. WHAT IS PASTOR'S PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY? Pastor Bell has a four-fold emphasis to preach, teach, cast vision, and set the overall direction of the church. With an increased membership and busy itinerant preaching schedule, all other matters are delegated to responsible church leadership. 4. I AM IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD, CAN I STOP BY AND SEE PASTOR BELL? Sure. Pastor Bell loves to meet with his parishioners and people in general. However, your visit may have to be limited due to his complex schedule and prior commitments. The best way to ensure a visit is to schedule an appointment through his Administrative Assistant Nayamka Sewell- by calling the office at 214-637-1019 or by email: nk_sewell@yahoo.com 5. TELL ME ABOUT PASTOR Bell AND HIS FAMILY 6. WHAT ARE OUR CHURCH'S WORSHIP SERVICE TIMES? 8:00 a.m. on Sundays -- all preaching is led by Pastor Bell unless an unforeseen occurrence or extremely rare pre- scheduled appearance will have him out of his pulpit on Sundays. 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays is our 3BI (Billy Bell Bible Institute) Night. -- This is a non-traditional systematic approach to empowering lives, through small group study. Much like taking collegiate elective courses, members sign up for their preferred course and attend it for 3 months. It is also an interactive time with Pastor along with other instructors on various topics outline by Pastor Bell. There are normally 5-7 Classes held during each semester period. Feel free to ask questions, laugh, and join in for one hour on Wednesdays. 7. WHAT IS 3BI SUNDAY MORNINGS? WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR IT? 3BI Sunday Mornings is what is normally called Sunday School. Responsible leadership dedicated volunteer teachers and you are keys to the success of this ministry. You can contact Aline Long, our 3BI Sunday Morning Administrator at aline.long@sbcglobal.com to enroll or call the church office at 214-637-6442 and press 2. 8. HOW DO I GET A COPY OF TODAY'S SERMONS? Our visitors receive a free copy of today's sermon complimentary from the church each week. We have upgraded our software so that you can pick up your order right after worship service each week. If you are in a hurry after the benediction, you can order compact disks or digital video disks by calling the church and leaving a message in the Media voice mailbox. You can also email Anisha Bernard in our Media Ministry at my_one4u@yahoo.com 9. HOW CAN I BE ADDED TO THE CHURCH'S EMAIL LIST? send us an email to www.newpilgrimrestmissionarybaptistchurch.org -make sure you put in the subject line: ADD MY EMAIL - You will be added instantly! If you are using your company email, please check with your job to make sure it is permissible for you to receive outside emails. The email list gets inside scoops from the church, merchandise promotions, the current happenings and preaching schedule of Pastor, encouragement notes, and job listings. 10. WHAT IS THE CHURCH'S WEBSITE? WHO IS OUR WEB MASTER? www.newpilgrimrestmissionarybaptistchurch.org Contact Jo Anna Acclis or email her at joannaacclis@msn.com 11. WHO DO I CONTACT ABOUT FINANCIAL MATTERS, MINISTRY OPERATING FUNDS, AND TAX STATEMENTS? Our financial secretary is Deacon Bobby Norton and Carl Singleton serves as our Administrator of Information and records. You can contact Deacon Norton by email: therealthing7@sbcgobal.com or call 214-637-1019 and leave a message for him. You can reach Deacon Carl Singleton by email: carllizclarissa@hotmail.com they are assisted by several others who can lead you to find the answers that you need as it relates to church finances. 12. WHAT IS THE CHURCH'S POSITION ON TITHES AND OFFERINGS? The scriptural treasures of the Holy Word, foundation of the church, and the teachings of Pastor Bell instruct us to be a totally tithes and free will offerings ministry. At New Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church, we give because it is right to give! Selling, raffling, baking, and collecting dues are improper methods to finance kingdom operations. However, whenever a ministry desires to promote a certain project unrelated to the maintenance of the church on going operations of the church, it is perfectly fine to use any of the above. For we understand that in God's eyes, when our faith is raised -- the funds are raised. 13. HOW CAN I FIND OUT ABOUT THE CHURCH'S SPONSORED EVENTS AT THE CHURCH? Due to time restraints, verbal announcements are limited. However, if you will watch and read the video screen -- it will give you the most up to date information about the happenings at the church. You can also sign up for the church email list. 14. WHO DO I CONTACT IN CASE OF DEATH IN MY FAMILY? Please contact your family deacon and the church office at 214-637-1019 Your family deacon or church office will alert Pastor Bell who will respond to you personally. Your family Deacon will be at your deposal until all final arrangements and services are held. He will ensure that you receive a Funeral Brochure and will interact with Pastor Bell before any decisions are finalized concerning the services.
15. WHO DO I CONTACT IF I AM GETTING MARRIED? You will want to contact Deacon Leo Davis, Jr. who serves as our Director of Church Operations. You can reach him at 214-460-0774 or email: leojr3@juno.com You will need to schedule 3 counseling sessions (mandatory if Pastor Bell will be performing the nuptials) with Pastor or his designee, confirm date and location and make sure Pastor and all said parties have that date cleared on their personal calendars. 16. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE CELL MINISTRY ANS WHY IS IT IMPORTANT FOR ALL MEMBERS TO SUPPORT THE CELL MINISTRY? The cell ministry of our Church is a ministry, which includes every member of our church involved in ministry. The cell ministry is designed for all members of the Church to plant a seed offering of ten dollars once a month to the cell ministry. This can be done by giving $2.50 a week. The only pledge we are asking for in this New Millennium approach to ministry is the support of ten dollars once a month to the cell ministry of our church. These monies should be turned in by the 1st of each month. This will enable members to participate in as many ministries as they are led without having to give to each ministry they are involved. Members who chose to give something extra in a ministry can do so. Ministry Leaders are asked not to openly make a plea for any pledges in their group or department. Our goal is to ensure that every member is given the opportunity to use their talents and skills. Our C.M.C. (Cell Ministry Coordinator) will make their report at the end of each month. Members are asked to place their offering in the regular Tithes Envelop and place their amount for the cell ministry on the outside of the envelope. Each member will have a deacon assigned to them for the purpose of visitation and care. If someone in your family has a crisis of some type, a Deacon should be notified immediately. If for some reason your Deacon doesn’t respond, a call should be placed immediately to the C.M.A. (Cell Ministry Administrator). The C.M.A. in turn will investigate the problem and issue a report to the Executive or Ass’t Executive Administrator for resolution purposes. This is a ministry that incorporates every member of the church into ministry. We all have a responsibility as members of the body of Christ to do our part to enhance ministry here at New Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church. Our business and budget ministry will place 10% of all cell ministry pledges into our benevolent ministry. The cell ministry pledges will also support the following: Annual Church Fellowship Cook-Out, Annual Church Anniversary Dinner for all Members, F. O.C.U.S. Ministry, Senior Citizens Retreat and other ministries incorporated in VISION 07. 17. HOW CAN I RECEIVE MY ANNUAL GIVING STATEMENT FOR INCOME TAX PURPOSES? You may speak with Deacon Carl Singleton. You can email him at carllizclarissa@hotmail.com — Please allow Deacon Singleton 24-48 hours to have your report ready. 18. IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER, HOW CAN I FIND OUT IF THE CHURCH IS HOLDING SERVICES? If you are on the email list -- an email will alert you if services are suspended due to inclement weather. Also, you can view Fox 4 TV -- Total Closings, NBC 5 or KTVT. If we are closed, we will be listed there. Also, you can call your family deacon.
19 . WHO DO I CALL TO UNLOCK THE CHURCH FOR MY MINISTRY MEETINGS? Please notify your family Deacon within 72 hours in advance to let them know that you would like to use the building. If you need to use the microphones or other sound equipment, please contact Deacon Anzale Combs at least 72 hours in advance – so that Media Personnel – can be there to support your efforts. Deacon Anzale Combs can be reached at 214-768-7835 or email: anzaleboxing@yahoo.com 20. HOW CAN I JOIN A MINISTRY AT NEW PILGRIM RST MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH? If you have completed New Members Orientation, that's it. We also give you free assessments of your Spiritual Gifts to help you better determine where you can be used to your fullest potential. Once you have determined what you want to do, speak with your deacon and he will get you in contact with the respective ministry leader who will inform you of small group activities. 21. WHAT ARE SOME OF THE CHURCH’S COMMUNITY PROJECTS? We are a Community Church; thus, we strategically carry out projects that impact our community. To name a few – Back To School Blast – our Youth Ministry supplies free give-a-way (held in August) aids family groups each year. We financially sponsor our own Food Pantry Network on campus that feeds an average of 175-225 on Tuesday’s from11-1:00pm. We host a Thanksgiving Worship – that blesses the community with dinner on the day before the service. We have a Ministry called TBOC (Taking Back Our Community) an evangelistic group that reaches out to the community wide. 21. WHAT ARE THE DOCTRINAL POSITIONS OF NEW
PILGRIM REST MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH? We believe God is the creator of the heavens and the earth. GOD, The Self-Existent One, has existed eternally in three personalities: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. He rules over and cares for everyone. Matthew 23:9, John 1:3 We believe Jesus Christ, the second person of the Trinity, was conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of a virgin. He is the Redeemer who came and died, in order to bring mankind into fellowship with God, and reconciled the lost through his bodily resurrection. He is the only way to God. John 14:6, John 19:10 We believe the Holy Spirit, the third person of the Trinity, guides people into a right relationship with God, convicts the world of sin, and provides the Christian with power for living above and beyond mediocrity. He lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation and gives every believer a spiritual gift. Second Corinthians 3:17, John 16:7-13, John 14:16-17, I Corinthians 12:7 11 ,Galatians 5:25 We believe salvation is a gift from God, received by faith, and purchased through the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Romans 5:15, 6:23, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 10:9-10 We believe in Eternal Security - Once saved, always saved. John 3:14-18, John 10:28-31, Romans 8:1 Romans 8:33-39, Hebrews 11:13, 32-33. We believe the church is the body of Jesus Christ made up of persons who have accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. The church is to exalt God, evangelize the lost, and edify the saints. Matthew 28:19-20 We believe in water baptism and the observance of the Lord’s Supper. These are acts of obedience and by no means offer any hope of salvation alone. Acts 8:39, Mark 1:5, 10, Romans 6:3-5, First Corinthians 11:23-26 We believe that those who have accepted Jesus Christ are given at least one spiritual gift by the Holy Spirit. They are God-empowered abilities which enable the believer to serve Christ. First Corinthians 12:7, 11 We believe Satan is a real, living and an active being, who is the enemy of God and the deceiver of mankind. First Peter 5:8, Ephesians 6:11, First Thessalonians2:18 We believe in the second coming of Jesus Christ, the rapture of the saints, and the bodily resurrection of the dead. After the judgment, mankind will live in heaven or hell. Acts 1:11, First Corinthians 15:44, Matthew 25:41-46, Matthew 25:34-36 We believe people are made in the spiritual image of God, to be like Him in character. People are the supreme object of God’s creation. Although every person has tremendous potential for good, all of us are marred by an attitude that separates people from God and causes many problems in life. Genesis 1:27, Psalms 8:3-6, Isaiah 53:6, Romans 3:23, Isaiah 59:1-2 22. HOW DO I JOIN NEW PILGRIM REST MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH? There are two ways to join New Pilgrim Rest. First, there is a point in every worship service (The Open Door) when the pastor will ask you to pray. Once God speaks to a person's heart, it is then that person's total responsibility to respond to the voice of God by leaving his/her seat and walking towards the altar. For unsaved people, this is a step towards accepting Christ as their personal Savior. For saved yet unchurched people (you do not have any active membership in a local church), this is a step towards reuniting with the church. Persons are not required to speak before the church. A Deacon, Minister, or Decision Counselor will escort the individual to a private room for brief biblical advice and information sharing. Secondly, there is a form inside the morning program or inside your guest package. If your desire is unite with our church you can do so by filling out the form and signing it, and handing it to an Usher or by placing it in the offering basket. You will be contacted within 24h hours by your family deacon. 23. DOES THE CHURCH OFFER CHILDREN'S WORSHIP AND NURSERY SERVICES? Yes. The church is honored to take care of your children and offer them an experience with God on Sundays and Wednesdays. Our children's leadership is CPR Trained and Certified and has established security measures to ensure the safety of our children. The children's and nursery services are held on Sundays at 7:45 a.m. -10:30 am only. Our Nursery Director is Tessa Tarver. You can reach Tessa @ 972-291-7667 to discuss or ask questions concerning the Nursery. You can also email her at tntntxnow@yahoo.com Also, we provide children and nursery services for 3BI Wednesday Night. K-Night is designed to enhance children learning through crafts, skits, and fun in children's church.
24. HOW MANY OUTISDE FELLOWSHIPS DO WE NORMALLY HAVE DURING THE YEAR? The Annual Church Calendar will be in the 2007 Operation Manual. We normally have no more than 5-6 outside outing a year. The first four months of the year we normally have no outings. However, if Pastor agrees to take a fellowship after the 07 Calendar is produced members are encouraged to honor the change.
25. WHAT IS 3BI MIDDAY BIBLE STUDY? Midday Bible Study is held each Tuesday between the hours of 11:00 am- 12NOON. Members who are retired are off in the day time or asked to attend. This ministry will normally go through one of the books of the bible. We are currently concluding Romans after being in this book since March 2005
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