Evangelism Department
The Sunday School’s motto is, “A Child saved, is A Soul Saved, Plus A Life.” This department strives to make a difference by interactive bible study classes with allowed time for questions and answers. Sunday School begins each Sunday morning at 9:45 a.m. Classes are offered for adults, young adults and children.
Sunday School begins every Sunday at 9:45 a.m.
Superintendent: Elder Howard L. Jones
Music Department
Elder Vincent Harris
Minister of Music
Our music department has much to offer and is comprised of a talented quorum of talented singers, dancers and musicians. The Music Department’s purpose is to glorify God in a spirit of excellence. We desire to lead others into His divine presence with music through praise and worship. Music is an integral part of the Sanders Temple worship experience. There are several aspects to the music department.
Musicians/Directors Rehearsals are every Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
Choir Rehearsals are held every Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
Choir President: Elder Howard L. Jones
Vice President: Sister Lisa Giddings
Director: Brother Marcell Strong
Leader: Sister Jenny Harris
Instructor: Sister Elizabeth Harris
Dance Practice every Thursday at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday School Department
The Sunday School’s motto is, “A Child saved, is A Soul Saved, Plus A Life.” This department strives to make a difference by interactive bible study classes with allowed time for questions and answers. Sunday School begins each Sunday morning at 9:45 a.m. Classes are offered for adults, young adults and children.
Sunday School begins every Sunday at 9:45 a.m.
Superintendent: Elder Howard L. Jones
Women’s Department
Bible classes are held every other Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.
President: Missionary Mary Catherine Hall
President: Sister Barbara Smith
Prayer and Bible classes are held every other Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.
President: Missionary Dorothy Steward
Classes are held every Tuesday except the third Tuesday of the month.
Co-Presidents: Minister Diamond McClam and Sister Kimberly McClam
President: Missionary Mary Katherine Hall
Through special programs, talks and meetings the minister’s wife can benefit from the experience of other minister’s wives. In some cases, minister’s wives can fill speaking engagements for her husband. Whatever her qualifications are she is the power behind the throne and should assist wherever she can.
President: Missionary Deborah Robinson
Like their husbands, the deacons wife should be filled with the Holy Ghost and capable of being entrusted with the program of God.
President: Sister Regina Johnson
This Nurses Unit is a group of health care workers who are appointed to look out for the safety and well-being of church members in matters related to health when attending church functions. This includes, rending first aid and emergency care to injured or ill individuals and providing comfort and care to grieving families at funerals. Nurses have knowledge of local resources to refer members as needed for specialty or social support services.
President: Sister Liz Cameron
Meetings are held every fourth Wednesday of each month. (Location varies.)
President: Missionary Florine Burns
Vice President: Missionary Siesta Butler
Through the Sunshine Band children have the opportunity to learn, lead, follow, teach, explore, display their talents, develop and grow under the prayerful leadership of local leaders. Activities are planned for each age group according to their physical, social, emotional and spiritual maturity. Our main endeavor is to: Bring them in from all walks of life to a victorious walk in Christ.
The primary focus of the Sunshine Band is to reach out to our children and offer an opportunity for them to receive salvation in their productive years. Through meaningful and wholesome activities such as music, Bible study, drama, arts and crafts, field trips, and special worship services, retreats and workshops, our children can be instructed in the principles of Godly living. We desire to guild a partnership between the home, the school and the church in order to provide a spiritual foundation and additional resources for each child.
President: Sister Rebecca Diggins
The hospitality committee should consist of members who are lovers of people, given to hospitality and enjoy making others happy through the giving of gifts, preparing dinners, etc.
President: Minister Vincent Schillcutt
President: Missionary Lucy Davis
Big Brothers must profess salvation, possess the highest moral character, show self respect, “be a pattern and model of good deeds and works, behave prudently and take life seriously.”
Several training sessions and field trips are scheduled through-out the year.
President: Deacon Jerry Johnson
Big Sisters must profess salvation, possess the highest moral character, show self respect, “be a pattern and model of good deeds and works, behave prudently and take life seriously.” Several training sessions and field trips are scheduled through-out the year.
President/Big Sister: Sis LaTonya Jones
Youth Department
The Sander’s Temple Youth Department has a collective array of ministries and programs for teens and young adults. The department is comprised of a number of ministries with individual purposes but which all collaborate toward a common goal; ensuring that our youth seek the will of God for their lives and understand that with Christ nothing is impossible.
Classes are held every Friday at 6:00 p.m.
President: Elder John Robinson
Meetings are held every third Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.
President: Sister Shirley Rutland-Carter
Mission Statement:
In accordance with the mission of the Youth Department, the YSE seeks to help cultivate the role and responsibilities of teens to themselves, their church and their community.
The YSE encourages participation of both males and females. In doing so, their participation is directed towards the positive aspects of today’s society by teaching god as being the center of all good things. Such a direction allows the YSE auxiliary participants to realize that they are servant for God’s purpose, direction and will in their lives.
Goals:
To implement a program, which will encourage teens to view the positive aspects of today’s society; and through God’s direction identify their function by way of participation. We will achieve this goal through rap sessions, workshops, guest speakers and field trips.
· To teach youth how to make decisions that will positively affect their lives in any situation
· To motivate a higher level of participation and create a “get involved” attitude.
· To persuade youth that God has a definite plan for their lives and that they are servants of His Kingdom.
President: Sis Johnnie Thomas
For other Youth – Please see Women’s Department
Together With Christ (TWC) Couples Ministry
TWC plans to have quarterly events (outings/training sessions) and an annual marriage retreat. We know that with fellowship, training, mentoring and by doing it Together with Christ, we will have committed relationships and stronger marriages.
Crown Financial Ministries

Brother Eugene and Sister Yolanda West
euwest@comcast.net
yolandawest18@yahoo.com
Unfortunately, most Christians have been taught only God’s principle of handling 10 percent of their income—the area of giving. Although this is crucial, they do not understand the Lord’s perspective of handling the other 90 percent. In the Crown Biblical Financial Study, you will learn what Scripture teaches about managing all your possessions. This study is very practical. Each time you learn a principle there is a financial exercise to help you apply what you have learned. The cost of the study is nominal. Students receive a manual, workbook, and a copy of Your Money Counts. Topics include, Getting out of debt, Spending, Saving and Investing, Budgeting, Giving, Earning money and Training children.
For additional information regarding Crown Financial Ministries you can also visit: http://www.crown.org