Ministries

Areas & Leaders

Here at East Point, we use a ministry system to help us organize our ministry efforts. This system is overseen by our shepherds and is organized by our ministry leaders. Most of these ministry leaders have been chosen by the church to serve as deacons. We are grateful for the servant leadership displayed by all who serve. All ministry leaders are responsible for including other church members in their ministry areas. But in order to be included, members need to volunteer for the ministries which God has equipped them to perform. Members may volunteer for service by calling the appropriate ministry leaders listed in this booklet or by filling out a East Point Member’s Ministry Form. Listed below are the areas of ministry and leaders. Click here if you would like a PDF copy of the East Point Ministries: Areas of Service.

 

Benevolence

The ministry serves those in our congregation and in our community who are in need of basic financial and physical needs. We study the requests for need and respond appropriately.
Ed Karnes

 

Budget

This ministry ensures that all bills are paid on time and keeps a record of all expenses using accepted accounting practices. They are responsible for accurate reports given to the elders and members. They work with the elders to complete the budget each year to ensure that the money given is used in the most efficient manner possible for God’s Kingdom. 
Wes Topel

 

Building

This ministry is responsible for the exterior of the building, including the roof, guttering, downspouts, paint, railings; and the interior of the building and all the mechanical equipment involved with running the building. Volunteers can help with basic maintenance or carpentry skills, painting, basic cleaning and straightening up.                                                                                              Tony Hayes, Clifford Easiley IV, Cory Hoggatt

 

Children/Youth Ministry

This ministry’s goal is to design children’s Bible classes and    activities which will plant the seeds for a lifetime of Christian discipleship. Volunteers can help by serving as guides, helping with the check-in system, planning children’s events, writing and updating children’s curriculum, and maintaining the children’s area.
Rion Curtis, Chris Ray

 

Communication and Computer

The purpose of the Communication Ministry is to help keep members informed about the church through email, the church website and sometimes phone calls. The Computer Ministry provides training to those who would like to run the computer during services.
Jared Johnson
 

Fellowship

The purpose of this ministry is to promote and oversee fellowship events including all church Fellowship Dinners, the  annual Christmas Dinner along with several others. Coordinating the meal planning, organizing, advertising, setting up, decorating, and cleaning up.                                                                               Kevin Crowley, Richard James

 

Finance and Holiday Baskets

This ministry seeks to use the money given by our members for the glory of God. They count and record the contribution each Sunday and are  responsible for accurate tax records and reports given to the elders and members. In November and December donations are collected to fund the Holiday Baskets that are given out. Menus are planned, food purchased, boxes assembled and delivered.  Eric Hackler

 

Grounds

This ministry is involved in maintaining the grounds surrounding the building. Areas of involvement include the grass, trees, shrubs, sprinkler system, and the Memorial Garden. We maintain the parking lot, including the signs, stripes and the cement parking blocks. In the winter we’re responsible for the snow and ice removal on the parking lots and sidewalks.
Jim Jefferies, Jim Woods
 
 

Media Presentations

The purpose of the Media Ministry here at East Point is to carry the Gospel of Jesus Christ to our visually-driven, ever changing world through the use of technology and media, and to equip other ministries of the church to use digital and electronic media as a worship and outreach tool.                                            Keith Miller

 

Member Needs

The purpose of this ministry is help our members if they need repairs at home, financial counseling, visits while in the hospital or communion if homebound. This ministry is also involved with welcoming new members and getting them involved.                                                                                                                             Allen Warren

 

Memorial Garden

This ministry takes care of the Memorial Garden. Help is needed keeping it cleaned up – weeding, watering, planting.
Robert and Susan Morgan

 

Missions

The East Point Missions program has God breathed and inspired work for just about everyone. From supporting one or more orphans in Zimbabwe; or working on housing for the poor on the Rio Grande Valley trip, and teaching ladies to sew; the list goes on. The hospital at Nhowe is serving 3,000 to 5,000 patients per month, and help is needed to keep it supplied with medicines and staffed with doctors and personnel.                                                                                  Steve Lemons

 

Security

This ministry has developed a plan to increase the level of safety and security here at our building, especially during our worship and bible study times. Volunteers are needed to be part of our security team, and will receive training and instruction to help provide a more safe and secure environment. This might include periodically patrolling the building, parking lots, and examining doors & windows to determine that they are secure.                                                            Steve Riggs

 

Van Maintenance

The goal of this ministry is to keep the congregational vehicle clean and maintained so that the congregation’s transportation needs can be met conveniently and safely. The leader also oversees service and repair.    Volunteers are needed to help with maintenance and cleaning.                            Brett Ruggles

 

Visiting at Hospitals

This is a program of our church which provides care, attention, and spiritual support to our members, friends and family of our members, and church guests while they are hospitalized or homebound.
Jim Hubbard
 
 

Women’s Ministry

These ministries are for women and are lead by women. There are many ways available to fellowship with other women of the congregation and to use your talents in serving others. For a list of the different ministries & leaders, please see the women’s ministry bulletin board by the kitchen.                                Tonias Benton, Cynthia Fish, Lorana Johnson, Jaime Schadegg, Daniella Vega, Blanca Ward
 
 
Worship

The Worship Ministry is engaged in all aspects of ensuring that our worship time is a time of praise to God and an encouragement to each other. Volunteers are needed to help with prayers, scripture, and giving the communion talk.                Jim Dillard

 
Worship Coordinator

The purpose of this ministry is to insure that worship services run smoothly. On Sundays when Sam is gone, help is needed locating those involved with the worship service. This ministry also takes attendance.                                              Sam Pryor

 

Young at Heart/Visitor Greeting

This ministry’s purpose is to care for the needs of seniors in our midst and to reach out to seniors around us. You will be providing rides, helping with work projects; their spiritual or emotional needs  by  visits,  phone  calls,  prayer, etc. Helping Hands Day and Valet Parking are included in this ministry. The greeting ministry greets new visitors with a warm smile, to make visitors feel welcome  and at home. To give them a  coffee cup and  request info for our records for follow-up.                                                                                                          H.C. Pennel