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A Prophets Reward 
A Prophets Reward is a select group of Armor Bearers that assist the Pastor with anything he should need at the beginning of each service - refreshments, towels, transportation and any other needs or concerns.

Associate Ministers
The Associate Ministers assist the Pastor in functions of the church such as leading worship, assisting in Baptism and Communion. The Associate Ministers meet every second Saturday at 11:00 a.m.  

Couple's Ministry 
The purpose of the couples ministry is to equip Christian couples with the spiritual knowledge and practical skills needed to strengthen and enrich their marriages and families. This is accomplished by providing a number of Christ-centered Bible-based teachings, activities and outings. The Couples Ministry meets the third Saturday of the month at 12 at 620 East Lampton Street.  

Congregational Care
The purpose of this ministry is to help the Pastor minister to the congregation by comforting the congregation in sickness and in health, to challenge the community with a new vision for the year and to serve as a conduit to relay important information concerning the church to its members. Congregational Care meets the 4th Friday of the month at 6 p.m. at 619 East Lampton.  

Deacon Ministry
Deacons assist the pastor in ministry to the entire congregation. The deacons visit the sick members in the hospital and their homes. They assist with the administering the Lord's Supper to the congregation and our home bound members. They also administer the benevolence fund to the members of our church and community. The Deacon Ministry meets every Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. at 620 East Lampton.

Kitchen/Hospitality Committee

Men’s Ministry   (R.E.A.C.H.) 
This ministry is established to reach, support and empower Christian men in a holistic way: spiritually, mentally, physically, socially and emotionally. We intend to accomplish this through the following goals.{Reaching up to God in worship and praise. Reaching out to the community to save the lost. Reaching around one another in fellowship and bonding. Reaching down to the hurting to compassionately minister to human need.}The Men’s Ministry has a council of twelve Godly men. Soul Food for Men (Men’s Bible Study and Breakfast) meets the 2nd Saturday of the month at 9:00 a.m. at 619 E. Lampton.

Prison Ministry
This ministry makes monthly visits to those that are incarcerated in the local prisons and halfway houses. Many souls have been blessed and lives have been saved through this ministry. “Remember those who are in prison, as though you were in prison with them. Remember those who are suffering, as though you were suffering as they were (Hebrews 13:3). The Prison Ministry meets every 1st Sunday after 11:30 a.m. service at 620 E. Lampton.

R.U.S.H. (Recovering Until Solutions Happens)
The R.U.SH. Mission is to provide a God-centered and Bible focused ministry that will help align the principles of recovery with the word of God for those who are struggling with life recovery issues. Our activities involve an open forum discussion that allows you to bring any issues of concern to the group. All meetings are confidential. We invite you to join God’s people and learn how to live happy, joyful and free. R.U.S.H. meets every first Friday of the month at 6-7:30 p.m. at 620 East Lampton Street .

Security Ministry
This ministry secures the parking lot and checks cars to make sure they are secure. We have men riding the block securing cars parked on the street. We walk out with the Deacons after receiving the offering. We are one of the first members in the church and the last to leave.

Van Ministry
The purpose of the Van Ministry is an opportunity for Christians to provide transportation for those who would like to attend the worship services, but are unable to, due to lack of transportation. This is a very essential part of Sunday and Mid-Week Worship Services as we set out to make access to worship easier eliminating any hindrances that those individuals may have for not attending worship services due to lack of transportation.

Willing Workers
The Willing Workers minister to the seniors of our local congregation. As they minister, their aim is to allow each individual to feel the blessings of being a seasoned saint in our congregation. As they serve, the seniors are able to fellowship and share their wisdom. The Willing Workers meet every third Sunday of the month at 10:00 a.m. at 620 E. Lampton Street.

Women’s Ministry   (Hearts Reaching Hearts)  
As the human heart is made up of chambers, the model of our Women's Ministry is designed, developed and fashioned in the likeness to express the living order of our spiritual nature as God has given women hearts to reach another woman's heart. Each chamber fills the task as a ventricle component to women of Bates Memorial, our families and the community working together to pump the source of life, Jesus Christ, into society. The Women’s Council meets every 2nd Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. and Women’s Bible Study meets every 4th Saturday at 9:00 a.m. at 619 E. Lampton St.