Services and Ministries

Worship

Deacons and Ministers 

All of God’s people experience times that weigh on a person’s soul. When you find yourself in those trying times, the deacons and ministers are here to serve you and help meet those needs. 

Acts 6:1-7, “In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Grecian Jews among them complained against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food.  So the Twelve gathered all the disciples together and said, ‘It would not be right for us to neglect the ministry of the word of God in order to wait tables.  Brothers, choose seven men from among you who are known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom.  We will turn this responsibility over to them and will give our attention to prayer and the ministry of the word.’  This proposal pleased the whole group.  They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit; also Philip, Procorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas from Antioch, a convert to Judaism.  They presented these men to the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them.  So the word of God spread.  The number of disciples in Jerusalem increased rapidly, and a large number of priests became obedient to the faith.

Decoration Committee 

Our  church is inviting to all people through the continuing efforts of this  committee, which enhances and beautifies the appearance of Spirit Anew  Ministries for all occasions.

Psalm 96:6, “Honor and majesty are before him; strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.”

Elders

Elders assist the Pastor by providing administrative direction to the church.

Numbers  11:24-25, “So Moses went out and told the people what the Lord had  said.  He brought together seventy of their elders and had them stand  around the Tent.  Then the Lord came down in the cloud and spoke with  him, and he took of the Spirit that was on him and put the Spirit on the  seventy elders.  When the Spirit rested on them, they prophesied, but  they did not do so again.”

Exterior/Interior Care

Being a good steward of what God  has given Spirit Anew, this ministry is responsible for the upkeep and  maintenance of the church and grounds.

Genesis 2:15, “The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take
care of it.”

Finance/Treasurer 

Keeping  our financial house in order, this ministry provides accurate and  responsible accounting and management of the finances of the church.

Proverbs  24:3-4, "By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is  established; and by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and  pleasant riches."

G.R.E.E.T. (Getting Ready to Eagerly Edify Christ Together)

The Greeters Ministry, by the  direction of the Holy Spirit, provides a personal expression of  Christian warmth and kindness by meeting all worshippers with friendly  faces as they enter the House of the Lord. 

Psalm  84:10, "Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere; I  would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the  tents of the wicked."  

High Praise Dance 

Dance is an expression of worship that ministers to God and His people.  Deliverance and healing can come through this special art form.

Psalm 149 and 150, “Praise ye the Lord…let them praise his name in the dance…praise him with the timbrel and dance…”

Holy Sacraments (The Lord's Supper/Baptism) 

As we observe these sacred ordinances of the church, the servants of this ministry prepare the elements for the Lord's Supper and assist candidates for baptism.

The Lord’s Supper 

Matthew 26:26-28, “And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body.  And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and give it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it; For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins."

Baptism 

Acts 2:38, “Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.”

Human Resources

As  in other segments of society, Human Resources helps meet a critical  need in the church by establishing policies and procedures relating to  personnel management.

Philippians 4:19, “And my God shall supply all you need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”

Intercessory Prayer 

By developing a committed and  effective prayer life in order to ward in the Spirit, this ministry  prays on behalf of others for salvation, healing, encouragement and  deliverance.

Mark 11:22-26, “And Jesus  answering saith unto them, ‘Have faith in God.  For verily I say unto  you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and  be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall  believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass, he shall  have whatsoever he saith.  Therefore I say unto you, What things soever  ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have  them.  And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against  any:  that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.  But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father which is  in heaven forgive your trespasses.’”

Kitchen 

Food nourishes the body as well  as the soul. The servants of this ministry prepare and serve healthy,  nourishing meals for church events.

Ecclesiastes  9:7, “ So I recommend having fun, because there is nothing better for  people in this world than to eat, drink and enjoy life.  That way they  will experience some happiness along with all the hard work God gives them                                                                                     under the sun." 

Media 

Using knowledge and expertise in  multi-media, the ministry provides high-quality audio and video to  enhance worship experiences for the congregation.

Romans  10:17-18, "So then faith [cometh] by hearing, and hearing by the word  of God. But I say, Have they not heard? Yes verily, their sound went  into all the earth, and their words unto the ends of the world."

M.O.V.E. (Men Of Valor Striving for Excellence)  

Committed to working with and  affecting every male in this community for the cause of Christ, the  men’s ministry helps men step into the place that God has planned for  them through spiritual training and education.

1 Chronicles  12:21, “And they helped David against the band of the rovers: for they  were all mighty men of valor, and were captains in the host. “

1 Thessalonians 5:11, “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.”

Music 

Music prepares hearts and minds  for worship. This ministry is committed to singing to the glory of God  and creating an atmosphere so that the Word of God can be received and  lives changed for Christ.

Ephesians 5:19, "Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord."

Psalm 100:2, "Serve the Lord with gladness, Come before him with joyful songs."  

New Members 

The goal of this ministry is to educate the saints with the Word of God and equip them for service.

Proverbs 4:7, “Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom.  Though it cost all you have, get understanding.”

New W.A.V.E. (Worshippers Achieving Victory for Emmanuel) 

The  objective of this ministry is to develop Christian character and moral  integrity in young people, and to encourage them to walk in their Divine  Destiny.

1 Timothy 4:12, "  Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers,  in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity." 

Prayer Shawl 

To help individuals in need of  comfort and encouragement, Prayer Shawls are crocheted or knitted by  members of the ministry and presented as an outward sign of support.

Isaiah  53:5, "But he [was] wounded for our transgressions, [he was] bruised  for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace [was] upon him; and  with his stripes we are healed.”

1 Timothy 2:1, "First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people.”

Reapers of the Harvest (Evangelism) 

Through  evangelism, this ministry helps others to see and know the love of  Jesus Christ. The ministry meets the physical needs of the church and  community by providing food and clothing to those in need.

Galatians  6:2, 9, “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill  the law of Christ.  Let us not be weary in doing good, for at the proper  time we will reap a harvest if we don’t give up.”

REMIX (Young Adults) 

By  providing mentorship, friendship and fellowship through ministering one  to another, this ministry aims to give young adults, age 18-35, a sense  of purpose and identity within the church by breaking down the  stereotypes of man and the strongholds of Satan.

John  10:10, “The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to  destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have  [it] more abundantly.”

Romans  6:19, “I speak in human terms because of the weakness of your flesh.  For just as you presented your members as slaves of uncleanness, and of  lawlessness leading to more lawlessness, so now present your members as  slaves of righteousness for holiness."

Rock the Block 

This  ministry provides an annual celebration and fellowship of church and  community in a day filled with live music, games, food and ministry, all  provided free to the community.

Hebrews 11:10, "For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker [is] God."

Luke  6:38, "Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down,  shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with  the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you."

S.P.O.I.L.E.D. in Christ (Special Place of Intimacy and Love to Encourage our Daughters in Christ) 

It is the purpose of  S.P.O.I.L.E.D. in Christ to unconditionally love, edify, encourage and  help enhance the woman of God.  Through an intimate relationship with  Christ and implemented disciplines, each woman will develop and sustain a  renewed spirit, soul and body, becoming the woman God desires her to  be.

1 Thessalonians 5:23-24,  “May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through.   May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of  our Lord Jesus Christ.  The one who calls you is faithful and he will do  it.”

Sunday School 

This  ministry, with the aid of the Holy Spirit, helps others to know Jesus  Christ through the study of God’s Word.  The objective is to develop  Great Commission Christians and achieve spiritual and numerical growth.

Deuteronomy  31:12, “Gather the people together, men and women and little ones, and  the stranger who is within your gates, that they may hear and that they  may learn to fear the Lord your God and carefully observe all the words  of this law.”     

Vacation Bible School (VBS) 

VBS  provides biblical training opportunities to the community each summer  for the purpose of assisting people to establish a relationship with  Jesus Christ and to enhance their spiritual growth.

Matthew  28:19-20, “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in  the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost; teaching  them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you.”

Van Ministry 

Because  we don’t want people to miss the community of our church, providing  transportation to and from activities is essential. FOR VAN PICK-UP  SERVICE, PLEASE CALL Spirit Anew at 502-968-0500.

Galatians 5:13, “…but by love serve one another.

Wednesday Night Adult/Youth Bible Study 

Studying the word of Jesus is  the cornerstone of our beliefs and the building block of our Christian  faith. A Bible-based curriculum is provided for students of all ages  every Wednesday night at 7:00.

2 Timothy  2:15, "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth  not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth."

Proverbs 22:6, “Train a child in the way he should go; and when he is old he will not depart from it.”