Youth Ministry
The Youth Department of the church is organized as an auxiliary to provide young people with opportunities for fellowship, activity, instruction and involvement in the various programs the church offers.
This auxiliary takes the name of Light Company after the concept that the church youth are to be lights pointing others to the joy of salvation and the truth of the Word of God.
The Highway Gospel Caravan Mobile Ministry
The
purpose of this ministry is to spread the gospel message
in the streets and lanes of the cities and in the
highways and hedges in fulfillment of the commision
of Christ recorded in Luke
14:16-24.
This ministry uses specially lettered
automobiles and motorcycles to parade and travel in
a caravan to various parts of the nation, stopping
to preach on street corners and other locations and
involving itself in the distribution of thousands
of pieces of literature.
It
is made up of ministers
and laymen who are dressed in red and black uniforms
with appropriate insignia that identifies the nature
of their work. Various contingents have logged thousands
of miles sharing the message of Christ and the church.
Each unit functions as a military contingent and assumes
the posture of the church as the army of God reaching
out to conquer the territory controlled by Satan.
Sons of Abraham
The Sons of Abraham is the men's fellowship department
of The Church of God. It is responsible for the organization
and equipping of faithful men (1
Timothy 2:1,2) to be men of integrity and honor
whom God can trust (Exodus
18:21)
Our
goals are:
• To build a strong and united brotherhood in
Christ
• To equip and train our men (young and old)
to be godly
• To reach out through service and commitment
to our church and community
• To take hold of our God-appointed leadership
role
• To show-forth Christ in our personal lives,
marriages, and homes
• To define and restore the biblical characterizations
of being a godly man in body, soul, and spirit
To
view photos from the SOA retreat from 2007 click here.
Women of Ruth
The Women of Ruth International is a women's auxiliary of The Church of God.
It is designed to provide women with opportunities for fellowshop, instruction, and involvement in the various activities of the church.
The Women of Ruth International takes its name from the Gentile woman who forsook her heathen gods to embrace Yahweh, the God of Israel, and His chosen people, the Jews.
Monthly themes promote spiritual life among the women of the church and special fundraising programs are organized and promoted to support activities.
To view photos from this year's WORI Retreat click here.
The Church of God Ministry Programs
The
Church of God has several outreach ministry programs in
place.
They include the following:
• Youth Department (or Light Company)
•
Women of Ruth International (WORI)
• Sons of Abraham (SOA)
•
Highway Gospel Caravan
• Music Ministry (Choir & Liturgical
Dancing)
• and mission trips to various foreign countries.
The purpose of an outreach ministry
is to reach out and inspire others to maintain or establish
a close relationship with God.
"If
you point these things out to the brothers, you will be
a good minister of Christ Jesus, brought up in the truths
of the faith and of the good teaching that you have followed.
Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives' tales;
rather, train yourself to be godly." 1
Timothy 4:6-7 NIV
Liturgical Dancing
NE/NW Territory Timbrel Corp Praise Dancers
The NE/NW Territory Timbrel Corp includes members from all the churches in NE/NW Territory of The Church of God.
NE/NW Territory Timbrel Corp Director is Deaconess Cheryl Piper.
Youngstown Timbrel Corp Praise Dancers
The Youngstown Timbrel Corp includes members from the Youngstown Church of God.
Youngstown Timbrel Corp Director is Joy Piper. Assistant Directors are
Thelma Overly and Jennifer Piper.
Youngstown Jr. Praise Dancers
The Youngstown Junior Praisers include the youth at the Youngstown Church of God.
Youngstown Jr Praisers Director is
Cynthia Miller.
Assistant Director is Joy Piper.
Greensburg Timbrel Corp Praise Dancers
The Greensburg Timbrel Corp includes members from the Greensburg Church of God.
Greensburg Timbrel Corp Director is Kerry Dillie. Assistant Director is Felicia Dillie.
Clarion Timbrel Corp Praise Dancers
The Clarion Timbrel Corp includes members from the Clarion Church of God.
Sidney Timbrel Corp Praise Dancers
The Sidney Timbrel Corp includes members from the Sidney Church of God.
Music Ministry
Music
and singing were a part of the life and worship of
Jesus (Matthew
26:30) They were a part of the early church (Acts
16:25). Paul instructed the believers to make
singing and music a part of worship (Colossians
3:16; Ephesians
5:19), James confirmed this practice (James
5:13). The rich heritage of Judaic music continued
to be a part of the liturgy of the church, with the
use of various musical instruments and singing.
When
the children of Israel were delivered from Egyptian
bondage and crossed over the Red Sea, Miriam the prophetess
led them in a song of triumph during which she "took
a timbrel in her hand; and all the women went out
with her with timbrels and with dances." (Exodus
15:20)
The timbrel is one of the most ancient
of all musical instruments. Today it is called a tambourine.
In the Old Testament, the children of Israel used
this instrument in praise of God. Uniquely, the timbrel
was most commonly used together with the dance in
praise of God. This close association between timbrel
and dance can be found in Psalm
150:4 "Praise him with timbrel and dance."
The NE/NW Territory Choir
The NE/NW Territory Choir is a combined choir that includes members from all the churches in the NE/NW Territory of The Church of God.
Director of the NE/NW Territory Choir is Minister Cathy Brinko
Flag Ministry
NE/NW Territory Flag Corp
The NE/NW Territory Flag Corp includes members from all the churches in the NE/NW Territory of The Church of God.
Directors of the NE/NW Territory Flag Corp are
Jason Dillie and Kerry Dillie.
Youngstown Jr Flag Corp
The Youngstown Jr. Flag Corp includes the youth at the Youngstown Church of God.
Directors of the Youngstown Jr. Flag Corp are
Jim and Amy Hoffer
Greensburg MIA (Ministry In Action) Flag Corp
The Greensburg Ministry in Action (MIA) is a flag corp that includes members from the Greensburg Church of God.
Directors of the Greensburg Ministry in Action (MIA) are Jason Dillie and Kerry Dillie.