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.

The Highway Gospel Caravan is headed up by Bishop Roy D. Piper, Pastor of the Pittsburgh-Monroeville, PA congregation

The Light Company : 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.

Our International Youth Department is headed up by Bishop Patrick Combs of Ocala, Florida. Every year in December, the International Youth Department holds a Youth Camp in Florida. This youth camp is where kids and adults can spend an entire week swimming, playing in the outdoors, enjoying a major theme park in Orlando and more.

Our Pennsylvania Region is headed up by Bishop Michael and Minister Marlene Piper. Every year in August, the church holds a Teen Camp at The Church of God Campground in Sigel, PA. Not only is this an ideal time of fellowship but allows teens to grow closer to God through various activities and services.

We encourage you to join us for our numerous youth activities and we know that you and your children will be very blessed.

Liturgical Dancing: 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."