Board of Christian Education
Chairperson: Jacqueline Scoggins
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Purpose and Mission of the Board of Christian Education The goal of the Board of Christian Education is to have a teaching ministry whereby all members will embrace some form of Bible study either before each meeting, or through attending Sunday School, Bible study or Nurture.To equip the membership with the word of God so that, at any time they are questioned concerning their belief they can give a reason for the hope that lies within them with gentleness and love. The Bible reads in II Timothy 2:15 that we are to study to show ourselves approved a workman that needeth not to be afraid rightly dividing the word of truth. We have weekend seminars for members and non-members alike who desire more indepth teaching. Upon request, we offer two bible classes every Wednesday. Our Mission: Psalm 32:8: "I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye." |
Church Music Department
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Purpose and Mission of the Beth Eden Music Department Celestial Voices (Mass Choir) The goal of the music department is to facilitate the fulfillment of the overall mission and vision of this great Church through the delivery of: - Spiritual and spirit-led music that enhances the worship service - Anointed music that edifies, inspires, and challenges the body of Christ and further enables all to experience Christ on a personal level - Thought-provoking and intelligent music that continues to raise the level of consciousness of the people to the awesome nature of the God we serve through praise and worship - Christ centered music that boldly shares the “Good News” with those who are lost - Innovative, fresh, and creative music that is unique to THIS Church - Training that equips, and enables others, especially the young, to grow and realize their full potential Brief History The Celestial Voices, formally known as the Beth Eden Mass Choir was named in 1995. This choir organized before that time at the request of Pastor Gillette O. James. The Celestial Voices serve on the first three Sundays of the month and on fifth Sundays they occur. The Joyful Sound Choir, formally known as the New Youth and Young Adult choir, was organized in 1989. The goal at that time was to reestablish the youth and young adult ministry of the church both spiritually and numerically. The Joyful Sound Choir serves on the fourth Sunday of each month. The Angelic Voices, formally known as the Children’s Choir, was organized in and included to participate during church in 1973. The Angelic Voices/Children’s Choir serves on the third Sunday of each month. |
Deacon Board
Chairperson: Bernard Henry |
Purpose and Mission of the Deacon Ministry The purpose of the Deacon Ministry is to support the vision of the pastor, and as instructed by the pastor, to carry forth the same. The mission of the Deacon Ministry is to study and rightly divide the word of God through teaching and example.
The first deacons Ministry was organized in 1890. This ministry has been led by some great men such as Willie Tate, Roy Levine, Roderick Marshall, Rufus Goff, O.J. Jones, D. Sloan, Herbert Lee, M.J. Willis, J.H. Ephrim, and John Patton. |
Deaconess Board
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Purpose and Mission of the Deaconess Ministry The purpose of the Deaconess Board shall be the advancement of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ. The word "Deaconess" comes from the Greek "diakonos", meaning "a servant or helper". A Deaconess is a woman engaged in a rigorous program of theological study that provides the foundation for a charitable life. She is supportive of the Church’s public confession, and gives herself to acts of mercy and compassion involving human and spiritual care, instruction in the faith, mission work, and care for the weak, impoverished, women, and children who are in need. A Deaconess is the wife of a Deacon, or a Christian woman willing and desirous of serving her Church. She must study to show herself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not be ashamed.
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Men's Ministry
President: Michael Littlejohn |
Purpose of the Men's Ministry - To cultivate the Christian life of men through study, worship, fellowship and service - To enlist un-Churched men for fellowship, and service through the Church, and to bring unsaved men into vital relationship with God in Christ through personal commitment to Him - To cooperate with the pastor, officers, and other auxiliaries in developing and stimulating the work of the Church - To inspire men to support the total program of the Church, the community, the denomination and the world - To enlist and coordinate the manpower of the Church for an effective performance of essential Christian activities - To cultivate and train young men in the Church, and to organize a Young Men’s Ministry
The Men's Ministry at Beth Eden historically has worked with Boy/Cub Scouts for many years, and in the past has sponsored troops. The Men's Ministry also provides support to the Girl Scouts, as well as other worthwhile projects and activities . The Men's Ministry meets every 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month from 9:00 am to 11:30 am. |
Wedding Ministry
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The ministry of the Wedding Committee is to provide an open and welcoming Sanctuary and facilities to serve as a spiritual beginning for the union of those desiring to unite as one. We offer our house of worship to members of our church family and the entire Oakland/Bay Area and surrounding communities. Due to ongoing construction of our new facilities, there are no wedding being proformed at our current facilities at this time |
Family Life Center
Co-Chairperson: Sis. Cora A. Marshall |
The Church pledges to maintain excellence in programs and facilities that improve the overall quality of life, spiritually, mentally,physically, emotionally, culturally and socially. Beth Eden Baptist Church will enrich and unite its community through the building of its Family Life Center with programs and activiities that uplift the excellence of Christian Education. |