Ministries

 

  • Audio/Visual Ministry – This ministry is responsible for both the recording and videoing of all sermons, special programs and events held at SJPWC. For more information on how to obtain a CD or DVD of any event, please email us or call with your request.
  • Children’s Church – The Lord has blessed SJPWC with an awesome, anointed Children’s Church ministry.  Children ages 6 -13 are taught the Holy Word of God.  It is our goal to provide a quality, Bible-based education in which the love of God is shared, as well as Godly life principles.  We strive to create a fun, safe, and nurturing environment where children can grow in God in a way that is relevant and applicable to their everyday lives.  This approach will produce effective disciples for the Kingdom of God.
  • Christian Crafters – The purpose of this ministry is to teach crocheting, knitting, and sewing in an environment conducive to promoting Christian fellowship.
  • Communications Ministry – This ministry serves as the public relations department of SJPWC.  Some of the duties and responsibilities of this ministry are creating and producing the weekly bulletins, church newsletters, advertisements of upcoming events, to record and chronicle the church history and life of the ministry through photography, and any other public relations outside of the church.  We recently incorporated E-Blast (emails & text message reminders of upcoming events).
  • Culinary Arts Ministry – This ministry provides nourishment for the body, as our shepherd feeds the soul with the Word of God. SJPWC provides a full-course dinner after every Sunday morning service.
  • Kerusso Logos – The “Preaching Ministry” of SJPWC.
  • Music Ministry – The purpose of the music ministry is to glorify God through songs of praise & worship. SJPWC’s Choir and Praise & Worship Team are deeply committed to living the life that is ministered each Sunday.  We worship our Lord and Savior, Jesus the Christ, by the fruit of our lips.
  • New Generations Ministry – This ministry is SJPWC’s youth and young adult in the ministry ages 14-35.  The primary focus of New Generation is to be servants of God and of man.  New Generations assists the Culinary Arts ministry every Sunday in serving dinner, washing dishes, and cleaning the kitchen after dinner.  New Generation is also in the process of implementing Generation to Generation:  Bridging the Gap in which the youth will assist our elderly with household duties, yard work, grocery and pharmacy runs.  Our mission is to minister through service.  Our goal is to not wait until we are old to serve the Lord, but to serve Him in our youth!
  • Nursery Ministry – SJPWC offers a Nursery Ministry to the children not quite old enough for Children’s Church.  This ministry serves children ages 0-8.  Parents can bring their children to the Nursery and they will be taught Biblical stories at their level.  The classrooms are separated by age. This ministry is a blessing to both the parents and the children of SJPWC.
  • Performing Arts Ministry – This ministry consists of the many performing arts ministries within the church which includes:  Praise Dance Ministry, Zera Dancers, Karah Dancers, Hearing Impaired Ministry, and the Flag Ministry.  This ministry also consists of skits, plays and Drama performed by members of all ages of the ministry.  This ministry is most active during holidays and special programs.  Our largest event is New Year’s Eve at our Annual Kesha Celebration.  This ministry is open to any and all that love to share their talents in the arts including Staging, Lighting, Scenery, Props, and Sewing Skills.
  • Singles Ministry -The purpose of this ministry is to build spiritually healthy single men and women by discipling and equipping then to serve God in this season of their lives.
  • Sister-to-Sister Ministry – This is a God-centered ministry for young ladies ages 12-20.  The purpose is to lend a hand to parents with their young daughters who are at the tender age of experiencing peer pressures. The young ladies are taught what is appropriate to wear, what to say when things get out of hand, and how to carry themselves in a Christ like manner.  We aren’t trying to take over their parenting, but lending a hand and letting them know what God expects of them.  We remind them to put God first and let their light shine wherever they go.  The Bible states we are to train up a child in the way that he should go:  and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
  • Television Ministry – St. John Praise and Worship Center now broadcasts Sunday morning service on the HOUR OF VISION TELECAST; K38HE; West Plains, Missouri area; Wednesdays at 8 pm.  The broadcasts are not available in our local viewing area.
  • Usher Board Ministry – The purpose of this ministry is to prepare the congregation for worship services by insuring they receive a warm welcome, seating, and other needed materials.
  • Youth Ministry – It is the mission of the Youth Ministry of SJPWC to train the children to walk in Godly character by making good choices daily. This is done through fellowship and teaching them the Word of God through example and deed. The purpose of this ministry is to spread the word of God to children between the ages of 0 -14 so that they can relate the word to their everyday situation.