Our Ministries

Ebenezer is committed to being a holistic ministry, ministering to the Spiritual, Intellectual, Emotional and Physical needs of its believers and the Greater Rahway community.   The ministry of Ebenezer is supported by Seven Commissions and over 30 ministries, which support the four pillars of the New Testament Church found in Acts 2: 42-47 (Teaching, Fellowship, Worship and Prayer).

Service & Support Ministries

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Senior (Adult) Usher Board

serves and assist persons attending the worship experience.  Usher’s monitor the doors, hand out worship bulletins, assist with lifting the offering and other things as needed during worship.

Lay Organization

assists in getting the membership of the local church involved in spiritual and political areas of the connectional AME Church.  They are responsible for sharing information about the rules, regulations and duties of the members, officers and the pastor of each local church.

Greeter & Greeting Card

Assist with hospitality in the local church and beyond.  They greeting visitors and members, prepare care packages for visitors, send bulletins to the sick or shut-in and Birthday Cards to members.

Men's Usher Board

Serves and assist persons attending the worship experience.  Usher’s monitor the doors, hand out worship bulletins, assist with lifting the offering and other things as needed during worship. 

Eden (Floral) Ministry

The Garden of Eden was the most beautiful place on earth.  This ministry works to make the church and it’s properties a beautiful place.

Kitchen Ministry ( Sunshine Club )

Committed to the serving persons in their time of bereavement.  This ministry prepares food and host families during homegoing repasts and special events.

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Women’s Missionary Society

Does the outreach ministry of the church.  They are  committed to the work of missions locally, regionally, nationally and abroad.  Men may join as associate members of the society

Music & Arts Ministries

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Liturgical Dance Ministry

Ministers to us through liturgical dance.

Celestial (Senior) Choir

sings Anthems and  traditional hymns.  They sing on the 2nd Sunday of the month

Men's Chorus

sings contemporary and traditional Male quartet and Gospel Music.  They sing the 2nd Sunday of the month

Gospel Choir

Sings contemporary Gospel Music.  They sing on the 3rd Sunday of the month.

Mass Choir

sings contemporary & traditional Gospel Music.  They sing on the1st Sunday of the month.

Praise & Worship

 sings contemporary & Traditional Praise and Worship Music during the devotional period and as needed.

Teaching Ministries

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Church School

Small group classes that meet at 9:00am on Sunday morning.  Open to children and adults.

Pastor's Bible Study

Study biblical subjects on a weekly basis with Pastor. Bible Study takes place on Saturday morning’s at 9am

Women's Bible Study

Study women related subjects based on the bible with Sis. Pamela Parker McGee. Women’s Bible Study takes place on the first Saturday of each month at 9:30am

Tutoring

During the School year and over the summer we offer FREE academic assistance to local youth.

Mentoring

The Son’s of Allen Sponsors a mentoring program for young men, that includes a rites of passage for 9thand 10th graders.

Fellowship Ministries

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Women’s Auxiliary

Ministers and supports the needs of the women in the church.  The ministry meets as scheduled.

Sons of Allen Men’s Ministry

Ministers and supports the men of the church.  The ministry meets periodically throughout the year and supports activities such as Men’s Day and a youth mentoring program