ABC Ministries
BOOK CLUB
Shirley Matthews, Director
323 779-6845 | shanedmann@aol.com | Meeting Times: 3rd Monday Monthly, Room #106 at 7:00 pm
Our ministry consists of fellowship and reading books that encourage Holy Living in our walk with Christ. While we read Fiction and Non-fiction, many of the books deepen our understanding of Scripture so that we may continue to educate ourselves about the things of God.
BULLETIN BOARD MINISTRY
Tasha Ulmer-Smith, Director
CARING CONNECTION MINISTRY
Johnnie Bonds, Director
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
La Shonda Johnson, Director
323 757-3113 ext. 308 | LDYjohnson@live.com | Meeting Times: 1st Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm in Rm#110 ABC Children’s Ministry purpose is to serve the children of Atherton Baptist Church in LOVE by following the footsteps of Christ Jesus our Lord, also preparing them to “Go into all nations and make disciples”. Through much prayer, encouragement and spiritual partnership with parents/guardians we are teaching our children to Grow in the WORD OF GOD-Mentally, Spiritually, and Socially. This Ministry includes the weekly Sunday Children’s Church for both 8am and 11am services, Meeting the needs for children between the ages of 5-12. Wednesday night Bible Study at 7:00pm for children ages 3 to 12, with a light dinner following also Tutoring, Monday – Thursday for all children, 4:30pm – 6:00pm. Annually ABC Children’s Ministry hosts Children’s Conference, Parent workshops, Back to School event, Fashion shows, Volunteer/Youth training and Children’s Health awareness Day with Many more activities to come. Atherton Baptist Church Children’s Ministry encourages all interested in serving to complete a ministry application and background check. But Jesus called the children to him and said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. – Luke 18:16 NIV
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MINISTRY
Minister Deborah Rawlins, Director
Atherton offers many biblically based opportunities to grow in the knowledge of God. Our goal is to provide various venues that are conducive for learning, fellowship, and worship
Christian Education Pamphlet ►
COMPUTER LAB AND WEBSITE MINISTRY
Pauline Flanagan, Director
DANCE MINISTRY
Donna Thomas, Director
Ministry | Meet Days | Time | Rm | Frequency |
Dance | Monday | 7 – 8:30 p.m. | 204 | WKLY |
Dance | Saturday | 8- 9:30 a.m. | 204 | WKLY |
DEACONESS MINISTRY
Earlin Smith, President
DEACONS MINISTRY
Ron Epps, Chairman
562 484 8450 | ronsyankees@gmail.com | Meeting Times: 3rd Saturday monthly, Church Annex at 10:00 am Deacons at ABC serve under the leadership of the Sr. Pastor and the Deacon’s Chairman. They are charged with the spiritual responsibility of serving the church family by rendering aide, comfort and support to all members. Other responsibilities include being actively involved in all church activities, praying for the pastor, leadership team and the church congregation.
DECORATION MINISTRY
Patricia Morton, Director
DRAMATIC ARTS MINISTRY
Darryl Douglas, Director
Dramatic Arts | Tuesday | 7 – 8:30 p.m. | 204 | WKLY |
FACILITIES MINISTRY
323 757-3113 ext 102 |
The ABC Facilities Ministry focuses on the maintenance and upkeep of our church. They are responsible for maintaining our beautiful church campus as well as maintaining all off-site properties. In addition, the Facilities Ministry takes care of the daily maintenance of cleaning, landscape, lawn, plants and special projects.
FIRST AIDERS MINISTRY
Ann Weber, Director
FITNESS MINISTRY
Pastor Frantwan LeBlanc, Director
GREETER’S MINISTRY
Bryenda Hall, Director
323 754-4513 | bryendahall@sbcglobal.net | Meeting Times: 4th Saturdays / Bi-Monthly at 9:00 AM, Room #109. The Greeters Ministry was established to create an environment that reflects God’s love through personal interactions with members and guests as they arrive for a service or event. Greeter’s Pamphlet
JUBILEE MINISTRY
Josephine (Josie) Thacker, Director
KITCHEN/CULINARY MINISTRY
Anthony Thomas
323 919-9680 | The Kitchen Ministry prepares and serves food for most special events. They also work with ministries to assist them in properly planning and preparing meals for specific events. This ministry is also responsible for the care and inventory of all kitchen related item. This ministry offers many opportunities for volunteer service. If you have experience with food preparation, working in a commercial style kitchen, or a willingness to learn please contact the Kitchen Ministry leader. Kitchen/Culinary Ministry Pamphlet
MEDIA MINISTRY
Amrys Magee, Director
MEN’S MINISTRY
Sigmund Thomas, Director
310 339-0016 | sigmundlydia@hotmail.com| | Meeting Times: 2nd Thursdays, Monthly, Room #110 at 6:00 PM The Men’s Ministry goals are to provide an open forum where men can be taught the Word of God; empowered and equipped to become spiritual leaders; through stewardship, fellowship and the teaching of sound Christian doctrine. 2016 Video Men’s Conference
MOTHERS MINISTRY
Edith Hall, President
424 646-1570 | Meeting Times: 2nd Sunday Monthly, Fellowship Hall The Mother’s Ministry is made up of some selected Senior Mothers of the Church. The ministry involves being models for the younger women and making themselves available to share spiritual and practical wisdom with them. The Mother’s Ministry is also a support system to the Deaconess Ministry to help where they can in caring and calling the elderly.
MUSIC MINISTRY
Rodney Potts, Director
323 757-3113 ext 101 | harmony1980@msn.com | Meeting Times: Call Meeting The ABC Music & Arts Ministry consists of various choirs, drama teams, and the ABC Dance Ministry. This Ministry’s goal is to glorify and praise God through song, dance and drama and prepare the atmosphere for worship. It also endeavors to soften the hearts and minds of the unsaved and lead them to a desire to join or rededicate themselves to the body of Christ.
NEW BEGINNINGS MINISTRY
Jovetta E. Coniers, Director
323 757-3113 x301 | msjovetta@yahoo.com | Meeting Times: 3rd Sundays/Quarterly, Room #110 at 1:00 PM New Beginnings Ministry is designed to contact and to welcome new members into the Atherton Family. We also invite them to attend our new members’ class and Bible Study. The New Beginnings is available to answer questions, provide information, and encourage new members to become involved in one of Atherton’s many ministries. New Beginnings Ministry was established to provide a service of connection between new members and the church.
NURSERY MINISTRY
Melyn Mays, Director
323 428-5026 | melynm@sbcglobal.net | Meeting Times: 1st Tuesdays, Quarterly, Room #110 at 6:00 PM ABC Children’s Church services are held every Sunday at 11:00 am in Room 209 except the 3rd Sunday of each month when the children sing. Children church is designed to provide a Christian learning environment for children ages 5 to 11.
OUTREACH MINISTRY
George Williams III, Director
323 757-3113 ext 312 | gawilliamsIII@gmail.com | Meeting Times: 1st Thursday monthly, Room #110 at 6:00 pm The Outreach Ministry works diligently toward evangelizing and reaching out to the least and the lost that are left behind in our church and community. The Outreach Ministry and volunteers from our church, also partner with Christian Force Ministry to make a difference in their community meeting spiritual and physical needs.
PHOTOGRAPHY MINISTRY
Kimberly Watkins, Director
562 634-1909 | kymdwat@yahoo.com | Meeting Times: Call Meeting Photography Ministry is designed to capture a moment in time that we will never regain again. We photograph various ministries, church outing’s conferences, workshops, and events that take place at Atherton and abroad. The photos are then placed in our display cabinets located in the foyer. This allows our New Members, Family, Friends and Visitors to get a glimpse of what’s happening at ABC. The Photography Ministry allows you to:
- Hone your photography skills
- Edit and crop photos with Photoshop & Lightroom
- Hands-on experience
- Express your creative side
You do not have to own a camera in order to be part of this ministry. The Photography Ministry welcomes anyone who has an eye to shoot, a desire to do or learn any of the skills listed and a willingness to serve.
PRAYER MINISTRY
Frantwan LeBlanc, Minister of Prayer and Visitation
RECREATION MINISTRY
Linda Hayes, Director
RESOURCE CENTER
Amrys MaGee, Director
YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY
TBD, Director
Young Adult Mission Statement
As a ministry, we strive to uplift, encourage and spread the unconditional love of God by letting the Holy Spirit to shine through us in such a dark world. We continually seek to be vessels of God by spreading His Word and using our lives as testaments for those who are lost and have the desire in their hearts to be saved.
We want to be transparent, bold and selfless to demonstrate to the world that as God’s children we are heirs to His Kingdom and have a unique calling for building it. We want to lead all our brothers and sisters to Christ so they can find their purpose and know the love of God for themselves.
SCHOLARSHIP MINISTRY
Sherry Cox & Kimberly Johnson-Thomas, Co-Directors
The Scholarship Ministry is a ministry striving to lead our students to academic excellence through enrichment, guidance motivation and teaching. “For these commands are a lamp, this teaching is a light, and the corrections of discipline are the way of life.” Proverbs 6:23.” Scholarship Ministry Pamphlet
- Parent Application Information Meeting:
Sunday, 11/24/19 after 11am service (Optional: Bring laptop, smartphone or tablet) - View 2020-2021 Scholarship Information
SENIOR MINISTRY
Louida Shaw, Director
SPORTS & ATHLETIC MINISTRY
Andre Carter, Director
323 595-1117 | andre.f.carter@att.net | Meeting Times: Call Meeting We are a ministry dedicated to the enrichment of the Christian Life Experience through Sports. Our goal is to provide fellowship, outreach, and physical activity to Atherton’s members and potential members. If you are interested in participating, please sign up for our Basketball or Softball teams announced throughout the year. Sports & Athletics Ministry Pamphlet
TRAFFIC CONTROL MINISTRY
Michelle Brown, Director
TRANSPORTATION MINISTRY
Walter Maye, Director
TRUSTEE MINISTRY
Andre Carter, Chairman
323 595-1117 | andre.f.carter@att.net | Meeting: last Tuesday of the month, Room #114 at 7:00 pm Trustees are legal agents for the church. They maintain and handle the business affairs of the church. This is an appointed position.