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Ministries

Counseling
	Debt free Financial Counseling Mr. Alex P. Gilliam, *Minister* As Christian stewards, it is important to understand just how much wealth is available to all of God’s children. However, before one can appreciate the wealth that God has placed in this world for his elect, it is first necessary for people to understand why it is important for Christians to have control of that wealth. God has given his people a plan (2 Corinthians 9:8) and He has empowered us to accomplish His plan! Believer’s need a new mentality of abundance, that is, having enough for yourself is not having enough! Believers need enough for themselves and enough to GIVE GENEROUSLY to fund the local church ministries.
	Pre-Marital Counseling Pastor Leo Hughey and First Lady Wilma Hughey Our society requires intensive training to receive a driver’s license. The assumption is bad things will happen when we allow someone to drive without first learning the critical skills of safe and expert driving. Unfortunately, our society is only now waking up to the fact that bad things happen when we allow couples to marry without learning critical relational skills and biblical principles. Five sessions of professional counseling is required before the spiritual pastoral counseling is initiated.
Community Outreach
	Stephen Ministry Mrs. Earlene C. Abraham, Evangelist Missionary Stephen Ministry www.stephenministry.com is a ministry of lay persons Trained to provide emotional and spiritual care to our congregation and community. As an outreach ministry these persons are qualified to assist individuals and families when they are faced with a crisis or difficulty. Upon completion of the required training, the lay persons become certified as Stephen Ministers. The ministers are commissioned from scripture John 13:34 to “Love one another- as I have loved you.” This is a confidential ministry.
	Tutoring Mrs. Nykole Parks Meets every Wednesday from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Additional assistance available upon request. Faith Temple strongly believes that all children can learn. Through a partnership with Elmira College, tutors volunteer their time and academic expertise in various subject matters. Children recieve group and one on one assistance with their homework assignments and projects. This ministry prepares students to meet state standards.There is help available for students in elementary through college.
	Transportation There is van service available for Sunday services and the Wednesday programs. Please contact the church at 607-734-7827 at least one day in advance.
	Educational Scholarship Program Mr Alex Gilliam, President and Mrs. Pamela Gilliam, Vice President Mission: Our goal is to encourage, educate, support and motivate youth and adult learners to desire and strive for excellence in educational and career goals by: · Presenting scholarship awards · Career counseling & mentorship · College preparation sessions · Promoting life-long learning Vision: We believe that we are responsible to aid and to guide the student towards a Spiritual as well as an Academic foundation which gives glory to God for their successful life destiny.
Special Ministries
	Sacred Dance Mrs. Michelle Oliver, Missionary Adult Women's Liturgical Meet on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. Children's Dance Meet on Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. Christian Sacred Dance is biblical. References to dance movement in the bible is synonymous to movements expressed in “rejoicing” in the Lord. There are multiple benefits of learning Sacred Dance: Deepen your spiritual walk Enhance your private prayer time Prepare one to minister to others through dance Psalm149:3 says “Let them praise his name in the dance.” http://www.christiandance.com
	Men’s Ministry Mr. Anthony Fisher, Minister Meets on the third Saturday at 10:00 a.m. The ministry for men is designed to offer teachings, training, and programs to support the needs of men in the community as well as in the church. The focus of the Christian Man is to maintain a life of strength, character, and dignity by walking in the will of the Father. http://www.ilovemywife.com
	Victorious Women Ministry Dr. Wilma J. Hughey, First Lady Meet every Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. The call to the women at FTCC is to come together in the spirit of genuine love through intercession, the Word, spiritual warfare, and victorious praise to call forth those things that God has promised and purposed in women’s lives. We sense a mighty move of God in our lives, and we know that we are not empty vessels, for the Holy Spirit is flowing through us to anoint us to conquer every obstacle. We are in a war and God has provided weapons in the Spirit capable of and purposed for bringing down strongholds. We know that our weapons are mighty through God!
	Board of Deacons The position of deacon in the congregational church is one of respected service. No amount of devotion, ability, and preparation can be considered as overabundant for individuals who serve as deacons. The Deacon is not ‘called’ but appointed to serve god, the Pastor, and the congregation. The two major concepts of readiness are: requisites (what is required) and qualifications (1Tim. 3:8-13).
	Vision of Praise Praise to God is offered in many different expressive ways. Women of all ages, backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to become involved in the Visions of Praise flag and tambourine ministry. The inter-generational flag & step ministry made up of mothers, grandmothers, and even great-grandmothers who find the Saturday afternoon rehearsal to be a time of fun, support, and spiritual fellowship. The Visions of Praise Ministry performs on the fourth Sunday morning in the worship and praise service.
	Lions of Judah The men in this ministry are dedicated to ensure the protection, security, comfort, and assistance of everyone in attendance to church activities. To become involved in this ministry, men must demonstrate a passion to serve, and be ready to assist in all areas of ‘managing the entire physical house’ during worship time. Upon completing the Membership Covenant men are welcomed and encouraged to become a Lion of Judah. On his deathbed Jacob called his sons to his side for their final blessing: “Judah is a lion’s whelp; on prey, my son, have you grown. He crouches, lies down like a lion, like the king of the beasts; who dare rouse him? The scepter shall never depart from Judah nor the ruler’s staff from between his feet; so that tribute shall come to him and the homage of peoples be his.” Genesis 49:10.
	Media Ministry Persons skilled in technology are very much needed in today’s New Testament church. The use of sound and vision has enhanced the ministry significantly, bringing worship and praise to an even higher level. Individuals who dedicate themselves to sound, projection, and cameras must be as prayerfully accurate as the prayer warriors, for the service, at times, is in the hands of the Media to promote God’s kingdom.
	Elders's and Minister's Wives Board The Minister’s and Elder’s Wives Circle is an organized group of women whose spouse is a Minister or Elder. The wife must love her husband and the people he serves. The wives are helpers, counselors and examples. Personally, the wife is a source of inspiration and great influence in her husband’s life. The wife is a model of patience, enduarance, forebearance and a heart full of love and understanding for everyone. The State Ministers and Elders Circle work closely with the State Supervisor and District Missionaries to keep their husbands informed of the women’s programs.
	Mother's Board This board is a group of mature women whose spiritual life experiences have grounded them in the faith. These seasoned women must know their obligation to God, the pastor, laity and to the church in order to teach others. Members on this Board are qualified by the bible as outlined in Titus 2 as a pastoral appointment. Spiritual mothers are always prepared to share biblical truths and wisdom to help in improving lives and families.
	Nurse's Guild Persons licensed as the RN or LPN are welcome to become involved in this ministry. The purpose of the ministry is to be available to provide skilled medical service in response to a medical situation during all church sponsored activities. The nurses work collaboratively with community sponsored health programs to offer monthly screening services to citizens at-large. The Nurses’ Guild, as representatives of the Pastor, also make visits to the members who are ill and shut-in.
	Pastor's Aide Mrs. Ruby Givens, Evangelist Missionary Meet every second Saturday at 10:00 a.m. Faith Temple believes that all members make up the Pastor's Aide Ministry. Every second Saturday a core group meet to plan and fund events throughout the year that will support and encourage the man of God , our Pastor.
	Outreach Jesus said, “You will be my witnesses”(Matt.5:16). Therefore, the priority of the church is to witness for Jesus. Every activity and ministry of the church must point people to Jesus. At FTCC we recognize that there are hurting people in our community, and our neighborhood and our desire and mission is to lead them to Christ. The strategy from which our Outreach is planned is Acts 1:8 His Priority: "My witness." His Plan: "In Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." His Personnel: "You will be." His Power: "You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you."
Youth Ministries