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2018
Your Path To Ministry
&
Calendar of Events
Updated 1-30-18
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Table of Contents Page
Table of Contents 2--5
Vision Statement 7
Bishop Wilkins Engagements List 8-9
2018 Calendar of Events 10-23
Mission Statement Pages to Follow 24
Pastoral Support 25
Congregation Council 25
Ministerial Staff 25
Armor Bearer/Adjutant 25
Prayer Line 25
Ministers’ Spouses 25
Deacons 25
Deacons’ Wives 25
Administration 26
Assistant Clerks 26
Bland Road Kitchen Department 26
Decorations Committee 26
Entrepreneurs 26
Gatekeepers (formerly Greeters & Adult/Youth Ushers) 26
Health Care Advocacy/First Aid 26
HIV/Aids Support 27
Heritage Family & Friends 27
Legal and Political Action 27
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Pastor and First Family Support 27
Senior Citizens ―Lilacs‖ 27
Veterans’ Department 27
Life Enrichment Center/LEC 27
Hunger & Thirst Eatery 27
NCWorks Access Point/Job Link 27
Recreation Committee 28
Solomon’s Corner 28
S.W.A.G. Music Department 28
Maintenance/Housekeeping 28
Media & Creative Services 28
Media 28
Audio 28
Audio-Visual Services 27
Company of Acts 27
Information Technology, Website, Social Media 27
Marketing/Public Relations 27
Photography 27
Wake Media Films, LLC 27
Ministries 29-32
Christian Education 29
Crown Financial Study 29
SONday School 29
Outreach and/or Community Development 29
Community of Help, Hope and Healing 29
Church in the Woods 29
Divorce Care 29
Evangelism 29
Food Bank 30
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Foster Care/Adoption 30
Grief Support 30
H.E.A.L. (Domestic Violence) 30
Hospital/Sick/Bereavement 30
International Outreach 30
The Meal Barrel (Food Pantry) 30
Meadow Ridge Neighborhood Outreach 30
More Than Conquerors (Cancer Support) 30
Nursing Home Visitations 31
Road to Recovery 31
Relationship Ministries 31
Couples for Christ 31
Single Adults Living the Truth/S.A.L.T. 31 (i.e. Singles & Single Parent Support) 31 Young Adults 31
Family Ministries 32
Academic Preparation 32
Education & Career Development/E.C.D. 32
Parents Are Teachers/P.A.T. 32
Tutorial 32
WAKE Men (Wake Chapel Men Motivated for Christ) 32
Men’s Prison 32
Homeless Feeding 32
S.W.A.G. (Students Walking After God) Church 32
Breakthrough & Sunburst 32
Boy Scouts 33
Girl Scouts 33
W.A.K.E. (Women Advancing the Kingdom in Excellence) 33
Covenant Women 33
Mature Women’s Prayer Group 33
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Women’s Prison 33
Prayer Empowerment 33
Intake/Altar Workers 33
Intercessory Prayer/Warriors 34
Disciples Management 34
Follow-up 34
New Disciple Orientation 34
Small Groups 34
Security 34
Trustees 35
Worship Arts 35
Worship Arts Council 35
Anointed Soles (Adult, Little Soles, & Sole to Soul) 35
New Dimensions Band 35
N-Step 35
Praising Puppets 35
Unspeakable Joy (Adults & Youth) 35
Voices of WCC & Women Singers 35
Weekly Scheduled Services Back Page
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Vision
Wake Chapel Church’s hallmark is advocacy for health care, education, and employment. Our foundation is deeply rooted in our core values based on:
- Leading people to Jesus Christ whereby He is glorified - Ministering to the total needs of men, women and families of all cultures - Providing opportunities for empowerment and growth (spiritually, health-wise and economically) - Developing a welcoming environment that encourages active participation by all disciples - Supporting community members as we all work to surpass barriers and limitations
Wake Chapel Church with the guidance of the Holy Spirit seeks to fulfill the
Ministry of Jesus Christ through obedience to His commandments, charitable services
to the needy, responsible stewardship, Christian education, and the salvation of souls,
faith and prayer.
The Wake Chapel Church Ministry is……………
Bible Based
Bible Bearing
Bible Believing
Bible Behaving
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Wednesday, January 24 - Friday, January -26, 2018 7:30pm
29th Annual Holy Convocation
Deliverance Cathedral of Love
Bishop M.S. Nesbitt
1705 Curtis Drive; Raleigh, NC
Friday Night Music By: Voices of WCC
Monday, March 12th 7:00 pm
Shaw Divinity School 45th Annual
Ministers Conference
Shaw University Campus
118 E. South Street; Raleigh, NC
Music By: Voices of WCC
Note: Night services are free
Bishop Wilkins Engagements
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Saturday, March 17th 3:00pm
Pastoral Anniversary Banquet
Gethsemane United Holy Church of Christ
Pastor Carrie Parker
Rocky Mount, NC
Saturday, May 12th 12:30 pm
LEC Wedding: Duncan & Sanchez
Saturday, August 3rd 6:00 pm
Offsite Wedding: McQueen & Davis
NC State Alumni Park Center - Raleigh
Saturday, August 25th 6:00 pm
6th Pastoral Anniversary Banquet
Pastor James Allen
WCC Life Enrichment Center
Saturday, September 8th 4:00 pm
Offsite Wedding: Lee and Faucette
NC State Alumni Park Center - Raleigh
Saturday, September 22nd 3:00 pm
Bland Road Wedding: Utley & Wiggins
Bishop Wilkins Engagements (cont’d)
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2018 Calendar Events Note: The dates to follow does not include any
Ministry/Department Regular Meetings
January Administrative Offices Closed 1st Time of Refreshing 2nd 7:00 pm @ WCC North 9th
16th
23rd
Noon Day Prayer 2nd 12:00 pm @ WCC Central 9th 16th 23rd Food Giveaway 13th 9:00 am Girl Scouts Annual Cookies Fundraiser 14th thru
March 11th After Service
Administrative Offices Closed 15th NC Cavs AAU Basketball Practice 20th 9:00 am – 11:00 am Congregational Council Meetings 19th 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Entrepreneurs Workshop: Financial Tools 22nd 6:15 pm – 8:00 pm for Successful Business Growth Profit Bishop Wilkins Offsite Engagement 24th – 26th 7:30 pm See page 1 Leadership Meeting with Bishop Wilkins 27th 10:00am-11:30am LEC Social GA Prayer Line Training Class 29th 8:30 am – 9:30 am Fellowship Hall CR 1 A Year in Review 30th 7:00 pm
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February AAU Basketball Practices 3rd 9:00 am – 11:00 am 5th 7th 12th 14th 17th 19th 21st Crown Financial Study Orientation 4th 8:00 am – 9:30 am Flashback February 4th 10:00 am 11th 18th 25th Mental Health First Aid Classes 6th 7:00 pm WCC North (4509 Bland Road) 13th Facilitator: Roxanne E. Curry 20th MAFS- Johnston County Mental Health Center 27th
Food Giveaway 10th 9:00 am Leadership Empowerment Session 10th 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Empowerment Session by Sharon Dean
Domestic Violence Training by Judge Thompson
ACT Workshop 10th 10:00 am – 12pm Meadow Ridge
Door 2 Door Evangelism – Offsite 10th 1:00pm – 2:00pm Sponsored by Outreach Ministry Ministry Kickoff Sunday 11th 10:00am
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February Launch Raleigh Information Session 12th 6:15 pm – 8:00pm NC Cavs AAU Basketball Tournament 16th 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
17th 9:00 am – 9:00 pm 18th 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
S.A.L.T. (Singles) Launch/ Kickoff 17th 10:00am – 12:30 pm LEC - JJ Cafe Men Monthly Fellowship 17th 9:30 am – 11:00 am Couples for Christ Kick off Meeting 18th 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Crown Stewardship Classes 18th thru 8:00 am – 9:30 am April 29th Entrepreneurs Workshop: Avoiding Tax Mistakes & General 19th 6:15 pm – 8:00 pm Tax Questions LEC 2nd Floor Conference Room Winterfest Showcase Basketball Tournament 24th 11:00 am – 4:00pm Sponsored by Life Enrichment Center Red Attire Sunday 25th 7:00 am & 10:00 am Couples for Christ Planning
Committee Meetings (4th Sunday) 25th 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Except April 15th November 18th
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March Installation Service for 2nd 7:30 pm Pastor Mitch Summerfield SAT Workshop sponsored by ECD 3rd 8:00 am – 6:30 pm Couples for Christ Coffee Talk 4th 8:30 am – 9:15 am
11th 8th
S.A.L.T. Book Club: 21 Principles 3rd thru 10:00 am – 12:00 pm April 7th LEC – JJ Café 25th thru April 29th Mental Health First Aid Classes 6th 7:00 pm WCC North (4509 Bland Road) 13th Facilitator: Roxanne E. Curry MAFS- Johnston County Mental Health Center Food Giveaway 10th 9:00 am NC Cavs AAU Basketball Tournament 10th 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
11th 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Girl & Boy Scout Recognition 11th 10:00am Bishop Wilkins Offsite Engagement (See page 1) 12th Entrepreneurs Symposium: Innovation and Growth Resources 14th 9:00 am – 2:00 pm W.A.K.E. Evening of Praise 16th 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Couples for Christ Bowling Offsite 17th Time TBD W.A.K.E. Saturday Fellowship 17th 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Men Monthly Fellowship 17th 9:30 am – 11:00 am Bishop Wilkins Offsite Engagement 17th 3:00pm
See page 1 for details
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April S.W.A.G Easter Production 1st 10:00 am Administrative Offices Closed 2nd Time of Refreshing 3rd 7:00 pm Boy Scouts Eagle Scout Ceremony 7th 10:00 am – 1:00 pm WCC Central Fellowship Hall Meal Barrel Ministry Members
Appreciation Brunch 7th 10:00 am – 1:00 pm LEC – JJ Cafe Couples for Christ Coffee Talk 8th 8:30 am – 9:15 am 15th 22nd New Disciples, Crown & Evangelism 8th 9:30 am
Recognition Ceremony LEC Social GA
Registration form due by March 11th NC Cavs AAU Basketball Tournament 13th 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
14th 9:00 am – 9:00 pm 15th 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Food Giveaway 14th 9:00 am Do It Herself - Home Depot - Offsite 14th Time TBD Sponsored by Women of W.A.K.E. Entrepreneurs Workshop: Your Legal Structure 16th 6:15 pm – 8:00 pm Working your Business Men Monthly Fellowship 21st 9:30 am – 11:00 am Tiara’s & Ties: An Elegant Evening of Magic 21st 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm LEC The Broadway Lounge (3rd Floor) Sponsored by S.A.L.T (Singles) & LEC 5th Sunday 29th 10:00 am New Experience in Worship (N.E.W.) Service
Bounty Hunter’s Saddlers Club/Writer’s Fair/Entrepreneurs Business Showcase
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May Time of Refreshing 1st 7:00 pm S.A.L.T. – Healthy Me 5th 10:00 am – 12:00 pm LEC Social GA Meadow Ridge
Basketball Tournament Offsite 5th 1:00 pm Girl Scouts Pre-Mother’s Day Tea/Brunch 5th 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Fellowship Hall Couples for Christ Coffee Talk 6th 8:30 am – 9:15 am 13th 20th Wedding Rehearsal 11th 6:00 pm
LEC Social GA Food Giveaway 12th 9:00 am Wedding
LEC Social GA 12th 12:30 pm For You to Love - Muffins for Mom 13th 7:00 am & 10:00 am Sponsored by S.A.L.T. (Singles) May Fest for S.W.A.G. Offsite 19th 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Men Monthly Fellowship 19th 9:30 am – 11:00 am ECD Scholarship Banquet Sponsored by ECD 19th 11:00am – 2:00 pm Entrepreneurs Workshop: How to Avoid the Common 21st 6:15 pm – 8:00 pm Pitfalls in Networking Administrative Offices Closed 28th
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June NC Cavs AAU Basketball Tournament 1st 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2nd 9:00 am – 9:00 pm 3rd 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Meadow Ridge Make up Session for Girls-Offsite 2nd 1:00 pm
Girl Scouts Celebrating our Fathers 2nd 10:30am – 12 noon Fellowship Hall
Couples for Christ Coffee Talk 3rd 8:30 am – 9:15 am 10th 17th
Time of Refreshing 5th 7:00 pm
McDonalds Gospel Tour 8th 7:00 pm
Food Giveaway 9th 9:00 am
26th Pastor & First Family Anniversary Service Bishop Wilkins Birthday Reception 10th 7:00 am & 10:00 am
Knightdale Business Expo 14th 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
W.A.K.E. Evening of Praise 15th 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm WCC North (4509 Bland Road)
W.A.K.E. Saturday Fellowship 16th 9:00 am – 12:00 pm WCC North (4509 Bland Road)
Men Monthly Fellowship 16th 9:30 am – 11:00 am
For You to Love - Brownies for Dad 17th 7:00 am & 10:00 am Sponsored by S.A.L.T. (Singles)
Entrepreneurs Workshop: What Marketing Is and Is Not 18th 6:15 pm – 8:00 pm
Car & Bike Show 23rd 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Graduate Rehearsal with Marshalls 23rd 8:00am – 10:00 am
Graduate Rehearsal with Graduates 23rd 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Graduate Recognition 24th 10:00 am
Leadership Meeting with Bishop Wilkins 30th 10:00 am-11:30 am
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July Time of Refreshing 3rd 7:00 pm Administrative Offices Closed 4th
Baby Dedication Ceremony 8th 9:30 am LEC Social GA Registration form due by June 10th The Gathering 2018 10th thru Greensboro, NC 13th Food Giveaway 14th 9:00 am WCC Central Fellowship Hall Summer Enrichment Camp 16th – 19th 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Sponsored by LEC
Entrepreneurs Symposium: Creating A Sustainable Business 18th 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Model for Growth Opportunities Men Monthly Fellowship 21st 9:30 am – 11:00 am Congregational Council Meeting 23rd 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Victory Camp 24th- 26th 7:00 pm 5th Sunday 29th 10:00 am New Experience in Worship (N.E.W.) Service
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August NC Cavs AAU Basketball Tournament 3rd 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
4th 9:00 am – 9:00 pm 5th 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Time of Refreshing 7th 7:00 pm Laugh out Loud Comedy Show 10th 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Sponsored by S.A.L.T. (Singles) School Prayer Breakfast & Educational Forum 11th 9:00 am – 1:00pm Sponsored by ECD Food Giveaway 11th 9:00 am Heritage Family & Friends Sunday 12th 7:00 am & 10:00 am
NC Cavs AAU Basketball Tournament 17th 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm 18th 9:00 am – 9:00 pm 19th 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Men Monthly Fellowship 18th 9:30 am – 11:00 am Entrepreneurs Workshop: You Can Not Brand Your Business For Free 20th 6:15 pm – 8:00 pm
Meadow Ridge
Back 2 School Drive Offsite 25th 1:00 pm
Bishop Wilkins Engagement 25th 6:00 pm
See Page 1
Back 2 School Bible Drive
Sponsored by S.A.L.T. (Singles)
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September Crown Stewardship Orientation 2nd 9:00 am – 9:30 am Administrative Offices Closed 3rd Time of Refreshing 4th 7:00 pm WCC Health Fair 8th 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Red Cross Blood Drive K.E.E.P. & TOPS Program Diabetes Awareness Transitions & Well Care Carolina Donor will not be able to commit until closer to date
due to they rely on volunteer for health fairs.
S.A.L.T. – 21 Principles Finale 8th 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Couples for Christ Marital Classes 9th thru 8:15 am – 9:30 am November 11th Food Giveaway 14th 9:00 am Couples for Christ Class 10th 8:30 am – 9:15 am 17th 24th W.A.K.E. Evening of Praise 14th 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Leave as is or change the date W.A.K.E. Saturday Fellowship Beautiful Colorful You! 15th 9:00 am – 12 pm Leave as is or change the date Men Monthly Fellowship 15th 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Leave as is or change the date College Tour 14th Time TBD Sponsored by ECD thru 15th Crown Stewardship Classes 16th 8:00 am – 9:30 am Thru November 25th Entrepreneurs Workshop: Building Your Business Profile of Clients 17th 6:15 pm – 8:00 pm
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September WCC Trip to Nasaau Bahamas 14th – 17th Senior Citizens trip to Niagara Falls 17th – 22nd Collegiate Weekend 21st – 23rd Sponsored by ECD and LEC Wedding Rehearsal 21st 6:00 pm
Bland Road Wedding 22nd 3:00 pm
Bland Road Leadership Meeting with Bishop Wilkins 29th 10:00 am-11:30 am 5th Sunday New Experience in Worship (N.E.W.) Service 30th 10:00 am Entrepreneurs Business Showcase 1st 25 Businesses
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October Couples for Christ Class 1st 8:30 am – 9:15 am 8th 15th
22nd 29th Time of Refreshing 2nd 7:00 pm College Tour 5th – 6th 8:00 am – 6:00 pm S.A.L.T. – Financial and Home Buying Seminar 6th 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Baptism 7th 10:00 am Registration form due by September 9th A minimum of 12 candidates required
Food Giveaway 13th 9:00 am Clergy Appreciation Sunday 14th 10:00 am
Breast Cancer Walk & Pink Pancake Breakfast 20th 8:00 am Men Monthly Fellowship 20th 9:30 am – 11:00 am Congregational Council Meeting 22nd 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Entrepreneurs Symposium: Marketing 17th 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Food Lion Hunger Relief Day 18th 8:00 am-10:00 pm Domestic Violence Observation 28th 7:00 am & 10:00 am
Purple Article of Clothing Sunday
S.W.A.G. Hallelujah Night 31st 6:00 pm-9:00 pm
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November Career Fair sponsored by ECD 3rd 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Couples for Christ Class 5th 8:30 am – 9:15 am Time of Refreshing 6th 7:00 pm S.W.A.G.
Breakthrough Lock-in 9th 9:30 pm-6:00 am Food Giveaway 10th 9:00 am Veterans, New Disciples, Crown 11th 9:30 am
& Evangelism Recognition Ceremony LEC Social GA
Registration form due by October 14th Congregation Appreciation &New Disciple
Year End Dinner/Reception 11th After Service LEC Social GA Administrative Offices Closed 12th Men Monthly Fellowship 17th 9:30 am – 11:00 am Entrepreneurs Workshop: Keeping Control of Your Sales/ 19th 6:15 pm – 8:00 pm Service ―Pipeline‖ Administrative Offices Closed 22nd – 23rd Gathering @ the Well 29th
thru December 1st LOC TBD
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December Gathering @ the Well 29th
Sheraton Norfolk, VA thru December 1st Time of Refreshing 4th 7:00 pm Food Giveaway 8th 9:00 am Christmas at the Chapel 15th 4:00 pm at WCC North Men Monthly Fellowship 15th 9:30 am – 11:00 am Entrepreneurs Symposium: 12th 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Embracing Entrepreneurship and Leveraging Up! S.W.A.G. Happy Birthday Jesus 16th 10:00 am
Administrative Offices Closed 24th thru
26th 5th Sunday 30th 10:00 am New Experience in Worship (N.E.W.) Service Administrative Offices Closed 31st New Year’s Eve Service 31st 10:00 pm
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MISSION
STATEMENT
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MISSION STATEMENTS Pastoral Support
Congregation Council Wake Chapel Church operates under a Jethro Model of Management. To accomplish this, the Church has established
the Congregation Council as the governing body. The Wake Chapel Church Congregation Council sets policies,
monitors financial performance and provides managerial support to the Senior Pastor. The Congregation Council
includes representation from the Deacons, Ministers, Trustees and Church Executive Team.
Ministerial Staff [email protected] Stewart Parker The Ministers serve an extension of the Pastoral Ministry by helping the Senior Pastor carry out his God-given vision.
They remain faithful in God’s service by assisting the Senior Pastor at worship services, facilitate Baptismal services
and Holy Communion and all other duties assigned by the Senior Pastor. If you believe that you are being called by
God to serve as a minister, please email [email protected]. Vernestine Kent serves as the Female Ministers
Mentor.
Support areas include:
Armor Bearer/Adjutant & Female Ministers Mentor [email protected]
Vernestine Kent The Armor Bearers of Wake Chapel Church have dedicated their lives to Christ and are willing to spiritually cover in
prayer, encourage, assist and protect the man or woman of God.
WCC Online Prayer Line 1-877-611-3977 Wanda Brooks The Wake Chapel Church Online Prayer mission is to utilize the power of prayer through the Word of God. Praying
for every unique request through telephone communications; uplifting, encouraging and empowering every
caller. Our mission is to win the lost to Jesus Christ, that while God desires to meet their prayer need, His greatest
desire is that none will be lost.
Every Sunday @ 10:00 am
Ministers’ Spouses [email protected] Karen Lassiter The Ministers’ Spouses remain faithful in God’s service by supporting the Senior Pastor and Ministers in the
preparation and serving of Holy Communion, preparing candidates for baptismal services, and visiting the sick and
bereaved. They serve the disciples of WCC through prayer and encouragement.
Deacons [email protected] Leon Harris The appointed role of Deacon is designed to address the spiritual and physical needs of church disciples and the
community. Deacons are to assist the Senior Pastor in the daily care of the church body and ministering to church
disciples.
Deacons’ Wives [email protected]
Mildred Lewis To remain faithful in God’s service by supporting the Senior Pastor and Deacons in the preparation and serving of
Holy Communion, preparing candidates for Baptismal Services, and visiting the sick and bereaved. Serve the
disciples of Wake Chapel Church through prayer, support, and encouragement.
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MISSION STATEMENTS Administration [email protected]
Alesia O’Neal, 919-232-2002
The Administrative Area assists with the daily operations and overall ministry of Wake Chapel Church and the leaders.
Support areas include:
Administrative Staff
Assistant Clerks [email protected]
Core Teams
Provide Administrative support for the New Disciple intake process, baby dedications, on site weddings and
baptismal services. Assist with registration and monetary collections for all church activities when required. Prepare
beverages for guest ministers on Sunday and other weekly services.
Bland Road Kitchen Department [email protected]
Doris Joyner and Sandy Strayhorn, Co-Coordinators
Decorations Committee [email protected]
Carnela Hill
Entrepreneurs
Core Teams [email protected]
Building a community of entrepreneurs through turning their vision into business opportunities for growth and
expansion
Gatekeepers (formerly Greeters & Adult/Youth Ushers)
Greeters Core Team [email protected]
Wake Chapel Church Gatekeepers are twofold: 1) Offers hospitable service wherever needed; assists leadership and other duties as assigned; shows brotherly love to one another, fervent in spirit, and allowing God’s goodness to show to all who enter to worship and 2) the first face worshippers encounter when they enter the Sanctuary. Our mission is to greet each worshipper with a pleasant smile and warm welcome thereby bringing comfort, compassion, and the spirit of God’s blessings to all who enter our church doors. Our mission strives to serve together in a manner that is pleasing to God. We will maintain order within the sanctuary and a flexible and welcoming spirit while being attentive to the needs of the congregation. The vision of this ministry is to continue to grow spiritually and increase the ministry with new member; to continue
to move forward with the vision that God has set for us; to actively support Wake Chapel Church and the
community through service and commitment, and to promote unity, spiritual knowledge and stewardship.
Health Care Advocacy/First Aid [email protected]
Hazel Clement and Tara Burnett-Lewis, Co-Coordinators
III John 1:2: Beloved I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.
Maintains a safe environment and provides immediate care and/or assistance to disciples and visitors involved in
any sudden illness or life-threatening situation until emergency personnel services can be obtained. The healthcare
advocacy department provides health information to the church and community in an effort to raise health
consciousness and improve health behaviors.
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MISSION STATEMENTS HIV/Aids Support [email protected]
Karen Lassiter
The WCC Advanced HIV Support Team is a collaborative effort with Alliance of AIDS Services-Carolina (AASC)
Faith Ministries Program. The volunteer team is paired with a partner in the community that has been diagnosed
with Advanced HIV (AIDS). Each volunteer is trained and enter into a one year contract to contact the partner at least
twice a month. The team provides confidential support services and encouragement as the partner journey through
their illness.
Heritage Family & Friends
Provides reflection on the history of the church, promotes appreciation of the church and inspires celebration for its
growth and prosperity.
Legal and Political Action Ministry [email protected]
Corrie Foster and Dayatra Matthews, Co-Coordinators
Increases political awareness among disciples of WCC and educates them and the general public to participate in the
electoral process; provides information on a variety of subjects as well as facilitates self-enrichment seminars.
Pastor and First Family Support [email protected]
The appointed role of PFFS frees the Senior Pastor for those things which are of primary importance to the welfare of
his family and plans the appreciation services and special events for the Bishop and First Family.
Senior Citizens “Lilacs” [email protected]
Joe Daniel
Designed to meet the needs of all senior women and men in the church and surrounding community; provides an
opportunity to fellowship and participate in activities they find mutually edifying and enjoyable.
Veterans Department [email protected]
Eugene Padgett
Phillip Langston, 919-232-2005 [email protected]
Life Enrichment Center (LEC)
Hunger & Thirst Eatery
Offers hospitable service wherever needed; assists leadership as well as each ministry with special culinary needs
and other duties as assigned; shows brotherly love to one another, fervent in spirit, and allowing God’s goodness to
show to all who enter to worship.
Open every 1st and 3rd Sunday 8:00am – 9:30am
NCWorks Access Point/Job Link
LEC – NCWorks By appointment only
Provides career related services to unemployed and underemployed Wake County residents in the following areas:
Career assessment and counseling
On-site and virtual workshops
NCWorks registration and access
Resume assistance
Interviewing skills
Social media registration (employment related)
Career fairs and hiring events
Computer and internet access
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MISSION STATEMENTS Recreation Committee TBD
We desire that all of our disciples develop both spiritually and physically—sharing God's Word and maintaining
their bodies as temples of God. The Recreation Department coordinates recreational activities for the church. Our
main goal is to provide a facility and programs where the entire family can enjoy a fun-filled time together in a
positive atmosphere and grow, not only physically, but spiritually to the glory of God.
Solomon’s Corner [email protected]
Phillip Langston
Serves disciples and visitors every Sunday thirty minutes before service begins and immediately after it ends by
providing various categories of reading literature.
S.W.A.G. Music Department [email protected]
The S.W.A.G. Music Ministry seeks to enrich the weekly services in praise and worship for all youth ages. The goal is
to train and develop our youth so that they can serve as well as become a great means to draw other young people
into the kingdom of God.
Maintenance/Housekeeping [email protected] Fred Weaver [email protected]
Media & Creative Services [email protected]
Willie Hodges, 919-872-7776 Steven Peterson, Assistant [email protected] AV Technician, Kevin Craig Media [email protected] (Provides media support during all LIVE church services) The Media Department is the LIVE production ministry that provides media production support for all Sunday morning, Tuesday night services, conferences and special events. This includes live video, lighting, audio, IMAGE, social media and live radio/video streaming areas.
Support areas include:
Audio
Steve Peterson [email protected]
Audio-Visual Services [email protected] Kevin Craig (Provides multi-media support for all ministries at WCC) This department responds to all ministries request for computers, audio mixers, microphones, speakers, projectors, DVD players, projector screens and other multi-media tools to support their ministry activities.
Company of Acts [email protected]
Glorifies God, edifies His children and leads people to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ through drama.
Information Technology, Website, Social Media [email protected]
Courtney Moore
Photography Department [email protected]
Rick Crank
Wake Media Films, LLC [email protected] (This is a for-profit film production company owned by Wake Chapel Church) This company was created to produce inspirational film projects, features, shorts and documentaries.
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MISSION STATEMENTS Ministries [email protected]
Richard Moore 919-232-2033
WCC Ministries build strong and healthy people through fellowship, evangelism, worship, discipleship and service.
In turn, our communities become places of help, hope and healing.
Our mission is to execute our mantra of ―A Faith Community that Cares‖ by providing encouragement and support
to our local and global communities. To accomplish this we must develop leaders, support our ministries, and aid
communities through evangelism and involvement.
Christian Education Stewart Parker [email protected] Support areas include:
Crown Financial Study [email protected]
Levern & Febbie Gordon
Teaches stewardship principles to WCC disciples, so that we become faithful stewards over what God has entrusted
to us, and to support our Pastor in the vision given to him by our Lord.
SONday School [email protected]
Mildred Lewis
Assists in Christian growth and nurture by providing Christian education to adults and youth in a manner that will
motivate them to lead effective lives as Christian disciples.
Monthly Meeting on 1st Saturday
Outreach and/or Community Development Community of Help, Hope and Healing [email protected]
Renee Oliver and Overa Reid, Co-Coordinators Area Meetings: Monthly on 4th Sunday
Support areas include:
Church in the Woods
Church in the Woods, in ―circuit-riding‖ style, brings prayer, food, needed items, friendship and guidance to the homeless in and around Raleigh. We want to be a bridge for them, helping them take that first step toward reintegration with society as well as taking the step into Salvation in Jesus. Mission: (1) To provide people an opportunity to receive salvation in Jesus Christ, spiritual discipleship, and growth. (2) To locate, and bring the poor or homeless person to the place of healing, where they can enter and successfully complete community job training and other programs, receive low cost housing and reintegrate into society. (3) To work with others in the city to help form programs and policies using our experience with homeless persons. (4) To bring awareness of poor and homeless issues and needs to the attention of the community. (5) To work to change laws which are discriminatory to the homeless and poor, of all nationalities. (6) To legally give services to Hispanic and other refugees. A safe place; a free, Spanish-language day shelter with lunch, Bible studies, ESL, counseling, clothing, laundry facilities, bathrooms, showers.
Divorce Care
Renee Oliver
Evangelism [email protected] Lamont Blackmon We endeavor to go out into the surrounding communities, and cities to spread the Good News of the gospel of our Lord and Savior, Jesus the Christ and his coming kingdom. We stand on his commandment where over in Matthew 28:19 And he said to them, "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and Son and Holy Spirit.
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MISSION STATEMENTS Food Bank [email protected] Sharlean Sumpter
Assists the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina in sorting and repackaging donated goods on a monthly
basis in its Raleigh warehouse. Monthly on 2nd Wednesday
Foster Care/Adoption [email protected]
Teressa Yelverton A support group for adoptive parent(s) or foster care parent(s) where they can share with others information
concerning: why/how they became foster or adoptive parents; the placement of the child in their home; the bonding
process; the effects on other siblings in the home; the reactions from other family members; provides a means for
parents to ask questions and express concerns; part of the Wake County Social Services Faith Partners and can
receive professional assistance (speakers, contacts) from the county; provides a forum where children who are in
foster care or were adopted can ask questions, express concerns/fears and share their experiences.
Grief Support [email protected]
Renee Oliver & Overa Reid
Provides support, direction & encouragement to those who are experiencing the loss of a loved one.
H.E.A.L. (Domestic Violence) [email protected] Shanita Brown Designed to help families of domestic violence through empowerment and awareness with the love of Christ. We will NOT provide counseling; however, offer awareness and empowerment programs, workshops, etc. and link people to resources.
Monthly on 4th Wednesday Hospital/Sick/Bereavement sicklist or [email protected]
MisChella McQueen Uplifts others in the time of sickness and during the time of a loss of loved one; provides prayer, visitation, and
telephone contact for those in need of such support.
International Outreach TBD The Meal Barrel (Food Pantry) [email protected] To encourage an increased faith that God supplies all needs, while maintaining the privacy, dignity, respect and esteem of the recipient.
Weekly on Wednesday & Sunday Meadow Ridge Neighborhood Outreach [email protected] Maggie Gunter
Spreads the word of God both locally and internationally by developing cross-cultural relationships between WCC
and members of diverse communities, as well as provide assistance to those in need. Our Mission at Meadow Ridge
Offsite Bible Study is to provide support to those who are in our local communities by conducting Praise and
Worship and Bible Study to adults as well as children of all ages by telling them the Good News of Jesus Christ.
More Than Conquerors (Cancer Support) [email protected] Earl Moore & Michele Haardy To be a resource and provide spiritual and emotional support to persons who have been impacted by a diagnosis of cancer, including patients, survivors, caregivers, family members, or friends with the goal of drawing attendees closer to Christ and lifting them up, providing hope and light as they deal with chronic illness.
Monthly every other 3rd Saturday starting in February
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MISSION STATEMENTS Nursing Home Visitations [email protected] Lamont Blackmon Wake Chapel Church nursing home ministry serve the purpose and mission to go out and visit the sick and shut in our surrounding nursing home community. To encourage, lift and bring comfort and a word of hope with assurances of God every present Grace to each resident and share this message with a smile and a listing ear with all residents residing in our community nursing homes. We have design our ministry to fit the uniqueness that each nursing home present. Realizing that we live in a diverse and cultural rich community here in triangle area, and that each nursing facility has its own personality and charm. We do this by providing a basic bible study and or church services that focus on, first and foremost lending and sharing an encouraging word and scripture to aid in giving hope, faith, love and showing compassion with a listing ear to all who seek it. Along with music and songs that up lifts the spirit and as well as the heart of each nursing home resident. Our Scripture reference is Psalm 37:25 ―I have been young and now I am old; yet have I not seem the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread. This scripture simply means that God watched over us when we were in our youthful days, and he will certainly preserve us in our latter days and years. God keeps his promises.
Monthly on 3rd Sunday Road to Recovery [email protected]
We can become free from our addictive, compulsive, and dysfunctional behaviors. This freedom creates peace,
serenity, joy, and most importantly, a stronger personal relationship with God and others. As we progress through
the program we discover our personal, loving and forgiving Higher Power – Jesus Christ. Road to Recovery is a
support group where we find help through God’s word, hope in knowing the truth, and healing in Jesus name!
Relationship Ministries Stewart & Kim Parker [email protected]
Support areas include:
Couples for Christ Ministry [email protected]
Stewart and Kim Parker, Kimberly Lassiter And Lonnie and Kim Mills Mission: (1) To minister to the holistic needs of engaged and married couples with biblical principles and
relationship skills that will enhance their personal, spiritual, and social growth with a commitment to stewardship as
individuals and couples, and (2) To serve as the liaison between other Wake Chapel Church ministries in providing
coordinated services, training, and activities that impact couples.
Weekly on Wednesday Single Adults Living the Truth/S.A.L.T. [email protected]
(i.e. Singles & Single Parent Support) Jean Garner & Latisha Richardson, Co-Coordinators The S.A.L.T. Ministry focuses on the individual lives of single adults whether you're single never married, a single
parent, divorced or widow. Our mission is to provide support and instructions for single adults and single parents
and their families that cultivate wholeness through the word of God. S.A.L.T.'s mission is to empower, encourage,
equip and enlighten the Single adult and Single Parents and their families in their spiritual, personal and social
lives and to be a catalyst to support the vision of Wake Chapel Church.
Young Adults [email protected]
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MISSION STATEMENTS Family Ministries
Support areas include:
Academic Preparation [email protected] Elnora Wilburn Parents Are Teachers [email protected] Operation Parents Are Teachers (PAT) will provide an online bilingual educational program that will empower parents to successfully prepare their Pre-Kindergarten children for entry into a formal educational system. We will accomplish this by giving parents an opportunity to develop skills and receive training and information that will foster a positive approach to learning. Shari Burton
Support areas include:
Education and Career Development/E.C.D. [email protected]
Provides financial assistance and spiritual guidance to students attending an accredited college/university for the
first time and provides the yearly Graduate Ceremony for our high school and higher education graduates. ECD
offers educational and career awareness and enrichment programs, workshops and activities to our church family
and community. We collaborate with and support S.W.A.G. programs and other youth ministries at Wake Chapel. Support areas include:
Tutorial [email protected] Provides academic support to students in grades K – 12 by facilitating at least one hour of instruction/tutoring per
week during the traditional school year; fosters a cooperative agreement between parent/child and tutors; provides
support for all students who want to excel academically.
WAKE Men (Wake Chapel Men Motivated for Christ) [email protected] Kenneth Williams Fosters the development of Christian male role models for youth and other males in the community by teaching the
importance of work and attending to the needs of the less fortunate and by educating them in the scriptural
responsibilities delegated to them by God.
Support areas include:
Men’s Prison [email protected] Provides spiritual guidance to men who are incarcerated; conducts worship services, Bible studies, and seminars to
teach the Gospel and provide basic Christian training.
Homeless Feeding [email protected]
Allison Harrison
Designed to reach those who have been overtaken by adverse circumstances; seeks to restore salvation, joy, peace
and faith to God’s people by feeding, clothing, and teaching God’s Word.
Monthly on 4th Saturday
Students Walking After God/S.W.A.G. [email protected]
Julian Cobb, Youth Pastor
S.W.A.G. Church is structured within Wake Chapel Church to provide opportunity for young people to come to
know God and grow in their relationship with Him. SWAG Church is comprised of two youth groups. These groups
have age-appropriate praise & worship, Spoken Word, Biblical application for daily living and special events.
1) Sunburst (6 months to 5th grade)
Damita Davis, Eloise Diggins and Kathy Fails, Coordinators
2) Breakthrough (6th to 12th grades) Tim Baker, Malcolm Pratt, Cannis Norris, Kim Morgan
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MISSION STATEMENTS Support areas include:
Boy Scouts [email protected]
Jackie Martin
Helps young boys develop character, discipline and respect for God, themselves, and other people; teaches the
importance of working together while fostering within them an appreciation of nature.
Girl Scouts [email protected]
Brenda Peake
Provides a God-centered atmosphere for girls of all ages while building confident, responsible, contributing members
of society; exists to meet the unique needs of girls and to help them grow into caring and confident young women;
contemporary program designed to deepen awareness of self and others, to build self-esteem, self-reliance, while
working as a team; increases young girls’ abilities to succeed in the world and make a positive impact on the
community.
Women Advancing the Kingdom in Excellence/W.A.K.E.
Cheryl Wilkins [email protected] Established to meet the needs of the women of the church through fellowships, conferences, an annual retreat,
seminars, and a variety of other activities designed to unite all of the women of Wake Chapel and the community. It
also extends the opportunity to come together on one accord and participate in the activity of spiritual communion
with one another.
Support areas include: Covenant Women
Provides encouragement, restoration, and strength for women in spiritually unbalanced marriages and helps them
learn how to continue to live a rewarding life, both spiritually and personally.
Mature Women’s Prayer Group [email protected]
Dorothy Gibbs, Carrie Grant, Sharman Young, Co-Coordinators
The Mature Women’s Prayer Group is a group of women who meet monthly to pray. Scripture calls us to pray
corporately for the church and for one another. We bring women together and help them to build relationships with
other prayer warriors. We join together in unity to bring our requests to God. We celebrate answered prayers and we
wait expectantly for God to move in miraculous ways. We want to lead by example, and to inspire the younger
women to pray. The group is a source of encouragement and empowerment to all who participate. The group is
available to pray for the sick, homebound, disabled or visit them at their request.
Women’s Prison
Provides spiritual guidance to women who are incarcerated; conducts worship services, Bible studies, and seminars
to teach the Gospel and provide basic Christian training.
Prayer Empowerment Wanda N. Brooks The mission of Prayer Empowerment is to provide prayer and intercession support for the Bishop, Administrative
staff, church leadership, church disciples, and others throughout the city, state, nation and globally to fulfill the will
and work of God.
Support areas include:
Intake/Altar Workers [email protected]
Leon Harris and Stewart Parker, Co-Coordinators
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MISSION STATEMENTS Intercessory Prayer/Warriors [email protected]
Sarah Travis and Barbara Lennon, Co-Coordinators 2 Chronicles 7:14 ―If my people which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face,
and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.‖
WCC Online/Telephone Prayer Line [email protected]
1-877-611-3977
The Online Prayer mission is to utilize the power of spoken prayer for every unique prayer request through
telephone communications; uplifting, encouraging, empowering and imparting God’s peace and bring hope for the
future to every caller. Every Sunday 10 am-12noon
Disciples Management [email protected]
Wanda N. Brooks The mission for Disciple Management is to make and establish disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ though biblical
instruction, trainings in practical ministry and empowering individuals through one-on-one and or group ministry to
find a place to serve for the glory of God and the advancement of His kingdom. Matthew 28:18-20
Support Areas include:
Intake/Altar Workers [email protected]
Leon Harris and Stewart Parker, Co-Coordinators
New Disciple Orientation [email protected]
Jackie Jeter, Coordinator
Small Groups TBD
Follow-up [email protected]
Sharon A. Hargett and Vivian Holley, Co-Coordinators
Contacts visitors and disciples to extend love and encouragement on behalf of Bishop Wilkins and the Wake Chapel
Church family.
Security [email protected]
Dewel Jones
Although we don't like to think violent acts occur within the church walls, it is something for which we are obligated
to prepare for. There are several reasons why we must pray, prepare, and prevent. The church should be a place of
sanctity and safety, and as such, we have invested in surveillance technology and training for team members. The
Wake Chapel Church Security Department has an obligation to church members, parishioners, and every visitor who
steps inside our doors to provide a safe environment for worship. They provide the church with the necessary skills
to provide protection for all worshippers and are well prepared, well trained, strategically deployed with a
willingness to serve our Savior.
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MISSION STATEMENTS Trustees [email protected]
Leonard King
The appointed role of Trustee is to supervise and maintain all property belonging to the congregation, thereby
enabling all the ministries, departments, and other entities to operate effectively in a safe and inviting environment.
Additionally, the Trustee Department plays a key role in accounting for the finances that are the collected at all WCC
events. Trustees are entrusted to the proper upkeep of God's house as a way to honor God and to facilitate the
holistic ministry. The physical and fiscal assets of the congregation reflect God’s blessings and the Senior Pastor’s
inspired vision for the promotion of the Kingdom of God. Good stewardship, common sense, and prudence dictate
that the church, facilities, property, equipment, furnishings, and other physical property be well maintained. We
honor God when we care for what has been entrusted to us.
Worship Arts
New Dimension Band
Julius Petway, 919-232-2017 [email protected]
The Worship Arts group uses song, dramatic art and various forms of worship dance and movements to minister to
audiences. The Worship Arts Council consists of representatives from each department/ministry area.
The Worship Arts Council:
Verna Best
Damita Davis
Sharon Dean
Cedrick Gamble
Phillip Langston
Tanisha McClendon
Steven Peterson
Julius Petway
Tina Pickett
Stephanie Helms-Pickett
Anointed Soles (Adult, Little Soles and Sole to Soul)
Stephanie Hems Pickett and Courtney Moore [email protected]
Demonstrate the love of Christ through movement, to set an atmosphere conducive to praise and worship God, to
give hope to those defeated, joy for the spirit of heaviness and affirmation to continue in confidence through our
Lord and Saviour.
N-Step [email protected]
Tarsha Burroughs
Young people who glorify God, edify His children and lead people to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ by creating
music routines using their hands and feet.
Praising Puppets [email protected]
Tina Ruffin
The mission and purpose is to use puppets as instruments for GOD in a unique way to teach and learn of His will,
His love, His promises and His purpose for each of our lives.
Unspeakable Joy (Adults & Youth) [email protected]
Crystal Gaffin
Voices of WCC & Women Singers
Verna Best [email protected]
Glorifies God, edify His children and lead people to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ through song.
Rehearsals weekly on Monday and Wednesday nights
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Weekly Scheduled Services
SUNDAY WCC North
7:00am Early Worship Service
WCC Central
8:30am New Disciple Classes
8:30am SONday School
9:30am Intercessory Prayer
10:00am Worship Service
(1st
, 3rd
& 4th
Sundays)
TUESDAY
WCC Central
12:00pm Noon Day Bible Study
12:00pm Noon Day Prayer (3rd Tuesday)
WCC North
7:00pm Time of Empowerment (Bible Study)
Every 1st Tuesday: A Time of Refreshing”
7:00pm Youth Time of Empowerment
WCC Central & Life Enrichment Center Wake Chapel Church North (WCC North)
3805 Tarheel Club Road 4509 Bland Road
Raleigh, NC 27604 Raleigh, NC 27609
919-872-7776 919-876-4956
Fax: 919-876-9598 www.wakechapel.org Fax: 919-232-2572
