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HIV/AIDS Awareness & Education
Real Love Outreach to Victims of Exclusion
(RLOVE)
HIV/AIDS is the leading cause of death for African American women aged 25 to 34. Women are increasingly affected by AIDS. In 1985, five percent of new AIDS cases in the U.S. were among women and girls ages 13 and older. By 2005, it was 27 percent. In addition, more young African American males are being documented with HIV/AIDS. At JCC, we strive to educate our community about the HIV/AIDS epidemic through periodic awareness and prevention seminars/workshops.
We also reach out to those who are affected by HIV/AIDS to serve and minister to them in any way possible. We want to be a place where they can experience Jesus Christ and experience real love.
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All Souls Are Precious (ASAP)
The name of our Outreach/Evengelism Ministry at JCC is "All Souls Are Precious" (ASAP). Our motto is "Helping Others Experience Real Love. The Team has a goal of winning 50 souls to Christ each year. Neighborhoods in the area are canvassed one Saturday each month to pray for needs, share the gospel, lead to Christ, and invite to JCC. Through our Internet presence, we are able to reach 1.8 billion people worldwide to present Jesus and pray for their concerns. God is so good!!
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United Family Sessions
We believe it is important for family to spend quality time together at home and to fellowship with other families in a group setting. Therefore, we reach out to families through our evangelism and outreach segments. In addition, we have have Feast & Fellowship Day each fifth Sunday. Also, we offer marriage and family counseling.
We regularly have events for youth and adults, individually and collectively.
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Hospitality Committee
The hospitality committee simply makes everyonf feel relaxed and comfortable while attending a JCC service or while going through times of adversity or celebration at home. Areas of responsibilty include ushering, meal preparation/serving, decorating, greeting, etc.
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Our pastors, Dr. R. J. Lightsey II and Rev. Sharen K. Lightsey (Lightsey Ministries), provide "Blessings Through the Word," via the Internet. You will be encouarged to pursue and maintain godly living to possess God's best for your life. Visit the website at www.lightseyministries.org
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Praise & Worship
 Various opportunities are available for members to serve in our music ministry as musicians, producers, writers, or as a member of our Praise & Worship team (Joyful Noyze).
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Public Relations Ministry
Involves working as part of a team to create and mail all written correspondence from the church as the pastors request. Phone calls (with follow-ups are also included. Those involved in this ministry are quite active in planning and overseeing special events and services.
Our "Positive Image Awards," an annual special event to recognize and honor volunteers in our community, is one of the projects conducted by our Public Relations Ministry.
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Media & Marketing Ministry
This involves the designing, producing, and distribution of all promotional items including brochures, postcards, flyers, CDs, etc. Website maintenance and updates are also responsibilities of those serving in this ministry.
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Grounds/Buildings Maintenance
Involves the oversight of maintenance and security of two large buildings and grounds covering nearly two acres. Also included is the opening and closing of buildings for all services and special events. The opportunities to make repairs (as qualified) abound.
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Blessings Through the Word