There are three (3) ways in which persons may be admitted as members to the Baptist Church. After the sermon, the Worship Leader “opens the doors of the Church”. It is at this time one comes forth publicly by one of the following three modes of admission:
A person may be admitted to the Church on a profession of faith in Christ, by baptism. He/she makes known their desire for baptism and union with the Church to the Deacons. Baptism is by water, with total immersion. Baptism declares one dead to the world and sin, buried, and raised up to newness of life through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.
Members often move from the vicinity of the Church with which they have united. Then it becomes their duty, and should be their desire to connect themselves with another Church. If the potential member’s former Church is within a 30-mile radius of Macedonia, a letter of commendation and dismission should be obtained from the Church in which the person wishes to transfer from so that the membership may be properly transferred.
It sometimes happens that persons who have been Baptized, desires to unite with another Church. They bring no letters, nor are they rebaptized. If their home church is located more than thirty miles they may join by an implied account of their conversion and Christian life
Once at the altar, a Decision Record must be completed. Our New Members ministry will contact you with further instructions on the process you must complete in order to become a member of Macedonia.
Jesus Christ gave the Great Commission in Matthew 28: 19 and 20: Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen. Macedonia heeds the Master’s call with the following ministries:
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION: In obedience to the Scriptures, Pastor Henry diligently teaches us the WORD in two Wednesday sessions at 12 noon at 6:30 p.m. This ministry encompasses Bible Study, Sunday School and Youth Bible Study. Click here to meet our Christian Education Coordinator.
CONGREGATIONAL ENRICHMENT: This is a ministry dedicated to planning activities for members of our church and community enabling them to gather and become acquainted not only with each other, but also to create a bond of worship, prayer and fellowship. This ministry consists of the Christian Men’s Fellowship, Christian Women’s Fellowship , Singles Ministry, and Travel Ministry.
DEACONESS: Deaconess assist candidates for Baptism and assist with communion services. They have active Unwed Mothers and Benevolence Correspondence ministries. Click here to meet our Deaconess.
DEACONS: Deacons are servants of the Church. Our deacons have charge of the sick and needy members and act as assistants to the Pastor in advancing the general interest of the Church Body. Every member is assigned a Deacon. Click here to meet our Deacons.
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT TEAM: This committee is responsible for the upkeep of the Church and all tangibles. They are available to serve as needed. Click here to meet our team
MEDIA MINISTRY: Audio and Video tapes of the 11 a.m. service are available. Other services are periodically taped. Please call the Church for details or Click here to place an order
MESSENGER: The Messenger is our Church’s monthly newsletter. This is a ministering tool we use to share the blessings and celebrations in the lives of our church family. The newsletter is published every first Sunday. Click here to read our newsletters
MINISTERS: Our ministers are licensed to preach the gospel and are cultivating their ministries to faithfully and obediently fulfill the future roll of pastor at a church in God’s appointed time. While in fellowship at Macedonia, they preach services in-house as led by Pastor Henry and serve as advisors to several ministries of the Church. Click here to meet our Ministers
MISSIONARY: The Missionary Department was formed by Christians who, through their faith in God, wanted to help others. All Missionary Baptists are missionaries. Click here to read more about our Missionary Department
MUSIC: Worship is the celebration of the mighty acts of God. Therefore, the music should point to and bring into remembrance what God has done through His Son, Jesus the Christ, and His continuing presence through the work and power of the Holy Spirit. Click here to read about our minister of music and music team
PRAISE DANCERS: The Praise Dancers serve to praise and worship our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ through different forms of dance. Adults and youth teams are active. Click here to read more about our praise dancers
SERENITY: A lay counseling ministry whose purpose is to assist individuals with varying concerns or problems, embracing the whole person - spirit, mind and body (I Thessalonians 5:23) - and provide resources to youth, adults, senior citizens and families within the Church and community. This ministry sponsors self-awareness, marriage enrichment and other related workshops to help nourish the soul. Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety (Proverbs 11:14 KJV). Click here to learn more about Serenity
SELF-SUSTAINING: These ministries are led by professionals who are willing to share their knowledge and experiences to help us become better stewards of the resources God has so graciously granted us. Currently, the ministry of Resume Writing\Job Searching are active
USHERS: Ushering has been a part of our Church program since the early existence of our Church. Their purpose is to make all who worship with Macedonia comfortable and at home in our service. Within the scope of ushering, we have the Hospitality and Greeters ministries
TUTORING: School-age children are tutored on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. in general education courses
YOUTH MINISTRIES: In obedience to the Word, our Youth Ministry is structured to nurture, educate and train our youth to honor and hold in reverence the WORD of God. This tender aspect of Christian Education and Enrichment is attained through the ministries of Sunday School, the Missionary Youth Department, Youth Bible Study and the Praise Dancers. Our Youth Ministry is coordinated by our youth director, Kenya Bethea. Click here to meet Sister Bethea.