Ministries

MINISTRY VOLUNTEERS - The Building Stones of Our Church
 
Bread of Life Fellowship always has a need for volunteerism. We thank God for the faithfulness and commitment of our volunteers. Leaders
of various departments are volunteers. If you want to lead, begin by serving. Each ministry or department is under the direct supervision
and spiritual guidance of a Bread of Life Ministerial Staff. It is the desire of this church that all members and regular attendees volunteer and
serve regularly in their chosen areas of ministry. Following is a non-exhaustive list of departments and ministries available at Bread of Life.

To request further information, or to volunteer, please contact the Ministry Head, or the Church Secretary, at the
Church Office
(631) 253-2117 during regular business hours
Monday through Friday 10:00am to 4:00pm.
 
 
  • ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL 
 Come to learn of the exciting miracles & mysteries of the Bible, every Sunday at 9:00AM - 9:45AM. This is an interactive fellowship is open to all adults desiring a deeper walk in God's Word of truth.
Ministry Head: Deaconess Margaret Gabriel
 
  • ALTAR MINISTRY
People offering prayer support and intercession during altar ministry.
- Ministry Heads: Deaconess Awilda Garcia & Deaconess Arthelma Drake
 
  • AUDIO & VISUAL
We provide services to record and video tape all Church Services, outreaches and special events. After services and meetings we duplicate digital media and create the finished products for sale on-line and available in the Bookstore. If you are interested in volunteering in this area, please see Brother Ken Steele who directs the A/V and sound department.
- Ministry Head: Minister Nathaniel Hyland
 
  •  BABY DEDICATIONS
If you desire to have your child dedicated, as unto the Lord, please contact the Church Office at (631) 253-2117 during regular business hours of 10:00am to 4:00pm Monday through Friday. Baby Dedications are done periodically throughout the year as the need arises.
  • BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY
This ministry provides assistance with meals and/or other needs after hospitalization, during illness or after an immediate family member's death. Please notify the Church Office in the event of any of the above.
- Ministry Head: Deaconess Joyce McKay
 
  • BREAD OF LIFE BIBLE COLLEGE
Bread of Life has a three course Bible College. If you desire to learn the Word of God like never before, register for the next semester. Learn how to study the Bible cover-to-cover, learn Bible truths from anointed teachers as they break down the mysteries of the scriptures. Short-term mission trips will are scheduled periodically. Please see Dr. Marianna Steele, the Dean of the Bible College, for more information.
- Ministry Head: Minister Nathaniel Hyland
 
  • BOOKSTORE
The Bread of Life Bookstore is your source for the current "Best Sellers" in print and audio visual media. We offer books by mainstream authors, music by artists from all genres, and provide gifts for all occasions. DVD's & CD's of all Bread of Life services are available in the Bookstore. If you are looking for a hard-to-find item, let us know and we can order it for you. Store hours: before & after all Church services.
Ministry Head: Deaconess Margaret Gabriel
 
  • CHILDREN'S CHURCH MINISTRY
Our children, ages 5 - 12 (1st grade through 5th grade) participate in specially tailored worship services on Sunday concurrent with adult worship services. After joining the adults for initial praise & worship, they are dismissed to their age-appropriate service. Please see Brother Eli Brown, our Children's Ministry Leader for more information.
 
Beyond our weekly service, we provide exciting special events for the children of our church and our community. Annual Vacation Bible School takes place every year, and our Children's Christmas Play is presented during the Christmas season. We also have special programs the weeks around Easter, during Church service. Please contact Sister Yvonne Mann who is the volunteer coordinator for Children's Special Events or Brother Eli Brown.
 
Background checks are required on anyone who regularly works as a volunteer in our nursery, children's or youth departments.
- Ministry Head: Deaconess Joyce McKay
 
  • DANCE MINISTRY
Experience worship at another level. The Higher Praise Dance Ministry worships during Church Services on Sundays and special services. They also minister in dance at other churches, weddings, birthdays, graduations, celebrations and community events. The full-body expression of worship through dance provides a visual adaptation of the scriptures in motion. Using flags, streamers, banners and tambourines of various colors we give praises unto God, who is the true Lord of the Dance. For more information see the volunteer Dance leaders Sister Brittany Carter & Sister Rhonda Augustine.
Ministry Head: Minister Serrell Boateng
 
  • DRAMA MINISTRY
If you enjoy acting out the scriptures and bringing Bible stories to life, join our team. We also dramatize serious life issues, on occasion for special events and services, to express the need for a Savior to answer all of life's situations and drama. For more information see Sis. Shirley Powell.
- Ministry Head: Evngelist Karen Torrence
 
  • DÉCOR MINISTRY
Members of the Décor ministry are committed to prayer, to decorate and adorn the sanctuary prophetically. Using fabric, banners, flowers, and essence of fragrances they create an atmosphere with the spirit of excellence. Please see Sister Ramona Warner, who leads this team, to volunteer to help with decorating the building for Special Events throughout the year.
- Ministry Head: Minister Serrell Boateng
 
  • DISCIPLESHIP & COUNSELING
If you desire to have someone meet with you for spiritual guidance, family ministry, deliverance, or prayer contact the Church Office at (631) 253-2117 during regular business hours of 10:00am to 4:00pm Monday through Friday.
  • FOOD PANTRY
Fishes & Loaves Food Pantry is located in our Church building. They serve the surrounding communities. We receive regular donations from other Churches and organizations.  To make donations or to receive food, please contact the Church Office at (631) 253-2117 during regular business hours of 10:00am to 4:00pm Monday through Friday.
- Ministry Head: Minister Serrell Boateng
 
  • GREETERS
If you have invited friends or family and wish to have them seated with you during the service, please let the greeters know. We are a family Church! We ask that you be alert to new faces and make a special point to greet visitors and make them feel welcomed. See Brother Gene Sherill the volunteer leader of Ushers & Greeters for more information.
- Ministry Head: Deacon Calvin Elliott
 
  • HIS WITNESS TEAM
If you enjoy taking photos or have website or internet networking talents, join our team. We use our skills to communicate the gospel to the global community via the World Wide Web. Using photography to "capture the moment" during Church Services and special events allows the experience of the moment to become a witness and testimony of the goodness and liberty we have in Jesus. See Brother Jonathan Ortiz the volunteer leader.
- Ministry Head: Deacon Miles Moore
  • HOSPITALITY & NEWCOMERS
We are a family Church! We make a special point to recognize and welcome newcomers and visitors and to provide any assistance needed. Monthly meetings are held for New Converts and Newcomers, to learn more about Bread of Life and to meet & greet the Ministerial Staff. Please contact the Church Office at (631) 253-2117 during regular business hours of 10:00am to 4:00pm Monday through Friday for the next class.
- Ministry Heads: Evangelist Karen Torrence
 
  • INTERCESSORY PRAYER
God has given us spiritual weapons of warfare, which are not carnal, but mighty in God for the pulling down of strongholds. We believe in the power of strategic prayer. It is not by might or power (the length or volume), but the quality of prayer. With prayer and fasting we bombard the gates of hell to push them back and declare the kingdom of God in the earth. Intercessors can go places in the Spirit not accessible in the natural realm. Apostle Randy and Pastor Gayle give us specific prayer points for the Church, for Special Services, for Missionary trips and whatever the Spirit of God wants to manifest in the earth. For prayer requests call the Church Office at (631) 253-2117 during regular business hours of 10:00am to 4:00pm Monday through Friday. After hours you can relay your prayer requests via email to contactus@thebread.org. These requests will then be communicated to our Pastor.
- Ministry Head: Head Deaconess Debbie Dunn
 
  • MAINTENANCE - BUILDINGS & GROUNDS
The Cleaning Ministry prepares a safe and clean environment so that we may gather to worship. Volunteers are needed after all services and before every special event to maintain a clean sanctuary and presentable building. The building consists of a sanctuary, kitchen, two multi-purpose rooms, sitting area, dining area, vestibule, four bathrooms and eight offices, all of which require regular cleaning. During the winter months, we also need volunteers to shovel snow before services. To request any special use of the facilities please contact the Church Office. For more information see Brother Rodney Jones (Maintenance) or Sister Beverly Elliott (Cleaning) to volunteer your services in this vital area of ministry. 
- Ministry Head: Head Deaconess Debbie Dunn
 
  • MUSIC DEPARTMENT
The Band & Worship Singers are an integral part of our worship experience at Bread of Life. A group of anointed and committed volunteers offering their talents to usher us into the presence of God, taking us behind the vail at all Church Services and special events. They have recorded a CD titled "Jump on In," available in the Bookstore. For more information see Minister John Norris, our Music Director. He oversees all music for services, including specials, special events and the Choir.
- Ministry Head: Minister John Norris
 
  • NURSERY
We provide a Pre-school Nursery service for ages 3, 4, & 5 every Sunday, Wednesday, Friday and during special services. Upon a child's first visit, parents are given a general information form that must be completed prior to watching a child.  Children need to be picked up by their own parents immediately following the Service. To volunteer, please see Sister Rosa Campbell for more information. Background checks are required on anyone who regularly works as a volunteer in our nursery, children's or youth departments.
- Ministry Head: Deaconess Joyce McKay
 
  • PASTORAL COVENANT PRAYER
Bread of Life believes in the necessity and power of prayer. The Bible commands us to pray for our leaders. This group of intercessors creates a strategic prayer shield to cover Apostle Randy, Pastor Gayle and their children. We bring their prayer requests before our loving God.
- Ministry Head: Evangelist Edward Boateng
 
  • PRISON MINISTRY
We offer regular outreach and spiritual counseling and encouragement to prisoners in surrounding counties.
- Ministry Head: Deacon Miles Moore
 

  • SICK & SHUT-IN MINISTRY
We minister to the needs of those in the hospital, at home recovering from sickness or surgery. We make personal visits to pray for and provide communion to those waiting for God to heal them.
- Ministry Head: Deacon Calvin Elliott
 
  • SINGLES MINISTRY
Periodically we have meetings in the Church and host gatherings outside of the Church to provide a fun time for singles to fellowship with one another.
- Ministry Head: Deaconess Margaret Herron
 
  • SIGN MINISTRY
We minister to those with hearing impairments and the non-hearing, by providing American signing services during Church services and special events.
- Ministry Head: Deac. Calvin Powell
 
  • STREET EVANGELISM 
To the uttermost parts of the earth…We take the gospel of Jesus Christ to our Judea, the local community. We share with them the love of
God. We also attend community events to distribute Bible literature
and provide prayer. For more information see Deacon Calvin Elliott.
- Ministry Head: Deacon Calvin Elliott
 
  •  TELEPHONE MINISTRY
We answer the telephone prayer line, after the weekly Trump of God broadcast. We speak with callers from all over the country, receive their prayer request and minister to their needs. For more information see Deaconess Tanya Thomas.
- Ministry Head: Deacon Miles Moore
 
 
  • TRANSPORTATION MINISTRY
The Bread of Life van is on the road. We travel within a 20 mile radius to pick up and drop off those in need of a ride to attend Church Services. We also provide transportation for visiting dignitaries and guest speakers for Special Events. If you find yourself in need of a ride to Church please contact the Church Office at (631) 253-2117 during regular business hours of 10:00am to 4:00pm Monday through Friday. For more information see Sister Patrice Mitchum.
- Ministry Head: Deacon Calvin Powell
 
  • USHERS
Our ushers volunteer their time to assist at all regularly scheduled Church Services, as well as special events and funerals as needed. See Brother Gene Sherill the volunteer leader of Ushers & Greeters for more information.
- Ministry Head: Deacon Calvin Elliott
 
 
 
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