Children's Ministry
The Children's Ministry of Israel Metropolitan CME Church ministers to children from infancy to age 11. It is our desire to provide a loving,Christian environment that fosters a knowledge and understanding of God,basic biblical principals and spiritual nurturing and development. We offer a wide range of ministries that the children are able to participate in as they edify Christ.Being a part of a "full-service" church, there is ministry occurring not just on Sundays, but each day of the week as well. The ministries that the children can become a part of includes the following::
- Infant and Toddler Sanctuary Ministries (infancy to age 5)
- Children's Church (ages 6-11)
- Students of the Word Bible Study
- Spirit of David Children Dance Ministry
- Doorkeepers of the House Ministry
- Ministry to the Sick and Shut-in
- Rossie T. Hollis Missionaries
With God as our authority, Christ as our example and the Holy Spirit as our guide, we are excited about what the future holds for this "ministry!!"
We Care We Share Feeding Ministry (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday)
This Ministry is operated during the above days with bread and pastries given out each of the days. On Friday in addition to the bread there are also fresh vegetables and some dairy products. There is a hot meal served on Friday at 1:30 p.m. and again at 7:00p.m along with Bible Study at each time. For additional Information, contact Minister Charles Berry.
Prison Ministry/Angel Tree Program
This Ministry is working very closely with the 2,500 persons that were released back into the Greater Washington Vicinity in the month of January 2002. There are training sessions that are being held to help those interested in being Mentors to those released. At Christmas, we serviced 32 different families of those incarcerated with gifts for their children and families. For additional information, contact Mrs. Suel!is Muse or Mr. Alan Petty.
SHARE Program
Several members head this Ministry which provides an ample amount of fresh vegetables, meats, fruits and dry goods for a very reasonable price. For additional information, contact Mrs. Lillian Ruffin or Mrs. Winifred Jackson.
USDA Food Program
This program is in the planning and inspection stages. When we are up and going, we will be a very badly needed site in the Northwest part of DC where the community will be able to come in and pick up free of charge to them canned foods, dry goods and other food items.
Computer Lab
This Ministry provides several computers and printers that will teach those in the community how to use the computer and give them skills that will help them obtain gainful employment. For additional information, contact Minister Michael Gray.
Couples Ministry
This Ministry is growing by leaps and bounds, it started with just members of Israel, but we now have couples coming from other denominations and actively participating. We are a Bible based group dealing with life issues in our marriages through the Word of God. We meet once a month at homes, and have retreat twice a year. For additional information, contact Mr.Tyrone Cartwright or Mrs. Shirley Cartwright.
The Young at Heart
This senior community group began in 1970. We open with a brief devotion, which includes song, scripture, and prayer. Sometimes poems and readings are added. We schedule speakers who discuss different topics that pertain to seniors. We have discussions among the members on various topics of interest. Each year we choose a charity to make contributions to. Often time our charitable contributions go to help children’s
outreach organizations. Socially, we enjoy touring sites of the city, using the church to hold luncheons and planning out of the city. We enjoy the fellowship and camaraderie, giving support when needed.
