Ministries

Armor Bearers
A ministry of God-called men who are responsible for protecting the anointing and the leadership mantle that rests upon our pastor. They also are responsible for maintaining a safe and orderly worship environment.

Beautification Ministry
The members of this ministry are responsible for the upkeep and cleanliness of the church grounds.

Church Banquet
Every two years St. John's hosts a five-star first class gala for all our members.  For further details please feel free to contact the church office at 413- 734-2283.

Children's Church
Children's Church caters to children between the ages of 4 and 12.  It's in session dluring our Sunday Worship services on all but first Sundsays led by Alissa Madison- Watkins. (413) 783-2283.

Christmas Musical
The holidays would not be complete without hearing the voices of our Music Ministry as they seranade us with Christmas songs that celebrate the birth of Christ.

Diabetes Ministry
This ministry gives support as well as nutritional guidance to those that have been diagnosed with diabetes. Ministry led by  Veronica Cook   413-782-7206.

Diaconate
The primary focus of the Diaconate is to manage the care of members spiritual needs.

DivorceCare and Recovery Ministry
Proverbs 18:14 “The spirit of a man will sustain him in sickness, but who can bear a broken spirit?” This support group is designed for those individual(s) who suffer from a broken marriage. The DivorceCare group deals with topics such as feelings of anxiety, depression, despair, hopelessness, recurring anger, self-blame, and guilt. The DivorceCare group is built on a Biblical, Christ-centered foundation of Help, Hope and Healing. This thirteen week discussion group focuses on recovery topics and tools for surviving a divorce.
DivorceCare 2007 schedule: April 13 • May 7 • August 13 • September 17 and • December 17.

Educator's Ministry
This ministry is composed of all the educators in our St. John's body to help turtor and encourage our yourth in their educational needs.  This ministry is led by Rhonda Lewis who can be contacted at  413-733-9358 and Emily Harrison who can be contacted at 413-737-7107.

First Love and Singles' Ministry
1John 4:19“We love, because He first loved us.” The mission of the First Love Ministry is to minister and support St. John’s singles in their walk with Christ through spiritual enrichment, fellowship, and comprehensive life enhancement. Spiritual enrichment will be gained through member participation in workshops, services, and conferences. Fellowship will be gained through member participation in social events and volunteer opportunities. Life enhancement will be gained through member participation in workshops that cover various life issues facing singles, including finances, career, relationships, and other topics. First Love is open to all single members of St. John’s. We welcome singles from various life situations: never married; previously married; wanting to marry; not wanting to marry. Singles with children are welcome. Young adults, seasoned adults, males, females, and all racial backgrounds are welcome. However, participants should be at least 21 years of age. •Bible Study meets on the second Wednesday of each month in Fellowship Hall. •Life Enrichment meets on the fourth Saturday of each month in Fellowship Hall.

Free-N-One Ministry
The Free-N-One Ministry is a ministry dedicated to breaking the bonds of addiction through faith in Jesus Christ. This program helps both male and female addicts to not only focus on the physically addictive behavior of drugs and substance abuse, but also on the spiritual aspects of addiction. Through the use of a Biblically-based 12-Step program this ministry continues to help those who struggle with addiction, so they may experience victory and deliverance in their lives.
• Meets on Mondays 7:30P- 9:00P. in Social Room.

Friend's Place Ministry invites those in the community to receive a warm dinner at least once a week on Wednesdays  at 4:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. 

Greeter's Ministry 

Healthy Life  Ministry meets  every  2nd Saturday of the month at 10am at the MLK COMMNITY CENTER

Ladies of The Dust
Servants who volunteer to clean the sanctuary and altar in preparation for worship. I can use the gifts

Media Sound and Video Ministry
This ministry serves to ensure that St. John’s life-changing worship services are accessible to the world community via Internet, audio, and video recording. In addition, the ministry strives to encourage the spiritual development of the congregation by providing recordings of St. John’s worship services, spiritual books, gospel CDs, as well as clothing sporting the St. John’s logo for sale at the media sales booth located in the church social room.

Mighty Men of God (MMOG) Men's Ministry
The men's ministry offers a variety of opportunities for like-minded brothers in Christ to connect and serve the congregation and community as they confidently pursue their Christian walk.

Missions and Evangelism
St. John's has a strong commitment to serve not only the members of the congregation but our brothers and sisters in the surrounding community. There is a tremendous need for our ministry to reach out and assist those in need.

Pastor's Aide
This ministry is the female counter-part to the Armor Bearer, who serves God, The Pastor, The First Lady, female clergy and female guest.  This ministry is led by Marie James and she can be contacted at 413-783-6107.

Single Parents Ministry
2 Corinthians 6:10“As sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.” The Single Parents Ministry exists to encourage, strengthen, and support the spiritual growth of those in St. John’s who are raising children alone. Support comes in prayer, study of the scriptures, partnering with other St. John’s ministries, and through activities.

The Good Samaritan Ministry
This mininstry caters the physcial well being of the Pastor, First Family and the entire congregation. Led by Deacon Maxine Hall and she can be contacted at 413-796-1312.

Usher Ministry
The doorkeepers of the house of God are there to make sure people are seated comfortably to have a enjoyable worship experience. They also insure that the service is able to flow in decency and in order with a spirit of excellence. blessing to St. John's.