Evangelism
The Evangelism Ministry of Grace UMC is one of the outreach ministries of the church. We host an annual prayer breakfast, and we join with the UMW in spearheading the church’s prison ministry. We also support and promote Bible studies and book studies.
Annual Prayer Breakfast
In supporting the mission of Making Disciples for Christ for the Transformation of the World, the Evangelism Committee hosts an Annual Prayer Breakfast. Our prayer breakfast this year took place on January 27. Our title this year was “More Living Water.”
Prison Ministry
The Evangelism Committee also collaborates with the United Women in Faith in spearheading the Church’s Prison Ministry. We welcome you to share in our prison ministry. We donate holiday cards to inmates in Rikers Island so that they may be able to send cards to their families. We also donate t-shirts and socks as well as spiritual books such as The Daily Bread and other books of encouragement.
Annual Prayer Breakfast
Our Ninth Annual Prayer Breakfast, hosted by the Evangelism Committee on January 27, 2024 was a wonderful, spirit-filled occasion. We thank all of the participants and everyone who came. Please plan to join us next year!
Order of Worship
January 27, 2024 9:45AM
9th Annual Prayer Breakfast
More Living Water
“He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.” (Psalm 23:2 KJV)
Opening Remarks Andrea Owen-Boyd
Blessing of the Meal Rev. David Ball, St. John’s UMC
Welcome and Greetings of Connectional Churches and Ministers
Opening Prayer
Praise Songs Kim Neri, Danny Neri
Opening Hymn #377- “It is Well with my Soul” Chancel Choir Members
The Twenty-Third Psalm St. John’s Story Tellers
Scripture Reading – Philippians 4:4-8 Mahala Holness-Brooks
Ministry in Song – The Lord’s My Shepherd solo, Kimberly Neri; guitar, Danny Neri
Reflections – Rev. David Ball, St. John’s UMC
Prayers
The Lord is my Shepherd Brian Stone
He makes me lie down in green pastures Patricia Eshun
Ministry in Music – “The Lord is my Shepherd” Bob DiSalvo
Testimony – Divine Intervention Dr. Tonia Ukanwoke
Testimony – Listening for the voice of God Janice Reid
Prayers
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death Earl Boyd
You anoint my head with oil Lenore Kurz
Surely goodness and mercy will follow me Katherine Perkins
Closing Hymn #378 – “Amazing Grace”
Closing Remarks Andrea Owen-Boyd
Benediction Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Hooker
Acknowledgements
The Evangelism Committee would like to thank all who have participated in this service by offering their ministry in Prayers, Songs, Gifts and Presence. Thank you for your support for the last nine years.
Committee Members
Pearl Hamilton, Mahala Holness-Brooks, Frances Ortiz, Maudlyn Scarlett, Dr. Tonia Ukanwoke, Andrea Owen-Boyd (Chairperson)
Donna Hartmann, Art Design Flyer
Bob DiSalvo and Hospitality Committee
My Brother’s Keeper – kitchen prep, set-up and serving
Donations can be made to our Church through Venmo using Grace Methodist VS, through Zelle using the Church e-mail – GraceVSNY@aol.com or mail a check to our address – 21 South Franklin Avenue, Valley Stream, NY 11580
