NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION GUIDE - Bridge Street AME Church
7 1 8 . 4 5 2 . 3 9 3 6 VOICE 7 1 8 . 4 5 3 . 4 1 3 4 FAXNEW MEMBER ORIENTATION GUIDERev. David B. Cousin, Sr., PastorRev. Valerie E. Cousin, Executive MinisterYour NameDate you joined Bridge StreetDates of Classes Attended:Class #1:Class #3:Class #2:Class #4:277 ST U Y V E S ANT AV E N U E BR OO K LY N, N Y 11 221W WW . BR ID G E ST R E ET B R OO KL Y N . OR G
TABLE OF CONTENTSWelcome by Pastor David & Rev. Valerie CousinYour Personal InformationThe Class Leader MinistryGet Connected: God Church FamilyBe Committed: Worship Christian Education Fellowship ChurchOur Core ValuesSalvation Believe Turn Look TrustSESSION I Our BeliefsThe 10 CommandmentsThe Apostles’ CreedThe 25 Articles of ReligionThe Lord’s Prayer: Eight Components for Understanding How to PrayBible Structure & DivisionsSESSION II Sacraments of the ChurchBaptismHoly CommunionSESSION III History of the AME ChurchOur Founder: Bishop Richard AllenOur Name: African Methodist EpiscopalOur Mission Our Objective Our Emblem and MottoOur ResponsibilityOur Structure The Four Horseman of the AME ChurchOrganizational Structure of the AME ChurchThe Annual Conference District Conference Quarterly ConferenceThe Episcopal DistrictThe Presiding EldersA Geographical Overview of the 20 Episcopal DistrictsSESSION IV History of Bridge Street ChurchOur StewardshipThe Tithe: Giving As God RequiresThe Tithe vs. The OfferingYour Giving Envelopes & Envelope NumberGlossary of TermsGet Involved with you new church family (A Listing of Church Ministries)Our Weekly Schedule: Worship Services, Meetings & ActivitiesNew Member Class ReviewUsing Your Spiritual Gifts to grow your churchB R I D G E S T R E E T AM E C H U R C H 2 7 7 S T U Y V E S A N T AV E N U E B R O O K LY N , N 2929303031323334-3637PAGE 2
welcomeFrom Pastor David & Rev. Valerie CousinRev. Valerie and I are so pleased that you made a decision to choose Bridge Street AME Church as yournew church home. Deciding where you will spend time in worship and fellowship is not a decision to betaken lightly because your church home is the place where you will create and foster lasting relationships,grow deeper in your faith, and share your life experiences including your joys, triumphs and challenges.Your church home is the place where you will be celebrated when you achieve accomplishments in yourpersonal life and career, and it is the place where you will be encouraged and sustained when you gothrough trials in your life such as the death of a loved one, loss of job or health challenges.In order for your church family to share in yourlife and help you to grow in your faith, we willneed you to remain connected to your churchfamily through your class leader. Every memberat Bridge Street is assigned to a class of twelve totwenty people that is headed by a class leader.Your class leader is the person who will need toreport any challenges or concerns you may haveabout your faith, becoming involved in churchministries, challenges with your health, or requestsfor prayer or visitation when you are hospitalizedor have experienced death in the family. If youhave not received your class assignment, pleasecontact the church office at (718) 452-3936 or viaemail at bridgestreetchurch@gmail.com and aleader will be assigned to you.One of the biggest decisions in life,other than buying a home or choosinga mate, is selecting a church home whereyou can live out your Christian Faithwhile working through life issues.The next step in this process is for you to complete New Member Class, which is held on Sundays at9:00a.m. in Room 1, located on the lower level of the church. Rev. Charles Griffin is the instructor.He can be reached via email at cgrif4real@aol.com. If you have not been baptized and desire thesacrament of baptism, please contact the church office to obtain a registration packet. Baptism classes areheld on the first Wednesday of each month.Just as you have expectations of your church family to help you to grow in your faith as well as encourageand support you in your life endeavors, God expects for every believer of every church to financiallysupport the church by tithing a minimum of 10% of their income so that the work of the church(ministering to the homeless and incarcerated in our community) might be sustained to let others knowthat God does, in fact, care about them. By now, you should have received your giving envelopes with anenvelope number. If you have not received that information, please contact the church office.Again, Welcome to Bridge Street AME Church, and we pray that you will become a well connected,spiritually discerning, generous giving member of God’s great community of believers!B R I D G E S T R E E T AM E C H U R C H 2 7 7 S T U Y V E S A N T AV E N U E B R O O K LY N , N YPAGE 3
your personal informationYour Name:Your Class Leader’s Name:Your Class Leader’s Phone #: Email:Your Class #: Your Envelope #:New Member Welcome Reception:Your New Church Family would like to Welcome You to Your New Church Homeduring a WELCOME RECEPTION ON:New Member Class Meets @ 9AM on Sundays in Room 1 (lower level of church)Rev. Charles Griffin is the instructor. His email is cgrif4real@aol.comClass #1:Class #3:Class #2:Class #4:Baptism Information:Have you been baptized: YES NOIf you have not been baptized, and would like to be baptized, please call thechurch office at (718) 452-3936 to request a registration packet.B R I D G E S T R E E T AM E C H U R C H 2 7 7 S T U Y V E S A N T AV E N U E B R O O K LY N , N YPAGE 4
The Class Leader MinistryWhat are class leaders? A class leader is a person assigned to oversee a group of twelve ormore members to discern their spiritual and physical well-being.Why do I need a class leader? Class leaders are the pastoral arm of the Church. It is verydifficult for pastors to know the whereabouts and well-being of all of their members at any giventime, which is why the class leader ministry is so vital to the effective functioning of the church.How can I find out who my class leader is? If you don’t know your class number or classleader’s name, you should contact the church office at (718) 452-3936 or via email atinfo@bridgestreetbrooklyn.org.When should I contact my class leader?You should contact your Class Leader when you are: SickIn the HospitalGoing through challenging timesIn need of prayer or communionYou should contact your Class Leader if you are: Having trouble working through faith issues or church doctrineIn need of spiritual directionInterested in learning more about the various ministries of your churchPlanning to join a new churchYou should contact our Class Leader if you have: Missed attending class meetingNot been in church for at least two SundaysQuestions about the sermon, church programs or activitiesRelocated to another geographical regionChanged your address or telephone numberJoined another churchYou should contact your Class Leader if you want to: Become more involved in the spiritual life of the ChurchJoin a ministry, auxiliary or choirReport the birth of a childReport a death in the familyThought to Remember .If every member of my Church was just like me, what kind of Church would My Church be?B R I D G E S T R E E T AM E C H U R C H 2 7 7 S T U Y V E S A N T AV E N U E B R O O K LY N , N YPAGE 5
get connectedGod Church CommunityYour Bridge Street Church family would like to ensure that you remain connected to the people you havemade a decision to unite with as a believer in God’s kingdom. We can’t keep you connected unless youhave completed a New Member form and provided us with your personal information such as yourmailing and email addresses as well as your home, cell and/or work phone numbers.Email and Electronic NewsletterAs a member, you will receive information from us in a variety of formats and media. Although 20% ofour members prefer receiving communication about church activities and events via email or the weeklye-newsletter, approximately 80% of our members still prefer the telephone and snail mail (post office) astheir preferred means of communication. If you would like to receive information via our weekly enewsletter, please email the church office to request that your email addressed be added to the list or youmay log on to our facebook page or website and sign up from the enewsletter.We do not share members’ personal information with organizations that are affiliated with Bridge StreetChurch, nor do we share your information with other members unless they are your class leader or workwith the class leader ministry and are functioning in an official capacity to make contact you.Church BulletinOur church bulletin will contain select information about event dates, ill and homebound members andupcoming ministry meetings. However, we have made a conscious effort to go green as a means ofexercising good stewardship over the environment and have thus cut down on the size of the bulletin toreduce the amount of paper consumed on a weekly basis.Digital SignageBridge Street has installed a digital monitor in the foyer of the church to inform members of upcomingevents occurring at our church. We pray that you will make a concerted effort to view the eventsdisplayed on the monitor so that you might remain well informed of the events occurring at your church.Social mediaBridge Street is blessed to have a big presence on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagramand Twitter. Please follow us to remain abreast of the events occurring at your church.FOLLOW BRIDGE STREET CHURCHFor more information about your church, visit our website atwww.bridgestreetbrooklyn.orgB R I D G E S T R E E T AM E C H U R C H 2 7 7 S T U Y V E S A N T AV E N U E B R O O K LY N , N YPAGE 6
be committedWorship Christian Education Fellowship OutreachWorshipWorship celebrates the divinity of God. It recognizes God for who He is, what He has done, and for whatwe are expecting God to do. God admonishes everything and everyone that has breadth (Psalm 150) topraise Him. We honor God when we engage in praise and worship. We honor God when we praise Himwith the fruit of our lips (Heb. 13:15); we can also honor God through our everyday tasks (Col. 3:23) suchas esteeming those who are in authority over us (Heb. 13:17) or submitting to our spouse (Eph. 5:22-23)or by not provoking our children (Eph. 6:4). As you can see, worshipping God is not limited to singingsongs on Sunday or lifting up holy hands in worship. Worshipping God is a lifestyle that requiresbelievers to be constantly and continually connected to God through the Holy Spirit.Christian EducationEngaging in a life that loves learning is not an option for the believer, but it is a requirement by God. 2Timothy 2:15 records, “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved by him, a worker whohas no need to be ashamed, rightly explaining the word of truth.” By embracing study of God’s word,believers are equipping themselves for not only sharing and spreading God’s word to persons in theircircles of influence, but they are also preparing themselves as vessels of God’s future blessings. In otherwords, the more we study God’s word and come into a knowledge of what God expects from us, the morewe tailor our lifestyle choices to align with God’s word. As a result, God will open up opportunities forus to serve him through our gifts that will bless and encourage others. Therefore, all members, especiallynew members, are expected to be involved in learning about God’s word so that they can draw others toGod through their Christian witness. In order to know God in an intimate way, believers will have tostudy God’s word daily, attend Sunday School, bible study, and Sunday worship services.FellowshipFellowship is a mutual sharing of our relationship with Christ with other believers. Hebrews 10:25records, “not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and allthe more as you see the Day approaching.” In order for believers to grow together as a fellowship, aconcerted effort to spend time together in godly pursuits will have to be a priority of the leadership. Suchfellowships might include small group study, men and women’s bible studies, seminars and workshops,and church outings. Our prayer is that you will make a concerted effort to be present at fellowshipopportunities that will help to create lasting bonds with other believers in your new church family.OutreachOur outreach signals to the world that we are the arms, hands, feet, eyes and mouth of God. When we useour financial resources, spiritual gifts and natural abilities (talents) to addresses the needs of thedisenfranchised in society, we are saying to them that God is not dead, God is alive, and he is usingChristians (those who believe in Jesus and the message of the cross) to draw sinners to repentance, and tominister to the social, psychological, physical, spiritual and emotional wellness of people. Each memberof Bridge Street is expected to join at least one ministry and to use their gifts to accomplish the mission ofthose ministries. Whether it is clothing and feeding the hungry on Wednesdays, visiting Rikers Island onSundays, visiting the ill and homebound on Mondays, every member of Bridge Street is needed to fulfillGod’s mission for the church.B R I D G E S T R E E T AM E C H U R C H 2 7 7 S T U Y V E S A N T AV E N U E B R O O K LY N , N YPAGE 7
our core valuesAs a family of believers, we Believe that Jesus Christ is the way to salvation and personalrelationship with God. Are faithful in attending weekly services to enrich our faith walk. Engage both traditional and non-traditional methods of teachingto reach those outside the family of faith. Encourage fellowship with one another as a means for displayingGod’s love. Build up believers through God’s word. Empower believers for ministry through identification anddiscernment of their spiritual gifts. Glorify God through our individual and collective giving to makesure that there are sufficient financial resources to carry out theministries of God’s church. Equip believers with knowledge to spread the gospel throughevangelism. Serve others affected by hunger, homelessness, disease andnatural disasters on the local and national level.B R I D G E S T R E E T AM E C H U R C H 2 7 7 S T U Y V E S A N T AV E N U E B R O O K LY N , N YPAGE 8
SalvationSalvation is a free gift of a Holy God to a sinful world. It is obtained only by believing in the Son of God,Jesus Christ, and receiving Him into your heart. It is an act of faith. One cannot work his way to Christ,nor can a person buy salvation. It is a personal decision. No one else can save a person. Churchmembership is not salvation but should be a natural result of salvation. Salvation changes the heart, themind, and every part of a person. We become new creatures in Christ Jesus (2 Corinthians 5:17).The “gospel of Christ is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth” (Romans 1:16). It isthe “good news” of Jesus paying the price for our sins on the cross – and that is the power of God. Inorder to save man from sin and torment, God had to sacrifice his only Son (John 3:16). We need notworry about being good enough to be saved, because a person never reaches that degree of excellence. Ifwe could, we would have no need of salvation. Every person comes to saving grace in the same way “allhave sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23).Salvation crosses all denominational lines. No religious movement of the Christian faith can claim amonopoly on salvation. “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” (Romans10:13) Simply stated, Christians are saved through faith in Jesus Christ. There are four basic steps inreceiving salvation. They are Believe, Turn, Look, and Trust.1.BELIEVEBelieve that God loves you, and that He gave His only Son Jesus Christ to die for your sins and the sins ofthe entire world and through His death you will receive eternal life. “For God so loved the world that hegave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:162.TURNTurn from your sin to God. Many have tried to escape the consequences of sin, but turning to God is theonly way. The word repent is used to describe turning from sin. Christians must repent of their sin inorder to receive forgiveness for them. “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive usour sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” John 1:9; “And Peter said unto them, Repent ye,and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus unto the remission of your sins; and ye shallreceive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” Acts 2:38; “I am not come to call the righteous but sinners torepentance.” Luke 5:323.LOOKLook to Christ as the only provision for the forgiveness of your sin. Jesus Christ died on the cross to paythe penalty for sin in full. He died to bring us back to God. But God demonstrates his own love for us inthis: “While we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8). Even though we were dead in oursins, God, who is rich in mercy, because of the great love He had for us, gave us life together with Christ.Remember it is by grace and not by achievements that you have been saved. “For it is by grace you havebeen saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God” (Ephesians 2:5-9). Jesussaid, “I am the way, the truth, and the life; no man comes to the Father, but by Me” (John 14:6). God hasprovided the way, the only way, but man must respond to that provision.4.TRUSTTrust in Jesus Christ. By faith receive Him as your personal Savior. The bible says “Yet to all whomreceived him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God” (John1:12). We must openly confess our faith, and trust in Christ Jesus. “That if you confess with yourmouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess andare saved.” (Romans 10:9-10) Right now you can have this new life in Christ Jesus, by receiving Himas your personal Savior.B R I D G E S T R E E T AM E C H U R C H 2 7 7 S T U Y V E S A N T AV E N U E B R O O K LY N , N YPAGE 9
Our BeliefsBridge Street is a member of the Methodist family of Churches and as such we do not differ in any majorway from what all Methodist believe. The two great historic documents, which are the basis of what webelieve, are the Apostles’ Creed and the Twenty-Five Articles of Religion.The 10 Commandments(New International Version of the Bible)The 10 Commandments - God's Revelation in the Old Testament. The 10 Commandments arefound in the Bible's Old Testament at Exodus, Chapter 20. They were given directly by God tothe people of Israel at Mount Sinai after God had delivered them from slavery in Egypt.Commandments 5-10 relate toour “horizontal” relationshipwith one anotherCommandments 1-4relate to our “vertical”relationship with God"And God spoke all these words, saying: 'I am the LORD your God Commandment 1:You shall have no other gods before Me.Commandment 2:You shall not make for yourself a carved image--anylikeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in theearth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth.Commandment 3:You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain.Commandment 4:Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.Commandment 5:Honor your father and your mother.Commandment 6:You shall not murder.Commandment 7:You shall not commit adultery.Commandment 8:You shall not steal.Commandment 9:You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.Commandment 10: You shall not covet your neighbor'
NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION GUIDE Rev. David B. Cousin, Sr., Pastor Rev. Valerie E. Cousin, Executive Minister 718.452.3936VOICE 718.453.4134FAX . New Member Class Meets @ 9AM on Sundays in Room 1 (lower level of church) Rev. Charles Griffin is the instructor. His email is cgrif4real@aol.com
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