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Men’s Ministry and Fellowship
What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? ... James 2:14

Purpose:
The Men's Fellowship is a Christ centered brotherhood of the men of the African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas committed to spreading the Word to the men and boys in our communities through spiritual and secular ministries.

• FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE: Responsible for developing and managing a calendar of revenue generating activities. Tasks include: Recruiting support, reserving space, designing tickets, selling tickets, promoting and managing events.
  
• HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE : Responsible for the preparation and serving of refreshments as well as clean-up for the designated Men's Fellowship coffee hours and special events. Providing ushering services for special church functions is an additional duty.
  
• MEN'S DAY COMMITTEE : Responsible for event planning and execution of the Men's Day Celebration each December. Reports are made to the general body at the October, November, December, and January meetings regarding the selected speaker, supporting events and cost.
  
• MENTORSHIP COMMITTEE: Responsible for supporting the AECST Boy Scout Troop, Rights of Passage Youth Program and other young men in the community through mentorship and assistance in select endeavors as well as recruiting their assistance with the activity needs of the MM &F.
  
• SPIRITUALITY MINISTRY: The ministry serves as a resource for men who need prayer and spiritual counseling. Monthly spirituality classes are held the 1 st Saturday of the month. The group is also charged with planning an annual educational, spiritual and experiential program/retreat that serves to unite the men and lead to a closer walk with GOD.
  
• SUNSHINE COMMITTEE: Responsible for visitation and gifts to the sick, shut-in and deceased male members of St. Thomas. Also responsible for the coordination of volunteers for soup kitchen and other charitable community activities.
  
• ECONOMIC AWARENESS COMMITTEE: Responsible for bringing greater awareness of financial planning, investments, taxes, retirement plans as well as business and property ownership.

Membership and Fellowship:
Every man in the church is considered a member of the MM&F. All men are invited to attend our monthly meetings, normally held at the church every 3rd Saturday at 8:30AM unless otherwise notified. Attendance at our meetings is not a requirement for membership, however, only dues paying members may vote on issues brought before the body.

Annual dues are $20.00, payable upon joining and every September thereafter. The Sunday following our meeting, men are encouraged to wear a black or dark suit and red tie as a sign of unity. Every man regardless of dress or involvement in the group is encouraged to walk together to receive communion. Additionally men are invited to attend rehearsal to sing in the Men's Choir on 5th Sundays.