Our Ministries

Learn More About Our Ministries

group3Men’s Ministry

Mission Statement

Lincoln Memorial Congregational Church welcomes you to our men’s ministry web page. The purpose of our ministry is to provide support, encouragement and guidance to men of all ages in the development of a Christ-centered life through bible study, fellowship, and discussions focused on the application of Christ’s teachings to modern world challenges of men.

Our vision is to unite Men of All Ages in growing a lasting and meaningful relationship with Jesus Christ; encouraging one another to engage in faithful and consistent Christian leadership in serving our church, family and community.

We invite you to visit our ministry, as we are always seeking new ways to serve the needs and spirit of men. If you would like to join or to serve in our ministry, please contact us.

Proverbs 27:17 “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another”

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Christian Women’s  Fellowship

The purpose of this ministry is to strengthen the faith journey of the women of Lincoln and their guests. This is accomplished through bible and book study, prayer and being of assistance to each other.

We meet every Saturday morning at 9 – 11 am.  Annually we support A New Way of Living as well as other charities and areas of need.  We continue to pray for and support our church, its ministers and ministries.

Adult Bible Study

Join us on Wednesdays’ at 7 pm for an intimate study of the Bible. Our discussions focus on real-life applications of the scriptures and aim to equip, edify, evangelize and encourage God’s people. Everyone is welcome.

Youth Ministry

Youth Learning To Grow Food

Youth Learning To Grow Food

WHEELscape

When deciding upon a new name for the youth ministry, it was clear that the name would have to have relevance beyond the words themselves. What is meant by this is that the name chosen would have to satisfy two goals: describe the intentions of youth ministry at Lincoln Memorial; and describe ministry as a whole. In order to achieve this a combination of two words was needed – wheel and scape.

A wheel is “any machine, apparatus, instrument, etc., shaped like this or having a circular frame, disk, or revolving drum as an essential feature”(Dictionary.com). However, within a biblical context, in this case, wheel refers to a potter’s wheel on which clay is formed and shapened. There are many references in the Bible to the potter’s wheel and/or clay (Isaiah 29:16; 64:8; Jer. 18:1-6; Jb 33: 6; etc.). Christians are being molded into the image of Christ, transformed (2 Co. 4:2 and Rom. 8:29). The second part of the word, scape, is taken from landscape. In contrast, however, where landscape is “a section or expanse of rural scenery that can be seen from a single viewpoint” (Dictionary.com) – a place; scape in WHEELscape is a place where something is formed. For our purposes, that something is someone, more specifically youth. Therefore, WHEELscape is a place where youth are formed on the potter’s wheel. The potter being God, and the wheel being the teaching, hearing, and doing of the Word with all that our youth have to offer.

To conclude, “Let no one despise your youth [Timothy], but set the believers an example in speech and conduct, in love, in faith, in purity” (NRSV 1 Timothy 4:12). Our youth are not only an integral part of our Lincoln Memorial Family but of the body of Christ. By teaching them what it is to have faith and ways to express that faith, they will become better witnesses for our risen Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Lincoln Memorial UCC Greeters/Ushers Ministry

The mission of the Greeter/Usher ministry is to serve the Lord through serving his people.

Greeters/Ushers welcome members and guests into the sanctuary with a warm smile and a spirit of love. We provide church bulletins, assist with seating, keep the sanctuary in an orderly fashion, ensure envelopes are available and provide comfort and information to members and guests. We are committed and serve in whatever capacity is required.

The Greeters/Ushers serve the Lincoln Memorial Church to help ensure that the service flows in a decent and orderly manner. This enhances the worship experience of individuals attending the service and hearing God’s word.

Greeters/Ushers are a ministry of hospitality. It goes beyond greeting and welcoming newcomers or members; it begins in the parking lot and extends beyond the foyer or lobby of the church. We serve as an extension of the Pastor. He cannot always greet everyone at the beginning of service, but a Greeter can act in his place welcoming all those who come.

We hope that we provide a personal touch to make everybody feel welcome. A friendly smile and welcoming words greatly bless us all.

Evangelism Ministry

“Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us…”  2 Corinthians 5:20.

The ongoing goal of this ministry is a prayerful and purposeful introduction of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to others who do not know him, and to invite them into our fellowship.

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Health Ministry

“Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own, you were bought at a price.  Therefore; honor God with your bodies.” I Corinthians 6:19-20

Mission Statement:  The Health Ministry strengthens the mental, physical and emotional health of community participants by providing basic health screenings, health education and referrals to appropriate resources.

Some of our Partners and sponsors are:

Urban League Los Angeles, Kaiser, UCLA, FAME Corp, Champions for Change, Body & Soul, Netiya, CDU, Angel City Dental Society, Albertsons, Target, T.H.E Health Centers

We Offer:

  • Monthly Blood Pressure Screenings
  • Monthly Articles on a Variety of Health Topics
  • Annual Health Fair
  • Monthly Fit 4 Life Health Education Classes
  • Monthly Exercise Classes
  • Monthly Cooking Demonstrations
  • Organic Community Garden

Music and Media Ministry

Lincoln’s music and media ministry is first and foremost committed to the building God’s Kingdom through praise and worship teams.

***Music Ministry***

The Music Ministry at Lincoln is dedicated to serving and glorifying God with bold and sincere Worship which is our privilege and humble service as we lead others into His magnificent presence.
For those who feel called to join Lincoln’s Music Ministry, we currently have four exciting Praise Teams that meet regularly.
We invite you to join in and experience His blessing.
You will find the Lincoln family style of worship to be a truly unique experience.
Music Ministry Teams each lead one Sunday Morning service per month.

***Praise Teams***

LMAC 
(Lincoln Memorial Adult Choir)
The Adult Praise Team serves as our Sanctuary Choir on the first Sunday of each month. Selections include traditional and contemporary gospel styles. LMAC rehearses on the last two Thursdays of every month at 7:15pm.

YDS 
(Youth Driven Sundays)
Our “sho nuff” high energy Youth Driven Praise Team is lead by Nysa Shenay and serve on the fourth Sunday of every month.
Their practice schedule is at 10am on the two preceding Saturdays.

LIVE
(Lincoln Inspirational Vocal Ensemble)
Our young adult inspirational ensemble serves every third and fifth Sunday of each month. This intimate Worship team blends a more Urban/CCM Gospel style and maintains an On Call practice schedule.

ROC 
(Men’s Chorus)
Our Male Vocal Ensemble serve on every second Sunday while their rehearsal schedule is at 10:15am on the preceding two Saturdays.

Lincoln’s Music Ministry strives to encourage, train, and direct those whom God has called into the music ministry with a spirit of service, excellence, unity, and humility.

“It came even to pass, as the trumpeters and singers were as one, to make one sound to be heard in praising and thanking the LORD; and when they lifted up their voice with the trumpets and cymbals and instruments of music, and praised the LORD, saying, For he is good; for his mercy endureth forever: that then the house was filled with a cloud, even the house of the LORD; So that the priests could not stand to minister by reason of the cloud: for the glory of the LORD had filled the house of God.”

2 Chronicles 5:13-14

pasterThe Welcoming Shepherd’s Ministry

The goal of the Welcoming Shepherds Ministry is to make guests and new members feel welcome at Lincoln Memorial Church.  As Welcoming Shepherds, we also strive to introduce new members to each of our church’s many ministries.

Our hope is that guests and members will make Lincoln their new church home and church family.