Our Purpose: To train young men  how to live Godly and holy in this evil world

Meeting Dates: Every 3rd Saturday of the month from 11 am to 12:30 pm

Special Program: Car washes, Adopt-a-Street

Ministry Leader:  Rev. Christopher Williams 

Our Purpose: To draw brothers closer together so we can worship God and also to do God’s will by lifting Him up in prayers and songs

Meeting Dates: Two Saturdays before the 3rd Sunday at 1:00 pm

Special Program: 

Annual Pancake Breakfast – 2nd Sat in May Annual Day – 3rd Sunday in July 

Ministry Leader: Herbert Hayslett

Vice Ministry Leader:  Deacon Joel Holden

Director: Deacon Joel Holden

Our Purpose: To enlist every layman in the Church, Junior or Senior, and cause them to become useful in service for Christ.

Motto: Teach the Word in the home, with a consecrated heart, following the footsteps of the Savior leading all men to Christ.

Meeting Dates: Every first Saturday of the month at 10:00 am

Special Program: NA

Ministry Leader: Open

Vice Ministry Leader: Open

Our Purpose: To visit the City Union Mission where homeless reside and provide meals, counseling, fellowship, worship and support.  We enlist every member to become a part of this ministry.  In Matthew 25:35-36, Jesus says “For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink:  I was a stranger, and ye took me in:  Naked, and ye clothed me:  I was sick, and ye visited me:  I was in prison, and ye came unto me.   

Meeting Dates: Every second and fourth Saturday of the month (Second Saturday at 7:00 pm, Fourth Saturday at 4:00 pm) 

Special Program: We have worship services at the Men's Center every 2nd Saturday of the month.  We provide a meal for the Men’s Center on the second Saturday in December feeding approximately 350 men.  We provide a meal for the family center every fourth Saturday feeding approximately 75 – 100 people. 

Ministry Leadership:  

Men’s Center: Rev. Christopher Williams 

Family Center: Mission and Women’s Sunday School Class #2 

Our Purpose: To be the best support to the Pastor and to the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, in any way possible. To take advantage of every opportunity to share the message of salvation to the lost

Meeting Dates: Every first Saturday of the month at 10:30 am

Special Program: Deacon and Trustee Day – 3rd Sunday in August

Ministry Leader: Deacon Cameron Perkins

Vice Ministry Leader: Open

Our Purpose: To present plays and drama that would encourage praise to God as well as present the message of the love and sacrifice of Christ.  We seek to  share the Gospel through the avenue of drama.  

Meeting Dates: Every 1st Saturday of the month from 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm.  Every 3rd Saturday of the month from 10:00 pm – 11:30 pm. 

Special Program:  One major drama presentation per year

Ministry Leader: Sis. Sandra Dudley

Our Purpose: To go out into the world beginning with our very own community and share the good news of Jesus Christ.  We go door to door and pass out flyers concerning salvation, share verbally with those who would receive us and seek to invite our neighbors to join Christ and our fellowship.  In Matthew 28:19-20, Jesus says ” Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:  Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you:  and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world.  Amen.     

Meeting Dates: Every third Saturday of the month at 4:30 pm from April to September

Special Program: Training done on the third Saturday in February and March  

Ministry Leader:  Open  

Our Purpose: To provide timely and relevant health information and programs to increase our local body’s knowledge and understanding about chronic diseases that disproportionately impact minority populations; educate about ways to adopt preventative health and incorporate healthy habits; to educate individuals and families about the importance of making healthy lifestyle choices by incorporating exercise and to better serve as a referral network to connect members and the community to health services and resources; to educate individual and families about better nutrition as it relates to food choices and preparation.

Meeting Dates: Every Other Month As Needed – Generally on 2nd Saturdays

Special Program: N/A

Ministry Leader: Open

Vice Ministry Leader: Open

Our Health Matters Monthly Magazine

Our Purpose: To administer to the needs of the congregation in a non-medical manner and extend comfort and aid if someone becomes ill. We provide Kleenex, water, ice, band aids, and any other minor non-medical assistance as needed.

Meeting Dates: One Sunday each quarter

Special Program: January to June Stay-at-Home Tea, Annual Day with Usher Board – 1st Sunday in July

Ministry Leader: Dorothy Sublett

Vice Ministry Leader: Nellie Hayslett

Our Purpose: To minister music during worship service as well as for annual days and other occasions as requested, allowing the Holy Spirit to guide us as we give praise and glory to God through song

Meeting Dates: Two Thursdays before the 2nd Sunday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Special Program: Annual Day – 3rd Sunday in July

Ministry Leader: Brenda Thomas

Vice Ministry Leader: Open

Our Purpose: Expressing love and encouragement as we seek to build relationships and promote Christian fellowship with the goal of spiritual growth within our new members, by way of Jesus Christ. The In-Touch Ministry will continue its mission and purpose to reach out and display that we are many members but one body in Christ. Hebrews 10:24-25, I Corinthians 12: 12, 14 and Romans 15:2, 5-6. We make ourselves available specifically to new members to encourage them to become an active member of the body

Meeting Dates: Every 1st Thursday of the month from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Special Program: N/A

MInistry Leader: Open 

Vice Ministry Leader: Open

Our Purpose: Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. – Proverbs 22:6 To train young people to serve in the ministry of usher and see to the needs of the congregation. To welcome those who enter into the worship service and to assist them in locating available seating.

Meeting Dates: Every 1st and 2nd Saturday of the month from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm

Special Program: 

Annual day – 2nd Sunday in August 

One fundraiser during the year

Ministry Leader: Open

Ministry Supervisor: Pat Givens

Our Purpose: We are a small group of ladies walking in the light of Jesus Christ. Our major focus is to build up the sisterhood through divine growth and encouraging daily prayer, bible study, witnessing, fellowship with other Christians, and seeking the lost.

Meeting Dates: Every fourth Thursday of the month from 7:00p – 8:00p

Special Program: Annual Day – 2nd Sunday in July

Ministry Leader: Tomica Macklin

Vice Ministry Leader:  Joi Perkins

Our Purpose: To serve in whatever capacity needed in the Church. Serve in teaching capacities, assisting Pastor, Counselors for auxiliaries, Chairs Yearly Revival, etc.

Meeting Dates: Every 1st and 4th Saturday of the month from 8:30 am – 10:00 am

Special Program: Responsible for assisting during the services at City Union Mission on the 2nd Saturdays of the month.  

Ministry Leader: Rev. Tommie Dillard

Ministry Secretary: Rev. Chris Williams

Our Purpose: Combined singing units of Mt. Vernon. Our purpose is to lead the church services in song and to lift up the name of Jesus.

Meeting Dates: Two Thursdays before the 4th Sunday from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Special Program:  Annual Day – 3rd Sunday in July 

Ministry Leader: Barbara Hardy 

Vice Ministry Leaders: Brenda Thomas, Herbert Hayslett 

General Director: Joseph Neal

Our Purpose: To nurture Christ-centered relationships among the wives and to support our pastor and the ministry of the ministers, deacons and trustees. We are committed to seek opportunities to encourage hearts and build faith by applying the Word of God.

Meeting Dates: Every third Saturday of Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, and Oct from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Special Program: 

Annual day – 3rd Sunday in August

President: Doris Howard

Vice President: Patricia Litzsey

Our Purpose: To live before God, the younger women and the Church at large in such a way that we would be an example of holy living. We seek to train the younger women how to love their husband and be good mothers to their children.

Meeting Dates: Every third Saturday of the month at 2:00 pm

Special Program: 

Annual Day – 3rd Sunday in August 

Fundraiser – Weight Rally

Ministry Leader: Shirley Higgs

Vice Ministry Leader: Linda Clark

Our Purpose: To visit the Correctional Facilities and minister to those that are incarcerated.  We currently visit the Juvenile Detention Center and have future plans to extend to adult prisions.  We provide worship service for those in prison and give those who have not received Christ, an opportunity to accept Him as Lord and Savior.  We seek to go to the uttermost part of the earth, including prisons.  We encourage every member to become a part of this ministry.  In Matthew 25:35-36, Jesus says “For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink:  I was a stranger, and ye took me in:  Naked, and ye clothed me:  I was sick, and ye visited me:  I was in prison, and ye came unto me.   

Meeting Dates: Every Sunday morning at 9:30 am – 10:30 am.   

Special Program: N/A  

Ministry Leader:  Open

Our Purpose: To assist, reward and encourage our young people who are in school to do their best to succeed and progress in their education, to succeed in life and to serve God and their church faithfully all their lives.

Meeting Dates: On an as-needed basis

Special Program: 

Black History program – 1st Sunday in February 

Scholarship Committee Annual Day – 4th Sunday in August

Ministry Leader:  Rosemary Wright

Vice Ministry Leader:  Joel Holden 

Our Purpose: As gatekeepers, our job is to assist and provide the Pastor, Mt. Vernon MBC family and visitors in any capacity necessary to ensure that needs are met, as well as making sure that the experience of worshiping is made comfortable and enjoyable.

Meeting Dates: Every third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm

Special Program: 

Usher Drive held in the month of March 

Annual Fish Fry held in the month of April, Annual Usher Day – 1st Sunday in July

Ministry Leader: Janice Wofford 

Vice Ministry Leader: Freddie Standifer

Our Purpose: Visit nursing homes, hospitals and shelter. Provide in-home visitations to serve and any other places where we may be needed

Meeting Dates:  Every third Saturday of Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, and Oct 12:00 pm – 1:45 pm – Learning Center

Special Program: 5th Sunday Mission Programs, Annual Day – 2nd Sunday in July

President: Equator Gold

President: Katherine Stevens

Our Purpose: To visit those in the hospitals, nursing homes and homebound.  We select times during the month to visit those who are hopitalized, in nursing homes, or those that are home bound.  We seek to be “Ambassadors For Christ”.  In Matthew 25:35-36, Jesus says “For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink:  I was a stranger, and ye took me in:  Naked, and ye clothed me:  I was sick, and ye visited me:  I was in prison, and ye came unto me.   

Meeting Dates: Selected during several times throughout the month.   

Special Program: N/A  

Ministry Leader:  Provided by the Minister, Deacon, and Trustee Wives  

Our Purpose: Provide finances for the beautification of the church and do anything we can in a Christian manner to uplift the name of Jesus Christ.

Meeting Dates: Every third Saturday of the month at 11:00 am

Special Program: Annual Day – 3rd Sunday in January, Family and Friends Day – 2nd Sunday in

November, two annual fundraisers

Ministry Leader: Jackie Turner

Vice Ministry Leader: Ruthie Ashley

Our Purpose: To form authentic and lasting relationships betwen the women at Mt. Vernon.  To share knowledge with each other and train women to be God-fearing, resourceful and faithful in our walk together.  

Meeting Dates: Every 5th Saturday of the month convening at 10:00 am 

Special Programs: 

Mothers and Children Luncheon

Fathers and Children Luncheon

Sewing Workshops With Sis. Linda Clark

Ministry Leader: Sis. Carolynne Holden

Vice Ministry Leader:

Our Purpose: Visit nursing homes, hospitals and shelter. Provide in-home visitations to serve and any other places where we may be needed

Meeting Dates: NOT CURRENTLY ACTIVE

Special Program: N/A

Ministry Leader:  Currently Joined In With SWMU

Vice Ministry Leader: Currently Joined In With SWMU

Our Purpose: Our goal is to be an example of truth and sincerity in praise and worship to God the Father in the name of Jesus Christ. We desire to not let our age, circumstances, and life issues hinder us in serving the Lord. I Timothy 4:12-16

Meeting Dates: CURRENTLY NOT ACTIVE

Special Program: CURRENTLY NOT ACTIVE

Ministry Leader:  N/A 

Director: N/A

Our Purpose: As ushers we are called to glorify our father in heaven, serve our pastor; members and visitors. Our mission is to greet everyone who enters Mt. Vernon’s door with a warm smile, helping hand, and a humble spirit.

Meeting Dates: NOT CURRENTLY ACTIVE

Special Program: NOT CURRENTLY ACTIVE

Ministry Leader: N/A 

Vice Ministry Leader: N/A

Our Purpose: Prepare worshipers to receive the Word through song.

Meeting Dates:  Second Sunday during Youth Church and Thursdays before the 3rd Sunday from 6:30 pm – 7:15 pm

Special Program: Youth Day – 2nd Sunday in December

Adult Leaders: Kim Whitaker & Sandra Dudley