Auxilaries & Departments

DEPARTMENTS AND PROGRAMS

MEN'S AUXILIARY
As Amadoda (Men) of the National Baptist Church we wish to thank God for watching over us today and for having watched over the past members of this congregation. It is for this reason that we affirm "You are a God who forgives our trespasses, a God who does not arbour wrath against us because you are a merciful God". This is a Men's association of the above congregation, who have come together in service, and has been bonded by Christian principles and the Holy Spirit. It is an association which is prepared to serve with humility under this congregation headed by any minister who is put in charge or whose name is proposed from the congregation.

The Men's Auxilary is led by Rev. Ncanywa as the Director and the following Executive Members:

-Chairperson: Rev. Mpontsha
-Vice Chairperson: Deac.
-Secretary: Deac. Msomi
-Recording Secretary: Deac.
-Treasurer: Deac.Maphumulo
-Additional Members: Deac. Duiker and Deac. Mjoka

WOMEN'S AUXILIARY
We as the Church have always been grateful for our mothers, we learn that God to illustrate his mercy and grace. God said in Isaiah 66:13, “As a mother comforts her son, so will I comfort you.”

Objectives of the Women's Auxiliary:

-To build, demonstrate and uplift Spiritual life

-To practice goodness and respect one another
-To implement education to challenge problems
-To strive to convert our people to God
-To implement discipline in our homes

The Women's Auxiliary is led by Mrs S.T. Mali as its Lady president, her executive is as follows:

-Vice President: Mrs Mahlangu
-Secretary: Mrs Mbotho
-Treasurer: Mrs Duiker
-Recording Secretary: Mrs James
-Assistant Recording Secretary: Mrs Rasimeni
-Additional Members: Mrs Konza

YOUNG WOMEN AUXILIARY We are particularly proud of this department, it provides angelic singing and brings favour to God We encourage the Young Women's Auxiliary to establish itself as daughters of the Cross. Revival workshop and sharing platforms have been setup so that young women can share their faith, experiences and ideas, the main idea is to learn, follow and assist in making the church achieve its mission. The Young Women's Axiliary is led by Mrs Nxumalo as its President. This Auxiliary has created a facebook page which the young women use for networking on a daily basis, You can search for the group name "National Baptist Church Young Women"on www.facebook.com

YOUTH DEPARTMENT The church is organising young people to be give their lives to Christ at an early age. We do this by encouraging the diverse programs during the year and during the Youth Convention Several programs have been launched through the Youth Department such as:

-Bursary Scheme
-Charity work through orphanage visitation and donations
-Created a facebook page for church youth social networking, you must search for "The youth of the National Baptist Church" on www.facebook.com and start encouraging and motivating our Young People

FAITH & COMMUNITY INITIATIVES The church understands its duty for planning and implementing programs and initiatives that are geared towards cultivating faith and uplifiting the communities we live in. It is for this reason that we encourage each congregation and each church member through our structures to form community initiatives as led by the holy spirit.

Some of the initiatives the church is involved with:

-HIV and AIDS programs
-Orphans and Vulnerable children
-Understanding issues of Women and Children abuse
-Implementing Provincial Workshops (imbizo)
-Pastors' Serminars and retreats
-Encouraging attendance of Nantional and Department Conventions