Cultural Arts

Patricia Kane

“and he has filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability and knowledge in all kinds of crafts” Exodus 35:31 (NIV)

Cultural Arts Ministry (CAM) provides creative, interactive opportunities for New Faith Church members and the community to develop spiritually, physically, socially, culturally, and emotionally for “art uplifts the spirit.”

Drama Ministry

Acting on the Word Productions

The Word is brought to life through artistic presentations that are consistent with God’s Word.  The ministry focuses on plays, reader’s theatre, and the spoken word that evangelizes, edifies, educates, enriches, and enhances the cause of Christ.

Schedule

Children’s Drama Classes (1st – 6th grades) are on Wednesday from 6:15 -7:15.

Adult Drama meets on the 1st Thursday of February, April, June, August, and October.

Plays are presented for Easter, Advent, Black History Month, various ministry fellowships, and community outreach events. Drama workshops are conducted on beginning acting, directing, set designs, storytelling, stage management, and so much more.

For more information contact, Patricia Kane at 713.434.4062 or email pkane@newfaithchurch.org.

Praise Dance Ministry

The praise dance ministry uses the art of dance to interpret songs and biblical text as a means of encouraging the body of Christ and witnessing to those who may not have accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.

Schedule

Anointed Praise (grades 3rd – 6th) - every 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month from 12:30pm – 2:00pm

Divine Restoration (grades 7th – 12th) - Mondays from 6:00pm – 7:30pm

Steps of Faith (young adults) - Saturdays from 10:00am – 12:00pm.

Membership is open to the church body and to the community. For additional information contact Bertha Johnson at 281-782-6392.

Upcoming Ministry Events

Girls’ Rites of Passage Ministry

“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world; but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” Romans 12:1-2

The Rites of Passage is designed to guide pre-teens (6th – 8th grade) through the adolescent process through biblically-based lessons and activities. With the guidance of preceptors, cluster leaders, and facilitators, the girls are exposed to variety of applicable interactive topics applicable for their age group. It also allows them create lasting relationships with other girls and mentors. It is open to girls within New Faith and the community.

Rites of Passage topics are structured around six focal areas: spiritual, developmental, relational, social, cultural, and professional. Program topics include the following (but not limited to):

Schedule

General meetings are usually on the 1st Saturday of each month at 9:30 am to 11:30 am. Cluster meetings are held from 12:00 to 1:00 pm.

Highlighted Activities/Events

August: ROP & Alumnae Initiation Ceremony

September: UNCF Walkathon

October: ROP/Alumnae Sleepover

December: Kwanzaa Celebration

April: ROP/Alumnae Weekend Trip

For more information, please contact LaToya Smith at 281.705.2539 or Felycia Washington at 281.455.9670 or email felyciaw@gmail.com.

Girls’ Rites of Passage Alumnae Ministry

“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well”  Psalm 139:14

ROP Alumnae continues to build on the lessons taught in Rites of Passage for girls in middle school (7th – 8th grade). ROP alumnae strives to build, Christian teenage girls, who are firmly rooted in the Word of God and are prepared to handle the challenges peer pressure will bring. Topics for Alumnae include:

Highlighted Activities/Events

August: ROP & Alumnae Initiation Ceremony

September: UNCF Walkathon

October: ROP/Alumnae Sleepover

December: Kwanzaa Celebration

April: ROP/Alumnae Weekend Trip

For more information, please contact Felycia Washington at 281.455.9670 or email at felyciaw@gmail.com.

`N STYLE

New Strategies For Teaching Young Ladies Etiquette

“She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.” Proverbs 31:25-26

`NSTYLE seeks to enlighten and provide life skill opportunities for young ladies in high school (9th -12th) with the resources, teachings and tools that are necessary to prepare them for their transition from adolescence to womanhood. The ministry consists of three stages:

Stage 1 – Self-Image

Stage 2 – Leadership and Team-building Skills

Stage 3 – College and Career Readiness

`NSTYLE provides positive Christian support and encouragement through mentors, or GIFTs (God’s Inspiration for Teens). These ladies help develop long- and short-term goals for the young ladies as well as provide real-life experience.

Schedule

The mentoring program meets August through May, every first Saturday from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm.

Highlighted Activities/Events

Fall: Ensemble Theater/Sleepover

Spring: Mother/Daughter Luncheon

Community Service: Rhodes Elementary/Dowling Middle School

For more information, please contact Patricia Kane at 713.434.4062 or email at pkane@newfaithchurch.org.

New Faith Church Girl Scouts

The  Girl Scout Ministry at New Faith Church goal is to reach the community by offering a community based organization to the body and the community by honoring Christ and witnesses to all that we have contact with so that they may come to know Jesus Christ as their Lord and saver.

As the premier leadership organizations for girls, Girl Scouts motivates and teaches girls that if they can think it, they can do it. No challenge is too big! While membership dues are only $12 a year, the rewards girls, their families and their communities reap are invaluable.

Meetings: 2nd and 4th Saturday’s

Location: New Faith Church Classrooms

Time:    9:00am–12:00pm (Cadette/Ambassador Troops)
10:00am–12:00pm (Daisy/Junior Troops)

Ministry Leader
Beverly Sparks-Payne bevsparks2002@yahoo.com or phone: 713-434-4000 Box 513

Daisy Troop Leader
Beverly Sparks-Payne

Brownie
Isabella Bailey

Junior
Daphne Morgan

Cadette
Doris Windle

Senior
Yvette Norwood

Ambassador
Renee Edmond

New Faith Church Boy Scouts

The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.

Scouting is a ministry for boys between the ages of 6 and 18 that enjoy the outdoors. In scouting you will be camping, hiking, fishing, swimming, and many other activities that take you beyond the indoors.  Scouting is fun and has been described by some as the “game with a purpose”.  The purpose is for molding generations of boys with values and ethical standards into a special breed of men -  responsible and responsive, capable of leadership, yet trained in team work, able to adapt and face changing challenges of their times. The unique strength of the Scout ethic is that it remains as relevant today as it was in 1910 when scouting began.  The seeds of the future are already sewn.  What Scouting does for each boy, it does for the man he will become.  In doing so Scouting paves the way for individuals along the road of life.   

Cub Scouts are for boys in grades 1st through 5th.   Boy Scouts are for boys in grades 6th through 12th. 

Schedule
Meeting times - 2nd and 4th Sunday from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Cub and Boy Scout Leadership
Robert Lane – Charter Organization Representative

Cub Scouts
For more information, contact Cub Master William Kempt at 281.261.8222 or email wkempt.pdq.net, or pack committee chair, Glenda Shepherd at glendashepherd08@yahoo.com.

Boy Scouts
For more information, contact Scout Master Louis C. McKinney Jr at redtoy@sbcglobal.net or 281.438.4816, or troop committee chair, Deborah Washington at washingtondeborah@att.net or 832.641.5004.

Scout Law:  A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, reverent.

Tutorial Ministry

Tutorial ministry services the needs of students in the community.

Schedule
Wednesdays during the school year from 6:15 to 7:25 pm. Tutorial is available on Tuesday by appointment only.

For more information, please contact Deborah LaDay at debladay@gmail.com.

Faith Readers Book Club

The Faith Readers Book club endeavors to promote literacy, communication, and comprehension skills while opening doors to literature and adventure in reading. Guest storytellers are invited to read to the pre-kindergarten – 1st grade participants. They also have craft activities relative to the story. The 2nd through 8th grade youth are assigned novels. Field trips are planned to local children’s theatres.

Schedule
Book Club meets on Tuesdays in the fall, spring, and summer from 6:45 pm – 7:45 pm.

For more information, contact Patricia Kane at 713.434.4026 or pkane@newfaithchurch.org.

Etiquette

Social graces classes endeavor to instill within each individual a sense of confidence and self-assurance in who they are and what they are capable of becoming. Classes equip students with appropriate life skills to feel comfortable in the areas of communication, manners, respect for others, and self-esteem. Classes conclude with lunch at a local restaurant. Sessions are co-ed and are available for elementary, middle, and high school students.

Etiquette topics include:

For more information, contact Patricia Kane at 713.434.4026 or pkane@newfaithchurch.org.