The church provides the choir with the necessary equipment and resources for effective ministry. Members work together in love, unity, and harmony, fostering a spirit of cooperation that honors God and strengthens the church body.

Members of this ministry shall serve for two years. All are eligible for reelection.
Members of this team shall not serve more than two terms consecutively.
Congregation elders in consultation with the Evangelism ministry shall fill vacancies during the term.
Purpose and Duties of Evangelism Ministry
The Ministry shall be grounded in the Word and be faithful to the congregation and follow the Constitution and By-Laws of this Congregation.
The Ministry shall follow the guideline for ministers in the lay ministry service for the training and appointment of ministers to different ministries of this Congregation.
Shall work with the pastoral office to recruit, equip, organize and nurture lay members with pastoral office and congregation elders for effective and valuable ministry of this Congregation.
Shall encourage preachers/teachers to render sound and solid biblical teachings.
Shall work with the pastoral office to facilitate training, preparing and developing teachers/preachers for service and leadership to take this Congregation to next level of growth.
Shall emphasize the importance of Christian discipline and encourage that all congregation ministries have responsibilities and accountabilities both before God and people.
The pastoral office in consultation with this Ministry shall design a training program to prepare and equip lay leaders for adequate and meaningful services.
The ministry shall arrange spiritual conferences and the guest speakers in consultation with the congregation elders. There shall be no contact before the ministry discussion and consultation with the congregation elder.
The ministry shall approve the teachings and preaching areas in accordance with the need of the congregation. The congregation elders shall have oversight on these topics.
The lead pastor as a chair of this Ministry has a responsibility to work with the Ministry members to safeguard the quality of teachings and preaching in this Congregation.
The Ministry will vigilantly follow if the teachings and saying on the pulpits and teachings in different ministry groups are biblically solid and useful for this Congregation. The ministers who miss the minimum expectation shall be advised.
The ministry shall encourage all the ministers to have constant and continuous relationship with Jesus Christ and constructive relationship among themselves.
The ministry shall meet at least once in a month, have a prayer and discussion time relative to the ministry of this Congregation.
All ministries shall follow the service procedures forwarded as guideline for ministers in different ministries of this Congregation.
The ministry is answerable to the congregation elders.

Today we live in a world run by social media. Medias are now instrument tools to bring the message of the gospel to the world. There are members joined our church simply by watching our service online. God deserves all the glory for the use of media to change lives and save souls. Since our mission is to win the souls for Jesus, it is must to have effective media ministry and equipment for the success the mission of the church. with where the world is right now.
Responsibilities
·To glorify God by ensuring that His Word and our praise and song to Him is seen and heard clearly and without distraction or interference during all the services of the church
·Provides the technical support required for our worship services
·Record various events, teachings and sermons, which are made available for viewing or podcasting at our web site.
·Audio and video editing or recorded services and other special events for archive, broadcast,
·Equip other ministries of the church to use digital and electronic media as a worship and outreach tool.
·Find among members those with natural gift for electronics, sound or video equipment and those strong desire to learn, along with a passion to serve the body of Christ and train them for the service of God’s work.

“Ask, and it will be given to you seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.” Matthew 7:7
“And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord's people” Ephesians 6:18
The prayer ministry team is a great ministry of our church and has always been a great source of strength for the entire ministry of our church. This dynamic ministry team is so dedicated to helping hurting people and addressing the wide variety of needs in our church. The church that is not committed to taking time for prayer won’t be able to withstand the force of the spiritual battle. Prayer is the most powerful weapon God has given to his church. It is not some abstract theory initiated from human experience; but it is a divinely appointed means through which we communicate with the living God and advance His kingdom.God tells us about it in His Word. God is the One who commanded and orders prayer. So it is a must for the church to persistently seek the face of the Lord through prayers.    
Implementation
The prayer ministry team meets every Saturday morning, monthly all-night prayer, quarterly fasting and prayer time and studying the scriptures. During Sunday services regular prayer time on a wide range of subjects, and different prayer requests. Visit members in their home and hospitals where there is a need for prayer and other spiritual support. This ministerial team bears the burdens of members and others through the prayers and with the love and compassion of Jesus Christ

The ministry of ushering is a vital part of any church’s conducting of worship services. Ushers represent the church in a very visible way. They play a vital role in making the church a welcoming, warm, and friendly place in which all may experience true Christian love and be completely comfortable as they worship our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
There is an old saying – “you never get a second chance to make a first impression.”People often make judgements based solely upon their first impression and that starts with the first person they encounter… the usher. That usher, displaying competence along with a cheerful demeanor presents to the member or visitor that this church is where they belong and/or where they need to belong.
General Description
An usher serves during the weekend services, conferences, special services and during other formal celebrations.  The usher’s duties are quite basic:
·Making people feel welcome at church
·Directing and seating guests
·Collecting offering
·Serving during communion
·Ensuring and maintaining a safe environment
·Assisting in handling emergencies such as sudden illness, etc. (call ambulance, etc.)
Time Commitment
Ushers are asked to serve a minimum of one service, one time per month. The team leaders will
do the scheduling and communicate to all members of the team and coordinate other duties of the ushers.  
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
1.Attendance and offering collection  
·Regularly attend usher-team meetings and bible-study days.
·Assigned ushers are expected to arrive 15-20 minutes before the service start-time.
·Ensuring that four offering bags are available for use.
·Collect, sort, and secure offering of the day and hand the funds over to the treasurer.
·The offerings should be counted soon after the collection is taken. This should be done in a secure place away from public view.
·Scheduled ushers are expected to arrange for a substitute if they are unable tousher at their scheduled time and notify the team leader.
·If for any reason a member of the team won’t be able to serve for some time they should inform the leader in advance of such pending absence.
·Help members, visitors and newcomers with finding a seat as they are entering the church.
·Have visitors and newcomers fill out a guest form and submit it to the pastor or evangelist following the service.
·If a visitor, newcomer, or anyone requests prayer help, the person should be brought to meet with the evangelist or the pastor.
·Be alert to newcomers and try to introduce them to the evangelist or the pastors or a prayer team member. Be available to answer questions of anyone needing assistance.
·Encourage people to attend post-service fellowship.
·One usher will remain in the back of the church during the entire service.
·Be alert to available seats and be ready to lead worshippers to the vacant seats.
2.During Holy Communion service
·Two ushers will direct the communicants coming forward in line for the communion.
·For smooth, expedient communing, a full line of waiting communicants should be maintained.
·Special care should be given to elderly, sick, or anyone who needs assistance.
·If someone in a pew is physically unable to come forward, inform pastors of their whereabouts so that they may be served at their pew.
3.Other services
·Have at least one usher on duty the hallway (Narthex) at all times to monitor the congregation, late arrivals, or other needs.
·Be available to answer questions of anyone needing assistance.
·In the event of a fire or any emergency, ushers are expected to quickly move to make sure that all doors to the sanctuary are open. Orderly evacuation is an absolute must and the team is expected to monitor the outflow of people and inspect the restrooms and other areas of the building to see that all are evacuated.
4.Attire
·All ushers are asked to remember that they are representatives of the entire church-family and are expected to dress neatly and meet good grooming standards. The popular phrase, “dress for success” that is widely used in business is apt in this situation as well.
·Each usher-team member will have a special usher name tag, so members and visitors may know them for any assistance.  

“Welcoming with Grace: The Ushers Ministry at Ebenezer Oromo Evangelical Church”
At Ebenezer Oromo Evangelical Church, every worship experience begins with a warm smile and a heartfelt welcome — a ministry led faithfully by Mr. Fekadu, known for his consistency, kindness, and radiant smile that makes every member and visitor feel at home.
As the leader of the Ushers Ministry, Mr. Fekadu guides his team with humility and dedication. Together, they serve as the first faces people see when they enter the sanctuary — extending the love of Christ through genuine hospitality, order, and care. Their attentiveness ensures that worship flows smoothly and that everyone, from newcomers to longtime members, feels valued and seen.
The Ushers Ministry is more than just greeting at the door; it is a ministry of service and presence. Whether arranging seating, assisting elders, helping families with young children, or creating a welcoming environment for worship, their work embodies the heart of Christian fellowship.
Through their teamwork and Mr. Fekadu’s steady leadership, the ushers remind us that every act of service — no matter how small — contributes to the peace, order, and joy of the worship experience. Their smiles and gentle guidance are silent sermons of love in action.

The ministry of ushering is a vital part of any church’s conducting of worship services. Ushers represent the church in a very visible way. They play a vital role in making the church a welcoming, warm, and friendly place in which all may experience true Christian love and be completely comfortable as they worship our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
There is an old saying – “you never get a second chance to make a first impression.”People often make judgements based solely upon their first impression and that starts with the first person they encounter… the usher. That usher, displaying competence along with a cheerful demeanor presents to the member or visitor that this church is where they belong and/or where they need to belong.
General Description
An usher serves during the weekend services, conferences, special services and during other formal celebrations.  The usher’s duties are quite basic:
·Making people feel welcome at church
·Directing and seating guests
·Collecting offering
·Serving during communion
·Ensuring and maintaining a safe environment
·Assisting in handling emergencies such as sudden illness, etc. (call ambulance, etc.)
Time Commitment
Ushers are asked to serve a minimum of one service, one time per month. The team leaders will
do the scheduling and communicate to all members of the team and coordinate other duties of the ushers.  
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
1.Attendance and offering collection  
·Regularly attend usher-team meetings and bible-study days.
·Assigned ushers are expected to arrive 15-20 minutes before the service start-time.
·Ensuring that four offering bags are available for use.
·Collect, sort, and secure offering of the day and hand the funds over to the treasurer.
·The offerings should be counted soon after the collection is taken. This should be done in a secure place away from public view.
·Scheduled ushers are expected to arrange for a substitute if they are unable tousher at their scheduled time and notify the team leader.
·If for any reason a member of the team won’t be able to serve for some time they should inform the leader in advance of such pending absence.
·Help members, visitors and newcomers with finding a seat as they are entering the church.
·Have visitors and newcomers fill out a guest form and submit it to the pastor or evangelist following the service.
·If a visitor, newcomer, or anyone requests prayer help, the person should be brought to meet with the evangelist or the pastor.
·Be alert to newcomers and try to introduce them to the evangelist or the pastors or a prayer team member. Be available to answer questions of anyone needing assistance.
·Encourage people to attend post-service fellowship.
·One usher will remain in the back of the church during the entire service.
·Be alert to available seats and be ready to lead worshippers to the vacant seats.
2.During Holy Communion service
·Two ushers will direct the communicants coming forward in line for the communion.
·For smooth, expedient communing, a full line of waiting communicants should be maintained.
·Special care should be given to elderly, sick, or anyone who needs assistance.
·If someone in a pew is physically unable to come forward, inform pastors of their whereabouts so that they may be served at their pew.
3.Other services
·Have at least one usher on duty the hallway (Narthex) at all times to monitor the congregation, late arrivals, or other needs.
·Be available to answer questions of anyone needing assistance.
·In the event of a fire or any emergency, ushers are expected to quickly move to make sure that all doors to the sanctuary are open. Orderly evacuation is an absolute must and the team is expected to monitor the outflow of people and inspect the restrooms and other areas of the building to see that all are evacuated.
4.Attire
·All ushers are asked to remember that they are representatives of the entire church-family and are expected to dress neatly and meet good grooming standards. The popular phrase, “dress for success” that is widely used in business is apt in this situation as well.
·Each usher-team member will have a special usher name tag, so members and visitors may know them for any assistance.  

Young Adult Ministry
“How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word” Psalm 119:9
Demographically our church has more young adults than people in other age groups. It is vital our church also focuses strengthening the ministry to young adults.  Like youth, our young adults living in the Diaspora is under constant cultural and spiritual pressures. They are under the influence of unbiblical philosophies and modern worldviews; that reject key Christian doctrines, accuracy of the Bible, biblical moral values, and the need to evangelize.  This worldview now is rapidly being transported to all parts of the world including Africa. Like with the youth addressing the needs of our young adults in a timely manner is something churches should do.
Implementation
·Organize young adults in their age group and help them have a clear vision with implementation plans
·Help them understand and commit themselves to a Christian perspective of morality
·It requires that young people are taught well and that they work hard to make a godly difference in their lives and in the lives of others
·Organize special programs and devotional and prayer time
·Provide good, basic, Biblical teaching, in the format of interaction, covering a wide range of topics
·Encourage them to join ministry groups of the church
·Recognize and celebrate their gifts, affirm their leadership, and listen seriously to their concerns
·Conduct workshop and provide leadership trainings

“The commandment I give you today…You shall teach them diligently to your children…” Deut. 6:7
It is an historical fact that church plays a vital role in giving spiritual direction to its first-generation immigrant as they look for guidance in their new course of life in the new land.  It is common for first immigrants to be drawn to their ethnic churches by a combination of social, emotional, and spiritual needs. The worship style, language etc. appeals to them than any other churches. This is true to Oromo churches as well. But the time has come for the need of the second-generation ministry, for spiritual legacy of the first generation to be passed down to the next generation to firmly establish in a personal faith.
Even though this has not been simple task due to culture and language; our church feel responsibility to carry out its calling for the next generation.Ministering the second generation in the same routine no longer in tune with the young people who were born and raised in the western culture. The difficult refugee life and other tough times experiences of the first generation have contributed to put their trust in God resulting in a deeper faith in Him, the second generation goes through a much different religious experience. It explains partly why many college ages second generation of our churches simply leave the church once they leave home to go to school. This is due to fact that the church is not prepared to meet their needs.
While there is not simple answer for the challenges of our second-generation ministry, we understand that God has given us an enormous responsibility to minister and to give the godly direction to our youth with the living word of God.  
Responsibilities of youth ministry
Develop and deploy an effective curriculum based on the theology of the churchDevelop an outreach strategy that appeal to youth life and keep them in the life of the church Develop and implement programs to enhance and to help grow the youth in spiritual knowledge and Christian character Organize occasional workshops for parents to help them understand child development, issues facing teen in school and all other environment for effective parent - children communicationIncorporateyouth fully into all aspects of church life and engage them in ministry and leadership in the faith community
Focal areas
Teaching our young people basic Christian that will make them stand firm in their faith in the face multi information that diverts them from the truth
·Teach children and youth the word of God and give them a bible based solid ground and prepare them for the World they are growing into as Christians.
·Our second-generation youth have grown up under the influence of a postmodern worldview, a belief that says there is no absolute truth, so, we need to teach them that absolutes are determined by God and communicated to us through his Word.
It is absolutely important that we help our young generation that they understand truth about God and the infallibility of the scriptures.
Children Ministry Responsibilities
·Actively taking part in teaching process in Sunday school classes
·Invite adults to participate in ministry to children and parents
·Check with the Sunday school teachers to making sure they have all the material and make sure the scheduled teacher has the lesson plan for the week.
·Ensure that all volunteers are available for their Sunday school classes
·Develop and implement effective communication between volunteer Sunday teachers and youth/children ministry leaders
·Maintain an adequate system of records regarding Children’s programs and participants.
·Developing and coordinating all aspects of EOEC Children’s programs in cooperation with youth ministry director
·Serve as point of first contact for Children’s program volunteers