Family Worship Center and Family Life Center

The Ministry’s History

• Established with support from the Southern District of the C&MA in April 1996.
Stephen Manyama appointed as Executive Director
• Initial location:
8400 First Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35206
• Moved to present location on October 31, 1997
• Incorporated as a nonprofit organization in 1996
• Tax Exempt nonprofit organization under section 501(c)(3) of IRS Code in 1997
• Operates under the governance of a Volunteer Board of Directors & the leadership of
the Executive Director

Family Worship Center

• Family Worship Center was organized and incorporated in 1997 and received tax
exempt nonprofit charitable organization status under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS
code on September 13, 2004. Stephen Manyama was the founding Pastor.

Family Worship Center Vision

We strive to be a growing, loving, Christ-centered, Bible believing, Spirit guided and
community based congregation committed to glorifying God; assertive in influencing
people to know Christ redemptively; deliberate in helping fellow believers grow in grace;
diligent in equipping and empowering believers for effective Christian living and service
within their sphere of influence and beyond.
Family Worship Center Mission
• To glorify God in our worship and lifestyle
• To preach a holistic and life transforming gospel
• To reach every un-believer and un-churched individual and family in our community
for Christ, incorporating them in our church without discrimination
• To plant holistic Great Commission churches in our city and beyond
• To support and advance home and foreign missions
• To be involved in community development efforts
• To equip and empower believers for effective Christian living and service in the local
community and beyond
Family Worship Center Values
• Glorifying God in worship and lifestyle
• Studying and obeying God’s Word
• Unity and harmony in the body of Christ
• Prayer as a way of life
• Loving relationships
• Fellowship and hospitality
• Discipleship and encouraging each other to grow in grace
• Striving for excellence in what we do for God
• Service and servant spirit
• Living victoriously, in Christ, through daily life challenges
• Equipping, empowering and sending workers in the Harvest

Family Worship Center Weekly Ministry Activities

Sunday
• 9:45am: Sunday school
• 10:45am: Refreshments
• 11:00am: Worship
• 5:00pm: Leadership Development Class
• 5:00pm: Community Evangelism (Last Sunday of each month)
• 6:00pm: Choir Rehearsal

Wednesday
• 6:00pm: Adults Discipleship Classes & Prayer
• 6:00pm: Children/ Youth Discipleship Classes & Prayer

Friday & Saturday

• 6:00pm: Youth Rallies & Outreach
• Adults night out (Call for specific details)

Other Services *
• Hospitality
• Mercy Ministry
• Vacation Bible School
• Pastoral Counseling
• Community Education*
• Basketball/ Recreational Activities
• Youth and Family Camps (spring, fall & summer)
• Community Block Festivals

*See detailed schedule under Family Life Center below

Family Worship Center and Family Life Center Facilities
• Building: Sanctuary, 2 story educational wing & offices
• Building size: 14,000 square feet
• Basketball court
• Large parking lot
• Children’s playground
• Large backyard for future development
• Location & address:
South East Lake Community
8301 Eighth Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35206
• Transportation: 1996 15-passenger van (Ford Club Wagon)

Family Life Center Programs:

Programs for Students:

• ACT/SAT Preparation
• Alabama HSG Exams Preparation
• Children’s Daycare (coming soon)
• College Preparation Classes
• Computer Training
• English for Speakers of Other Languages
• Homework Assistance
• Literacy
• Spanish classes
• Swahili classes
• Summer School
• Tutoring in Reading and Math
• Youth Counseling

Programs for Adults:

• Adult Daycare (coming soon)
• Business Concepts Training
• Computer Training
• English for Speakers of Other Languages
• Family & Personal Counseling
• Financial Literacy Seminars
• GED Preparation
• Job & Life Skills Training
• Literacy
• Personal Financial Management
• Spanish classes
• Swahili classes

Programs for Community Enrichment:

• Basketball
• Civic & Political Process Participation
• Community Festivals
• Community Health Issues Awareness Seminars
• Community Home Ownership Seminars
• Community Resource Network Referrals
• Home Purchasing Seminars
• Legal & Identity Theft Protection
• Legal Referral Services
• Parenting Skills Seminar
• Resume Updates & Job Referral Service
• Youth & Family Camps (Spring, Summer and Fall)

Family Life Center Program and Service Schedules:

• Day Classes: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (9:00am – 11:00am)
• Evening Classes: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (5:00pm – 7:00pm)
• Some classes are scheduled at other times of the day. Call for details.
• Counseling services: By appointment only.
• Some program activities are offered periodically. Call for dates

Family Life Center Special Information:

• Classes and programs are taught and operated by volunteer staff.
• Literacy & ESOL programs are offered in partnership with the Literacy Council of
Central Alabama and M-Power Ministries
• Financial Literacy Seminars are taught by a certified FDIC/Wachovia Money Matters
Trainer
• Summer School programs are offered in partnership with YouthWorks
• Family Life Center is a DHR service provider