ABOUT WHEAT STREET

Wheat Street Baptist Church is unique in that it touts one of the nation's oldest African-American church Federal Credit Unions; also, under Wheat Street's umbrella is the Action Mission, the Charitable Foundation and the Wheat Street Village. There is something for everyone at Wheat Street. There are approximately 50 (fifty) Groups and Auxiliaries of the Church that encompass Toddler to Mature Adults.

Usher Boards
Youth and Young Adults
* Children Ushers (male and female -- ages 3 to 11)
* Junior Usher Board ( male and female -- ages 12 to18)

Adult Female
* Julia Pate Borders (JPB) Usher Board
* Ladies Who Usher

Adult Male
* Men Who Usher
* William Holmes Borders (WHB) Usher Board

Music Department
There are six(6) choirs ranging from the Youth Choir to the Hand-bell Choir and you may take instruction in voice, sight singing, and piano at the Wheat Street Music Studio:
* Borders-Mann Fellowship Chorale
* Gospel Choir
* Hand-bell Choir
* Inspirational Sounds of Praise
* United Voices of Wheat Street
* Youth Choir

Ministries And Officers Approved By The Church
Deaconess Board -- Serves as spiritual role models for the female members of the church.
Mothers' Board -- Proclaim the Gospel to believers and nonbelievers and support the Pastor and Deacons in leading the church in pursuit of its Christian Mission as authorized by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Senior Deacons Board -- (Scriptural Office - Acts 6: 1-7, 1 Timothy 3: 8-13).
Trustee Ministry -- Financial Officers of the church.

Other Organizations And Committees Include:
Action Mission -- distributes food and clothing to the needy; serves as referral agency for several churches and civic organizations.
African Heritage Committee - Plans special programs for Black History Month.
Announcers Guild -- Responsible for making church announcements.
Birth month Clubs
Borders Courtesy Guild -- Secure information from visitors entering the sanctuary on Sundays and extend welcome during morning services.
Builders Club - Goal is to build strong Christians through a prayerful atmosphere and the inspiration which it nurtures.
Carnation Club - Provide flowers for the Sanctuary.
Charitable Foundation -- A non-profit independent entity incorporated through the office of the Secretary of State of Georgia. Oversees commercial and residential church properties through the Board of Directors.
Christian Education Committee -- Studies, evaluates, and plans for Christian Education programs.
Couples' Club - Give married couples an opportunity to come together, fellowship, and enhance personal relationships by putting CHRIST and JOY in their lives.
First Lady's Club - Support the First Lady in areas or personal assistance as needed and identified.
Funeral Arrangements Coordinators - Provide assistance to family members of the deceased.
Hearing Impaired Ministry - Sign Language Class members bring service to the hearing impaired.
JPB Memorial Nurses Guild - Assist members in church when they become ill. Sponsor an annual  forum to update the church on current medical issues.
Loyal Supporters/Auxiliary in Grady Homes (LSAGH) - fellowship and support organization.
Meridian Adult Fellowship -- Collective group of young and mid-age adults who are committed to the needs and concerns of the children and youth of the church.
Mighty Men of Wheat Street -- all men of the church.
Missions Committee -- helps our church "Make Full Proof" of its Mission Ministry.
Modernistic Workers Club - Fellowship and support organization.
Nursery Guild - Provide care for infants, toddlers, and pre-school age children during the worship service.
Outreach Ministry -- ministers to Metro Correctional Center, J.C. Lemore Center, and other institutions.
Pastor's Aide Club - Aids Pastor and support church activities.
SASSSY Club -- Spirited and Spiritual Senior and Still Young (fellowship, education, and recreation for seniors).
Scholarship/Graduate Recognition Day Committee - Plans Baccalaureate Service and recognition of graduates.
Senior Deacons Wives Circle - Fellowship and support organization.
Social Service Guild - Liaison between Deacons and Membership Committee in interviewing and welcoming new members into the Wheat Street family.
United Sisterhood -- all women of the church.
UP and Coming Club - Actively involved to support church and charitable activities.
Uplifters Club - Fellowship and support organization.
Wheat Street Village  - arose out of the concept that "it takes a village to raise a child". Our area of concentration is the John Hope Catchment area. The Wheat Street Village falls under the auspices of the Community Concerns Committee. It hosts a GED program and  weekly English as Second Language (ESL) classes.
Wheat Street Church Federal Credit Union (WSCFCU) -- founded in 1956 under the administration of the late Rev. DR. William Holmes Borders, Sr. The WSCFCU is one of the Nation's oldest Church Credit Unions.  The credit union was formed to promote thrift and create a source of credit for its members by pooling members' savings to provide low cost loans for productive purposes. Membership eligibility -- member of Wheat Street Baptist Church or immediate family of a member of the church; resident of Wheat Street Towers or Gardens; be employed in one of the the two shopping complexes owned by the church; be an employee of a member of the credit union who owns a business; or a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Madison, GA. Hours of Operation are: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays except the first week in the month when the Credit Union is opened Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Willing Workers Club - Church support organization.
Young Adult Fellowship (YAF) - Strives to create and maintain a family within the family of Wheat Street by serving the spiritual and social needs of young adults, single and married. The YAF is committed to providing ample opportunities for young adults to deepen their relationship with Christ and one another, as well as, to connect their faith to the life issues relevant to people in their 20s to early 40s.