Archives for the ‘Archive’ CategoryConsecration Services 2012
Sunday, January 1st, 2012
con-se-crate \’kän(t)-se-krāt\: dedicated to a sacred purpose The New Year offers new opportunities to be used by God for the building of His Kingdom! During this period of consecration, we sacrificially empty ourselves of the pleasures of this world so that God may fill us up with more of His Spirit and strength. We invite you to worship with us during our January consecration services. For more information, contact the church at (703) 497-7928. Don’t be late – come early! All Sunday Services are scheduled as usual (Sunday School 9AM, Morning Worship 11AM, Evening Worship 6PM).
2011 VA 1st Music Summit
Saturday, September 24th, 2011
Join the Historic First Jurisdiction of Virginia during the 3rd Annual Music Summit. Sis. Dei Nikoi, of Holiness Tabernacle Church Of God In Christ, will be the featured soloist.
“Fall” A Fresh On Me . . .
Wednesday, September 7th, 2011
Come bask in the Presence of the Lord . . . Get Refreshed . . . The Holiness Tabernacle Fall Revival is here! Join us September 21st – 23rd starting at 7:30pm nightly with our guest Elder Robert Chambers. Elder Robert E. Chambers was born in Kansas City, Kansas on August 13, 1955. He was brought to Flint, Michigan in 1956 where he was educated in the Flint Public Schools. After graduating from the 12th grade, he attended Ferris State University.
Elder Chambers loves the Lord and the people of God. He followed his pastor and father in the gospel (The founder, Bishop Author George Burrell) very closely. Upon serving faithfully as a Deacon, he was later promoted to Chairman of Deacons Board. Elder Chambers filled many roles in the church, where he was the Choir Director, Lead Singer, and Sunday School Teacher, and also lead the 12:00 Noon Prayer. Elder Chambers is a true student of the Word. He attended the Agape Bible College in Saginaw, Michigan. As Superintendent of the local Sunday School for over 25 years and the District's Sunday School Superintendent, Elder Chambers encourages the teachers and the students to not only come to class, but come prepared . . . that means study the lesson. He also services as the District Platform Chairman. Having a heart for the Youth Ministry and the wisdom to know the children are our future, Elder Chambers believes in “no youth left behind” or any member of the church or visitors throughout the city of Flint. Whatever his hands find to do in the Local, District and State, he does it all for the glory of God. During the Installation Service of our Pastor, Elder George Kiel in 2004, Pastor Kiel asked Elder Chambers to serve as the Assistant Pastor of St. George Beth-el COGIC. The Northeast Michigan Jurisdictional Prelate, Bishop P. A. Brooks and the people agreed. Elder Chambers is a true family man. He has been married to Missionary Brenda Chambers for 34 years. They have one son, Robert Jr. and one daughter, Missionary Quenna Brown who is married and has given them three beautiful grandchildren.
His favorite quote: TOGETHER WE CAN DO IT BETTER! 97th Annual Holy Convocation Recap
Saturday, September 3rd, 2011
The First Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of Virginia Church Of God In Christ – 97th Annual Holy Convocation Perhaps you’re too young, but are you familiar with the song lyrics, “Put your mind on Jesus, we’re going to have a time)”? Well if you are, there is a verse that says, “When the saints get together (we’re going to have a time). Talkin’ ‘bout a good time (we’re going to have a time).” Well that pretty much sums up the First Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of Virginia Church Of God In Christ 97th Annual Holy Convocation!
Tuesday evening was another historic service. An 87 voice male chorus marched in and worshipped the Lord in song – it was awesome! As I glanced around the choir (I participated as well) I noticed several members from the HTC Male Chorus and my heart was made glad. I was made proud even more proud when Bishop Thomas stood and beamed as he took pictures. When he addressed the congregants, he said he was inspired to permit the jurisdictional male chorus after visiting Holiness Tabernacle and hearing our male chorus. Praise be to God! Just when we thought it couldn’t get any better, Dr. Rance Allen delivered an anointed Word from the Lord – “Let’s Pull it Together.” The following nights the Lord blessed us over and over again through Evangelist Joyce Rodgers and Bishop Prince Bryant.
Friday morning the Women’s Department led the services. We were blessed as our own Jurisdictional Supervisor, Mother Nellie Townes, blessed our souls with some good old fashioned teaching. To demonstrate their support, several supervisors and bishop’s wives from neighboring jurisdictions were in attendance. At the conclusion of the service, HTC’s own Missionary Andrea Mabry was elevated to the office of Evangelist Missionary! Sometime during Friday night, hurricane Irene visited, but that did not deter the saints of Virginia First. We gathered bright and early Saturday morning for our communion and ordination services. Pastor Stephen Thomas of the South Norfolk District stirred our souls with a message admonishing us to take ministry seriously. Then I was blessed again to witness HTC’s own Minister John Mabry be elevated and ordained to the office of elder. Bless our God! Less I fail to mention, we worshipped God without electricity in the church – but the Lord met us! Sunday morning found the saints gathering again to praise God without electricity in the building – it seemed to encourage us to worship God even more fervently. I believe wholeheartedly in supporting the vision of my pastor, so it did my heart glad to hear Bishop Thomas announce that Holiness Tabernacle placed second among all the churches in the jurisdiction for the number of Convocation registrations. The jurisdictional choir sang under the anointing and Bishop Thomas preached a powerful Word. From Matthew chapter 6 we were encouraged to get to know Jesus by taking up His yoke. The saints worshipped God so mightily the building seemed to rock again, but it wasn’t an earthquake, it wasn’t a hurricane, it was to power of God! Bishop Joseph Clemens – a visiting speaker summed it up best when he gave closing remarks. “It seems as though the Lord allowed the power to remain off, so that the real Power would be poured out.” Yes – we had a hand clappin’, foot stompin’ good time at the 97th Annual Holy Convocation! Back 2 School Supplies
Friday, September 2nd, 2011
Join us at 11 am on Sunday, September 4, 2011, as the HTC Christian Education Department provides school supplies for the 2011 School Year. If you have questions, please feel free to contact the church at 703-497-7928. No Services 8/28/2011
Sunday, August 28th, 2011
Due to our 97th Annual Holy Convocation in Portsmouth, VA, there will be no local services here at Holiness Tabernacle Church Of God In Christ. Join us Tuesday, August 30, 2011 for Bible Band, Thursday, September 1, 2011 for Pastoral Teaching, or Sunday, September 4, 2011 for Sunday morning services. God Bless! VA 1st 97th Annual Holy Convocation
Friday, August 12th, 2011
VBS 2011
Thursday, August 4th, 2011
Wednesday, August 10 – Friday, August 12 On Main Street, kids will be drawn into stories Jesus told about everyday people in everyday situations. But His stories were anything but ordinary! Jesus turned lives upside down and hearts inside out through parables that challenged people to look at themselves and others in new and unexpected ways. So come join us on Main Street for an inside-out, upside-down experience like no other…and let Jesus make a difference in YOU! 2011 Annual Men’s Day: A Historic Occasion!
Thursday, July 28th, 2011
It was another historic, memorable and anointed day for Holiness Tabernacle as we celebrated our Annual Men’s Day.
The day began with an anointed word from one of our associate elders – Elder Joseph Guilford delivered a soul stirring message; asking us if the Lord was truly our shepherd (Psalm 23). The power of God was prevalent and real as the saints received the Word and rejoiced. An even greater praise went up to the Lord as a visitor gave her life to Christ and her family joined the church. This set the stage for our second service. One could feel the excitement and buzz as the members, friends and many guests filled the church almost to capacity. Guest pastors, Superintendent Tony Campbell (and Yeshua COGIC), Pastor Wayne Cream (and Holy Mount Zion TOD) and Pastor Satterfield (and Save A Life COGIC), were in attendance to celebrate with and support our local Men’s Department as well. Worship and praise filled the air and when our Bishop, his wife and their guests arrived, a thunderous applause went up. As the program continued, our hearts were certainly made glad. The HTC Male Chorus, led by Brother Napoleon Paxton, soon to be ordained deacon, worshipped in song – Two Wings. Their second selection, He’s Able, led by one of HTC’s newest members, Brother Senghor Robinson, brought the congregants to their feet. Then it was time for the Word. Bishop Thomas’ ministered from Luke 5 – the account of the fishing drought: “If At First You Don’t Succeed, Don’t Give Up – God Will Make A Way.” Bishop Thomas, just back from our International AIM Convention in Houston and a three and a half hour drive, was in rare form. He explained how the enemy captures our minds and causes us to doubt God and His Word. He explained that the disciples’ failure was real, their discouragement was real, and their frustration was real. However, they had a nevertheless attitude. They gave Jesus and themselves another chance. The congregation again rejoiced and then it was time for the next memorable event – the ordination of three of the church brothers: David Moses, Napoleon Paxton and Morris Rowe to the office of deacon. Pastor Pruitte explained to the men and those in attendance the role and responsibilities of a deacon. He reminded them they were being ordained to assist the pastor in tending to the flock; they were being ordained in the Church Of God In Christ to defend the Church, and they were being ordained as deacons to be examples holiness to their families first, then their church family, then their neighbors. Bishop Thomas and Pastor Pruitte then anointed the men and prayed a prayer of blessing over them. Pastor Pruitte then gave each of the new deacons a beautifully framed ordination certificate.
The next historic event was the promotion of Deacon Jeffrey Howard to the office of Deacon Board Chairman. Pastor Pruitte continued to make the claim that Deacon Howard holds the title as the “World’s Greatest Deacon” – and no one disagreed with him on that day! Finally, in a surprising move, Pastor Pruitte officially licensed Minister Eugene McCown, Jr. and gave him his certificate beautifully framed and signed by Pastor Pruitte and Bishop Thomas. Minister McCown, who prides himself with being on top of things, was obviously surprised. Minister McCown, who serves our National Church as National Adjutant Brother, was recently appointed by Bishop Williams (National Adjutant General) as the Chairman of Operations for the National Adjutancy. During the 2011 Virginia First Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Worker’s Meeting, he was appointed as the Assistant to the Jurisdictional Secretary. Locally, he is the President of our Pastor’s Aid Committee and several other duties – perhaps most notably maintaining and hosting our website as well as several others for the Church Of God In Christ. As the service concluded, I found myself lying in bed recounting the days’ events. I played each event over and over in my head and found it difficult to sleep. I remembered Elder Guilford’s message, the young lady giving her life to Christ; I remembered the many friends who came to share; I remembered Bishop Thomas’ message; I remembered the looks on those brothers faces as we laid hands and blessed them; I remembered the godly pride I felt as Deacon Howard received his license; I remembered the tears in Minister McCown (and his wife’s) eyes as he received his license. I counted myself blessed and highly favored of God to have witnessed such an anointed and historic day! Holiness Tabernacle’s Crowned Jewel, Mother Vivian Valdez Pruitte
Tuesday, July 12th, 2011
2011 First Lady Day's Theme: “A Diadem in the Master's Hand”
As Sister Benjamin, the Mistress of Ceremony, took her place, the presence of the Lord was already in building to move on His people. This day was set aside in honor of our First Lady, but God was still given all the praise and glory.
Sister Green came in her own way sharing words of love to Mother Pruitte and expressing how much she appreciated our First Lady. Following Sister Green, Sister Majors came with the Word of God in her hand. She compared Mother Pruitte to Esther, a woman of God who stood for her people, even if it cost her life. Brother John Mabry, III gave words about Mother Pruitte as well. He pointed out that she encourages the youth to remember their lines when they are rehearsing for an upcoming play. When it was time for acknowledgements and presentations, Mother Pruitte received calls from family members. She spoke to her brother, niece and mother. Everyone in the sanctuary listened with interest to the conversations that were going on. In her own humorous way, sister Delia Pruitte told the congregation, “I am her favorite!” and indeed, several members expressed that Mother Pruitte has a unique way of making everyone feels as though they are truly her favorite person to be around. Sister Pruitte then presented a heart-felt media slide show, which brought tears to her mother's eyes. Following the video clips, Mother Pruitte was presented with 12 beautiful roses from members of the congregation. What a lovely sight to see and so deserving for a precious Jewel. Mother Cassidy presented Mother Pruitte with a gorgeous black dress and matching hat, her own personal “diadem,” on behalf of the Mother’s Board. Sister Nikoi serenaded Mother Pruitte with an operatic selection called “Ebben N'Andro Lontana” by Alfredo Catalani. She then sang “Majesty” by TD Jakes and really blessed our souls.
Time was winding down and the saints were ready to hear from heaven. Mother Benjamin had the privilege of presenting Mother AmeldA Jones, our honored speaker and president and founder of Father Answers Intercessors Travailing in Holiness (FAITH) International Ministries. The people of God were excited to hear from this great prayer warrior, teacher and author. Mother Jones encouraged Mother Pruitte, God's diadem and the HTC Jewel, to keep teaching God's Word. Through scriptures, she pointed out the blessings in store for those who teach and preach God's Word. Mother Pruitte received encouragement and words from Mother Jones, a modern day Titus 2 woman. Mother Jones not only encouraged Mother Pruitte, but the entire Church to be accountable and to be that “light on the hill.” She went on to exhort the people of God to pray the pastor's vision through to fruition. Before Mother Jones took her seat, she instructed key leadership to pray for First Lady and Pastor Pruitte. The Holy Ghost took control from then on and the Spirit of God moved and ministered in the hearts and souls of the people. A young man and woman joined the church that same hour – two more souls for the work of the kingdom! God is awesome and glorious is His ways, even on First Lady Day! Before Mother Ward, another Titus chapter 2 woman, dismissed the service, Mother Pruitte gave closing remarks, thanking her church family for their love and support – and it was clear that her heart was made glad by the special program. Then, continuing the running joke that had been shared throughout the service, she went on to express that everyone was her favorite, especially her husband, Pastor Pruitte. All in all, First Lady Day was a day of celebration for a dynamic, precious Jewel. Everyone who came out to celebrate her day was blessed. We all received a Word from the Lord and praised God for sending us Mother Pruitte, “a diadem in the Master’s Hand.” Such a fitting theme for a true woman of God. |
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On December 24, 1975 at the age of 20, Elder Chambers gave his life to the Lord in the 6:30 a.m. Prayer Service at the St. George Beth-el Church of God in Christ. 
We began Sunday, August 21 with a 40 hour shut-in. In a day when people are committing less time to the essential ingredients, Bishop Thomas and the saints of Virginia #1 gathered for prayer and fasting for forty consecutive hours: beginning just before midnight on Sunday night until Tuesday afternoon. One of the most memorable events occurred on Tuesday afternoon while Bishop Thomas was teaching the saints about holy living – we experienced an earthquake! Even as the floor shook and the walls wavered, the saints continued to worship.
What kinds of schools supplies do you usually need to buy before the start of a new academic year (e.g., pen, pencils, laptop or desktop computers, PDA, calculators)?
Vacation Bible School 2011:
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