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Faith Temple
Church of God in Christ
1932 Bishop Carlis L. Moody, Sr. (Dewey Avenue)
Evanston, Illinois 60201 1-847-328-3808
find us at: www.faithtempleevanston.org
Bishop Dr. Carlis L. Moody, Sr. Pastor
Sunday January 11, 2015
Looking forward with a purpose
13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting
those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,
14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 3:13-14 in 2015
58 th Founder’s Day
Order of Service
11:00 AM
PRAYER at the Altar…………………………….............................................
Pastor Carlis
Accompanied by the Praise Team
Morning SCRIPTURE………………………………..……………………….
Worship Leader ……………………………………………………………….
Morning Greetings……………………………………...……………………..
History of Faith Temple……………………………………………………….
Selection(s) by the Choir…….………………….…………………………….
Tithes and Offering ………….…......................................................................
Sermonic Selection …………………………………………………………..
Introduction of Speaker ………………………………………………………
DIVINE WORD………………………………………………………………
Call to Discipleship………………………………………................................
Announcements………………………………………………………………..
Benediction……………………………………………….............................
*.*This order of service is subject to the leading of the Holy Ghost*
W elcome Visitors
We are glad that you chose to worship with us today. We pray that
you are blessed. Please come again!!!
Enjoy this week’s message all week. Take notes!
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Payments can be made directly through the system.
http://www.faithtempleevanston.org/capital-campaign/
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Remember those seeking and receiving Healing and Wellness with a
Today at Faith Temple
prayer, a card or a call.
Cordelia Burts
Evan. Paulettea Moody
Marie Carr
Evang. Vanessa Beatty
Sharlette Robinson
Mother Muriel Davis
Manor Care Wilmette
432 Poplar Drive
Wilmette, IL 60091
Alana Amaker
Lois Moore
Tina Henry
Glandean Goss
Roseanna Wright
Fannie Sandwich
Carlton Nursing Home
725 W. Montrose Avenue
Chicago, IL 60613-1515
Mother Jeanette King
3775 Grand Avenue Apt 108
Gurnee, IL 60031
847-775-2608
Willie Marie Clark
P.O. Box 8189
Waukegan, IL 60079
Dad Uel Thomas would love to hear from the Saints. He lives in Florida with his
daughter. He can be reached at 561-498-4828.
Please remember the military and those who serve our country
Lance Corporal David DuBose
520 Mesa Breeze Way#145
Oceanside, CA 92058
Audio CDs and DVDs of services are available in
the bookstore. CDs are $5. DVDs are $10
Copies of Bishop Moody’s latest book, What
Happens When you Say Yes! are also available.
$25 for the hardcopy, $15 for the soft cover book. The
commemorate 40 year interview DVD is available for $20.
Immediately following service: You are invited to join Bishop
and Mother Moody for fellowship dinner in the multipurpose
room.
4:00 P.M. Come to the conclusion of these Founder’s
Day Services. Service begins with prayer at 4:00
followed by Baptism. Bishop Cole will be the speaker.
This week at Faith Temple
Pray for our nation, our leaders
members of the armed forces, Germany Jurisdiction, the
Peace of Jerusalem, South Africa, Haiti, and our Pastor’s
strength, and wellness
Bishop has asked us to remember to fast on Tuesday and/or
Friday
Prayer Daily at 6:00 A.M. 12:00 Noon and 6:00 P.M.
Sunday School, Sunday School Come
and go to Sunday School Every Sunday at 9:30 A.M.
This week
Monday, January 12th
The Faith Temple Community Food
Pantry is open from 4:00 - 6:00 P.M.
Wednesday, January 14th Bible Study Family Night resumes for
the new year. Elder Succes will teach
Stewardship- Using your time, talent
and treasure to fulfill your purpose in
God.
Thursday, January 15th The Voices of Faith Sanctuary Choir
will rehearse at 7:00 P.M. All members are asked to attend.
.
Friday, January 16th Friday Evening Service begins with prayer
at 6:00 P.M.
Sunday, January 18th Immediately following morning service
there will be a required meeting for ALL dance ministry
members. If you have children that are members of
Daughters of Praise you need to be in attendance. Girls
ages 13-18 interested in joining King’s Daughters please
attend and bring your parents! New Year = NEW THINGS!
This meeting will focus on the overall strategy and vision for
the year. Please contact Sis. Marquita Arnold with any
questions (847-826-3569).
First Jurisdiction Illinois
Church of God in Christ
will host its’
16th Annual Retreat and Conference
January 30th through February 1st
At the Sheraton Lisle Hotel
Theme: Women of God- Prepared and
Positioned for Effective Change
14 For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there
enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but
thou and thy father's house shall be destroyed : and who knoweth
whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this? Esther
4:14
Donation is $125 per person. Please see Sis. Delois Robinson if you
are interested in attending. Registration is due by January 15th.
To make hotel reservations please call Sheraton Lisle Hotel 3000 Warrenville
Road Lisle, Illinois 60532 630-505-1000 Cost $89.00 per night plus tax Call
on or before January 16th 2015 to make your reservations. Use “First
Jurisdiction Illinois Women’s Retreat” as the group name.
Mother Shirley Hughes- State Supervisor
If your birthday is not listed please see Sisters Cherise
or
Carmen
January Birthdays
Young People
Chantelle Moody
Earl Staples
Meah Arnold
Ashley Dozier
David Dozier
1/14
1/15
1/17
1/17
1/21
Joshua Shaw
Gabby Johns
Rayden Silencieux
Samantha Dennis
Kaleb Hadaway
Sandra Ham
Rena Ranger
Mary Freeman
Ramona Robinson
Jackie Westbrook
Henry Trowers
Shanna Gill
Nerieda Carr
Jeremiah Claiborne
Mother Hart
Barbara Gill
Nancy Rander
Mitch Johnson
Javon Gaines
Pandora Brown
Ebony Love
Kirby Graham
Ages 18 and maturing
1/2
C.J. Gregory
1/5
Mother Naomi Johnson
1/6
Tranquil Wilson
1/7
Min. Perry Casey,Sr.
1/7
Steven D. Claiborne III
1/8
Maggie Wilson
1/9
Lisa Laude-Raymond
1/10
Charity Moody
1/10
Toby L. Robinson
1/10
Alex Bell
1/11
Channe Graham
1/11
Mother Carolyn Hollins
1/14
Delois Robinson
1/15
Elder Steven Claiborne
1/16
Mae Hoffman
1/16
Steven Speight
1/17
Mark Caselberry
Fannie Sandwich
1/30
1/21
1/24
1/25
1/27
1/28
1/17
1/20
1/21
1/22
1/25
1/25
1/26
1/26
1/26
1/27
1/27
1/27
1/27
1/28
1/28
1/28
1/30
Be a part of the Bishop C.L. Moody 24 hour prayer
circle. We will cover our Pastor and church in
circle, there are no dues or weekly meetings. All you have to
do is pray for our Pastor one hour a day. You will certainly be
blessed for doing so. Choose an hour that you will pray. Fill in
the form and give it to Mother Moody and let’s see the unseen
in 2014. You will be glad that you did!
Here is the Prayer Circle prayer list.
Moody family –children, grandchildren and great grandchildren
Pastor Carlis and Lady Paulettea Moody and family
Our President and all of those in authority
The salvation of family members
The release of money to burn the mortgage
An increase of personal finances
The salvation of people in our neighborhoods
The deliverance of those that are bound by any habit
For those who are under demonic influences of any kind
That God will give increase to the membership
For our children in all schools and their teacher’s salvation
For the continuance of Faith Christian Academy
For Principal Hadaway her family, the faculty and staff
For Faith Christian Academy’s students and their families
For a fresh anointing for the men of Faith Temple
For the families of Faith Temple Church
“….What, could ye not pray with me one hour?” Matt 26:40
Yes I would like to join the circle!
Name:__________________________
Hour:__________________________
A.M.__________ P.M. ____________
Please detach and give this tear off to Mother Moody.
Prayer Warriors are needed : 1- 2AM, 7AM, 9AM- 1PM,
3 – 5PM, 7- 9PM, 11PM
PROPHECY To Faith Temple
“For I have set you a light, and I shall cause your ray to
go out, and they shall draw, and even now they are
drawing, For even now there are many that shall come,
and come from other lands, and we shall Minister to
those from other lands. Some shall come and some of
you shall be sent out, for the Lord thy God shall use
you for a light, and he hath a plan which shall amaze
even you as it shall come to pass, for the Lord thy God
shall do a work in your midst, if ye are guided by His
Word, and His Spirit.”
Brother Sodeman, July 1969
Our Church History Late in 1956 the late Mother Sadie Adams and her son Eugene went
to Bishop Louis Henry Ford and requested that he send, Elder Carlis L.
Moody to Evanston to open a church. Elder Moody met with Bishop Ford
and said , “Yes” he would go.
On January 7, 1957, Elder Moody had the organizational meeting in the
home of Chauncey and Sadie Adams at 1916 Dodge. Elder Moody was 22
years of age, and Sister Moody was 19. The late Elder James W. Markham
helped with that first gathering. By Elder Moody’s side was his wife, Mary,
his mother Geneva Smith, and daughter Sideary. The small congregation
consisted of six members; Mother Sadie Adams, Deacon Chauncey Adams,
Mother Lillie Hudson, Sister Marion Hudson, Thelma Adams, and Sylvia
Clinkscales.
Elder Moody was led of the Lord to name the church “The Faith Temple
Church of God In Christ at Evanston”. The Lord gave him these scriptures
as confirmation, Philippines 4:6-7 and Hebrews 13:8 These verses were
the corner stone verses for the church and remain so even today. The
church began to grow and had services in member’s homes. First the
Adam’s then Marion Hudson’s, and Mother Clemmie Walker’s home. On
April 28, 1957 they had their first official opening service at 4:00 P.M. at
Foster school. 2010 Dewey Avenue in Evanston
In July of 1957 Elder Moody and the Saints had their first open air tent
revival. In 1958 the first tent was damaged and the congregation
purchased another tent for $700.00 to continue their summer crusades.
In the fall of 1958 after the tent meeting closed, the Lord blessed the
congregation to share services with Faith Tabernacle Fire Baptized
Holiness Church. The late mother McCracken and the members opened
their arms to Faith Temple. We worshipped at 1712 Hovland Court for
approximately two years. In 1959 The Lord blessed us to have service at
1821 Church Street, at the rear of a barbershop. The saints many times
reminisce and testify of the days “Behind the barber shop”. The church
purchased its first lot for $3000, but could not build on the lot.
In the summer of 1961 Elder Moody and the late Brother Aaron Bonaparte
were preparing the tent to begin the summer tent revival. Around 1:00 P.M.
the Lord spoke to Elder Moody and said, “Son, for
Our Founders
Bishop Carlis L. and Mother Mary A . Moody
Annual Founder’s Day
Hymn
Chorus
Verse 1
Verse 2
We’ve Come This Far by Faith
We’ve come this far by faith,
Leaning on the Lord
Trusting in His Holy Word,
He’s never failed me yet.
Oh, oh - -, oh - - can’t turn around - We’ve come this far by faith.
Don’t be discouraged,
When trouble’s in your life.
He’ll bear your burdens,
And move all misery and strife.
That’s why we’ve…
Repeat Chorus
Just the other day
I heard a man say
He didn’t believe in God’s word.
But I can truly say
That God has made a way.
And He’s never failed me yet.
That’s why we’ve
Repeat Chorus
every seat you put under this tent, I will fill.” Elder Moody told Brother
Bonaparte what the Lord had spoken to him. Brother Bonaparte went to
get chairs, and returned with 300. On the next Sunday the Lord kept his
promise and filled every chair with people. For the next seven weeks the
Lord sent revival. Many miracles took place. There were fifty-three
people who came to know the Lord and were added to the congregation.
In 1962 the church purchased property on Hartrey for $15,000 but was
unable to build. A plot of land was purchased at 1932 Dewey Avenue in
January of 1965 for $20,000. Building commenced in August of 1967 and
was completed early January 1968. The congregation marched from 1821
Church Street to the edifice at 1932 Dewey, and the first service was
conducted. In 1977 the mortgage was paid in full.
Through the years the Faith Temple Church has been dynamic and vigilant.
Its ministries have encompassed the Evanston, Chicagoland areas as well as
the world.
From 1967 to 1979 Faith Temple was the home church for a drug
rehabilitation ministry, Prevention Inc. For thirteen years the church
ministered to the community by way of radio on WEAW and WYCA. In
1970 the then Elder Moody became involved in Home and Foreign Missions.
Through his leadership the Faith Temple church has built an orphanage in
India in 1972. Funds and donations from our home and foreign missions
department have assisted in the building of churches around the world, as
well as aided with rent, food, and utility bill payments. This practice still
continues. The church has taken an active role in Prison ministry, and
nursing home ministry.
In 1980 the church embarked upon a new area of ministry, “Christian
Education”. Faith Christian Academy was born on September 8, 1980 with
twenty-three students. . In 1985 Faith Temple underwent expansion. A
second level was added in order to provide classroom space for the school.
In 1988, this phase of the project was paid in full. As the congregation
continued to grow and the needs of the Academy increased, the Lord spoke
again to Bishop Moody and said, “Build.”
On August 20, 1995 the late Bishop Shepard Little conducted a
groundbreaking service for the new construction of the Faith Temple
Church. In June 1996 the congregation moved out of the original building
and began holding services in the Fleetwood Jourdain Community Center
and the Family Focus (Our Place) building. In September 1996 the former
building was demolished. Rebuilding commenced in November 1996 and was
completed for occupancy in January 1998. The Lord provided the over two
million dollars that was needed for
building.
The new structure that we sit in today
was dedicated on January 11th, 1998.
The year of 2001 was the year of attack
and victory for Missions as well as for the
United States. “911” was felt by
everyone, especially those living in the US
and more specifically New York. This was
also the year the International Missions President, and our Pastor and
Founder, Bishop Carlis L. Moody survived both a stroke and later openheart surgery and lived to proclaim victory over the enemy and the love,
mercy, and miraculous healing power of God. In 2008 Bishop underwent
throat surgery with great victory, and has risen again to preach and sing
like never before. In 2014 Bishop Moody’s health was challenged, but once
again we saw the power of God as he healed him from bleeding, the painful
effects of shingles, and even a code blue medical alert. Bishop has
continued to preach the Gospel with more fervor and celebrated 80 years
of life this past December.
In May of 2005 Bishop Moody launched the fundraising for the next phase
of expansion. As the vision unfolds we will soon see Faith Manor an
emergency housing facility for those who are in need, as well as Sunday
housing for members who live a distance from the church. As we follow
Christ and through the obedience of His servants, Bishop and Mother
Moody, the Faith Temple Church Family is experiencing a new and different
move of God. Pastor Carlis Moody Jr. stands to assist Bishop Moody as the
Lord guides and shapes the vision and purpose of His people to win souls
and reach the community. It is the vision of our Pastor that the continued
expanded ministries of the church will include housing counseling, -financial
planning, home buyers workshops and information, insurance planning and
educational assistance through scholarships, school grants and tutorial
assistance.
Presently, through the support and efforts of our local work, we have been
able to help global ministry expansion in other countries. Following the
exemplary leadership of Bishop Moody, God has blessed the “Sons” of this
ministry to open ministries throughout the United States.
There you have it Saints, a history of a great church founded by anointed
servants of God. We would need volumes of space, to inform you of every
fact, and detail of the events that have occurred. Bishop has chronicled
some of this information in his book, Humility before Honour. His latest
publication, What Happens When You Say,” Yes Lord”, further exclaims
the wonders and glory of God’s provision when you live a life of obedience
to Him.
Nonetheless this expose’ is just a glimpse into the past records of this
church. This history is yet a work in progress as young people are being
inspired towards excellence, and the Saints are being encouraged to
recognize Christ’s presence and power in their lives. The church continues
to grow and strengthen its’ resolve for Christ in Evanston and the world.
We now look to the year 2015 and beyond with great hope for our families
and our community. By faith we will soon retire the 3.7 million dollar
mortgage, becoming debt FREE and CLEAR and we will break ground to
BUILD Faith Manor.
Fifty-eight years of active service, and Faith in
God...is the Victory that over cometh the World.
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, and today, and forever
Hebrews 13:8
Surely we can say that over these 58 years
We’ve Come This Far by Faith.
This is the Faith Temple Church of God in Christ at Evanston,IL
Faith Temple
Church of God in
Christ
Founded January 7, 1957
Founder’s Day
January 11, 2015
We’ve Come This
Far by Faith