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ST.
PAUL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH Celebrating Pastor’s
and First Lady’s EIGHTH
ANNIVERSARY
Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Michael A. Poke, Sr. Sunday – June 7, 2009 Anniversary Services 11:00 A.M. & 3:00 P.M. Theme: “Pastoring
a Spirit-filled church” Matthew 6:33 – “But seek ye first the
kingdom of God, and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto
you.”
From the desk of the Pastor The Reverend Dr., Michael A. Poke, Sr.
Dear Members and Friends: Over the last several months we have witnessed the great move of God here at our Church. People are giving their lives to Christ and many are returning to church. To date, we have had 23 to come with 11 of them to be candidates for baptism. Recently, I talked with a number of pastors across the country and they to share good news of increased attendance and people giving their lives to Christ. I am truly encouraged by this move of God that in the mist of economic hard times people are turning to God. As God continues to add to the church such as should be save, we hear at St. Paul must put our arms around them and show them the love of knowing a wonderful Savior. It is time for the people of God to step their game up. I encourage the people of God, and pray for a renew commitment of serving the Lord though your Time, Spiritual Gifts, Tithes, Testimony and Trust. Committing not only one or two of these, but all of these to the Glory of God. Our Sacrificial Giving Campaign (The Forty-Seven Club) for 2009 is underway. The campaign offers several categories of giving: Senior, $300.00 annually-which would be $25.00 monthly, Single, $600.00 annually-which would be $50.00 monthly, Married $1200.00 annually- which would be $100.00 monthly, or what the Lord places on your heart. If we want the blessings of God upon our house; we must first take care of His house. "I will not offer unto God that which cost me nothing " (11 Samuel 24:24b)". All of us can do something and something is better than nothing. I trust we will make this a matter of prayer. The St. Paul Community and Economic Development Corporation "SPCEDC" is sponsoring its Second Annual Charity Golf Tournament, Saturday, June 20, 2009, at the Big Bend Golf Course starting at 2:00 p.m. Proceeds will go toward Community Development in the Amandaville area. Applications for the tournament may be received at the Church Office. Deadline for registration is 1:00 p.m. June 20, 2009. Donations and pledges are being accepted. Send to "SPCEDC" Box 1033, St. Albans, WV 25177. We have just celebrated the Most Holy time of the year, the Resurrection of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus The Christ. Resurrection Sunday celebrates the victory of Christ over death. This celebration helps us see that the suffering of the cross was a supreme trumpet, not tragedy. The veil was rent which gave us personal access to the Father and the gift of eternal life upon accepting Him as Our Savior. That's good news.
To God be the glory, Pastor Michael A. Poke,
Sr.
Introduction of Pastor He is blessed with a loving and caring woman of faith,
his wife, Mary, a son Michael, Jr. and a granddaughter Trinity.
As the Under Shepherd, he is a powerful preacher and knowledgeable teacher of
the word of God and performs pastoral care and counseling. He brought many other
gifts to the ministry. He is strongly supported by the "First Lady, Sis Mary
Poke who brings many gifts and skills of her own to the ministry.
The pastor office hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00
p.m., The Church phone number is (304)727-1742, Pastor's Study (304)727-1085,
Church Fax number (304)727-1082. Every Sunday Morning from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30
a.m. there is "coffee with the Pastor" which is an opportunity for the
membership to voice concerns, exchange ideas and get acquainted with others as
well as with the pastor. A light repast is served with "Coffee with the Pastor".
Mugs with a picture of St. Paul are distributed to all who attend.
The Pastor states his and Sis. Poke's overall vision is to follow the divine
mandate as Christians, which is to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ, to
lead sinners to salvation and an abundant life. It is equally their
God-ordained mandate to liberate those who are oppressed in order that they may
experience the true and whole freedom for which they were so created.
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