Although many came, one was sent. If there was a way to best describe Pastor Dew, it would be- Servant Leader. Fire personnel said it was too early to tell what reignited the fire, but mentioned hot spots and burning timbers sitting in the church. The pulpit committee set about the monumental task of sifting through many possible candidates. Doing so would pose a significant safety risk to workers and could cause other segments of the structurally comprised building to collapse, the spokesperson said. "This church found themselves without a place to come and worship. Pastor, Dr. C.E. Antioch missionary got its start in 1925 and eventually settled at it's currently location in 1958. Antioch Missionary Baptist Church invites you to become a part of a vibrant, exciting, and growing congregation of . It was raised to a 2-11 alarm at 2:25 p.m., and a 3-11 alarm at 3:07 p.m. Each alarm brings more equipment and manpower to the scene. "It's beyond the walls of the sanctuary, we are a family beyond the church walls. Heavy fire. Information on all upcoming activities is on the church website www.ambcchicago.org. upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. The congregation will not be moving because of the fire, Dew said. We lovingly and faithfully stand on the word of God and teach the Bible as the final source of authority for what we believe and how we are to live. The cause of the fire was under investigation Friday afternoon. Antioch Missionary Baptist Church - Home - Facebook If we've got to lose something, losing it on Good Friday is the best time to lose it because after Good Friday comes Resurrection Sunday," Dew said. Antioch continued to grow at an accelerated rate compelling Reverend Branch and the official board to look for a larger church facility. AMBCCHICAGO.ORG INFO@AMBCCHICAGO.ORG. Thou madest him to have dominion over the works of thy hands; thou hast put all things under his feet: All sheep and oxen, yea, and the beasts of the field; The fowl of the air, and the fish of the sea, and whatsoever passeth through the paths of the seas. (Psalm 8:1-8). Pastor Dew said late Friday that he has not yet learned of a possible cause for the fire. Firefighters were still working to put out hot spots as of 10 p.m. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza and her crew were staged back in case any of the structure falls. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Antioch Missionary Baptist Church vows to rebuild after fire And we love each other," said Marquita Gill, church member. 773-873-4433, Office Hours 2022 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. "Tearing it down, and we will raise it up again," Lead Pastor Gerald Dew said during a press conference Thursday. The church's pastor said they hope to rebuild. It was a tithing church. The Act was passed during the Eisenhower administration and provided government loans for not-for-profit organizations to develop housing for low-to-moderate income senior citizens and families. / CBS Chicago. And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Like a phoenix the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church continues to rise and move forward in faith. Welcome to Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, The Church that Praises God and Serves Human Needs. Happy New Year and Gods blessings to all; as we enter into the New Year, we are extending our ministry to families, friends and neighbors. Pastor Dew serves his congregation as a prolific preacher, visionary teacher, and fearless leader. Gerald M. Dew, pastor of the church, talked with reporters late Friday afternoon. Wind speeds were around 25 to 30 mph as of around 3:30 p.m. With wind blowing east, you can smell smoke inside your car from the Dan Ryan. 10:00 a.m. Live Streaming. Chicago Firefighters battle a 3-11 alarm blaze at the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, in the 6300 block of South StewartAvenue, in the Englewood neighborhood, Friday, April 15, 2022. Antioch was then led to enhance its technology and upgraded its sound system and recording devices.
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