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Our History
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Our Church History: A Journey of Faith and Love
This ministry was founded by Bishop William H. Cheek, Sr. in May 1969 and built on faith in Jesus and love for souls. Through the years, God has been faithful and has blessed us abundantly.
Milestones in Our Church's Journey:
— Psalm 118:23
This ministry was founded by Bishop William H. Cheek, Sr. in May 1969 and built on faith in Jesus and love for souls. Through the years, God has been faithful and has blessed us abundantly.
Milestones in Our Church's Journey:
- 1969 – The ministry began in a storefront.
- 1970 – Purchased the Batchelor Movie Theater for the sanctuary, located at 22 East Second Street, Weldon, North Carolina.
- 1979 – Acquired the Western Auto store to serve as the Sunday School annex and fellowship hall.
- 1985 – Completed the renovation of the sanctuary.
- 1988 – Constructed the Administration Building between the sanctuary and annex to house the Pastor’s study, choir rooms, prayer rooms, and young adults' classrooms.
- 1992 – Purchased the Bounds Motor Company property for a parking lot and recreational facility.
- 1993 – Celebrated the burning of the church mortgage!
- 1997 – Acquired the Knight property across the street from the sanctuary for additional parking.
- 2000 – Purchased multiple properties in Weldon for parking lots.
- 2001 – Completed the new sanctuary at 195 Sycamore Street, Weldon, North Carolina.
— Psalm 118:23