The church has built housing up and down 63rd Street and elsewhere in Englewood and beyond. It was a tithing church. Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. Sunday School Lessons Additionally, Antioch was led to adopt its Church Mission and Vision Statement: We are united to evangelize, educate, equip and empower humanity for the Glory of God through the proclamation of the gospel, the explanation of the scriptures and the exaltation of the Savior; Church Vision Statement: To help others realize their full potential for the glory of God; Church Standard: Excellence; and Church Theme: the Fellowship of Empowerment. Once again, a pulpit committee was called to service. RELATED | South Side congregation gathers for Easter despite devastating Chicago church fire. Church leaders have big plans to rebuild Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. We believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. And weve learned how to give back to the community.. Antioch is a place where we act on His word and follow the Great Commission: "Go ye therefore and teach all nations" Our hearts and hands are open to welcome you and receive you into our fellowship. We believe inJesus Christ, His only beloved Son, our Savior and Lord. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club Chicago Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Englewood, gutted by a large fire on Good Friday, still stands on April 19, 2022. Welcome to Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. Asked about the loss on Friday, Dew responded, God is in control. Dr. Gerald M. Dew (2001 Present) Fourth Pastor of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. No one appeared to be inside the church at the time. I just know we will have Easter service," Rev. The fire completely burned away the roof structure, leaving a lot of heavy timber crashing to the floor of the church. Monday Thursday Sunday Worship Services SEE ALSO | Antioch Church fire reignites again in Englewood, days after devastating blaze, CFD says. To help others realize their full potential for the glory of God. The demolition is expected to be complete in about a week. The church is moving its Easter services after the building was destroyed. The church now provides over 1,500 units of affordable housing for seniors, the physically disabled and for families, Dew said. "We will celebrate. We also engage to maintain family and secret devotion; to study diligently the word of God; to religiously educate our children; to seek the salvation of our kindred and acquaintance; to walk circumspectly in the world; to be kind and just to those in our employ, and faithful in the service we promise others; endeavoring in the purity of heart and good will towards all men to exemplify and commend our holy faith. Therefore, you will find members who strive to passionately pursue their spiritual growth and allow God to shape and mold them into the image of Jesus. We stand as a beacon light in the community of believers and we welcome everyone. As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith. (Galatians 6:10), Excellence In all we do, we pursue Excellence. Police were closing off streets farther and farther back from the church. "This is a place where people have gotten married, found their faith, they've been encouraged, they've been equipped and empowered. He is committed to the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church family and lives his life for the good of others, the growth of the church, and the glory of God. Antioch was then led to enhance its technology and upgraded its sound system and recording devices. Services will be held at Calahan Funeral Home at 7030 South Halsted Street at 10:00 a.m. Sunday, the church said. Crews carefully took apart the front wall of the church literally brick by brick. The woman said she had not spoken to the pastor, but she said he had delivered a beautiful sermon for Good Friday. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. @cbschicago pic.twitter.com/MvxScC1UKS. Daniel was very involved in civic affairs and was friends with mayors and other city leaders. This place of worship, a former Jewish Synagogue, was sold to Antioch for $65,000. Reverend Dew along with his beloved wife, First Lady Marva Dew, made the move from Texas to Chicago and readily embraced the Antioch family. Because the church is so unstable, crews have to work by hand chipping away at the building before bringing in the heavy machinery. Antioch was soon led to remodel its building. Stephanie Wade, Maher Kawash and ABC7 Chicago Digital Team. He didn't want to believe his beloved church was gone. Sparks have reignited several times this week, stalling the necessary teardown. NBC 5's Vi Nguyen reports. A mural of the resurrection of Christ inside Antioch Baptist Church remains untouched by the Englewood, Chicago building fire as flare-ups continue. Following Reverend Daniels leadership Antioch swelled in numbers and in less than a year outgrew its current Indiana Avenue location. Fire investigators ruled the blaze was an accident and determined it was caused by crews using a propane torch while doing work on the building's roof. All Rights Reserved. Demolition work got underway Wednesday morning at a historic Chicago church destroyed by a fire last week. Third Pastor of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, Fourth Pastor of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. In 2012 Pastor Dew instituted the Forward Momentum in Ministry Ministers Workshop designed to educate and empower religious leaders from across the state. And yet, despite the ongoing flare ups, one thing remained nearly untouched: an inside mural portraying the resurrection of Christ. All Rights Reserved. Each member was given a souvenir deed and history had been made in Antioch. The Friday afternoon blaze came just hours after Antioch Missionary Baptist Church hosted a Good Friday service. He suffered underPontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies, that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger. The church underwent a massive renovation in the 2000s that cost $450,000, according to the churchs own history. It had just reopened to services last month. Find service times, program times, giving opportunities, photos, and more. Even as the crews worked to tear it down, it appeared the fire was not done yet. He was conceived by the power of theHoly Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. A lot of events, a lot of ups and downs, and it's going to be a long road, so we need your prayer and your patience.". They've been baptized, married and had family funerals there. Antiochs Radio Broadcast began in 1960 and continues to reach thousands with the Word of God and Christian music. 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. As time progressed age and illness took its toll and Reverend Harvey retired as pastor in 1956. 8:00 a.m. Broadcast Service Gerald M. Dew, pastor of the church, talked with reporters late Friday afternoon. He, along with his beautiful wife, First Lady Marguerite Daniel and their two sons, Wilbur, Jr. and Ricky found their new home at Antioch to be a perfect fit. Antioch was indeed a powerful Christian force within the Englewood Community. Information on all upcoming activities is on the church website www.ambcchicago.org. Officials said he slipped on the street and twisted his ankle; he was not injured by the fire. Firefighters responded to a fire Friday at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, 6248 S. Stewart Ave. Around 150 fire personnel and 50 engines, trucks and ambulances went to the scene, Langford said. For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God., But God commended His love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us., For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life., That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and shall believe in thine heart that God hath raised Him from the dead, thou shalt be saved., I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. A source from Preservation Chicago says the church building is not a designated Chicago landmark but the organization believes it should have been. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warns lawmakers that if they do not vote to raise or suspend the nations borrowing authority it could cause a global financial crisis. Eddie Johnson, executive director of social service agency at Antioch, said the church will resume its services for the community at its new location "without missing a beat." He is a strong believer in the power of Gods word and Gods people. In addition, he serves as: A dedicated leader, Pastor Dew developed his, From There to Here and from Here to There mantra: moving people from There (sin) to Here (salvation); and from Here (salvation) to There (fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ). In fact, a congregation was established named Antioch Eden Green and Reverend Daniel was the pastor which meant that Antioch was a multisite church in 1968, long before the multisite church phenomenon of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Pastor Dew says his goal is to break ground for the new church on the same site in the spring of 2023. CHICAGO - While crews knock down Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, the plans to rebuild on the same spot at Englewood and Stewart avenues, were announced Thursday morning.. Chicago, IL 60621 Pastor Gerald Dew with Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, left, speaks with Deputy Fire Commissioner Donald Walker as Chicago Firefighters battle major blaze at the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, in the 6300 block of South Stewart Avenue, in Englewood, Friday, April 15, 2022. CHICAGO (CBS) -- An extra-alarm fire ripped through the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Englewood this Good Friday afternoon, and rendered the building a total loss. Fire personnel said it was too early to tell what reignited the fire, but mentioned hot spots and burning timbers sitting in the church. ", Heres the churchs pastor talking to members about being resilient and returning to the community after the building was a total loss:After Good Friday comes resurrection Sunday.Ill have more live at 5 & 6 @cbschicago pic.twitter.com/vf8e1VcikQ, This was the scene earlier at Antioch Baptist Church in Englewood before the roof caved in from a 3-alarm fire. "My thoughts are with the congregation and the brave firefighters who worked to put out the blaze at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. The boys, 17 and 16, were shot less than half a mile from one another about 20 minutes apart, police said. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warns lawmakers that if they do not vote to raise or suspend the nations borrowing authority it could cause a global financial crisis. 2014 Antioch Baptist Church. 10:00 a.m. Live Streaming. And I say also unto thee? / CBS Chicago. God has something better for all of us who loved and belonged to the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, he added. Firefighters trained hose lines from tower ladder trucks. 611 W. 63rd Street, Suite #012 Updated on: April 16, 2022 / 1:07 AM Prayer Meeting & Bible Study If weve got to lose something, losing it on Good Friday is the best time to lose it because, after Good Friday comes Resurrection Sunday. It was accidentally sparked by a propane torch being used to work on the churchs roof, the Chicago Fire Department determined. Officials Saturday released a cause for the fire that send Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood into flames just a day earlier. WE ARE a bible believing, preaching, and teaching church. And so, just as he is risen, and has ascended, we believe we will rise from this," Dew said. Most of the building's truss roof had collapsed by 3:00 p.m., department spokesman Larry Langford said. One thing is certain- the church triumphant is alive and well. On Sunday, August 7, 2011, Antioch held its first Be the Church Sunday. This annual event afforded Antioch the opportunity to be the church by conducting street evangelism, nursing home visits, hospital visits, feeding the hungry, etc. In a statement Thursday morning, church leaders said, "Antioch Missionary Baptist Church is still going strong, continuing Sunday Services through the generosity of the Calahan Legacy Center at 7046 S. Halsted and through its livestream on Antioch's website.". Reverend Dr. Wilbur Nathan Daniel served the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church from 1957 until 1999- forty-two years of faithful service. On Friday night with the fire out, the smoke was still rising and peaking through the broken glass. The Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Englewood was consumed by flames on Good Friday. In a . The church building at Stewart and Englewood avenues is rated in the Chicago Historical Resources Survey, and dates back from the 1880s, and was designed by the architectural firm Bell & Swift. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. The church's administrative offices are temporarily located at one of Antioch's several affordable housing locations, the Roseanna Burrell Homes, 423 W. Englewood Ave., Unit 1B, Chicago, IL 60621. following morning worship service. But with the roof on the top of it, the water isn't penetrating to get down into the debris," said Deputy District Chief Curtis Hudson with the Chicago Fire Department. Incredibly, even with their church home ravaged by flames, those in the congregation hoping to gather in person for Easter Sunday service will be able to after nearby Calahan Funeral Home offered their chapel at no cost to the church. We look forward to hearing from you soon. Dr. Wilbur Nathan Daniel, Antioch Missionary Baptist moved into its Englewood home in 1958. Like a phoenix the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church continues to rise and move forward in faith. JOIN US FOR WORSHIP SUNDAYS @ 8:00AM & 10:00AM. Originally worshipping at the Odd Fellows Hall on the corner of 33rd and State Street, Antioch soon moved to 3140 South Indiana Avenue. 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. Through our lively and dynamic worship services, we strive to meet needs and build relationships with those that have chosen Antioch as a church family and place of worship. He later moved to Houston, Texas and was installed as the 7th pastor of the historic Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church in 1984 at age 24. WE ARE a bible believing, preaching, and . Dew says Antioch Missionary Baptist Church is determined to rise from the ashes. Copyright 2023 WLS-TV. By 2:25 p.m., CFD had escalated their response to a 2-11, and then to a 3-11 at 3:07 p.m. More than 194 firemen and 54 apparatuses responded to the scene, the fire department said. 611 W. 63rd Street, Suite #012 It was unclear if anyone was inside the church when firefighters were dispatched, he said. Pastor Dew serves his congregation as a prolific preacher, visionary teacher, and fearless leader. Demolition begins on Englewood church gutted by fire, Hollywood writers, slamming gig economy, vote to go on strike, Treasurys Yellen says U.S. could default as soon as June 1, First Republic Bank seized, sold in fire sale to JPMorgan, 7 bodies found during search for missing Oklahoma teens, 6 dead in crashes as high winds and dust cut visibility on Interstate 55 near Springfield, The Edgar haircut is one more thing kids, parents can disagree on, Charges filed in stabbing of Loop Target employee, 7 big questions facing Bears after NFL Draft. The accidental fire was started by a propane torch used during roof work. The Fire Department said the 3-11 alarm for the fire at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church was struck out around 4 p.m., meaning the fire had been brought under control. Services have continued despite the loss of a physical building; last week they gathered for services at Callahan Funeral Home. He is committed to the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church family and lives his life for the good of others, the growth of the church, and the glory of God. "We hope that there will be a renewal, recovery, rebuilding, resurrection as it were," Dew said. 9:00AM 3:00PM, 2020 Antioch Missionary Baptist Church All Rights Reserved Designed by. Throughout the Week, Antioch Missionary Baptist Church One thing that will happen is we will worship, we will rejoice, and we will celebrate. he said. In case of difference of opinion in the church, we will strive to avoid a contentious spirit, and if we cannot unanimously agree, we will cheerfully recognize the right of the majority to govern. Antioch Missionary Baptist will be launching effort a major fundraising effort later this week. "Most of the roof is gone," Langford said. "Tearing it down, and we will raise it up again," Lead Pastor Gerald Dew said during a press conference Thursday. "I'm hurt. Plans are underway to build a Technology Center. Gerald M. Dew, who currently heads up the church, paced outside the building Wednesday, occasionally talking on his cellphone. All Rights Reserved. Pastor Dew faithfully served Greater Zion for 16 years. They had been there twice on Tuesday, and nearly every day since a construction-related fire consumed the historic church on Good Friday. Located at 415 W. Englewood Avenue, Chicago, IL, and serving the Chicagoland communities, the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church has been a renown beacon of faith, service, hope, and opportunity for its members, the community of Chicago, and globally through a vast outreach beyond the church walls. Antioch was known for its risk-taking, innovative leadership; civic involvement; political influence; and strong Christian ties. Reverend Daniel accepted the call and preached his first sermon as the 3rd pastor of the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church on Sunday, April 1, 1957. Writers say that in the streaming era they are not being paid enough. We knew that we could help and so we reached out," said Shirley Calahan, vice president at Calahan Funeral Home. The church bought the structure for $200,000, with another $75,000 needed for remodeling before moving in. It is something Dew chooses to see as a sign of things to come. The churchs late pastor, Rev. When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained; What is man, that thou art mindful of him? The church's monthly food giveaway will temporarily be in the Antioch parking lot at the corner of 61st Street and Stewart Avenue, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 7, 2022, until further notice. And Antiochs housing development ministry was a model for both churches and future businesses and non-profits cross the nation. The roof is a truss roof a kind of construction that is prone to collapsing once heavy fire has reached it. In June 1926, Antioch held its first service at this new location. 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. Antioch Church fire reignites again in Englewood, days after devastating blaze, CFD says, South Side congregation gathers for Easter despite devastating Chicago church fire. New Chicago Incorporated . 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Its the third midsize bank to fail in two months. My thoughts are with the congregation and the brave firefighters who worked to put out the blaze at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church.Antioch is an anchor in Englewood, and I hope those impacted will find solace in their vibrant church community and their faith. 9:00AM 3:00PM, 2020 Antioch Missionary Baptist Church All Rights Reserved Designed by, And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the. 8:00 a.m. Broadcast Service He died in 1957. Mr. CBS 2's Jim Williams noted the Rev. We further engage to watch over, to pray for, to exhort and stir up each other unto every good word and work; to guard each others reputation, not needlessly exposing the infirmities of others; to participate in each others joys, and with tender sympathy bear each others burdens and sorrows; to cultivate Christian courtesy; to be slow to give or take offense, but always ready for reconciliation, being mindful of the rules of the Saviour in the eighteenth chapter of Matthew, to secure it without delay; and through life, amid evil report, and good report, to seek to live to the glory of God, who hath called us out of darkness into his marvelous light. The South Side church is well-known for its political clout and community involvement, investing in several housing projects starting in the 1960s. Pews were also likely on fire inside the structure. The fire appeared to begin in the upper rear of the church, where crews first noticed heavy smoke. When he got the call, he saw the smoke billowing from all the way from 95th Street and the Dan Ryan Expressway. CHICAGO (WLS) -- Fire department crews were back on site at Englewood's Antioch Missionary Baptist Church on Tuesday afternoon as flare ups continued to pop up. We invite you to share in our weekly services by physically attending, or you may explore our website and enjoy the sermons and ministries available to you. Chicago fire officials officially declared the fire struck out shortly after 4:00 p.m., though firefighters were still fighting flare-ups and hotspots for several hours after. Its a neighborhood church, and we love the community. "God has something better for all of us that love and belong to Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. Antioch Missionary Baptist Church-South "Only JESUS Can Set me FREE in 2023" John 8:36. Workers ride a construction lift to start demolishing Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in the Englewood neighborhood after the Department of Buildings determined that . "It really hurts to see the building leave, but the church is still in our hearts," said Darren Garrett, a church trustee. The church again closed its doors as COVID cases began to rise again earlier this year. 773-994-5710. Our focus is twofold: (1) Win the Lost; (2) Make Disciples. Dew said. Reverend Dr. James Monroe Harvey served the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church from 1932 until 1956- twenty-four years of faithful service. That man- that preacher- that pastor was Reverend Dr. Wilbur Nathan Daniel who hailed from Clarksville, Tennessee. Antioch Missionary Baptist Church will move its Easter Sunday services after the fire destroyed its building on Friday afternoon. According to church leaders, membership once was about 4,000 and now is closer to 1,000. We engage, therefore, by the aid of the Holy Spirit, to walk together in Christian love; to strive for the advancement of this church in knowledge and holiness; to give it a place in our affections, prayers and services above every organization of human origin; to sustain its worship, ordinances, discipline and doctrine; to contribute cheerfully and regularly, as God has prospered us, toward its expenses, for the support of a faithful and evangelical ministry among us, the relief of the poor and the spread of the Gospel throughout the world.
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