Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. Sunday School Lessons Englewood, Chicago church 'still in our hearts,' members say. Information on all upcoming activities is on the church website www.ambcchicago.org. Within minutes, firefighters evacuated the stone church as flames continued to spread and the buildings truss roof collapsed. But he emphasized what is important is the congregation is OK. "The church is not a building. upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Workers ride a construction lift to start demolishing Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in the Englewood neighborhood after the Department of Buildings determined that . Blaze ruled accidental; caused by crews using a propane torch while doing work on the building's roof, investigators say. "It's very devastating, but I know we'll get past it.". Englewood church destroyed by fire hours after Good Friday service. 3,502 were here. But a beloved mural depicting Jesus ascending to the heavens, though spared by the fire, could not be saved. Daniel, who died in 1999, called his churchs involvement in affordable housing a matter of Black progress that was often ignored by outsiders but appreciated in the community. Amen. (Matthew 28:18-20), But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. (Acts 1:8), 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 ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ. (Ephesians 4:11-12), To help others realize their full potential for the glory of God. Dew said the Good Friday service started at noon, and everyone was out around 2 p.m. One thing is certain- the church triumphant is alive and well. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the universal and local church, thefellowship of the saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and everlasting life. A massive fire at a beloved Englewood church has reignited. The church is the people and there was no injuries; no loss of life. Under Reverend Harveys leadership Antioch initiated many clubs, boards, and circles to meet the needs of its growing congregation including, but not limited to: Bible Band, Jr. The Fire Department said it was fortunate in a way that the fire happened on Friday rather than during the high wind warning the day before. The pastor reiterated that the church is so much more than just a building to the area. Welcome to Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, "The Church that Praises God and Serves Human Needs." Happy New Year and God's blessings to all; as we enter into the New Year, we are extending our ministry to families, friends and neighbors. If you are in the Chicagoland area, we would love for you to connect with us and attend one of our worship services where you will experience teaching, preaching, fellowship, and worship in a comfortable and loving environment. Building inspectors ordered the . The 311 for the church fire is now struck out pic.twitter.com/yKoqe5Jfkg. 8:00 a.m. Broadcast Service 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. We will rejoice. Without question Pastor Dew is a future-informed leader with his eye on both what is and what is to come. In January 2001, Pastor Dew answered the call of God on his life and moved to Chicago, Illinois to serve as the 4th pastor of the nationally renowned Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. People were standing near the burning church in shock Friday afternoon. On the north side of the church, Graves saw smoke billowing from a window near the roof of the church. We mourn the loss of this sacred space.". He will come again to judge the living and the dead. But even as firefighters remained on scene nearly around the clock, structural engineers were there as well. The Antioch Missionary Baptist Church congregation has been worshiping at Calahan on South Halsted Street ever since their church in the Englewood neighborhood was badly damaged by a fire on April . These beliefs drive the continued growth of Antioch and its impact in the Englewood community and beyond. Once faith was unleashed within Antioch Reverend Daniel challenged the church further by calling for the debt to be paid off within the following year. 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. When we remove from this place, we engage as soon as possible to unite with some other church where we can carry out the spirit of this covenant and the principles of Gods word., For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God.-Romans 3:23, For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. -Romans 6:23, But God commended His love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.-Romans 5:8, 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.-John 3:16, 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. -Romans 10:9, 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. Gerald M. Dew, pastor of the church, talked with reporters late Friday afternoon. 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. Like a phoenix the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church continues to rise and move forward in faith. The church, at 6248 S. Stewart Ave., was built in the 1880s and has been home to the Antioch Missionary Baptist congregation since 1958. Monday Thursday "But even as it burned, I had hope the walls could be saved.". The church is moving its Easter services after the building was destroyed. It was too early to tell what caused the fire, he said. Between that and the heavy timber construction of the roof, the fire was easily able to grow out of control. "I don't want to say dawn on me, but I'm beginning to really process, that's a better word, process the magnitude of the loss," said Pastor Gerald Dew. He died in 1957. God has something better for all of us who loved and belonged to the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, he added. God has blessed this great church for over 92 years. One woman standing and watching had been going to the church since she was 10 years old. Chicago, IL 60621 I know the church is in your heart," added parishioner Tara Phillips. 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. Stephanie Wade, Maher Kawash and ABC7 Chicago Digital Team. . A source from Preservation Chicago says the church building is not a designated Chicago landmark but the organization believes it should have been. Following the Word of God delivered through Reverend Dews passionate preaching and visionary leadership Antioch continued to move forward and gain momentum. and the son of man, that thou visitest him? And be not conformed to this world; but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good; and acceptable, and perfect will of God.-Romans 12:1-2, Sunday Worship Services "When I heard about it, it broke my heart.". For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honour. It began as the Englewood Baptist Congregational Church before becoming the Englewood Missionary Baptist Church, the source said. The fire completely burned away the roof structure, leaving a lot of heavy timber crashing to the floor of the church. The church claims to be the first church to take advantage of the National Housing Act to build senior housing with special government loans. He got in his car and raced back to the historic building at 63rd and Stewart and was initially hopeful when he saw white smoke, thinking the fire was already out. "I want to speak directly to the members of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. Thus, the smoke is blowing due east toward the Dan Ryan Expressway. "We mourn. Mayor Lori Lightfoot released a thread of tweets Friday evening in the wake of the fire. Dew says Antioch Missionary Baptist Church is determined to rise from the ashes. We look forward to hearing from you soon. It was unclear if anyone was inside the church when firefighters were dispatched, he said. Using the Word of God as a lamp unto its feet and a light unto its pathway, Antioch continued to grow in faith, strength, and numbers and soon became known as a landmark in the community. "It really hurts to see the building leave, but the church is still in our hearts," said Darren Garrett, a church trustee. 611 W. 63rd Street, Suite #012 The strong winds on Thursday could have sent the fire spreading to other buildings. According to church leaders, membership once was about 4,000 and now is closer to 1,000. We would appreciate personal feedback from you. 8:00 a.m. Broadcast Service And nothing that does happen can happen outside of His will, and He has the power to work all things together for our good and His glory. Police were closing off streets farther and farther back from the church. It's been a staple in this community for years.". The church caught fire Friday, not long after Dew presided over a Good Friday service. The church underwent a massive renovation in the 2000s that cost $450,000, according to the churchs own history. "We hope that there will be a renewal, recovery, rebuilding, resurrection as it were," Dew said. Because the church is so unstable, crews have to work by hand chipping away at the building before bringing in the heavy machinery. Not long after Pastor Gerald Dew returned home from a noon Good Friday service at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, he got a call that the legendary South Side church was on fire. On June 29, 1958, Antioch moved into its new church home. Many were hoping to save the large mural of Jesus ascending to heaven painted on an interior wall, but inspectors determined "it would pose a significant safety risk to workers and could cause other segments of the structurally comprised building to collapse. 773-873-4433, Office Hours Firefighters spray water after the roof collapsed Friday at the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, 6322 S. Stewart Ave. This has been a place where people have gotten married, found their faith, been encouraged and been empowered, Dew said. Whenever I am discouraged I go there and sit in the balcony, always the balcony, said Austin, whose father, Samuel Austin, served as a church minister. 6,278 were here. No one appeared to be inside the church at the time. Englewood Missionary Baptist Church is known for feeding those in need, building affordable housing and creating programs for young people and those in jail. Throughout the Week, Antioch Missionary Baptist Church That man- that preacher- that pastor was Reverend Dr. Wilbur Nathan Daniel who hailed from Clarksville, Tennessee. TWe 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. It's a delicate operation, taking almost as long to take down as it did to build up 125 years ago. 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 church again closed its doors as COVID cases began to rise again earlier this year. Antioch Missionary Baptist Church 3902-06 Alexander Ave East Chicago, IN 46312 Phone 219-398-2589 Fax 219-398-4825 Antioch Missionary Baptist will be launching effort a major fundraising effort later this week. @cbschicago pic.twitter.com/MvxScC1UKS. Pastor Dew serves his congregation as a prolific preacher, visionary teacher, and fearless leader. Antioch was known for its risk-taking, innovative leadership; civic involvement; political influence; and strong Christian ties. Reverend Dew along with his beloved wife, First Lady Marva Dew, made the move from Texas to Chicago and readily embraced the Antioch family. Antioch was then led to enhance its technology and upgraded its sound system and recording devices. It began as the Englewood Baptist Congregational Church before the Englewood Missionary Baptist Church took over the space in 1958. Dew said he does not believe anyone was inside the church at the time of the fire. Again, were glad you visited our church website today. Bible Study Apps. Antioch Live! Antioch continued to grow at an accelerated rate compelling Reverend Branch and the official board to look for a larger church facility. Pastor Dew says his goal is to break ground for the new church on the same site in the spring of 2023. Leaders would also like to add a community computer lab and a center for kids as part of the rebuild. They had been there twice on Tuesday, and nearly every day since a construction-related fire consumed the historic church on Good Friday. Gay then presented to Reverend Daniel, the official board, and the Antioch church body the deed of ownership to the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. Writers say that in the streaming era they are not being paid enough. fire consumed the historic church on Good Friday. Reverend Daniel was indeed the man for the job. Finally, the pulpit committee presented three names to the church body for consideration for pastor, and the lot fell to Reverend Gerald M. Dew of Houston, TX. There are important decisions that need to be made before any rebuilding plans can be made. Antioch Church fire reignites again in Englewood, days after devastating blaze, CFD says, South Side congregation gathers for Easter despite devastating Chicago church fire. 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), Organizer and First Pastor of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. 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. JOIN US FOR WORSHIP SUNDAYS @ 8:00AM & 10:00AM. Again, the search for a larger facility was untaken. We believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. Antioch Missionary Baptist Church 611 W. 63rd Street, Suite #012 Chicago, IL 60621 773-873-4433. Antioch M. B. State of Illinois unclaimed property auction starts May 1, Chicago radio host describes dodging bullets in New Orleans shooting. The congregation will not be moving because of the fire, Dew said. 3902-06 Alexander Ave East Chicago, IN 46312 Phone 219-398-2589 | Fax 219-398-4825 OUR CHURCH VISION: To help others realize their full potential for the glory of God.. 9:00 a.m. Sunday Church School The CFD is expected to address the news media later in the hour. Pastor Dew said late Friday that he has not yet learned of a possible cause for the fire. Apr 20, 2022, 1:31pm PDT. 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).
