I just know we will have Easter service," Rev. Antioch Missionary Baptist Church 3902-06 Alexander Ave East Chicago, IN 46312 Phone 219-398-2589 Fax 219-398-4825 Antioch Church fire reignites again in Englewood, days after devastating blaze, CFD says, South Side congregation gathers for Easter despite devastating Chicago church fire. 3902-06 Alexander Ave East Chicago, IN 46312 Phone 219-398-2589 | Fax 219-398-4825 Antioch M. B. Drew said he wasnt sure where the congregation will be holding Easter Sunday services. The church building that burned down dated back from the late 1880s, and was designed by the architectural firm Bell & Swift. As time progressed age and illness took its toll and Reverend Harvey retired as pastor in 1956. They had been there twice on . 2 11 for Antioch church 63 Stewart pic.twitter.com/KhOmcqkQeE, Antioch church. The congregation will not be moving because of the fire, Dew said. One woman standing and watching had been going to the church since she was 10 years old. He suffered underPontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. On May 2, 1928, Antioch made the down payment on its new, larger church home located at 5129 South Indiana Avenue. This place of worship, a former Jewish Synagogue, was sold to Antioch for $65,000. The church's pastor said they hope to rebuild. Our focus is twofold: (1) Win the Lost; (2) Make Disciples. At Antioch, the pastoral vision is about the ministry of equipping all saints. Antioch was indeed a powerful Christian force within the Englewood Community. Prayer Meeting & Bible Study Like a phoenix, the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church continues to rise and move forward in faith, the website said. Plans are underway to build a Technology Center. No injures were reported and the cause of the fire remains unclear. "It's very devastating, but I know we'll get past it.". As of 5 p.m., hoses were still stretched across 63rd Street and Stewart Avenue, and fire cranes were still in the air. The act, passed during the Eisenhower Administration, provided government loans for nonprofits to develop low- to moderate-income housing. 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 would soon learn, the entire church would need to be torn down. TheAntioch Missionary Baptist Churchwas founded in 1925 by the Rev. 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. "Tearing it down, and we will raise it up again," Lead Pastor Gerald Dew said during a press conference Thursday. The Department of Buildings said Wednesday that the remaining structure is not sound, and poses a threat to surrounding buildings. Its the third midsize bank to fail in two months. The church has been part of the lives of many members for generations. Fire personnel said it was too early to tell what reignited the fire, but mentioned hot spots and burning timbers sitting in the church. 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. "We will just superimpose the operation of our faith and worship within that same space," said Pastor Dew. And yet, despite the ongoing flare ups, one thing remained nearly untouched: an inside mural portraying the resurrection of Christ. I know the church is in your heart," added parishioner Tara Phillips. The fire of faith had been lit and was burning bright. The fire completely burned away the roof structure, leaving a lot of heavy timber crashing to the floor of the church. In 2012 Pastor Dew instituted the Forward Momentum in Ministry Ministers Workshop designed to educate and empower religious leaders from across the state. 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. Antioch Missionary Baptist Church 611 W. 63rd Street, Suite #012 Chicago, IL 60621 773-873-4433. 3,502 were here. One man who said he is 31 years old said he was watching his childhood memories burn with the church. Mission Statement; . Stay up to date on our churchs operating status and on what were doing to promote the safety of our members, staff and visitors. Dew said he does not believe anyone was inside the church at the time of the fire. In addition, a big screen and projector were purchased for the purpose of enhancing the teaching and preaching ministry and the worship service in general. The South Side church is well-known for its political clout and community involvement, investing in several housing projects starting in the 1960s. 8:00 a.m. Broadcast Service . 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.. 773-873-4433, Office Hours And we love each other," said Marquita Gill, church member. AMBCCHICAGO.ORG INFO@AMBCCHICAGO.ORG. 10:00 a.m. Live Streaming. Monday Thursday The church caught fire Friday, not long after Dew presided over a Good Friday service. 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 . Everybody wanted to grow up to be like Jordan. 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. Every dime we make funds reporting from Chicago's neighborhoods. The church underwent a massive renovation in the 2000s that cost $450,000, according to the churchs own history. 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. The strong winds on Thursday could have sent the fire spreading to other buildings. 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. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Throughout the Week, Antioch Missionary Baptist Church And weve learned how to give back to the community.. Englewood, Chicago church 'still in our hearts,' members say. 10:00 a.m. Live Streaming. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. It is our hope that our revised website will minister to you and that you may learn and receive Gods blessing. Chicago, IL 60621 (make checks payable to Antioch Missionary Baptist Church) Give in Person: Drop Off at AMBC (Mon-Thu 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) . Sunday Worship Services Antioch broke ground on Eden Green on June 10, 1967, and the first families moved in on September 1, 1968. Antioch continues to sponsor the development of quality affordable housing in the Englewood community for families, seniors, and the physically challenged. 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. As a result, Antioch became the first church in the country to take advantage of Section 202 of the National Housing Act. MORE: Firefighter, 2 others injured in Englewood house fire. Following Reverend Daniels leadership Antioch swelled in numbers and in less than a year outgrew its current Indiana Avenue location. "God has something better for all of us that love and belong to Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. It was hours after a Good Friday service. Demolition work got underway Wednesday morning at a historic Chicago church destroyed by a fire last week. The church again closed its doors as COVID cases began to rise again earlier this year. Antioch Missionary Baptist Church adopts the Holy Bible as our rule in our faith, practice, and methods of operation. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. The CFD is expected to address the news media later in the hour. I grew up here I did Sunday school, vacation Bible school, drill team, mime team, youth choir, everything," said the man, Jerell Clay. 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. 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. Firefighters were originally called to the church in the 6300-block of South Stewart Avenue around 2:15 p.m. Friday. The remodel called for the sacrificial giving of its members and once again, Antioch heeded the call and the remodeling project was soon under way. We believe inJesus Christ, His only beloved Son, our Savior and Lord. The church claims to be the first church to take advantage of the National Housing Act to build senior housing with special government loans. I came to take a last look, said Austin, a truck driver for UPS who stopped by in his brown uniform after wrapping up an overnight shift. The church was built in the Romanesque style, the source said. 773-994-5710. A mural of the resurrection of Christ inside Antioch Baptist Church remains untouched by the Englewood, Chicago building fire as flare-ups continue. 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. 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 . Several people came out to watch the fire many of them lifetime members of the church. Antioch quickly outgrew its South Indiana Avenue location and purchased what once housed the Hamburg Undertakers Estate. Copyright 2023 WLS-TV. As the demolition of the remains of the church at Stewart and Englewood avenues is taking place right now, Pastor Dew says he is in the process of getting quotes from contractors and architects to see how much it's going to cost rebuild the church -- and also to make repairs to the fellowship hall and education building next to the church. "But even as it burned, I had hope the walls could be saved.". He is married to the lovely Marva Dew and is the father of Reverend Samuel and Eboni Dew. Loss will be extensive pic.twitter.com/tXyOgs1k7G. RELATED | South Side congregation gathers for Easter despite devastating Chicago church fire. We seek to remain a Christ centered, Bible based. The fire broke out around 2:30 p.m. WE ARE glad youve chosen to find out more about us. Reverend Dew received the call to serve as Antiochs fourth pastor on Saturday, January 6, 2001. Services have continued despite the loss of a physical building; last week they gathered for services at Callahan Funeral Home. Pastor Dew faithfully served Greater Zion for 16 years. Please leave your contact information below: i.e., address, phone, email, etc. Because the church is so unstable, crews have to work by hand chipping away at the building before bringing in the heavy machinery. 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.". In June 1926, Antioch held its first service at this new location. Some had only been out of the Good Friday service at the church for a few hours. Building inspectors ordered the buildings demolition because it was structurally unsound and potentially a danger to surrounding buildings and public safety. JOIN US FOR WORSHIP SUNDAYS @ 8:00AM & 10:00AM. 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. 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. "It's devastating because it's a lot of memories," said Pam Woods, a parishioner. Stephanie Wade, Maher Kawash and ABC7 Chicago Digital Team. 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. Most people see the ruins of a burned-out church at the corner of South Stewart and West Englewood avenues. WE ARE committed to building the Kingdom of God by empowering and equipping disciples who are reaching UP to God, reaching IN to the church and reaching OUT to the world. 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. They've been baptized, married and had family funerals there. Rev. The pastor reiterated that the church is so much more than just a building to the area. 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. 9:00AM 3:00PM, 2020 Antioch Missionary Baptist Church All Rights Reserved Designed by, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology (Texas Southern University), Master of Arts in Theology (Houston Graduate School of Theology), Master of Divinity (Northern Theological Seminary), Doctorate of Ministry (Northern Theological Seminary), Director of Southside Center for Urban Leadership, Northern Seminary, Lisle, IL, Director of Master of Arts In Urban Leadership Degree Program, Northern Seminary, Lisle, IL, Doctoral Thesis Supervisor, Northern Seminary, Lisle, IL, Affiliate Professor, Northern Seminary, Lisle, IL, Leader of Ministers Conference, Illinois Missionary Baptist State Convention (former Convention President), Dean of Pastoral Development, North Woodriver District Association, Dean of Vision Conference/National Baptist Congress, A Pilot Project for A Future Informed Leadership Development Process at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. Office Hours Believing that ministry meets needs, Reverend Dew challenged and charged each club, board, and auxiliary to adopt ministry as a part of its title, as a result, Antioch now embraced the: Mission I Ministry, Mission II Ministry, Jr. Women Ministry, Brotherhood Ministry, Praise Team Ministry, etc. The Rev. The church has built housing up and down 63rd Street and elsewhere in Englewood and beyond. 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. As the fire was brought under control, Pastor Dew was canvassing the area and talking to the firefighters who worked so hard to put the fire out. A Good Friday service had been held at the church at noon, about two and a half hours before the fire. Under Reverend Dews leadership Antioch established the: Annual Leaders Retreat, Intercessory Prayer Hour, Joyfest (an evangelical outreach effort), Praise Team Ministry, Evangelism Ministry, Ministers Ministry, Visitation Ministry, Intercessory Prayer Ministry, Christian Education Workshop, Spring Church Revival, Fall Soul-Winning Crusade and Parade, Weekly Church Bible Study, Website, Media Ministry, and the Antioch Community Social Service Agency, Super Sunday, 20/30 Ministry, and others. Like a phoenix the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church continues to rise and move forward in faith. They went for a defensive operation from the outside, with no firefighters fighting the blaze from inside the building. We will praise the Lord.". "It was devastating," said Pastor Dew. The church is still open. New Chicago Incorporated . Antioch is a place where you can experience God, a place where you learn from His word, and build lasting relationships. And so, just as he is risen, and has ascended, we believe we will rise from this," Dew said. 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. By 4:30 p.m., the fire was contained, but firefighters were still chasing hot spots. Pastor Dew passionately encourages members to become dedicated church members, serious students of the Word, involved in ministry, engaged in evangelism, and fully devoted followers of Christ. Englewood Missionary Baptist Church is known for feeding those in need, building affordable housing and creating programs for young people and those in jail. Antioch entered into an agreement with the Foster Park Baptist Church, to purchase what would be Antiochs new church home located at 415 W. Englewood Avenue @ Stewart Street for the staggering cost of $200,000 with another $75,000 needed for remodeling before the church body could move in. "We're not gonna raise it up in another community; we're gonna raise it up right here because our assignment is to Englewood, and our commitment is to the residents of Englewood and beyond, and it's a blessing to be able to share with them," he said. It was Good Friday, and the day his beloved Englewood church went up in flames. No one appeared to be inside the church at the time. / CBS Chicago. The winds were out of the west Friday afternoon. 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. Special prayer meetings were held, and the throne of God was petitioned daily for the sole purpose of Gods favor and guidance in the selection process. Writers say that in the streaming era they are not being paid enough. OUR CHURCH VISION: To help others realize their full potential for the glory of God.. 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. 611 W. 63rd Street, Suite #012 It was a mega church before mega church was a household word. 6,278 were here. 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. The first families at Eden Green moved in on Sept. 1, 1968, the church said. 9:00 a.m. Sunday Church School HAPPENING CURRENTLY .

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