Plans are underway to build a Technology Center. By 4:30 p.m., the fire was contained, but firefighters were still chasing hot spots. I havent been to services as often as I should because I work on Sundays, he said. The strong winds on Thursday could have sent the fire spreading to other buildings. Reverend E. H. Branch served the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church from 1925 until 1932- seven years of faithful service. "If we get the word that these walls that you see standing can be saved that would be an incredible blessing to us," Dew said. Bake sales, sermons, chandeliers, his parents funerals. 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. 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. 9:00AM 3:00PM, 2020 Antioch Missionary Baptist Church All Rights Reserved Designed by. Antioch was blessed with a dynamic preacher with a deep sense of dedication, a straightforward character, and an aggressive leadership style. He is married to the lovely Marva Dew and is the father of Reverend Samuel and Eboni Dew. 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. God has blessed this great church for over 92 years. The church caught fire Friday, not long after Dew presided over a Good Friday service. 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. Its the third midsize bank to fail in two months. The church was built in the Romanesque style. Antioch Live! It had just reopened to services last month. and the son of man, that thou visitest him? In the progress of time, the once swift footsteps of Reverend Daniel began to slow and on Tuesday, October 26, 1999, Antiochs beloved leader, pastor, and shepherd was peacefully called from labor to reward. "Most of the roof is gone," Langford said. Antioch is an anchor in Englewood, and I hope those impacted will find solace in their vibrant church community and their faith," the mayor wrote. TheAntioch Missionary Baptist Churchwas founded in 1925 by the Rev. Chicago direfighters battling a 3-11 alarm fire at the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in the 6300 block of South Stewart Avenue in Englewood on 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. Members returned to watch in shock. An image of Jesus stood above the ashes. Antioch was soon led to remodel its building. Reverend Dew along with his beloved wife, First Lady Marva Dew, made the move from Texas to Chicago and readily embraced the Antioch family. The church is still open. "It's very devastating, but I know we'll get past it.". We seek to remain a Christ centered, Bible based. The winds were out of the west Friday afternoon. And we love each other," said Marquita Gill, church member. The Rev. Antioch Missionary Baptist Church invites you to become a part of a vibrant, exciting, and growing congregation of . 3,502 were here. One thing that will happen is we will worship, we will rejoice, and we will celebrate. he said. As time progressed age and illness took its toll and Reverend Harvey retired as pastor in 1956. Born out of the Salem Baptist Church in 1922, the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church was organized and established on February 24, 1925, under the leadership of its first pastor, Reverend E. H. Branch. Both were damaged in the fire. 2 11 for Antioch church 63 Stewart pic.twitter.com/KhOmcqkQeE, Antioch church. As we begin the New Year with fresh ideas, resolutions and commitments, come enter with a spirit of thanksgiving, praise and worship. Englewood, Chicago church 'still in our hearts,' members say. That man- that preacher- that pastor was Reverend Dr. Wilbur Nathan Daniel who hailed from Clarksville, Tennessee. Writers say that in the streaming era they are not being paid enough. 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. 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. Pastor Dew says his goal is to break ground for the new church on the same site in the spring of 2023. Please enter valid email address to continue. I grew up here I did Sunday school, vacation Bible school, drill team, mime team, youth choir, everything," said the man, Jerell Clay. Reverend Dew received the call to serve as Antiochs fourth pastor on Saturday, January 6, 2001. The church's pastor said they hope to rebuild. Services have continued despite the loss of a physical building; last week they gathered for services at Callahan Funeral Home. 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 . Lea este artculo en espaol en La Voz Chicago. In the second-largest bank failure in U.S. history, officials seize First Republic Bank, selling its deposits and most of its assets. Our desire is to lead as many people as possible to Jesus and help them grow in their relationship with Him. All Rights Reserved. The church bought the structure for $200,000, with another $75,000 needed for remodeling before moving in. Pastor Dew faithfully served Greater Zion for 16 years. We knew that we could help and so we reached out," said Shirley Calahan, vice president at Calahan Funeral Home. 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. 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. "I know this: 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. Third Pastor of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, Fourth Pastor of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. HAPPENING CURRENTLY . Antioch also became a multi-site church as it developed housing. And while church members were devastated by the loss of the historic structure, they were also optimistic about the strength of the congregation. As CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot reported, church leaders announced the next steps in the rebuilding process Friday. fire consumed the historic church on Good Friday. 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. 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.". Updated on: April 16, 2022 / 1:07 AM Antioch Missionary Baptist Church hopes to raise $1M, reopen in 2024 after destructive fire. "Antioch has been over the years such a pillar for this community, for our city and for our nation," Congressman Bobby Rush said. 9:00 a.m. Sunday Church School Flames could be seen coming out windows of the church in a video posted to social media. 8:00 a.m. Broadcast Service "It was a very popular church in the Black community.". He will come again to judge the living and the dead. Demolition crews said it will likely take at least a week and a half to bring the building down. "This church found themselves without a place to come and worship. They had been there twice on . The church was built in the Romanesque style, the source said. The Antioch MBC congregation purchased and renovated the building in 1958 after outgrowing their church at 5129 S. Indiana Ave. in Washington Park, according to the churchs website. 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. And yet, despite the ongoing flare ups, one thing remained nearly untouched: an inside mural portraying the resurrection of Christ. "It was devastating," said Pastor Dew. 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. Church 4715 New Allen Rd . We believe inJesus Christ, His only beloved Son, our Savior and Lord. 8:00 a.m. Broadcast Service The church has built housing up and down 63rd Street and elsewhere in Englewood and beyond. 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. (Terrence Antonio James / Chicago Tribune) WE ARE a bible believing, preaching, and . 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. Gay then presented to Reverend Daniel, the official board, and the Antioch church body the deed of ownership to the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. 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. Dr. Wilbur Nathan Daniel, Antioch Missionary Baptist moved into its Englewood home in 1958. In June 1926, Antioch held its first service at this new location. CHICAGO (CBS) --So far, just over $40,000 has been raised to rebuild the historic Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Englewood which was tragically destroyed by fire in April. The CFD is expected to . It began as the Englewood Baptist Congregational Church before becoming the Englewood Missionary Baptist Church, the source said. 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. For the second time in its history, Antioch gathered to prayerfully decide who would shepherd them and on December 22, 1932, Reverend James Monroe Harvey of Shreveport, Louisiana was elected as the 2nd Pastor of the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. Reverend Dr. Wilbur Nathan Daniel served the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church from 1957 until 1999- forty-two years of faithful service. 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. 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. People were standing near the burning church in shock Friday afternoon. A fire at the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church reignited in Englewood, Chicago on the South Side. 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. 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. ENGLEWOOD The massive fire that badly damaged a historical church in Englewood was touched off by a propane torch being used by a worker on the roof, the Chicago Fire Department said Saturday. May 13, 2022 / 4:38 PM Asked about the loss on Friday, Dew responded, God is in control. The pastor reiterated that the church is so much more than just a building to the area. Gerald M. Dew, pastor of the church, talked with reporters late Friday afternoon. AMBCCHICAGO.ORG [email protected]. WE ARE glad youve chosen to find out more about us. 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. Within minutes, firefighters evacuated the stone church as flames continued to spread and the buildings truss roof collapsed. 6,278 were here. While under the pastoral leadership of his father, the late Reverend Albert Dew, Pastor Dew accepted Christ at a young age and began preaching in Muncie, Indiana at age 19. 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Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. 10:00 a.m. Live Streaming. RELATED | South Side congregation gathers for Easter despite devastating Chicago church fire. Office Hours WE ARE a bible believing, preaching, and teaching church. The church building that burned down dated back from the late 1880s, and was designed by the architectural firm Bell & Swift. "I'm hurt. The walls that heard decades of preaching and services will come down, but those memories are forever etched into the entire Englewood community. The process was long and involved. Officials said he slipped on the street and twisted his ankle; he was not injured by the fire. Because Reverend Daniel understood that human need extends far beyond the need for shelter, the complex included a chapel for religious services. We are a multi-generational church with one lead pastor who works with a unified leadership team. For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honour. In a . Because the church is so unstable, crews have to work by hand chipping away at the building before bringing in the heavy machinery. I do all this for the sake of gospel, that I may share in its blessings. I Corinthians 9:23. It's a neighborhood church.". 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. The fire of faith had been lit and was burning bright. 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. 773-873-4433, Office Hours Dew said plans are already underway to rebuild the Antioch Baptist church. The congregation will not be moving because of the fire, Dew said. The church, at 6248 S. Stewart Ave., was built in the 1880s and has been home to the Antioch Missionary Baptist congregation since 1958. Stephanie Wade, Maher Kawash and ABC7 Chicago Digital Team. Welcome to Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. Antioch was known for its risk-taking, innovative leadership; civic involvement; political influence; and strong Christian ties. 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. The demolition was expected to take several days to complete. And that church will stay in Englewood. Originally worshipping at the Odd Fellows Hall on the corner of 33rd and State Street, Antioch soon moved to 3140 South Indiana Avenue. 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. "When I heard about it, it broke my heart.". According to church leaders, membership once was about 4,000 and now is closer to 1,000. It was hours after a Good Friday service. It is something Dew chooses to see as a sign of things to come. Learn more about Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Chicago, Illinois. Antioch continues to place evangelism, missions, and the empowerment of the people of God at the forefront of all that it does. "You can't remake a life, but we can remake a building," added Edward Calahan, president of Calahan Funeral Home. to the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church Website. The only reported injury was a firefighter who slipped on the street and injured his ankle, he said. 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 act, passed during the Eisenhower Administration, provided government loans for nonprofits to develop low- to moderate-income housing. Usher Board, Baptist Training Union (formerly known as Baptist Young Peoples Union), and Senior Missionary Society under Reverend Branchs leadership. Copyright 2023 WLS-TV. 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. "My thoughts are with the congregation and the brave firefighters who worked to put out the blaze at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. 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.) . 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. This newly acquired property would be called, The Community Building. On August 5, 1943, Antioch paid off the remaining debt owed on the church building and celebrated with its first Victory Banquet on October 20, 1943. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. In 1943 willing workers and faithful members helped to: build and furnish the pastors study; beautify and enclose the church property; and purchase additional property located at 4133 South Indiana Avenue at a cost of $17,500. But he emphasized what is important is the congregation is OK. "The church is not a building. 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. Once the determination is made regarding the salvage-ability of the walls, then the attention will move to rebuilding the church itself, but that, ABC7 is told, will not happen without help from the community. 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. Demolition crews start work on the fire-damaged Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood on April 20, 2022. The cause of the fire was under investigation Friday afternoon. A massive fire at a beloved Englewood church has reignited. Unfortunately, we are not able to save the mural, a spokesperson for the Buildings Department said, explaining that it wasnt technically feasible to cut, lift, and remove the wall intact.. Antioch Missionary Baptist Church 611 W. 63rd Street, Suite #012 Chicago, IL 60621 773-873-4433. 10:00 a.m. Live Streaming. The boys, 17 and 16, were shot less than half a mile from one another about 20 minutes apart, police said. / CBS Chicago. The South Side church is well-known for its political clout and community involvement, investing in several housing projects starting in the 1960s. CHICAGO (WLS) -- Demolition crews were back Thursday at a historic Chicago church destroyed by a fire last week, but members of that church remain steadfast in their faith that it will be rebuilt. The church building, built in the Romanesque Revival style, was constructed in the 1880s, according to records from the Chicago Historic Resources Survey. Responding companies found heavy fire coming from the roof. 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. No injures were reported and the cause of the fire remains unclear. Writers say that in the streaming era they are not being paid enough. Mr. Dew says the church insurance policy is $9 million. Antioch Missionary Baptist Church 611 W. 63rd Street, Suite #012 Chicago, IL 60621 773-873-4433. We will praise the Lord.". At one point a firefighter was seen being taken away in an ambulance. "This is a place where people have gotten married, found their faith, they've been encouraged, they've been equipped and empowered. 2014 Antioch Baptist Church. Antioch members sacrificially secured the down payment and on the second Sunday in May 1928, proudly marched into their new church home. Ministers from around . The roof is a truss roof a kind of construction that is prone to collapsing once heavy fire has reached it. 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. Pastor Dew serves his congregation as a prolific preacher, visionary teacher, and fearless leader. Antioch quickly outgrew its South Indiana Avenue location and purchased what once housed the Hamburg Undertakers Estate. Antioch broke ground on Eden Green on June 10, 1967, and the first families moved in on September 1, 1968. 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?
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