Theme: Acknowledging our Past, Present, and Future
Thirty-Seven Years ago, Pastor and Founder of Christ The King Baptist Church left the Milwaukee Fire Department, sat at the kitchen table, and talked to his lovely wife, Sister Marilynn McVicker, and faithful friend, Irene Hamdlin, about moving or organizing a church.
Sister Inky said, “What are you going to do?”
The pastor decided to facilitate, form, formulate, and frontier Christ The King Baptist Church focusing on preaching the Word of God. At the table, Inky said, “Okay, we will have the best choir.”
In April 1985, the three dynamic teams and other 37 Founding Members started Christ The King Baptist Church, representing Jesus Christ at home, in Milwaukee, and outside the United States. From Milwaukee to other cities, and then Guatemala and Malawi and more. CTK has helped other Pastors with bikes, monetary assistance, digging wells for water, building churches in Africa, and more. https://www.ctkbc.org/history
Celebration Scripture Reference:
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord. “plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future,” Jeremiah 29:11.
Today’s magnificent event was formulated with hymns of songs, dancing, praying, testimonies of long-time members like Trustee Jimmy Patterson, children of the past, present, and future of CTK, and more. After an eloquent song from Sherri and the Praise Team, Dr. Demetrius K. Williams, Pastor of Community Baptist Church of Greater Milwaukee, brother, son in the ministry, and friend of Christ The King Baptist spoke a Word from Heaven.
The Gift of a Hopeful Future, Jeremiah 29:11. The prophet Jeremiah had to speak to the people about their condition. Second, Judicial Rhetoric, more concerning the past: law, court, judicial like Paul, why he came to Christ. Third, Deliberate Rhetoric is when a parent or guardian makes a plea to change your direction in the present so you can change your future.
Dr. Demetrius K. Williams, Pastor of Community Baptist Church
After the preaching, praying, and giving, Emeritus statutes/plaques of endearment were given to Deacon Marvin Bell and Trustee Alan Walker for their continual service, dedication, and commitment to their respective ministry.
Pastor John Wesley McVicker rewarded each participant with a labeled delicious 37th Anniversary Cake, vanilla, or chocolate, along with a 37th Anniversary bottle of water.
As members exit to serve, there is great anticipation about what might occur in the next 37 years. Stay tuned for more information.
Reporter Jude 