Pastor John Wesley McVicker, Sr., and First Lady Marilynn McVicker, Founders of CTK
July is set apart to honor its Founders for their vision, victories, and venerated attitude during praise or problematic trials. The parishioners at Christ The King did not act alone on their first premier Celebration of 38 years of Pastor John Wesley McVicker, Sr, and First Lady Marilynn McVicker being founders of the local mega-church. Three guests from out of town traveled across the Great Lakes, the Appalachian Mountains, the Ohio River, and more to say Thank you from the Professional Dance to playing the violin and hearing a word from Heaven; all illuminated a grateful heart.
1 Thessalonians 5:12 (NIV)Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who work hard among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you.
1 Thessalonians 5:13 (NIV)
Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other.
Morning Scripture from Excutive Pastor, Treyvon Sinclair
The Powerful Dancer
Kai Yarbrough did not say a word, but her dance spoke of Chapters of Love honoring Jesus and dedicated the song and dance to her Grandparent’s Founder’s Day Celebration. The young dancer travels from city to city, competing in various dance shows.
The Profound Pastor & Preacher
Please listen to the profound Message from Christ The King Baptist Church Founders, Pastor John Wesley McVicker, Sr, and First Lady Marilynn.
“I preached my first sermon in 1975, entitled 99, and 1/2 won’t due. That was my beginning, and it went on from there.”
Pastor John Wesley McVicker, Sr.
From the video, Pastor McVicker explains how his Mom and Dad raised 11 children under one roof, with one kitchen table and bathroom, and the entire family was always connected to the church by his mom enforcing Sunday School at Hopewell Baptist Church attendance as a prerequisite to go outside. When he was younger, he foresaw his desire to be Detective but became a Fire Fighter instead and later a Pastor.
The Priceless First Lady
He met Marilynn at the Go Karts rink. Lady Marilynn McVicker remembers how they met at Bethel Baptist Church. Pastor summarized how he went to go karting, and Marilynn was there.
First Lady Marilynn McVicker added how she saw him and liked what she saw.
“The Youth Ministry became a passion of mine, and it showed me what my purpose was.”
First Lady Marilynn McVicker
Initially, the land on 60th Port was vacant, and to hear more about Pastor and First Lady Marilynn and the beginning of Christ The King Baptist Church, please watch the video link below.
The Precise Violinist
Violinist Kersten Stevens did not write a sermon but played the violin twice during service to glorify God. According to Google, Steven’s newest single, “Faith’s Hymn (Amazing Grace Remix),” collaborates with Beautiful Chorus and adds Kersten’s signature sound to one of the wellness industry’s most popular anthems! http://www.kerstenstevens.com/
The Passionate & Prominent Message
https://www.evensosendiyouworld.org/team
A friend, brother in the ministry, and Chrisitan family Dr. Joe Albert Bush, Sr., from Walker Memorial Baptist Church in the Bronx, New York, spoke prophetically from Luke 7: 9-14. A Great Prophet is in our Midst.
Luke 7:9-13 NIV
When Jesus heard this, he was amazed at him, and turning to the crowd following him, he said, “I tell you, I have not found such great faith even in Israel.” Then the men who had been sent returned to the house and found the servant well. Soon afterward, Jesus went to a town called Nain, and his disciples and a large crowd went along with him. As he approached the town gate, a dead person was being carried out—the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. And a large crowd from the town was with her. When the Lord saw her, his heart went out to her and he said, “Don’t cry.”
Luke 7: 9-13 NIV
Dr. Bush explained the difference between a Prophetic Ministry and a Pathetic Minister.
“A prophetic minister is committed to identifying the poor, underprivileged, disadvantaged, marginalized, needy, and outcast. The ministry is about God and People. God and people are inextricably bound together. You can’t have God if you are not interested in people.”
Dr. Rev. Joe Albert Bush, Sr.
“The Pathetic Ministry focuses on people getting your blessings and not your lesson. The Pathetic Ministry wants to avoid hearing about people and their needs.”
“Prophetic Ministry is committed to those things that will glorify God. Doing something RADICAL. Dr. Bush reminded Christ The King Baptist Church parishioners how radical they are.”
Dr. Bush added
“Marilynn sat down and organized a school.”
Dr. Rev. Joe Albert Bush, Sr.
Please click the link and watch the video for the full sermon and service. https://www.ctkbc.org/live
There were also spoken words from former Retired Pastor’s Executive Assistant Sharon A Jewell about First Lady Marilynn McVicker and Trustee Ministry Eli Cole’s friendship, fellowship, and workmanship with Pastor John Wesley McVicker’s Sr. Deacon Harper gave flowers and monetary gifts from the Deacon Board and Christ The King Baptist Church to Sister Marilynn for her Birthday Celebration.
Before service, Jan and others from the Hospitality Ministry passed out Executive Ink Pens to everyone attending church. After service, Executive Treyvon Sinclair asked members not to meet and greet in the lobby but go directly to the QLC area for a delicate, accessible, and scrumptious Brunch. Chef Larry and his team cooked and served pancakes, sausage, turkey bacon, bacon, biscuits, grits, fried chicken, baked chicken, rice, greens, cornbread, and more available for all who previously signed up. Again, for more detailed information, please visit.
Reporter Jude 