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| Description of Services |
Sunday School: Classes for adults and youths are taught by Elder Paul Carrington, Sis. Barbara Fluellen and Minister Theresa Clark. The official
book of the Sunday School is the Union Gospel Press. An extension of the Love Center Bible Institute No. 9338 is taught by Rev. Jonathan Blake.
Morning Worship: Sunday worship service begins promptly at 11 a.m. with devotion being led by Sis. Barbara Fluellen. The order of service for Sunday
begins with the Processional by the Choir, Call to Worship, Lord's Prayer Chant, Hymn of the Month, Musical Selection, Altar Call, Musical Selection,
$1 Benevolent Offering, Musical Selection, God's Preached Word by a member of the Clergy Staff; Invitation to Discipleship, Offertory Period (Tithes &
Offerings), Inspiration Reading, Announcement, Visitor Recognition and Closing Hymn.
Choir Rehearsal: The Love Center Combined Choir rehearse every other Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Under the capable direction of Elder Jonathan S.
Pressley. Membership is opened to those having a desire to sing; you do not have to be a member of the church to sing in the choir. Two CDs are
available for your listening pleasure: Pouring Rain and "Music for the Church."
Youth Choir: The Youth Choir rehearse on the Thursday leading up to the third Sunday of each month. The Youth Choir sing on the third Sunday of each
month. The Youth counselors are: Sis. Gayle Powell, Sis. Autumn Dunlap, Sis. Brenda Guy, Sis. Marsha Fisher-Carrington, Sis. Tamara Fluellen, Sis.
Cherwanna McCullough, Sis. Martrice Jackson and Rev. Jonathan W. Blake. Musicians are Elder Paul Carrington and Elder Jonathan S. Pressley.
In Praises to Him is the liturgical dance troupe formed by Elder Paul Carrington. Dancers include Rev. Jonathan W. Blake, Sis. Ashlie Howard, Sis.
D'Asia Triplett, and Bro. Kevin Marr, dance choreographer. They dance on the second and third Sunday of each month during the morning worship
service.
Faithlight Ministry: The Faithlight Ministry sponsor the Hour of Power on Friday of each week from 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. The Faithlight Ministry is
the Prayer Group of the church. Messages as well as spiritual lectures and healing are conducted by the Pastor. Candles for religious purposes may be
obtained at this service for a donation of $7.
Baptism is administered quarterly and in conjunction with the Greater Tabernacle Baptist Church, where Rev. Willie J. McCreary is pastor. The pool is
ultra modernly heated for all candidates receiving this sacrament.
Communion: The Sacrament of Communion is administered on the first Sunday of each month during the morning worship service. Communion is served
by the Clergy Staff of the church. Sick Visitation - All members of the Clergy Staff are entrusted with visiting the sick as often as needed. In addition the
church has a weekly bulletin listing the names of those standing in need of prayer.
Love Center Bible Institute No. 9338 is a chartered Bible College under the guidelines of the International Bible Institute, Santa Fe Springs, California.
Students earn a Bible Diploma after three (3) years of extensive study in various book of the Bible. Certificates are awarded after the completion of each
study. Elder Paul Carrington serves as Dean, along with Elder Jonathan S. Pressley, Principal. The College meet on Wednesday of each week at 7:00
p.m. Registrar and Alumni president of the College is Elder Linda M. Covington.
Fellowships: Love Center Interdenominational Church fellowship with the following churches: Faith Temple Church, 1816 Crawford Road, Bishop John
W. Thompson, pastor; Greater Tabernacle Baptist Church, 9417 Orleans Avenue, Rev. Willie J. McCreary, pastor; Glenville Church of God, 744 East
105th Street, Pastor Bruce Jacobsen, Mt. Pleasant Church of the Brethren, 4152 Mt. Pleasant Road, North Canton, OH; Rev. Johnny Evans, Second
Zion Spiritual Church, 12709 Union Avenue; Rev. Charlie Goodman, pastor: Straightway Community Church, 9205 St. Clair Avenue, Revs. Wayne and
Deborah France, pastor and co-pastor.
book of the Sunday School is the Union Gospel Press. An extension of the Love Center Bible Institute No. 9338 is taught by Rev. Jonathan Blake.
Morning Worship: Sunday worship service begins promptly at 11 a.m. with devotion being led by Sis. Barbara Fluellen. The order of service for Sunday
begins with the Processional by the Choir, Call to Worship, Lord's Prayer Chant, Hymn of the Month, Musical Selection, Altar Call, Musical Selection,
$1 Benevolent Offering, Musical Selection, God's Preached Word by a member of the Clergy Staff; Invitation to Discipleship, Offertory Period (Tithes &
Offerings), Inspiration Reading, Announcement, Visitor Recognition and Closing Hymn.
Choir Rehearsal: The Love Center Combined Choir rehearse every other Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Under the capable direction of Elder Jonathan S.
Pressley. Membership is opened to those having a desire to sing; you do not have to be a member of the church to sing in the choir. Two CDs are
available for your listening pleasure: Pouring Rain and "Music for the Church."
Youth Choir: The Youth Choir rehearse on the Thursday leading up to the third Sunday of each month. The Youth Choir sing on the third Sunday of each
month. The Youth counselors are: Sis. Gayle Powell, Sis. Autumn Dunlap, Sis. Brenda Guy, Sis. Marsha Fisher-Carrington, Sis. Tamara Fluellen, Sis.
Cherwanna McCullough, Sis. Martrice Jackson and Rev. Jonathan W. Blake. Musicians are Elder Paul Carrington and Elder Jonathan S. Pressley.
In Praises to Him is the liturgical dance troupe formed by Elder Paul Carrington. Dancers include Rev. Jonathan W. Blake, Sis. Ashlie Howard, Sis.
D'Asia Triplett, and Bro. Kevin Marr, dance choreographer. They dance on the second and third Sunday of each month during the morning worship
service.
Faithlight Ministry: The Faithlight Ministry sponsor the Hour of Power on Friday of each week from 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. The Faithlight Ministry is
the Prayer Group of the church. Messages as well as spiritual lectures and healing are conducted by the Pastor. Candles for religious purposes may be
obtained at this service for a donation of $7.
Baptism is administered quarterly and in conjunction with the Greater Tabernacle Baptist Church, where Rev. Willie J. McCreary is pastor. The pool is
ultra modernly heated for all candidates receiving this sacrament.
Communion: The Sacrament of Communion is administered on the first Sunday of each month during the morning worship service. Communion is served
by the Clergy Staff of the church. Sick Visitation - All members of the Clergy Staff are entrusted with visiting the sick as often as needed. In addition the
church has a weekly bulletin listing the names of those standing in need of prayer.
Love Center Bible Institute No. 9338 is a chartered Bible College under the guidelines of the International Bible Institute, Santa Fe Springs, California.
Students earn a Bible Diploma after three (3) years of extensive study in various book of the Bible. Certificates are awarded after the completion of each
study. Elder Paul Carrington serves as Dean, along with Elder Jonathan S. Pressley, Principal. The College meet on Wednesday of each week at 7:00
p.m. Registrar and Alumni president of the College is Elder Linda M. Covington.
Fellowships: Love Center Interdenominational Church fellowship with the following churches: Faith Temple Church, 1816 Crawford Road, Bishop John
W. Thompson, pastor; Greater Tabernacle Baptist Church, 9417 Orleans Avenue, Rev. Willie J. McCreary, pastor; Glenville Church of God, 744 East
105th Street, Pastor Bruce Jacobsen, Mt. Pleasant Church of the Brethren, 4152 Mt. Pleasant Road, North Canton, OH; Rev. Johnny Evans, Second
Zion Spiritual Church, 12709 Union Avenue; Rev. Charlie Goodman, pastor: Straightway Community Church, 9205 St. Clair Avenue, Revs. Wayne and
Deborah France, pastor and co-pastor.
| Bootsy and Dad, Stone Mountain Park |
| Dad relaxing at Stone Mountain Park |
| Pastor's Sister - Betty J. Perkins |
| Sis. Murchinson, Elder Pressley & Inez Andrews |
Timothy Mayes, Inez Andrews, Elder Pressley and Elder Paul Carrington
| Douglas Miller and Inez Andrews |
| Rev. Lawrence Roberts & Deacon Charles Robinson |
| First Lady Emeritus Delores "Bootsy" Roberts |
| Elder Paul Carrington in Benediction Vestments |
| Cheryl Griffin, Elder Paul Carrington and his sister, Betty J. Perkins |
| Evangelist Lorainne Stancil & Elder Jonathan S. Pressley |