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Many may be surprised to know of the issues facing our
neighborhood; the alarming number of students dropping
out of high school, disparities in our educational
school system leading to growing language barriers, the
lack of community-based facilities to assist the
marginalized and abused. These issues leave our
community debilitated, disenfranchised, and demobilized.
As members of the community for over 80 years, the
Greater Apostolic Faith Temple Church believes these
concerns serve as a catalyst for social change.
As a church body, we have asked ourselves, “What are we
doing for others?” This sentiment is a call to action
and has motivated a significant shift in the ministry of
our church. During this time, we have the awesome
responsibility of truly reaching the hearts of all men
through the ‘Power of Empowerment’.
Although we have done this in a variety of ways through
our worship services, outreach programs and community
events, we desire to go beyond our current best to
fulfill our mission, which includes meeting the needs of
the total person.
We believe that the construction of the Greater Works
Empowerment Center will assist our efforts in
ministering to and reconciling our community. Your
contribution combined with others will support a network
of programs and services that will empower our
community. Together we can increase self-sufficiency,
help children and families succeed and provide our
community an array of resources that will foster
spiritual and natural growth.
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