Bishop Smith's Birthday @ AFC
On Sunday, December 10th, 2017 - nbmg was live @ 38th Street - as The Body of Christ came together to celebrate Chicago's very own Bishop Horace E Smith. Everybody, including the birthday boy, was treated to a sweet surprise when gospel superstar Fred Hammond stopped by to perform a few of the Bishop's favorite songs.
And if that was not enough, Pastor Marvin Sapp, who was scheduled to deliver the day's message, joined Mr Hammond in a much appreciated walk down memory lane, blending gifts like they once did in the group Commissioned. Needless to say, spirits were high as The New Apostolic Faith Worship Center and Ministry Complex was overflowing with the Joys of Good Music and a Great Message.
Holiday Jammin
On Friday, December 8th, 2017 - nbmg was live @ 38th Street - as Gospel Music lovers from the Chicagoland areas and beyond, gathered at the brand new Apostolic Faith Church - Worship Center and Ministry Complex. 3,000 plus packed the house along with the iHEART radio crew - for their annual INSPIRATION 1390AM GIVE&RECEIVE Holiday Jam.
Attendees were treated to performances by some of todays best - including Tod Delaney, Kierra Sheard, and Hezekiah Walker.
The highlight of the evening was, without question, the giving part of The GIVE&RECEIVE Holiday Jam. Most people came through the doors with a toy or a canned good to be distributed to those in need, but selected 1390AM listeners, who wrote in to the station and shared their stories of hardship, received a surprise invitation to the stage - where their prayers were answered by sponsors and concert goers alike.
Dr. Carolyn Showell @ AFC
On Thursday, December 7th, 2017 - nbmg was live @ 38th Street - to enjoy a special message from Dr Carolyn Showell - the fist visiting pastor to grace the pulpit of the new Apostolic Faith Worship Center and Ministry Complex. A great honor no doubt, her message was perfectly prepared for a people starting their new lives on the other side of The Jordan.
Invocation Ceremony @AFC
On Wednesday, December 6th, 2017 - nbmg was live @ 38th Street - as Church Leaders from far and wide came out to the new Apostolic Faith Worship Center and Ministry Complex, each responding to the call from Bishop Horace Smith - to join him in a prayer to help ensure that GOD's presence would forever be in the house.
Among those participating in the Invocation Ceremony were: Pastor Bill Winston, Pastor John Hannah, Pastor Yolanda Hunt, Father Pfleger, Pastor Kimberly Ray, Dr Byron Brazier, Arch Bishop William Hudson, and The Apostolic Church of GOD Mass Choir - just to name a few.
First Sunday
On Sunday, December 3rd, 2020 - nbmg was live @ 38th Street - for the Worship Service in the all new Apostolic Faith Worship Center and Ministry Complex.
After welcoming a multitude of visitors, among whom were Cook County Commissioner Toni Preckwinkle and Senior U.S. Senator Dick Durbin - AFC's own Bishop Horace E Smith delivered a powerful message befitting of "life on the other side of The Jordan."
Crossing Over With Multiple Generations
On Sunday, November 26th, 2020 - nbmg was live @ 38th Street - as the doors of the new Apostolic Faith Worship Center and Ministry Complex were opened for the first time. Local and national dignitaries and other members of the household of faith joined the congregation in "crossing over walk" from the old sanctuary to the new edifice.
Starting with the ribbon cutting ceremony, all the way to the celebration litany, the emphasis on the work to be done by the generations to come was beautifully weaved throughout. Most notable was everyone crying out to The Lord asking that this place be used only, for the proclamation of His Word, the empowerment of His People, the healing of those who are broken, the Saving of those who are lost, All for the glory and honor of His Holy Name Jesus, AMEN.