| BIBLE The Bible is the infallible Word of God and is forever settled in heaven. Holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Ghost. Given by inspiration of God, it is profitable for doctrine, reproof, correction, and instruction in righteousness. The Word of God makes His people complete and thoroughly furnished in all good works. The Bible is sufficient within itself, nothing to be added and nothing to be taken away from it’s holy contents. Psalm 119:89, II Timothy 3:16-17, II Peter 1:20-21, Revelation 22:18-19. ONE GOD The Godhead is comprised of three manifestations of the One God. He is Father in creation, Son in redemption of mankind and the Holy Ghost in the grace dispensation. Genesis 1:26, Deuteronomy 6:4, Isaiah 9:6, John 1:14, 3:16-18, 8:58,10:30, Acts 1:8, II Corinthians 5:19 Colossians 2:9, I Timothy 2:5 SALVATION Souls are saved by grace through faith in the only begotten Son of God, Jesus Christ. Through whom the lost are redeemed and sins are forgiven. He ever lives to make intercession for those who come to God by him. Jesus is the image of the invisible God and was born through virgin birth to be the Savior of all men, especially to them that believe. Simultaneously totally man and God incarnate. We must be born again according to the scriptures. Jesus stated, Repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem . Luke 24:48 John 3:3, Acts 4:12, Ephesians 2:8-10, John 1:14, Colossians 1:12-15, Hebrews 1:3, 7:25, Isaiah 9:6, I Timothy 4:10. HOLY GHOST God gives the Holy Ghost at the new birth experience. The initial, outward evidence of being filled is speaking in other tongues as the Spirit of God gives utterance. The indwelling of the Holy Ghost indicates God’s seal and ownership. The fruit of the Spirit should be evident in a true Spirit filled disciple of Christ. Jesus promised the Holy Ghost would give us power to be witnesses, comfort us, abide with us, lead and guide into all truth and teach us. Luke 11:13, John 3:3-5, 16:13, Acts 2:1-4, Acts 19:1-6, Romans 8:9, Galatians 5:22-25. COMMUNION In remembrance of Jesus, holy communion is an ordinance commanded to His followers, showing forth the Lord’s death till He come. The wine represents His blood and the unleavened bread respresents His broken body. This ordinance is a privilege to the regenerated in spirit. Jesus is our passover from eternal death into eternal life. I Corinthians 5:7, I Corinthians 11:24-26. WATER BAPTISM Upon a repentant heart and confession of faith in Christ Jesus, through the prompting of the Spirit of God, water baptism is a command instituted by Jesus for all true believers. Immersion in water is symbolic of Christ’s burial and resurrection to a new life obtained by the true believer. The goodness of God is what leads us to true repentance and the acknowledging that Jesus is both Lord and Savior. Baptism is an answer of a good conscience toward God. Matthew 28:19, Mark 16:16, Luke 24: 46-49, Acts 2:36-38, 10:43-48, Romans 2:4, 6:4-6, II Corinthians 5:17, Galatians 3:26-27, I Peter 3:21-22. |
City of Joy
Life Enrichment Center
ACTS 8:8
Life Enrichment Center
ACTS 8:8
Pastor, Mayceo Smith
The City of Joy Life Enrichment Center had its
grand opening on Sunday, March 1, 2009 at the
Judith Resnik Elementary School under the
leadership and vision of Pastor Mayceo Smith. Since
then, the membership has grown at a very fast pace.
God has given us favor in establishing our
permanent location at 906 E. Tallmadge Ave. Akron,
Ohio 44310. We are blessed in the fact that our
Pastor has been called and chosen by God to lead
people to an enriched life and to inspire individuals
to have a loving and intimate relationship with our
Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Our mission is to
improve the holistic man by introducing Jesus Christ
to the mind, body and soul. We are also committed
to help people in the community reach their full
potential through sound biblical teaching, prayer and
love. The spirit and theme of City of Joy Life
Enrichment Center is found in Acts 8:8, “And there
was great joy in that city...”
Sunday morning service begins at 11:00 a.m.
Sunday School will begin on Sunday, June 7, 2009 at
9:45 a.m. Pastor Smith has started a group called
the Young Pastor's Alliance where the desire is to
cross denominational walls and unite with other
pastors to reach the lost and serve the community. It
is time out for division and time to unite all for the up
building of the kingdom. Pastor Smith is currently
working on clothing and food drives, a ministry to
help teenage mothers, and career developement
training for young men and women in the city of
Akron. This ministry will go beyond the four walls of
the church and insight joy in this city.
We believe in ENCOURAGEMENT & ENRICHMENT!
grand opening on Sunday, March 1, 2009 at the
Judith Resnik Elementary School under the
leadership and vision of Pastor Mayceo Smith. Since
then, the membership has grown at a very fast pace.
God has given us favor in establishing our
permanent location at 906 E. Tallmadge Ave. Akron,
Ohio 44310. We are blessed in the fact that our
Pastor has been called and chosen by God to lead
people to an enriched life and to inspire individuals
to have a loving and intimate relationship with our
Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Our mission is to
improve the holistic man by introducing Jesus Christ
to the mind, body and soul. We are also committed
to help people in the community reach their full
potential through sound biblical teaching, prayer and
love. The spirit and theme of City of Joy Life
Enrichment Center is found in Acts 8:8, “And there
was great joy in that city...”
Sunday morning service begins at 11:00 a.m.
Sunday School will begin on Sunday, June 7, 2009 at
9:45 a.m. Pastor Smith has started a group called
the Young Pastor's Alliance where the desire is to
cross denominational walls and unite with other
pastors to reach the lost and serve the community. It
is time out for division and time to unite all for the up
building of the kingdom. Pastor Smith is currently
working on clothing and food drives, a ministry to
help teenage mothers, and career developement
training for young men and women in the city of
Akron. This ministry will go beyond the four walls of
the church and insight joy in this city.
We believe in ENCOURAGEMENT & ENRICHMENT!
906 E. Tallmadge Ave Akron, Ohio 44310
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