Karibu (Welcome in Swahili)! O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good! I am excited God has led you to visit our virtual church. As you visit our online church, I invite you to learn more about us, as well as our life-changing engagement as practicing Christians entitled: The SHIFT! As we celebrate God’s faithfulness during this our 100-year church anniversary, we are SHIFTING into A New Century, New Seasons, and New Ways of Living. I also invite you to learn who we are as disciples of Jesus the Christ, as it is our first priority. We strive to make Jesus’ words applicable to our lives, while showing the face of Jesus to everyone we meet. We do this by fighting for the least cared for, while continuing to unapologetically declare a war on educational disparities, hunger, mass incarceration, homelessness, food deserts, etc. Our faith family strongly believes that the local church must lead the charge in helping change the lives of all people, and you are welcomed to join us in this fight.

In an effort to meet a variety of worship needs, we offer two worship services. Our 7:45 a.m. Worship and Word (1st and 3rd Sundays only) is our 60 minutes non-traditional worship service. Our 10 a.m. Sunday Morning Glory Worship is a blending of traditional and contemporary worship. In addition, we offer Wednesday night classes through our West Point Christian Academy. Classes are offered throughout the year, and registration is recommended. For more information about classes, please contact our church office at 773-538-7590, Monday-Thursday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Lastly, if you are without a place to call home, we would love to be your church family of faith, and I would LOVE to serve as your Pastor! To engage virtually, you can worship with us via live stream (on this homepage), as well as Facebook live. Our Facebook page is @thefaithfamilyofwestpointbaptistchurch. I love you.

Instructor:
Rev. Dr. L. Bernard Jakes

Class:
Letting IT Go: Confronting the Difficulty of Forgiving

Discription:
The Bible tells us to forgive. As a noble idea, it is often easier said than done. This class will offer tools to assist the student in confronting the difficulty of forgiveness, while learning how to “let it go” in time.

Materials:
Bible, notebook, writing utensil

Instructor:
Pastor Denita Armstrong-Shaffer

Class:
Diving Deeper Into Bible Basics

Discription:
This class will continue exploring each book of the Bible, as students dive deeper into Bible basics. Participants will take a closer look at the books of the Bible and engage the contents and contexts in a practical way.

Materials:
Bible, notebook, writing utensil

Instructor:
Pastor Debra Wadlington-House

Class:
Overcoming Life’s Happenings with Grace

Discription:
This class will address the expected and unexpected occurrences of life that aren’t pleasing, and how to use the ways of Jesus Christ and the Bible to recover or find restoration through God’s grace.

Materials:
Bible, notebook, writing utensil

Instructor:
Sis. Sonya Marrero

Class:
Youth Character and Social Development through Christian Empowerment (ages 5-13)

Discription:
These classes will review topics such as respect, responsibly, character, service and self-love, using the Bible as chief source. Children that are younger will have age appropriate activities for them to do as well.

Instructor:
Pastor ViMatice Jackson

Class:
The Art of War for Spiritual Battles

Discription:
Spiritual warfare is real, and to know how to engage in this battle, students will be given tools to withstand the wiles of the enemy, both personally and socially. The topics will include: counting the costs before battle; enforcing your authority as you wage your prayer campaign; maneuvering in the field; knowing when to attack and when to retreat.

Materials:
The Art of War for Spiritual Battles by Cindy Trimm
(amazon.com or Harvest Christian Bookstore on 107th and Western or Barnes & Noble), Bible, notebook, writing utensil

Instructor:
Deacon Erica B. Davis

Class:
Living Single 2—Sitcom or Reality

Discription:
TThis course involves the continued examination of aspects of living life as a single person and how to most effectively manage doing so from a biblical perspective. We will look at singleness, relationships, money, sex, emotions, children, happiness, myths, and more, while exploring the truth about “living a single life.”

Materials:
Bible, notebook, writing utensil

Speaker:
Rev. Dr. L. Bernard Jakes

Subject:
Just Keep This In Mind…

Scripture Lesson:
2 Corinthians 9:6-15 (NIV)

6 But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. 7 So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver. 8 And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work. 9 As it is written: “He has dispersed abroad, He has given to the poor; His righteousness endures forever.” 10 Now may He who supplies seed to the sower, and bread for food, supply and multiply the seed you have sown and increase the fruits of your righteousness, 11 while you are enriched in everything for all liberality, which causes thanksgiving through us to God. 12 For the administration of this service not only supplies the needs of the saints, but also is abounding through many thanksgivings to God, 13 while, through the proof of this ministry, they glorify God for the obedience of your confession to the gospel of Christ, and for your liberal sharing with them and all men, 14 and by their prayer for you, who long for you because of the exceeding grace of God in you. 15 Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!

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