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The History of Sunday, November 23, 2003 marked the beginning of the Sanctuary of Praise Fellowship of Allen. Founded by Reverend John Wilson, III, Sanctuary of Praise Fellowship held its Inaugural Service at the Allen Heritage Center. Preaching from Jeremiah 29:10-14, Pastor Wilson’s Inaugural Message was entitled “Looking for My Expected End.” With fewer than 20 people in the audience, Pastor Wilson embarked upon the mission of ministry preaching with great fervor and conviction. Following the message, God moved mightily and 13 people joined the church and committed themselves to the work of the Lord Jesus Christ in Allen, Texas. Since it’s beginning, Sanctuary of Praise has grown both spiritually and numerically. Sunday School was started in August of 2004 with over 25 people in attendance during the first meeting. In addition, the church has held numerous services and activities including: “Christmas 2003- A Soulful Celebration”, “Soul Food Sunday 2004- A Celebration of Black History” which was featured in the Dallas Morning News, “Youth Explosion 2004” and a host of outreach efforts that have targeted new residents of the city of Allen. The year 2005 birthed growth in both church membership and church programming. As the church approached it’s 2nd Year, Sanctuary of Praise implemented “An Hour Of Power” Wednesday Night Bible Study and Prayer, sponsored it’s first Women’s Conference- “WOW 2005- Women of Wisdom” with Dr. Barbara W. Farmer of State College, Pennsylvania, Evangelist Joyce Chapman and Sis. Becky McCadden of Newport News, Virginia and Evangelist Sherel B. Lee of DeSoto, Texas. In addition, the church held Vacation Bible School, Family and Friends Sunday and “A Celebration of Life” the christening services of Baby Jadyn Camille Wilson. Sanctuary of Praise Fellowship of Allen is committed to being an active church dedicated to powerful praise, heartfelt worship and meaningful ministry. Our goal is to become a church where the love of God is felt, the spirit of praise is welcome each and every Sunday and God’s power of deliverance is evidenced. Our vision is to develop disciples that truly know God and seek to make Him known to the Greater Far North Dallas Community. We invite you to come and grow with us! |
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Sanctuary of Praise Fellowship of Allen
We believe that there is only God, eternally existent in three persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost. We believe in the deity of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal future return to this earth in power and glory, to rule over the nations. We believe that the only means of being cleansed from sin is by faith in the precious blood of Christ. We believe that regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential for personal salvation. We believe that the redemptive work of Christ on the cross provides healing of the human body in answer to believing prayer. We believe in the baptism of the Holy Spirit according to Acts 2:4; and that is given to believers who ask for it. We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit, by whose indwelling, the Christian is enabled to live a Holy life. We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost, the one to everlasting life, and the other to everlasting shame and damnation. We believe that Tithes and Offerings are God’s financial plan for His church. We recognize Sunday as the Christian Sabbath |
