As all other works of God have humble beginnings,
so did the Apostolic Faith Mission in New York.
In the Spring of 1958 there began a series of
"Cottage Meetings" under the direction of Evangelist
Leon C. Dicks. These meetings were so successful and regular
that it became an impossibility to hold them in the homes of
new converts.
There a search began for a regular Meeting place.
Before long a minister, whom Brother Dicks had never met, offered
the use of a vacant store-front at 159 Stuyvesant Avenue, Brooklyn.
Within a year the membership had more than doubled.
Five years later through the help of the Lord, the work had
so progressed that a quest for larger quarters had begun.
Misfortune befell the growing congregation. One
Saturday night an accident occurred which wrecked the front
of the building. The congregation rented a Baptist Church where
after one Meeting it was set afire by vandals looking for something
of value.
The Lord in all His gracious ways interceded for
this disheartened congregation and placed on the heart of a
brother residing at 792 Halsey street to open his doors to the
homeless congregation. There in the basement the meetings were
continued for one year.
During that period a spirit of Revival permeated
the hearts of the congregation. Even with its great spirituality
it was realized that the basement wasn’t an appropriate meeting
place for a growing Church. With this thought in mind the search
for permanent quarters continued.
In October, 1964 a suitable building was found
on the corner of Washington and Lafayette Avenues.
The prospect of purchasing the building was placed
before the congregation. Their enthusiasm was outstanding. Through
their willingness to sacrifice and do greater works for God
the building was acquired on January 10, 1965.
Our main sanctuary comfortably seats 350 people;
but due to the overflow of the crowd on some Sundays and special
occasions a closed circuit Television was installed in our lower
auditorium. This helps the people to enjoy and participate in
our Worship Service. The growth of this spritual organization
has been phenominal if we consider the high standard of holy
living that is preached and practiced by the members.
We have add to our evangelistic efforts since
the purchase of this building; a weekly half hour Radio broadcast
on Sunday evenings during the mid 80's; a half hour TV broadcast
on a local city cable channel during the 90's; an Outreach Ministry
of groups of members that offer their time voluntarily to homes
and Hospitals; visiting the sick and shut in; and now a website
to further disseminate our evangelistic efforts.
Our Sunday School consists of Six Classes that
range from tiny tots through adulthood. Three Choirs, the Youth
Choir, Adult and Childrens Choirs.
New York is a Cosmopolitan City that draws people
from various ethnic backgrounds and from all over the world,
thus the composition of our members is diversed but we thank
God for the unity and love among the brethren.
Our goal is to present the gospel to every hungry
heart in this great City.
For the last 32 years our Youth Department has
sponsored the Youth Conference; a Seminar of teachings and instruction,
attended by young and old, from our Churches across the U.S.A.
and Overseas.
The Apostolic Faith gives all glory to God for
the accomplishments of the 46 years of Gospel Ministry in the
New York Area.
It is note worthy that in these 46 years of Ministry,
no collection has been taken, and the general public was never
asked in any manner to assist in the financial maintenance of
the Work. Prayer and faith has been the only resource contributing
to its growth in New York.
Since the passing of the founder of the Brooklyn
church Rev Leon C. Dicks in 1989. The church has been Pastored
by Rev. Mary McClary, Rev. Glory Thomas, and now our current
Pastor and District overseer, Rev. Robert M. Moore.
Pastor
Robert M. Moore and wife, Beverly Moore
It is our endeavor to, "Earnestly contend
for the faith which was once delivered to the Saints."
The Apostolic
Faith Mission Church
Brooklyn, New
York
