Affectionately known as "Holy Tab", the church was conceived in 1966 under the charismatic leadership of Bishop Joe L. Smith. The Lord rewarded his labor of love for people and the community with the building expansion in 1996. An increase of over 1200 souls, several radio and television broadcasts at home and abroad also marked the presence and increase of this ministry with numerous spiritual and material blessings to accomplish his vision.
After the Lord called him home in January 2000, Holy Tabernacle Church continues in the fervency of spirit and effective evangelistic ministry through divine worship services, prayer and the study of God's Word. This has resulted in divine favor with sustained growth in global affiliation and membership under the anointed leadership of its current Pastor, Bishop Arthur F. Jack.
With media broadcasts, the opening of a Bible College, the operation of the NECUB Daycare Center and an increase in several member churches and affiliations at home and abroad, the Holy Tabernacle Church of God in Christ Apostolic is a light on a hill fulfilling the vision of the Lord to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ, to reach the lost, to provide aid to those that are in distress and to make faith and love a reality in the hearts and souls of men.
Weekly Service Schedule:
Sunday
9:00am - Morning Service
12:00pm - Afternoon Service
Baptism: Alternating 4th Sundays
Odd Months
Communion: Alternatiing 4th Sundays
Even Months
Tuesday
7:30pm Service & Bible Study
Saturday
10:00am Christian Education Classes
Coming Soon - Updates on Weekly Events
I n these last days God has ordained his stewards as Pastors, Bishops and Apostles to carry out the Apostolic ministerial calling fully equipped in the Word and filled with the fire of the Holy Ghost.
Their ministries are multi-faceted and multi-talented, harnessing intellectual and spiritual resources to build God's kingdom.
They flow in the gifts that God has given to His Church, encouraging, motivating and transforming lives so that men and women can be used as vessels of His glory.
Their focus is global, ministering to the needs of the people of God around the world who seek a Redeemer and Savior and Lord
Over the years of his ministry, Bishop Jack, Pastor of the Holy Tabernacle Churches Of God In Christ Apostolic has been counted as one of these gifted stewards of God's grace.
Holy Tabernacle Church
70 Washington St. Dorchester MA 02121
617-427-8022 Phone 617-427-0090 Fax
holytabboston_yahoo.com
Directions
We are located in the Grove Hall section of Dorchester, one block from the intersection of Columbia Road and Washington Street
From I-93N
1. Merge onto I-93 N/US-1 via Exit 12 toward BOSTON
2. Merge onto MA-138 N via Exit 2B toward MILTON
3. Turn Right onto Brush Hill Road
4. Turn Slight Left onto Blue Hills PKWY/MA-28 N.
Continue to Follow MA-28N
5. Turn Right onto Columbia Road
6. Turn Left onto Washington Street
From I-93S
1. Take the Columbia Road exit 15
Toward J.F.K. Library
2. Keep Right on the fork to go on Columbia Rd
3. Turn Right on Washington Street
2012 Feb-Jun Important Dates
February
11-Feb Saturday Valentine Banquet
21-Feb Tuesday Black History Service
26-Feb Sunday Prison Ministry Annual Day
March
3-Mar Saturday Bishop JL Smith Breakfast
4-Mar Sunday KBI Pastoral Appreciation
6-Mar Tuesday Foreign Missions
25-Mar Sunday New Direction Choir Annual Day
April
1-Apr Sunday Palm Sunday
6-Apr Friday UPMC '7 Last Words'
8-Apr Sunday Easter Sunday/KBI Friends & Family Day
15-Apr Sunday Missionary Annual Day
29-Apr Sunday KBI Youth Day
May
6-May Sunday KBI Church Anniversary
13-May Sunday Mother's Day
20-May Sunday Women's Ministry Annual Day
24-May to 27-May Thursday - Sunday
39th Youth Convention held in Mobile Alabama
28-May Monday Memorial Day
June
3-June Sunday Jr. Choir Annual Day
17-June Sunday Father's Day
23-June Saturday Graduation at the Tab
24-June Sunday Willing Workers
30-June Saturday UPMC Graduation Banquet
ACTIVITIES OF THE WEEK
Monday
FaithBuilders Bible Classes
6:30pm - 8:00pm Christening Classes
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Hour of Faith, Prayer and Power
Noon Day Prayer
Wednesday
Living Sanctuary of Praise Choir
Rehearsal 7:00pm
Thursday
Holy Tabernacle Choir Rehearsal
7:30pm
Friday
Prayer Warrior's
Prayer & Bible Study 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Special Services will be announced
Baptism - Alternating 4th Sunday (Odd # Months)
Communion - Alternating 4th Sunday (Even # Months)
Bishop Joe L. Smith was a native of Prattville, Alabama. He was the husband of Gladys and the father of nine children.
Bishop received the call of God to the ministry in 1962 and was ordained October 4, 1964. In 1966 Bishop organized and founded "The Holy Tabernacle Church of God in Christ Apostolic Inc." in Boston, Massachusetts.
Bishop was the Vice-President of the United Pentecostal Ministers Conference of Massachusetts, a Board Member of the Center for Urban Ministerial Education (CUME) Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary and was actively involved in several community affairs and other organizations.
He was also the founder of (NECUB) New England Conference on Unity Building, a Church & Community Self Help Program, where people help each other.
Bishop led Holy Tabernacle Church to a membership of over, One Thousand, two hundred, which caused a major expansion in 1995 to accommodate the tremendous growth. In addition, he was the Presiding Prelate over Seven Churches, including one in Trinidad.
Over the years, Bishop had received Recognition and Awards from the City of Boston, Massachusetts House of Representatives, Massachusetts State Senate, the Salvation Army, and others.
He was a lover of God and people. At Holy Tabernacle he had a Food Pantry, giving out food once a month for the needy; a Rescue Team that goes out to Detox Centers and Prison to council people and help them back into a better way of life; a share program; good food for less; a Support Group, each Monday night people come for support - drug addicts, alcoholic, domestic problems, etc.; GED Program for those who did not get a high school diploma and a welfare to work program for those who are coming off of public assistance, just to name a few. He was a strong leader in the community. So many reached out to him for spiritual and financial support and he tried to help them all.
Media Price List
Video Tapes $10.00
DVD's $15.00
CD's $10.00
Special Services
Video Tapes $12.00
CD's $12.00
Special Services Package
1 night
Cassettes $ 5.00
2 nights
Video Tapes $20.00
DVD's $25.00
CD's $20.00
Cassettes $10.00
5 nights
Video Tapes $60.00
DVD's $75.00
CD's $60.00
Cassettes $25.00
Special Services include but are not limited to: Church Anniversary, Youth Convention, Pastor's Anniversary, Convocation, New Year's Revival, and Annual Days.
Broadcast
BNN Channel 23 10:30pm
CAMBRIDGE Channel 22 10:00am
CAMBRIDGE Channel 22 11:30am
BNN Channel 23 8:30am
Contact
70 Washington Street, Dorchester MA 02121
617-427-8510
holy_tabernacle_yahoo.com
Elder White serves as the Youth Pastor on the ministerial staff at Holy Tabernacle and also ministers as one of the staff musicians.
Elder White (Hu White) is an anointed and gifted musician. He founded Gospel Unlimited Productions in the local Boston area. The Vision of Gospel Unlimited Productions is to put the powered tool of music into the hands of more people who will utilize it to effect spiritual revitalization, growth and development in our community and throughout the world.
Elder White is a 1982 graduate of the Berklee College of Music of Boston and has traveled nationally and internationally conducting music workshops and concerts.
He has also served as the Youth Pastor of Deeper Life International Ministries between the years of 1992-1997.
Elder White has a beautiful wife, Gwendolyn, and two lovely daughters.
Ordained in 1999 by the late Bishop Dr. Joe L. Smith, Rev. Ogenah has been in the ministry for ten years.
She was called to the ministry as a young woman and has previously served seven years as Youth Minister under the leadership of the late Dr. Thaddeus J. Wheeler.
During her years of faithful service she has been active in the women’s ministry with her gift of teaching and for many years was a member of the choir.
Since 1998 she and her husband, Deacon George Ogenah, have been ministering and worshipping the Lord together at Holy Tabernacle.
A native of Mobile, Alabama, Prophetess has resided in Boston’s inner-city for the past 42 years.
She studied at Muskingum College, Gordon Conwell Center for Urban Ministerial Education and is certified as a Behavioral Learning Trainer from NTL Institute.
She was saved under the ministry of the late Bishop Norman Bridges at Miracle Tabernacle Church and migrated with her pastor and congregation to Holy Tabernacle in the mid-80’s where she has worn many ‘'hats'’ in the kingdom.
She is an avid reader and gifted administrator. She is an encourager and teacher/preacher with a passion for women’s ministry at all ages.
She has holistically ministered to traumatized women in the US and South Africa leading them to the realization that they are God’'s Beautiful Christian Women.
Her mantra: Life Happens but God.
“Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee.”
I saiah 60:1
Bio to come
Bio to Come
The Supreme Task of the Church is the Evangelization of the World
Go ye therefore into all the world and preach the Gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved. - Mark 16:15,16
Church Vision
Our vision is to carry on and conduct divine and religious services, healing the sick and afflicted, helping the lame and crippled to walk, giving aid to those persons who are in distress, upholding the Gospel of Jesus Christ, making love and faith a reality in the hearts and souls of men.
Statement of Faith
We believe in the one everlasting, eternal God: infallible in power, Holy in nature, attributes and purposes; and possessing absolute indivisible deity. This one true God has revealed himself as Father through his Son in redemption and as the Holy Spirit, by emanation (1Cor.8:6; Eph.4:6; 2Cor.5:19; Joel 2:28)
This one true God, the Jehovah of the Old Testament, took upon himself the form of man, and as the Son of man was born of the virgin Mary. This one true God was manifest in the flash, that is, in his Son Jesus Christ. God was in Christ reconciling the world unto himself (2Cor.5:19). He came unto his own and his own received him not (John1:11)
God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up in glory (1Tim.3:16)
We believe that ".. In Him (Jesus) dwelleth all the fullness of the godhead bodily" (Col.1:19) Therefore Jesus in his humanity was and is man; in his deity was and is God. His flesh was the lamb, or the sacrifice of God and he is the only mediator between God and man. "For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus" (1Tim.2:5)
We believe that as by one man sin entered into the world and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned (Rom.5:12) and have come short of the glory of God (Rom.3:23) and For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one many be made righteous (Rom.5:20) But God commandeth his love towards us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us (Rom.5:8)
We believe that Jesus Christ, the Son of God is the Savior of the world. Behold a virgin shall conceive (Is.7:14)..And she shall bring forth a son and thou shall call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins (Matt.1:21) Neither is there salvations in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men whereby we must be saved (Acts4:12)
Statement of Purpose
The purpose of the Church is to obtain elders, and to appoint Pastors and to send out Missionaries and teachers and to set them apart to their gifts (Tit.1:5 ; Eph.4:11-13)
To enforce all ordinances enacted by Christ such as water baptism (Acts 2:38, 8:12, 10:47) the administration of the Lord's Supper (St.John13:4) solemnizing matrimonies (Heb. 13:4) and the burying of the dead.
Trustee Lawrence Wyche, President
This group of men of all ages meets regularly to encourage and support each other in their Christian walk. Providing instruction to young men and direction to older men they engage in activities and seminar that address the needs of the whole man.
Trustee Lawrence Wyche, Chairperson
Entrusted with the care and security of the physical church property , these men also serve and attend to the administration operation of the local church.
Deacon Philip Wyche, Chairman
Appointed by the pastor, these men are the backbone and support to the pastor as they aid in the provision of natural and spiritual support to the congregation and community at large.
Deacon Philip Wyche, Chairperson
This group is charged with and committed to providing order and direction during all church services in an effort to conduct worshippers through the worship services with the greatest amount of ease and the least distraction.
Holy Tabernacle Church International Bible College
Holy Tabernacle Church International Bible College (established 2005) exists to train and equip men and women as they are set apart in their gifts to carry out the supreme task of the church in evangelizing the world.
The college provides a rich curriculum to firmly established individuals in every area of the ministry whether it is teaching, preaching, counseling or evangelization or for those whose desire is to increase their knowledge and understanding of the word of God.
Programs Offered
1-Year Diploma
School for Christian Living
2-Year Certificate
College of Ministry
School of Missions & Evangelism
School of Prophecy
School of Apostolic Teaching
For more information, please contact:
First Lady Angelia M. Jack, Dean
70 Washington Street, P. O. Box 217
Dorchester, MA 02121
Phone: 617-427-9850
EMail: HTIBibleCollege_Yahoo.com
Website: www.holytab.org
Prophetess Linda Scott, President
Tutorial assistance is provided to any member of Holy Tab so desiring.
This group is staffed by capable aides who are concerned about the academic development of our youth.
This department regularly provides scholastic aid to HTC high school graduates.
Trustee Mitchell Morris, Superintendent
This version of 'Sunday School' held on Saturday for one and a half hours, provides the core bible training for the entire church community.
Capable teachers deliver structured course work to ages 3 and up.
Mother Beulah Williams, President
These seasoned women of God render spiritual and intercessory prayer support to the pastor and church community.
They are on call to offer counseling and advice to men and women of the church community.
Trustee Lawrence Wyche
Rain, hail, sleet or snow these brothers direct traffic, parking and otherwise conduct all duties to ensure that those inside the sanctuary are able to enjoy the worship services without the distracting concern around the safety of their vehicle(s).
Deacon Norman Spivey, President
"Go ye therefore into all the world and preach the Gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved." Mark 16:15-16
Evangelist Sarah White, President
This group of men and women actively engage in intercessory prayer on behalf of the pastor, church and local community.
They meet on a regular basis to study the bible
Evangelist Victoria Lewis
On a regular basis, the gospel is ministered to area prisons in order to 'set the captives free' in spirit.
Hope and encouragement are delivered to those incarcerated as well as their families.
Several have come to call Holy Tabernacle their church family.
Missionary Marie Drayton, President
This group of men and women visit the sick and incarcerated and provide support to those challenged in their spiritual walk through drug or other substance abuse.
Missionary Mary Jordan, President
They are committed to aid and support the needs of the ministry and do so wherever, whenever and however their service is needed.
They render service in the kitchen, hospitals and in the community.
Missionary Barbara Wyche, President
Every woman at HTC is a part of this group. This support group for women of all ages meet monthly and is engaged in activities, seminars and forums to encourage unity and sisterhood in the body of Christ.
Whether singing, shopping or serving, women are active participants in the ministry of Holy Tab.
Missionary Corinne Tabon, President
These women serve and attend to the spiritual and natural needs of the church and local communities. Internally they assist in the ordinances of baptism and communion and alter work but externally their work is unlimited in visiting the sick, counseling and aiding the elderly.
Brother Kenneth E. Greene, Minister of Music
Several choirs complement the church services and accompany the pastor on engagements throughout the city as they minister anointed songs of worship and praise.
Brotherhood Choir Trustee Lawrence Wyche, President
Holy Tabernacle Choir Missionary Corinne Tabon, President
Junior Choir Missionary Cynthia Israel, President
Living Sanctuary of Praise Mother Elsie Caldwell, President
New Direction Choir Sister Vynelle White, President
Elder Hubert White, Youth Pastor
They are not only the church of tomorrow but an integral part of the church of today.
HTC youth engage in a variety of activities and social events intended to minister to the whole man - body and spirit.
Their activities attend to two important elementary building blocks - faith and fun.
Holy Tabernacle Outreach of Virginia
Elder Ronald Jenkins
WKGM Radio-The Ministry Station 940 AM,
Portsmouth, VA
Saturday morning 9:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.
Monday evening 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Prayer and Counseling line (757) 638-3660
(Open phone line for call ins after the broadcast)
Blessed Hope Tabernacle
Pastor James Funches
Services (Sunday) held at:
95 Hutchings Street, Dorchester, MA 02121
Sunday School 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Worship Service 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Contact information:
Church line: 617-442-2229
Fax: 617-442-2289
email: blessedhopetab_hotmail.com
New Mt Calvary Worship and Praise Tabernacle
Pastor David Wilson and Co-Pastor Lucille Wilson
Blue Hill Avenue Dorchester Massachusetts
Sunday Services - 11:30 am
Member Churches in the Caribbean, Africa and the Philippines
Bethesda Ministries International, Trinidad
The Gate Church, Trinidad - Pastor Christopher Douglas
Positive Dynamic Ministries, Chickland, Trinidad, Pastor Alfred Foster
Tabernacle of Praise, Valencia, Trinidad - Pastor Kay Fritz
The Lord's Will Ministries, Port Au Prince, Haiti - Bishop Raymond Almanord
CEMICA and African Member churches
Church of Missions and Restoration -Kinshasa Africa - Dr Fohle Lygunda , Pastor
Ebenezer Pentecostal Church - Bishop Paul Musafiri - Kinshasa Africa
Holy Tabernacle Church Of God In Christ Apostolic Inc, Philippines, Pastor Malaquias Galing
Holy Tabernacle Church formerly Holy Land Bible Mission, Nyanyano, Kakraba, Kasoa, Ghana,
Pastor Emmanuel Harrison -Pratt
