Church Mission and Doctrine Making Disciples through Evangelism, Exaltation and Edification.
Evangelism...To encourage non-believers to accept Jesus Christ to the point of Transformation. “And the lord said unto the servant, go out into the highways and the hedges and compel them to come in, that my house may be full.” (Luke 14:23)
Exaltation...To encourage believers to passionately view and follow Christ. “…that ye should show forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light”. (1 Peter 2:9)
Edification...To build the spiritual character of believers and help them understand that they are called and needed in ministry. “But grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.” (2 Peter 3:18) We accomplish this mission by following the Discipleship Plan with each believer. This plan consists of knowing, growing, serving, and replicating.
What We Believe We believe the Bible to be the inspired, infallible and only written Word of God. We believe that there is one God, Eternally existent in Three Persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. We believe in the Blessed Hope, which is the Rapture of the Church of God, which is in Christ, at his return. We believe that the only means of being cleansed from sin is through repentance: Faith in the precious blood of Jesus Christ and being baptized in water. We believe that the redemptive work of Christ on the cross provides healing to the human body in answer to believing prayer.
Phase Two Pledge Campaign List of Contributors Thank you for your generous support and commitment... (MIT - Minister In Training)
Pastor Frank, First Lady Kim Jacobs & Family Rodney & Dr. Marcia Alston Gwendolyn Ardrey Harry Ardrey Wandra Ardrey April Bennett Calvin & Yolanda Brock MIT Debra Campbell Ebony Clyburn MIT Sally Corbin Helen Crawford Berthina Fagan Tavarion & Missionary Gladene Garland Clarissa Goodson MIT Dawn Hall
Bert Holder Robert Jones Deacon James & Junetta McNeil Larry & Amber Moore Melody Muhammad Shonda Pegues Elder Raahn & Missionary Priscella Thompson Melton & Marie Tolbert Mary E. Vaughn Nichole Wakefield MIT Robert Walker Ernestine Wallace Hazeline Wallace Nancy Williamson One Donor Wishes to Remain Anonymous
Committee Members In grateful appreciation for your time, talent and resources... Mary E. Vaughn, Chairperson
Elder Raahn Thompson Veronica Jones
Minister Erma Mason Brandi White
Special Support and Assistance Minister of Music LaMont Josey MIT Christopher Kornegay MIT Mil Kornegay Deacon William Jones Dr. Marcia Alston Selena Anode James Boyd MIT Debra Campbell Addie Herron Carolyn Houston
Sadie Jones Arthur Mason Joyce Massey Germeka Mayo Wanda Nolan Sharise Proctor Cassandra Robinson Doris Thomas MIT Robert Walker
We believe that the baptism in the Holy Ghost, according to Acts 2:4, is given to believers who ask for it. We believe in the sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit, by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a Holy and separated life in this present world.
1113 Fordham Road - Charlotte, NC 28208 Phone: 704.358.4167 - Fax: 704.344.0650 www.rockworshipcenter.org
The Rock First Family Pastor Frank Jacobs
Pastor Frank Jacobs was born one of ten children to the late Pastor Lewis I. Jacobs and Mother Gladene Jacobs-Garland. God blessed him to be the first in his family to attend college by allowing him to dazzle college football scouts who were recruiting another member of his high school football team. Pastor Jacobs received a full four-year scholarship to James Madison University where he met his wife, Kimberly, and later received his Bachelors of Science Degree in Biology and Sociology. He also holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Southeastern University with a focus on Business Management. He is currently an Area Vice President for a leader in the pharmaceutical industry. Pastor Jacobs was licensed as a minister in 1996 in the Church of God in Christ. In 1999, Pastor Jacobs was appointed and installed as Pastor of the church where his father was Pastor before he was called to Glory. He continued to Pastor in Western Pennsylvania for 5 years until he heard God's voice guiding him to move to Charlotte, NC. Pastor Jacobs founded The Rock Worship Center in November 2004. The Lord spoke to him about his "Promised Land" and relocated him to Charlotte, NC from the Pittsburgh, PA area. Following the leading of the Holy Spirit, Pastor Jacobs purchased a building located in West Charlotte formerly known as Westover Hills Presbyterian Church.
First Lady Kimberly Jacobs
Kim was born the daughter of Bishop Elijah Jackson and Ella Jackson – Spratley on May 31, 1970 in Newport News, VA. She was raised in Ridley Circle, a low-income housing project in Newport News, VA known to most locals as “The Bottom.” Raised by her single mother, Ella Jackson - Spratley, she learned at an early age that external factors do not determine your destiny. Kimberly’s mother instilled in her that regardless of the local store being called “BE – LO” and the neighborhood being called “The Bottom” she could achieve greatness. Armed with that knowledge, Kimberly went on to attend and graduate from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA. Kimberly Jacobs is currently the host of a new talk show called Daily Balance with Kim Jacobs. She is a member of the National Speakers Association and she is a Certified Seminar Speaker through the American Seminar Leader’s Association. Kim is also a member of the Les Brown Speaker’s Network. A vivacious self-starter, Kimberly is the founder and CEO of Kim Jacobs Unlimited, Inc., a seminar and production company. Kimberly is a work/life balance expert and change management strategist, making her one of today’s most sought after speakers. Her empowering seminars are designed to help individuals embrace change and live their lives with balance and purpose.
The Rock Worship Center Church of God in Christ
From Akeelah and the Bee...
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond imagination. It is our light more than our darkness which scares us. We ask ourselves – who are we to be brilliant, beautiful, talented, and fabulous. But honestly, who are you to not be so?
Pastor Frank Jacobs Pastoral Anniversary
Saturday, Seventeenth of October, Two Thousand and Nine Four Thirty – Eight Thirty in the Evening Zion's Renaissance Complex 3165 Zion Renaissance Lane, Charlotte, NC 28269
Program The Evening’s Master and Mistress of Ceremony Ministers in Training Christopher & Mil Kornegay
You are a child of God, small games do not work in this world. For those around us to feel peace, it is not ideal to make ourselves small. We were born to express the glory of God that lives in us. It is not in some of us, it is in all of us. While we allow our light to shine, we unconsciously give permission for others to do the same. When we liberate ourselves from our own fears, simply our presence may liberate others. Marianne Williamson
Welcome, Opening Comments & Purpose Honour and Thanksgiving ...............................................Elder Raahn Thompson The "Word" for the Occasion .................. Minister in Training Brenda Banks
***Dinner*** Liturgical Dance Performance The Anointed Praise Dancers In the beginning ....................................................................... Minister Erma Mason Mission & Doctrine ............................................................ Zachary Jason Stephens Son of Sister Veronica Jones
The Lord Is Our Provider The Lord is our Provider, in all that we hope for, He is the opener and closer for each and every door. So always pray and seek His face, That our sins within He will erase. He loves us more than we know, And only ask that we let His light show.
Violin Musical Selections ......................................................... Jonathan H. Sullivan
So that on the day we give up the GHOST, To live with Jesus our Heavenly Host.
Our Greatest Fear ................................................................................... Shanyah Bush Daughter of Sister Avice Bush
So press on Rock Worshipers for what is best, Like Jesus Christ we know He passed the Test.
Ministry Remarks/Presentations ............................................ Church Ministries
He gave His Life that He might show, No greater Love will we ever know.
Spoken Word Expression ........................................................ Boris “Bluz” Rogers Ministry Remarks/Presentations ............................................ Church Ministries Poem ........................................................................................The Lord Is Our Provider Ruth Jacobs Pastor & First Lady’s Remarks .................................. Pastor Frank & First Lady Kimberly Jacobs
Pastor Frank and First Lady Jacobs are the proud parents of four bright young men of standard: Frankie, Jeremiah, Gabriel, Ivan; and one beautiful girl – Jayla.
Our Greatest Fear
Closing Remarks, Prayer & Benediction
To Pastor & First Lady I Love You so much; Thank you for your prayers I know you got in Touch With the Lord our Savior. You prayed for our Souls, and I want you to know He’s making us whole. So keep doing what you’re doing, making disciples for Christ Your crowns are in Heaven with jewels that can’t be priced. Love, Ruth & Family