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Opening Prayer - Pastor Gladys Duke Praise and Worship Songs of Celebration and Thanksgiving Scripture Reading - Philippians 3:1-21 - Sister Telisha Russell Exhortation - Minister Monica Mukuro 15 minutes History, Article and Creed - Sister Tahkia Lockhart Greetings and Welcome - Evangelist Meloney Dosunmu Exhortation - Minister Darrin Duncan 15 minutes Special Presentation Exhortation - Minister Ron Lucas 15 minutes Special word - “Great Grace for the Next Level� - Apostle Ese Duke Prayer and Benediction
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Opening Prayer - Brother Al-Quan Russell Praise and Worship Scripture Reading - Proverbs 3:1-10 - Brother Wally Dosunmu Welcome and Greetings - Sister Gina Maffia Theme song Exhortation - Sister Meloney Dosunmu 15 minutes Special Presentation Offering - Brother Ron Lucas Word - Pastor Gladys Duke 15 minutes Prayer and Ministration - Apostle Ese Duke
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About us
Spirit Temple Bible Church is a full gospel, spirit-filled, bible believing church. We are a multicultural fellowship of believers from different parts of the world, different walks of life, connected by the blood of Jesus Christ, the love of God in our hearts, and the presence of God in our lives. We first began as a bible study group at the home of Apostle Ese Duke in June 2013. As the word got out, the young church moved out of Apostle’s home and into a conference room. Our first Sunday worship service was held on September 22nd 2013. Our passion is to reach those who do not know the love of God. To give them the good news that their lives can be changed, that they can fulfill their true destiny, and purpose by allowing the one who created them to set them on the course He has designed for them to live.
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Our dream is to help people have a real encounter with God, and become passionate about His presence. It is in his presence where we experience the anointing and the demonstration of the tangible power of the Holy Spirit. We believe that all people, regardless of the circumstances they have encountered in their lives or current condition have a God ordained potential. It is our desire to establish an oasis of love where the hurting, discontented, distressed, misunderstood, frustrated and confused can find love, acceptance, help, hope, forgiveness and a fresh purpose for living. As we minister to the whole person spiritually, emotionally, physically, socially, and financially bodies are healed. Sound minds are restored,
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Congratulating Apos tle Ese Duke and Pas tor Gladys Duke for being in me and my family’s lives . You are a great mentor to us! W e love you! May God continue to strengthen you for w hat he has ahead for you in Jesus name, Amen. Sister Malvern Butler H ol
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Continued from page 4 spirits are revived and renewed, broken hearts are mended, and shattered dreams are recovered. Spirit Temple Bible Church is a place where you come just as you are and are free to become all God has ordained you to be. God’s word is taught in simplicity and power. As Jesus Christ is lifted up, and with consistent exposure to His word remarkable results are made manifest. People are taught how to discover and develop their true potential and are released into the fullness of all that God has ordained for them.
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To our beloved Apostle and Pastor Gladys on the 2nd year anniversary of Spirit Temple Bible Church. It is a blessing, honor, and a privelege to be used as vessels of worship through the dance. We are proud to be called the STBC dance ministry. Thank you for all your love, guidance, and support as our spiritual parents.
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Special Thanks Much love and congratulations to Apostle Ese and Pastor Gladys Duke as we celebrate the second anniversary of Spirit Temple Bible Church. Truly a move of God for such a time as this. Thank you with all my heart for the love and caring you showed to my dear dad and me from the very beginning. You made us feel so welcome right from the very start. You prayed for him and God healed his heart. He never needed any heart medication ever again. You are both so special. I continually thank the Lord for you. I love the strong presence and anointing of God in the services. The richness, depth and fresh Holy Ghost inspired messages. The gifts of the Spirit flowing freely, and all the prayers for healing, deliverance, impartation, and divine restoration. Love all the testimonies. My whole mindset has changed so much! Congratulations to all those being ordained! Thank you to all in leadership for your servant’s heart. Worship team, you are awesome ushering in the glory of God! Praise the Lord for the anointing upon brother Darrin and his fervent heart as he leads us into the Lord’s presence. Love the Dance ministry’s beautiful Godly garments and Holy Ghost inspired choreography! Thank you, brother Eddie for making all those wonderful CDs so we can listen to the messages over and over again. What a blessing! Thanks to everyone at Spirit Temple for all your prayers and love you have shown to my whole family. Looking forward to great grace for the next level for all of us! Love, Sister Barbara
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In Loving Memory. Frank W. Hawk. October 20th, 1918 to May 16th, 2015
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and calling. Character Above Gifting: We believe that “Godly Character” is to be preferred above gifting and charisma. Our conviction is that the responsibility of carrying a gift should be well balanced with sufficient strength of character for its sustained impact and influence.
Right Value of People: At Spirit Temple Bible Church we believe that all men and women are important and valuable in the sight of God. No one is to be valued based on what they do in church. We strive to understand every person as an individual whom God loves and has made a part of his family.
Empowering Environment: We believe in empowering individuals to realize and fully walk in their gifting and calling. We believe that the role of leadership is not to stifle individual growth, but to facilitate, and provide an environment conducive to it.
Relationship: We believe that Godly Love is the glue that holds everything together. We strongly believe building and deepening sound interpersonal relationships will facilitate growth and expansion of the Kingdom of God.
Responsibility and Accountability: We believe in mutual responsibility and accountability. Every person must be responsible for their actions in every respect, and that no one should accept any responsibility if they do not wish to be accountable for it.
Servant Leadership And Ministry: We believe a person is only qualified to lead to the degree that they are willing to serve. The motivation for all ministries within the local church should be based on principles of servant hood. Complementary Partnerships: We believe as a body we are called and put together by God to complement and not to compete with each other. We endeavor to appreciate, respect and promote each other’s gifting
Reconciliation Over Being Right: We believe that reconciliation is more of “God’s Heart” then being right in every situation. Therefore, as much as principles and convictions are integral parts of our relationship, we prefer to be reconciled one with another than appropriate blame when things do not work according to everyone’s expectations and plans.
Jesus and therefore we will have to give an account concerning how we administer the estate that God has entrusted to us, whether it is people, finances, relationships or churches. As co-owners of all things with God, we have the responsibility to the faithful stewards, who administer the estate according to God’s purpose as revealed in the word. A Can Do Attitude Is Priceless: We believe as a people of faith and with God on our side, all things are possible to us. We therefore, place a high premium on an attitude and language of victory. In the light of this, we do not vote concerning the direction of the church, but we hear from God corporately and obey his instructions. “Our Attitude will certainly determine our Altitude.” World Wide Vision: We believe that God’s vision is a global vision. We shall use every available tool to reach this world for Christ, until all the families of the world are blessed. However we also believe that our global vision should only be an extension of what is working in the local church, and therefore our local congregation takes priority over all national and international ministries.
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On this special ocassion we rejoice with the families, leadership, membership, and friends of Spirit Temple Bible Church. With great gratitude in our hearts to our marvelous God for His presence, the miracles, signs, wonders, power and the person of the Holy Spirit for bringing us this far. May the Lord continue to strengthen everyone and crown our labor of love with many more fruitful years in His vineyard. We love, cherish, and celebrate everyone who is a part of this great ministry.
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Congratulations Apostle Ese and Pastor Gladys Duke and Spirit Temple Bible Church Family on your second year anniversary. God is moving mightily in your congregation and I am so excited for you. Brother Jasper
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Apostle Ese, Pastor Gladys and Spirit Temple Bible Church family, warmest congratulations on this wonderful 2nd year anniversary. The best is yet to come. God Bless and we love you. From Brother Jacob and Sister Diane Johnson
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Holy spirit, crown us with favor and life for ever more. Amen. STBC 3 Fold: Presence-PowerPrinciples. The presence of GOD, the power of the Holy Ghost, and the Principles of the WORD.
Bible reference : 1 Corinthians 1:10; 2 Corinthians 13:11; Ephesians 4:3; Phillippians 1:27
STBC Vision: It’s our vision to raise a people that are passionately in love with God and reaching the lost for Christ. Disciple to attain maturity and release By articles and Creed , we mean these them into their own fullness, potential, special, unique things we do, that makes and calling by exposing them to the us different and stand out as a church power of God, the presence of the Holy family. Spirit and the principles of the Word of God. Vision, dream , mandate, core values. STBC Motto: I am here to serve, and to draw supernatural strength from God and affect my generation with God’s love, presence and Power. STBC Declaration: We are a peculiar people, a supernatural church and a place where the Spirit of God dwells, moves and changes lives.
STBC Dream: It’s our dream to establish an oasis of love where the hurting, discontented, distressed, misunderstood, frustrated and confused can find love, acceptance, help, hope, forgiveness and fresh purpose for living.
Mandate: Apostle Ese Duke has received a mandate from Heaven according to Isaiah 61:1-2a. The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the STBC Benediction: We are victorious LORD has anointed me to proclaim and overcomers and have been destined good news to the poor. He has sent to win and there is nothing the devil me to bind up the brokenhearted, to can do about it. And now, may the God proclaim freedom for the captives and of heaven, The Covenant keeping God release the prisoners from darkness, and and the father of our LORD Jesus Christ proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor. protect us, provide for us, fill us with His presence, keep us alive, guide us by the
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To Our Spiritual Papa and Mama - Apostle Ese and Pastor Gladys Duke and to our Spirit Temple Bible Churc h family. Congratulations as you celebrate your 2nd year anniversary. This is just the beginning. May God en large your borders, and may there be peace within your walls. There is more to come as you continue to press in. God ble ss. We love you! The Duncans
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Board of Management
Apostle Ese Duke
Pastor Gladys Duke
Wally Dosunmu
Meloney Dosunmu
Ron Lucas
Jacob Johnson
Diane Johnson
Darrin Duncan
Paula Duncan
Patricia Croll
Ministerial Leadership Newly Ordained Ministers
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Meloney Dosunmu
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Congratulations to Spirit Temple Bible Churc h on it’s second year anniversary. I celebrate with you Apostle Ese and Pastor Gladys. May God continue to increase you in every area of ministr y.
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Mama and Papa, thank you both for your continued love, support, teachings, prayers, but above all your faithfulness to God and your obedience. Congratulations!!! Your baby turns 2yrs old today. Hallelujah! Happy birthday Spirit Temple Bible Church! Sister Juminia Lopez
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THE 4 DIMENSIONS
breadth! Test its length! Plumb the depths! Rise to the heights! Live full lives, full in the fullness of God.” - The Message Version
Ephesians 3:14-21, John 4:19-24
The width speaks of capacity, the length of consistency, the depth of intimacy and the height of ecstasy. The width and length are usually our own initiative - the horizontal dimensions. Then the depth and height are God’s response - the vertical dimensions.
OF WORSHIP The natural is characterised by three dimensions. Everything that is tangible has a length, a breadth or a width and a height. The spirit realm however, is characterised by four dimensions. There is a dimension that transcends our natural senses, our human abilities and our physical reach - it is the fourth dimension. Paul gives us a hint of this dimension in I Corinthians 2:9,10. When worship is done in spirit and in truth it embraces all four dimensions. Our focus transcends that which the eye can see and ear can hear. We are no longer concerned with worshipping in “Jerusalem or on the mountain” we are looking for the dimension of the spirit. There is a width, a length, a depth and a height of worship. Notice that there is an order - first the
David was one of the few Old Testament personalities who experienced all four dimensions. In Acts 13:22, he was described as a man after God’s own heart. The only person in the entire bible who received that testimony. (See also I Samuel 13:14) In 2 Samuel 23:1, he was described as the man raised up on high, “the anointed of the God of Jacob, the sweet psalmist of Israel.”
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width, followed by the length, then the depth and finally the height. Most people long for the heights of worship - they want to mount up with wings as eagles. But the reason why this experience with God is the exception rather than the rule is that we have skipped the first three dimensions. Ephesians 3:18: “And I ask Him that with both feet planted firmly on love, you will be able to take in with all Christians the extravagant dimensions of Christ’s love. Reach out and experience the
1. THE WIDTH OF WORSHIP This speaks of the capacity of your heart. Your worship cannot exceed your hunger for God. If you find that your worship is dry, shallow, superficial, empty and routinous - could it be that there is no hunger for God in your heart? It is extremely difficult to eat when you are not hungry or to drink when you are not thirsty. Has anybody ever tried to offer you a drink just after you have had about four drinks? You will find that it usually doesn’t work. On the other hand, when you are thirsty, your capacity for a drink is very high. There is, as it were, plenty of room in your heart for a drink. Psalm 42:1,2 Special 2nd Anniversary Edition
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Four important truths about the width of worship: i. God does not feed people who are not hungry. Only those who hunger and thirst after righteousness will be filed - Matthew 5:6 .When we were children our parents sometimes tried to force feed us - a very frustrating experience for parent and child. Not so with God - if you are not hungry, that’s okay. It is unfortunate that many times God spreads a table before us and all we do is nibble casually. No wonder our cups are not running over - Psalm 23:5. ii. God cannot turn away from the cry of the truly hungry Psalm 107:9. As a mother cannot ignore the cry of her hungry child, when you cry out to God with a genuine hunger in your heart - He is compelled to move on your behalf.
THIS IS THE WIDTH OF WORSHIP - THE CAPACITY. 2. THE LENGTH OF WORSHIP: This speaks of your consistency or your “persistency” in pursuing God. The hunger inside you will make you go the distance with God. Moses waited on the mountain for six days before God even said a word Exodus 24:15-18.
Elisha was willing to follow Elijah to the finishing line - 2 Kings 1:1-9. Unfortunately many times we stop short of the finishing line because we do not understand how to persevere in God’s presence. Daniel persisted in prayer and fasting 21 days, and Gabriel broke through Satan’s resistance in the heavenlies - Daniel 10:2-13.
When people are really hungry, they don’t care what others around them think - they are willing to do the most ridiculous things to get food. It’s time we began to put our hunger on display in God’s house - it’s time to choose Deity over dignity. When someone next to you begins to act abnormal and out of turn, don’t get upset -it may be that they are really hungry for God. David put his hunger on display when he danced before the Lord with all his might 2 Samuel 6:1416. Bartimeus refused to be silenced by people around him and Jesus responded to his hunger. iii. God’s response to you will be directly proportional to the degree of your hunger: The reason why a lot of us are not experiencing a lot of God in our worship is because our hunger is not a lot. We must have an uncontainable hunger to attract an uncontainable God. In 2 Kings 4:1-6, the oil stopped flowing not because heaven ran of oil, but because earth ran out of vessels. How great is your hunger? How wide is your container? iv. Your hunger for God can be created by God and by you. You create a hunger for God by focusing your attention on Him. If you give your attention to anything long enough, you will begin to desire it.
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The Syrophoenician woman refused to be put off and her persistence released her miracle. Matthew 15:22-28. Jacob wrestled with God all night and received the destiny-changing blessing - Genesis 32:24-30. How long are you willing to wait on God? What price are you willing to pay to see His face?
THIS IS THE LENGTH OF WORSHIP THE CONSISTENCY.
3. THE DEPTH OF WORSHIP: This speaks of the intimacy we enjoy with God in the time of worship. When God sees our true hunger and our persistence, He then begins to say “okay, come here, let me show you something you have never seen before.” Then He takes us into His “secret place”, where only a select few are invited.
Psalm 91:1. This is the only place of intimacy. Our relationship with God in worship can be likened to man’s relationship with his wife in intercourse. This is the ultimate expression of oneness. This is the place you do not go with everyone or just anyone - it is reserved for the one you are in covenant with. This is the place where life flows - the place of impartation. The place where great things are birthed. In the place of intimacy, Jesus is the Bridegroom and you are the bride - whether you are male or female. He is the initiator and you are the responder. This is the place of complete nakedness - here you are not trying to impress God anymore. You have nothing to hide from Him. He knows; and you know that He knows; and He knows that you know that He knows. He sees everything, the fat, the flab, the cellulite, the stretch marks and every other blemish. Yet He says, “I still love you”. The depth of worship is the place where you and God whisper “sweet nothings” into each other’s ears. You tell Him how wonderful He is and He tells you how precious you are. This where you discover your true self.
Why? Because that kind of drunkenness carries with it what Paul calls “dissipation”. This speaks of “frivolous amusement” or “intemperate living”. But still, we all have a need for intoxication Acts 2:13,15. “For these are not drunk as you suppose”. The world has their own way of getting high alcohol, drugs, illicit sex, music, clubs etc. All these are the devil’s counterfeit for true intoxication. But as you enter into the spirit of true worship you begin to mount with wings as an eagle. You will run and not be weary; you will walk and not faint. At this height, your perspective changes - you begin to see with bird’s eye view or should I say “God’s eye view”. The issues that used to wear you down and depress you no longer have that effect on you. Your God gets bigger and your problems get smaller. Life takes on a whole new meaning.
THIS IS THE HEIGHT OF WORSHIP - THE ECTASY. God is calling His people into the four dimensions of worship - are you ready to come? Are you ready to come back to the heart of worship? Ese Duke
Once you have been in this place, you always want to keep coming back. Why? Because it was fun - you enjoyed it. You experienced the fullness of joy. But guess what - God enjoyed it too! And He keeps longing for the next time you would come back.
THIS IS THE DEPTH OF WORSHIP - THE INTIMACY. 4. THE HEIGHT OF WORSHIP: This speaks of the ecstasy you experience as you spend time in God’s presence. In that place of intimacy, you hit a point where God takes you like He did Enoch - Genesis 5:24. God lifts you to unprecedented heights.
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OF FAITH AND BELIEF
1. We believe that the Godhead consists of three separate, distinct and recognizable personalities and qualities, perfectly united in one. The father, the Son and the Holy Ghost are different Persons in the Godhead, not merely three names for one person. Matthew 3:16,17; ll Corinthians 13: 14; Matthew 28:19,20. 2. We believe that Jesus is the Son of God. We believe that Jesus Christ was true God and true man, having been conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered, died, was buried, and rose from the dead for our total salvation. We believe that the blood of Jesus Christ atones for our sins and iniquity. Further, we believe that Jesus Christ arose bodily from the dead, ascended into heaven, where, at the right hand of the Majesty on High, He is now our High Priest and Advocate. We believe that Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through Him. Isaiah7: 14; Matthew 1:18-25; Romans 1:4; I Corinthians 15:3,4. 3. We believe that the Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity. The ministry of the Holy Spirit is to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ and during this age, to convict men of sin, regenerate the believing sinner, indwell, guide, instruct, and empower the believer for godly living and service. Further, we believe in the baptism in the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in tongues, but the evidence of the Holy Spirit’s indwelling presence is a changed life. We believe that as Christians we must be filled daily by using our prayer language. Matthew 3:11; Acts1:8; Luke 3:16; 24:49; John1:2033; 7:37-39; Acts1:5-8; Mark16:17; Acts2:1-18;
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Acts10:44-46; 19:1-6. 4. That the Holy Bible, consisting of 39 books of the Old Testament and 27 Books of the New Testament, is the inspired Word of God. We take the Bible as final authority in all matters concerning Christian conduct and work. II Timothy 3:16,17; Proverbs 30:5,6; Revelation 22:18,19. 5. We believe that we are no longer under the curse of the law of sin and death and that Redemption from the curse of the law, Healing of sickness and disease as well as continued Health are provided for all people through the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ. Exodus 15:26; Deuteronomy 7:15; Psalm 103:1-5; Proverbs 4:20-22; Isaiah 53:4,5; Matthew 8:16,17; I Peter 2:24; Mark 16:15-18; Luke 13:16; John 15:12-14; 10:10; Acts 10:38; James 5:1416; I John 3:8; III John 2; Galatians 3:13,14. 6. We believe that man was created in the image of God but fell into sin and is therefore lost and that Justification (or Regeneration) is the act of God’s grace whereby one receives forgiveness and remission of sins, and is counted righteous before God, through faith in the atoning blood of Jesus, standing before God as though he had never sinned. Psalm 32:1,2; Isaiah 1:18; Micah 7:29; John 3:3-8; Acts 13:38,39; Romans 3:24-30; 4:6-16; 5:1,2; II Corinthians 5:17-21; Galatians 2:16; Ephesians 2:8,9; Titus 3:5; I Peter 1:23. 7. We believe in the personal and imminent return of our Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope. We believe in the rapture, that the dead in Christ will rise first, and that those who are alive and remain shall be caught up to meet Jesus in the air. John14:1-3; Luke 21:34-36; II Corinthians 15:51-58; I Thessalonians 4:13-18; 5:4-9; II Thessalonians2:5-7: Phillipians 3:11,20,21; I John 3:1-3. 8. We believe that after death, eternal life begins, in heaven or hell, based on one’s decision to live according to God’s Word or rebel against God. We believe that there will be a bodily resurrection of all the dead, of the believer to everlasting blessedness and joy with the Lord, and of the unbeliever to judgment and everlasting conscious judgment. Job 19:25-27; Psalm 71:20; Isaiah 26:19; Daniel 12:2; John 5:28,29; I Corinthians 15:12-57;
I Thessalonians 4:13-16; Hebrew 6:1,2; Philippians 3:8-11 Revelation 20:4,6,12,13; Matthew 5:22,30; Mark 9:43-47.
manner the death of Jesus Christ; all true believers and only believers should share in it. Matthew 26: 26-29; Luke 22:17- 20; I Corinthians 11:23-30.
9. We believe that the true Church is composed of all such persons who, through saving faith in Jesus Christ, have been born again by the Holy Spirit and are united together in the body of Christ and have been commissioned to Personal evangelism. God requires every believer to be compassionate and faithful soul winner, bringing others to Christ. Matthew 28:19-20; Mark 16:15; Luke 24:46-49; John 17:18; Acts 1:8; 8:1-4; Psalm 126:5,6; Proverb 11:30; Daniel 12:3; Ezekiel 13:17-21.
12. We believe that tithing and bringing offerings into the local Church is a major covenantal obligation that we have toward God as His partners, for the support of all the ministries of the Church, the poor, homeless, the widows and otherwise unfortunate. We give with an expectation of receiving from God. Hebrew 7:12,6; Genesis 28:22; Leveticus 27: 30-33; Malachai 3: 7-12; II Corinthians 8: 11-15; II Corinthians 9:6- 10; Luke 6:38; I Corinthians 16:2.
10. We believe that water baptism is by immersion soon after accepting Christ, as personal Savior is a testimony of death to sin and resurrection to a new life. Water Baptism is one immersion ( not three ) “ in the name of the father, and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost” , as Jesus commanded. Matthew 28:19; 3:13-17; Mark 16:15; Acts 2:38-39; 19:1-6; Romans 6:4-5.
13. We believe in the manifestation of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. We believe that it is God’s will to heal and deliver His people today as He did in the days of the first Apostles and it is by the stripes of Jesus that we are healed, delivered and made whole. Further, we also believe that as New Testament believers we have authority over sickness, disease, demons, curses and every circumstance in life, in the name of Jesus. Romans 12:5-6; I Corinthians 12:4- 11;I Peter 4:10-11; Mark 16:15-18.
11. We believe that the Lord’s Supper is a memorial service setting forth in sacred and symbolic
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Congratulation to Papa, Mama and Spirit Temple Bible church Family for God’s blessing and Favor for the second year anniversary. We pray for God’s continuous grace, anointing and presence upon your lives and ministry. We love you. Ochuko, Efe, Ejiro, Ese, Ediri and Kevwe Duke
Congratulations to Apostle and Pastor Lady Gladys Duke. He who has began the good work in you is faithful to complete it. May the Lord bless your hands and anoint your mouth as you continue to bless the people. Pastor and Mrs Toe
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s to Congratulations, congratulations, congratulation ers and the Apostle Ese Duke, Pastor Gladys, all the lead r members of Spirit Temple Church on your 2nd yea he has anniversary. To God be all the Glory. Great things r prayers done and will continue to do amongst you all. Ou ce you is that the Lord increase you more and more, gra seen and beyond disgrace, empower you to over power all ndate full unseen obstacles and setbacks, and give your ma ke, we divine backing in Jesus name. Son, Apostle Ese Du r ministry. celebrate you, we are very proud of you, and you Bravo and happy cheers! Bishop, VIFA worldwide
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Congratulations to you and the entire church on your second year anniversary. May God continue to bless the work of God in your life . I am grateful to God for what He is doing in your life and ministry. Nene Lucy Duke
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Men of Valor Ministry
Congratulations to our Apostle, Pastor, and Spirit Temple Bible Church family on their 2nd year anniversary. We celebrate you and all that God has in store for you. Keep pressing into God’s presence! Special 2nd Anniversary Edition
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CONGRATULATIONS! With gratitude to our living God, my family and I wish Spirit Temple Bible Church many more fruitful years of existence in the land of the living doing the work of God as he sanctions us to do. As we advance his throne of grace, we thank our almighty God for giving us the opportunity to be part of this great spiritual reemergence and experience in the Lehigh Valley. It has been a wonderful experience journeying with the Man of God, Apostle Ese Duke and his lovely wife , and partner in the ministry, Mrs. Gladys Duke , and numerous of saints that God has placed at this place at this auspicious time for the works of his ministry. We thank God for all of you and all you do for the advancement of Gods Ministry, and your service to fellow human beings. We all have exemplified our theme song “I need you to survive”.
We want to thank and celebrate all our faithful members for allowing us into your space, for giving us the opportunity to know you and share our Lord Jesus Christ with you. It has been a great honor for us to partake of this spiritual experience with you. Together, in this church, God has shown his love and wholesome powers in our midst. It is a privilege to experience these miracles with you. We recognize we serve a living God whose promises to us never fails, nor his words return to him void. Let’s the saints of the Spirit Temple Bible Church, revels in his anointing, grace, mercies and favor as we celebrate this milestone of two years of the establishment of our church. We deserve to celebrate his mercies and favor on our church and on our lives. May the Holy Ghost continue to dwell amongst us and in our house of God, so that his power is permanently established in our space. Praise be to our Living God. From the bottom of our heart, we wish Spirit Temple Bible Church many happy returns of this day; because it is a day our lord has made, and let us rejoice and be glad in it. Happy Celebration Adewale & Meloney Dosunmu & Children.
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Special 2nd Anniversary Edition
Our Mandate
their own making or through the assignments of the evil one.
1. To release the presence of God in our community and get you acquainted with the person of the Holy Ghost.
6. And to proclaim that God’s love and favor has been released upon mankind. God is not mad at us and not angry at us.
5. To open the prison door and set at liberty, those who are bound and declare their release.
2. Proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ to the poor, in effect 7. To raise men and women that that they don’t have to be poor would love God passionately, and carry the message of the and dejected any longer. Gospel of the Kingdom of God, 3. To demonstrate the power of the presence of the Holy Ghost, the power of God, and the God through the power of the principles of the WORD to their Holy Ghost and the Word. To generation. deliver the word of healing to those whose hearts are broken in one way or the other. 4. To proclaim freedom to those who are held captives either by Special 2nd Anniversary Edition
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AMAT TRANSPORT LLC A Trucking and Logistics Company
The Management and Staff of AMAT Transport, LLC wishes to commemorate with the Pastor (Dr.) Ese Duke, and his wife, and able assistant in winning souls for Christ, Mrs. Gladys Duke on the second anniversary of the establishment of The Spirit Temple Bible Church. It has been a marvelously ordained journey by Almighty God so far, and we thank him for his mercies, love, favor and his grace on you and your family, and indeed on the entire congregation. The management and staff, hereby congratulates you on this milestone accomplishment in the vine yard of the lord. You have shown and personify what faith is, and you have shown and practicalize the essence of apostleship, you have demonstrated the true essence of pastoral gift; you have given credence , through demonstration and working in God’s anointing to show its essence in all and sundries life , if its creeds are strictly adhered to. You have demonstrated the true qualities of a teacher in the demonstration of your desire for your congregation to be fully versed and equipped in the knowledge of the word of God as clearly depicted in the Bible. This truism holds true, and could be affirmed by all congregants. It is therefore our norm to go to church with expectation of receiving because miracles have become a constant occurrence in our midst. We thank God for demonstrating his power through his appointed, and anointed Man of God put in charge for this Purpose. Pastor and Mrs. Ese Duke, congratulations on this important milestone of your ministry, and May his protection, and grace be with you at all times. I wish you many fruitful and accomplished years in the work of God. Happy Celebration. Adewale A Dosunmu President/CEO