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TABLE OF C ONT EN TS Section I: Agape Mission and Vision - 4 Section II: Core Values - 5 Section III: We Believe - 6 Section IV: Five Star Members - 8 Section V: A Letter from Pastor - 10 Section VI: Let the Prophets Speak - 14 Section VII: 2016 Highlights - 16 Section VIII: 2017 Initiatives - 20 Section IX: Three - Five Years - 22 Section X: 2017 Events - 24 Section XI: 2017 Decrees - 30
O U R V I S I O N
To provide an environment conducive to spiritual growth and development. We will emphasize dynamic praise and pure worship, teaching God’s Word with practicality, fellowship through supportive Christian relationships and passionately reaching Non-Christians with the Gospel.
OUR MISSON
To proclaim and demonstrate the Love of God to the World.
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It’s All About JESUS! John 14:6; I Corinthians 10:31; Colossians 1:15-18
Real love never fails.
Excellence honors God and inspires people.
I Corinthians 13:8
The WORD of God is true, alive and powerful.
Chronicles 2:5-9; Colossians 3:17,23
We build people because people really matter.
John 17:17; Hebrews 4:12
Pure worship is life changing.
Matthew 28:18-20; Ephesians 4:7-16
John 4:24
You can’t beat God giving.
Prayer works!
Luke 6:38; 2 Corinthians 9:6-8
James 5:16
Life is to be enjoyed.
All things are possible to those who believe. Matthew 19:26; Mark 9:23
Proverbs 17:22; Ecclesiastes 5:18,19; John 10:10; Romans 14:17
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In the triune God – one God, eternally existent in three co-equal Persons, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit
Jesus Christ is the Son of God
The Holy Bible is the inspired, infallible, authoritative Word of God
All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God
Salvation is provided for all men through Jesus Christ
In Water Baptism and the observance of the Lord’s Supper
It is the will of God that every believer be filled with the Holy Spirit according to Acts 2:4
The Church (i.e. the Body of Christ) consists of all those who have accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior
Healing is provided in the redemptive work of Jesus Christ and is the privilege of all believers
In the bodily resurrection of the just and unjust
In the imminent, personal, and visible return of Jesus Christ 6
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FIVE STAR MEMBERS
refresh reimagine reignite
Faithfully follow the Lord Jesus Christ. Matthew 16:24; John 8:31
Do their best to attend Sunday and Wednesday services.
Do their best to bring at least one guest to Agape each month.
Hebrews 10:25
Matthew 28:19,20; Romans 10:14
Consistently give tithes and offerings as good and faithful stewards Malachi 3:8-12;
I Thessalonians 5:16-18;
Pray for others.
Encourage others in the faith.
I Timothy 2:1-4
I Thessalonians 5:11; Hebrews 3:13; 10:24
2 Corinthians 9:6-12
Serve in some area of Agape ministry.
Actively engaged with Agape’s Social Media Platforms
I Peter 4:10
Follow & Share
GREATERSTILL “Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly
welcoming the last year.
abundantly above all that we ask or think,
history and 2017 is here!
Wow, 2016 is
according to the power that works in us.” - Ephesians 3:20
Last year was a phenomenal one. From start to finish we experienced God’s grace and
I’m amazed how time flies. It seems as if it were only weeks ago that we were
glory in so many wonderful ways.
G R E AT E R S T I L L Clearly, doors of Divine access and favor are open to us. Still, I’m convinced there is so much more in store for us to encounter and experience in the coming days. As is my custom, I prayerfully considered a theme to unite our membership around for the year 2017. Again, out of the mouth of two or three witnesses let everything be established. God has already confirmed it by several trustworthy prophetic voices. This year’s theme is Greater Still! I am fully persuaded 2017 will be an extraordinary year of infinite and uncommon favor for Agape Family Worship Center. According to Ephesians 3:20, we can expect: Greater awakening—unveiling and understanding, revival, rest and refreshing Greater and new dimensions of prayer, praise and worship Greater harvest Greater growth and expansion Greater healing and wholeness—spirit, soul and body Greater miracles, signs and wonders that affirm the power of the living Jesus Christ and the Gospel of the Kingdom Greater visibility, exposure, strength, productivity according to Psalm 92 Greater service—giving the greatest we have to give Greater blessings
G R E AT E R S T I L L Furthermore, and consistent with our theme is the Jewish year 5777, the year of the clashing of swords! We can expect unparalleled breakout and breakthrough. We will move in Divine authority and Kingdom government in ways we never experienced before. Psalm 115:12-14 is a fitting passage with promise for us to stand on this year. The Lord has been mindful of us; He will bless us; He will bless the house
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of Israel; He will bless the house of Aaron. 13He will bless those who fear the Lord, both small and great. 14May the Lord give you increase more and more, you and your children. Please join me daily in diligent pursuit of God’s will for our lives and ministry. Let’s make this year a stellar one for the record. Remember we can do all things through Christ Who infuses us with His strength, grace and peace (Philippians 4:13). Continue to pray for me. Your prayers are priceless and they work. I commit to persist in prayer for you also. God will hear, help and bless us. Remember, all things are possible to those who believe (Mark 9:23). Shalom, Lawrence Powell 12
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Let the Prophets Speak 1 Corinthians 14:17-29
Agape will experience a revival of the Spirit of God, a revival of the presence of the Lord in the sanctuary. And angels will have their way. Angels will run to and fro in the sanctuary ministering to My sons and My daughters—angels to refresh, restore, and to enlighten and to illuminate the way for them. Not only am I not done at Agape, I have only just begun at Agape. I have reserved Agape to be the poster church of a new move and wave of power and might unprecedented. You will not have to initiate the moves of God that are coming. You will watch them. You will see them coming as waves come to the shore from out in the ocean. There will come waves of grace and waves of love, and I will melt the hearts of My people. - Prophet Dennis Cramer
I see a restoring of things that were taken or depleted. There’s a breath of fresh wind coming. I see multicultural people—an outburst of multicultural people in the ministries of your church; as well as on the outside of your church that will being to attach themselves and come to God.” There’s a greater people that are coming and their lives will be restored and their families. - Prophetess Denise Baize
Four winds of tornado force are coming outward from the church and not against the church. Fast something each of the four Wednesdays of January. Reason—breakthrough coming February and March. In June there will be such a flow of glory. I see cascades of liquid gold. It will be so fast it will be overwhelming. There will be a cascading of the supernatural. There will be a supernatural ease in the working demonstration of the power of God. Others in surrounding areas are going to be asking, “What in the world is happening in that place?” No holds barred. 2017 will be an epic year. - Dr. Valerie DePastino
Because you have passed the tests, you too shall see what’s in the other dimension. These are not visions; it’s for real—in real time. Just as Elisha saw the chariots of fire after passing three trials, Bethel, Jericho and Jordan—your spiritual eyes shall be opened to be able to SEE into the spiritual dimension what is occurring. Once you SEE IT then you can walk in the supernatural.” - Dr. Victor Sanabria
There’s an expansion going on in the house and there are new faces that are coming to the house. There’s restructuring with your staff. There are some new appointments that you are getting ready to make. Yes, you’re good but getting ready to make you even better. The house is getting ready to grow like it hasn’t before. There’s another glory that I am sending. There’s a shaking of oil that is getting ready to explode in the house. The people are ready for whatever God is doing. There will be a refreshing and a refilling. - Prophetess Cordelia Wallace
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SPECIAL PROJECTS
Eternity Play
Compassion International
Contributed $30,000 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Back to School Supply Drive
Ministered to hundreds of families during Thanksgiving and Christmas
Thanksgiving Outreach, Winter Coat Campaign and Christmas Toy Campaign
GUEST SPEAKERS/ARTISTS
Evangelist Sandra RIley
Dr. Earl Johnson
Pastor Cordelia Wallace
Pastor John Hannah
Pastor Jerome Campher
Pastor Jonathan Leath
Pastor Cedric Miller
Dr. Carolyn Showell
Bishop Harold Ray
Latice Crawford
Pastor Harrison Sanchez
Nia Allen
Evangelist Ruby Holland
Puchi Colon
Pastor Peter Doseck
Marlon Devine
Apostle Renny McLean
Prophet Kervin Smith
Pastor John Gray
Evangelist Joyce Rodgers
Pastor Charles E. Brown
Pastor Gwen Mouliert
Jonathan McReynolds
Karen Clark Sheard
Pastor George Searight II
Pastor Chris Hill
Dr. Shane Perry
Bishop Robert Rochford
Pastor Kirby Clemons
Kev on Stage
Dr. Wanda Davis
Cletus Kassady
Dr. James Morrocco
Vashawn Mitchell
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2017 INITIATIVES Renovations: interior improvement of sanctuary, interior and exterior capital projects Increase evangelism and outreach: large scale event every quarter Develop and execute a more efficient and effective discipleship ministry Host two Multi-ethnic Sundays Identifying, training and ordination of new elders, ministers, and deacons Increase men’s activities follow up and preface to MOF XII Married Life Encounters Leadershift: Continue training epic leadership to produce phenomenal results Membershift: E3 to the MAX - Equip, Empower and Engage Mission Possible: Boundless evangelism, outreach and discipleship: “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, “teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen. (Matthew 28:19, 20) Expect Signs, Wonders & Miracles! “And they went out and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them and confirming the word through the accompanying signs. Amen.” (Mark 16:20)
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Property acquisition for new site Secure fund resources for new campus Leadership Institute collaborative effort with PneumaLife Establish and develop Healing and Prophetic Teams Additional service(s) or satellite approach Continue growth in membership, financial, etc. by at least 20% Foster Homes in the USA and Abroad and Adoption Program
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SU MMER WO RD EXPLOSION
AOC C ONFERENC E - AU G U ST 20 17
WOME N ’S C ONFERENC E - SEP T EM B ER 13 -17, 201 7
AGAPE FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER 2017 DECREES: You will make your prayer to Him, He will hear you, and you will pay your vows. You will also declare a thing, and it will be established for you; so light will shine on your ways. (Job 22:27, 28)
2017 will be crowned with goodness and abundance.
Every promise of God is ours in Jesus’ Name.
Every good and precious promise of God is alive and working now in Agape Family Worship Center.
Agape Family Worship Center is a “Bethel” (house of God), and it is a place where angels ascend and descend.
Agape Family Worship Center lives and rests under an open heaven.
Covenant blessings are working in the lives of our families, and in the lives of God’s people right here and right now.
Miracles are being released today in the name of Jesus.
The wonders of God are being released now in our lives, in the lives of our families, and in all believers.
Amazing signs are unfolding now to bring the focus of New Jersey, New York and our nation upon a living God.
Agape Family Worship Center will be filled with the presence of King Jesus, His Holy Spirit, and the manifested glory of Father God.
Generational curses are broken over our families.
Agape Family Worship Center is a family center, worship center, a freedom center, and the altar is a birthing center.
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AGAPE FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER 2017 DECREES (CONT):
What the enemy has stolen is being restored sevenfold.
Backsliders and prodigals are coming home.
Revival is breaking loose, spreading and overflowing. New life and new breath is being breathed over God’s people.
The harvest is ripe, plentiful and coming in from all directions—North, South, East and West.
The Holy Spirit is being poured out on our sons and our daughters.
A great outpouring of God’s Spirit is being released upon the youth of America and that they will carry His presence to their generation. Great faith and great miracles will be released through them.
Our young people’s commitment to Christ the King is going to astound the world and it will be contagious.
Abundance is being released right here, right now to everyone who honors God’s covenant of financial success.
God rebukes the devourer in the lives of every good and faithful steward of Agape Family Worship Center in time, talent and treasure (tithes and offerings).
Blessings are coming to us and overtaking us.
Lack is bound and prosperity, abundance and finances are loosed in Jesus’ name.
We are a blessed people and a blessed church.
Expect Signs, Wonders & Miracles! And they went out and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them and confirming the word through the accompanying signs Amen. (Mark 16:20) 31
501 East Hazlewood Avenue, Rahway NJ | 732.680.9800 @AgapeRahway | www.agapecenter.org Service times: Wednesdays at 7:30pm | Sundays 9 & 11am