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Celebrating 168 Years of Ministry...
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| Thus says the LORD: "Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his riches, but let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the LORD who practices steadfast love, justice, and righteousness in the earth. For in these things I delight, declares the LORD." (Jeremiah 9:23-24ESV) |
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Collins Chapel CME Church
"A Historical Landmark"
...out of the believer's heart shall flow
rivers of living water (John 7:37-39)
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| But he was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon Him; and with His stripes we are healed (Isaiah 53:5) |
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What We Believe...
...in God the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit
...in God's forgiveness of sin
...in the Virgin birth
...in the resurrection of Jesus Christ
...that God is the creator of the universe
...that Jesus Christ is the Living Saviour
...in the monthly Holy Communion to remember the suffering of Jesus
...in the practice of baptism and the dedication of infants
...that the Bible is the inspired Word of God and more than adequate for living a good life
...in the rapturing of the saints and the end time prophecies
...in the creation of a New Earth
- The Holy Spirit is a divine person.
- All scripture is given by inspiration of God.
- All have sinned and come short of the glory of God and are in need of salvation.
- Salvation has been provided through Jesus Christ for all men.
- It is the will of God that every Believer be filled with the Holy Spirit.
- Healing is provided in the redemptive work of Christ and is available to every Believer.
- The Church consists of all those who have received Jesus Christ as their personal Savior.
- There shall be a bodily resurrection of the just and of the unjust.
- In the personal, visible, imminent return of Jesus Christ
- In water baptism, and observance of the Lord's Supper.
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The Christian Methodist Episcopal Church
Statement of Affirmation of Faith
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"I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ his only begotten son our Lord who was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty from whence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the Communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen."
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Our church was found in 1841 as the first organized Colored church congregation. The church is located on its original site, at the corner of Washington and Orleans Street, in the Memphis Landmark's Commission Historic District. The congregation began worshiping on this site in 1841, under an arbor. Before then the slaves and servants had worshiped in the loft of First Methodist Church (formerly Wesley Chapel). In 1859, the Conference of the C.M.E. Church South, charged Rev. J.T.C. Collins (white), with the responsibility of leading the members in purchasing the site and building a church. The conference named the church Collins Chapel in honor of the leadership Rev. Collins had provided. We have a long and illustrious history with prominent members (past and present) who have made over the years many contributions in the fields of religion, medicine, business, and education.
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Daniel 4:34-37
(God strips the kingdom from Nebuchadnezzar for his pride, arrogance and self extoling and causes him to eat grass with the oxen for a period of time.)
And at the end of the days I Nebuchadnezzar lifted up mine eyes unto heaven, and mine understanding returned unto me, and I blessed the most High, and I praised and honored him that lives for ever, whose dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom is from generation to generation:
And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing: and he does according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What does thou?
At the same time my reason returned unto me; and for the glory of my kingdom, mine honor and brightness returned unto me; and my counsellors and my lords sought unto me; and I was established in my kingdom, and excellent majesty was added unto me.
Now I Nebuchadnezzar praise and extol and honour the King of heaven, all whose works are truth, and his ways judgment: and those that walk in pride he is able to abase.
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| Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that hears my word, and believes on him that sent me, has everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life. |
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| Monthly Devotional |
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Ministries & Programs
Worship Service 10:45 AM Each Sunday Morning
Sunday School 9:15 AM Each Sunday Morning
Bible Study 6:00 PM Each Tuesday Evening
Children's Ministry
Youth & Young Adult Ministry
Praise Dance & Step Ministry
Social Concerns
Lay Council
Membership & Evangelism
U. S. Walton Auxiliary
Willing Workers Auxiliary
Technology
Homeless
Women's Book Club
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The Great State of Tennessee
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| The Great Seal |
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| West, Midddle, & East Tennessee |
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