![]() The year 1950 marked the beginning of a new era for the Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist church under the guidance of Reverend H. During an unstable leadership period, which lasted until 1950, the Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church had three other pastors: Reverend Moses Howard, Reverend Whatley and Reverend Carr. Williams began his Pastoral Leadership in 1936. Reverend Boyd, first pastor of Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church resigned and a second pastor, Reverend J.W. As the church began to grow, it started to adopt its own distinct identity through prayer and the direction of Pastor Boyd, who was also the district’s first moderator. Following eight years in “No Man’s Land”, Moderator Boyd relocated Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church to Phoenix at 1417 East Madison Street. Reverend Boyd's vision became a reality when he and Reverend Jake Howard of Galilee Baptist Church established the first Zion Rest District Association. Shortly thereafter, Reverend Boyd sought to initiate an association of churches. Boyd organized Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church in Somerton, Arizona, a little place called "No Man's Land". ![]() PILGRIM REST BAPTIST CHURCH IS ONE CHURCH IN TWO LOCATIONS: DOWNTOWN CAMPUS I 1401 EAST JEFFERSON STREET PHOENIX, ARIZONA 85034 I OFFICE PHONE 1922 Reverend Jake Howard, Reverend R. If the world is to be reached, it will be done with our love, our hands, our feet, and our voices. He said, "If I be lifted up I will draw all men unto me" (John 12:32). When people met the first disciples they knew they had been with Jesus (Acts 4:13). "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away behold, all things are become new" (2 Corinthians 5:17). The greatest testimony for Jesus is a changed life. Lastly, we will reach others with our lifestyle. We are not ashamed of the gospel for it is the power of God unto salvation to every man that believes Romans 1:16. I am praying for a boldness that will overcome any hesitation or reluctance to mention the name of Jesus and His saving ability to anyone with whom we may come into contact. ![]() Secondly, we will reach the city with our lips. You are the salt of the earth but if the salt loses its savor how can it give seasoning? You are the light of the world. GOD, SET US ABLAZE again as it pertains to our assignments! We can't inspire others if we slothful, lazy or sluggish. I am asking God in 2017 to give each of us a renewed enthusiasm and passion for His Work, His Will, and His Causes. In 2017, we will endeavor to reach our city in three ways.
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