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| Our Pastor Reverend C.E.Stump was born on August 21, 1946, in Memphis Tennessee. He is married to Beatrice Camp, the daughter of Reverend P. Camp. They have three daughters, two with their husbands attend the local church, and one with her husband Pastors a church in Pittsburgh , PA. He also has eight grandchildren. Reverend Stump was baptized and received the Holy Ghost ( speaking in tongues) at the age of eight. At the age of fourteen he was called to the ministry. While attending the Pleasantville UPC, he served as a Sunday School Teacher, Sunday School Superintendent, Song/Worship Leader, and Youth Leader. During this period he studied under the leadership of: Rev. K.G. Schweiger, Rev. D.L. Stanford Sr., Rev. Grant, Rev. E.R. Krantz, Rev. J. Miller, Rev. C. Taylor. After Serving in the U.S. Army as a non-combatant, Reverend and Mrs. Stump returned to Pleasantville UPC. Serving under Reverend C. Taylor. He assumed the leadership rolls in the following areas. Choir,youth, Sunday school (teacher & superintendent) and worship. He also served as a deacon, trustee, and assistant pastor. He received his local license in 1974, his general license in 1984, and was ordained in 1994. Since becoming the pastor of the Apostolic Tabernacle in 1979, not only has he lead our church forward but has served the New Jersey - Delaware District as Sunday school director (1995), and as foreign mission director (1994-95). In 2000 he was appointed Secretary/Treasurer of the District. FOUNDATION This church is built upon the same foundation as the original New Testament Church. Paul said that the original church was built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone (Ephesians 2:20). Jesus said to Peter "...Upon THIS ROCK I will build My church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it" (Matthew 16:18) ORIGIN This church began on the day of Pentecost with initial outpouring of the Holy Ghost. "And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound From heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared unto the cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance" (Acts 2:1-4) ONE GOD This church believes in the existence of one God. "The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is ONE LORD" (Mark 12:29), also see( Ephesians 4:6:)( 1 Timothy 3:16) Baptism Acts 2:38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. BIBLE The most unusual publishing project of all time. No editor or publishing house to oversee it. Forty Independent authors, representing 20 occupations, living in 10 countries. During a one thousand, five hundred year span. Working in three different languages. With a cast of 2930 characters, in 1551 places. This massive volume covers every conceivable subject, expressed in every literary form, prose, poetry, mystery, biography, science and history. The authors, or we might say secretaries, for there is only one Author. But the secretaries of this incredible book included: a king, a statesman, a fisherman, a priest, seers, a physician, a farmer, a general, and a tent making Rabbi four books are dedicated to the life of a carpenter turned teacher. Which the Bible claims was God in human form, and to this affirmation and declaration we add a resounding AMEN!! This church believes that the Bible is the divine, inspired word of God. "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness" (2 Timothy 3:16) CONSIDER PRAYERFULLY Salvation is a personal matter and must be worked out with prayerful consideration according to God's Word. The plan of salvation experienced by the original New Testament Church will make a wonderful change in your life! Why settle for a substitute when you can be a part of the church that is original. |
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