At this meeting, the twenty charter members were identified. This body of believers received the name Rejoice Ministries ~ The Church of Healing as the name designated by God, the Articles of Incorporation were approved and the body voted unanimously to elect The Reverend Patricia A. Reeberg as their Pastor and Spiritual Leader.

 

Rejoice Ministries is a welcoming congregation that believes everyone has a purpose and a ministry from God. It is a come-as-you-are congregation because we believe the focus is not our attire but our commitment to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  Our mission is “healing, restoration, and reconciliation.”

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Rejoice Ministries is located at 101 West 123rd Street @ the corner of 123 Street and Lenox Avenue. The services begin at 9:30 am with teaching. We join in song at 11:00 am. Sacred Service begins at 11:30 am.

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Rejoice Ministries has been blessed to have numerous friends, supporters, and well-wishers. The first donation from an individual was given by the Elder Statesman of the Gospel, The Reverend Doctor Gardner C. Taylor. The first donation from a congregation was given by the Baptist Church of the Redeemer, where The Reverend Sharon E. Williams serves as Pastor Emeritus. In addition to the financial miracles, Mr. William Thornton designed and built our cross and our first pulpit, Mrs. Cheryl Hunter Grant designed our logo, and Mr. Andre Pina created and designed the first Rejoice Ministries website www.rejoiceministriesnyc.org

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Charter Members of Rejoice Ministries:

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Denise K. Bell, Paula Bell, Deacon Melvina Brown, Minister La Tanya Gilliam Bryson, Beatrice C. Collymore, Deacon Garfield Collymore, Deacon Lauretta Godwin Gilliam, Deacon Diane Jenkins, John H. Lee, Norma Huston Lee, Deacon Raymond Lee, Donell Leverett, Nelson Monroe, Sheila Ousley, Andre Pina, Beryl Facey Pina, Janice Salley, Shanda Taylor, William Thornton, and, Karen Williams