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History of King's Chapel
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History of King's Chapel
“For we walk by faith and
not by sight”
When Bishop Michael
Mitchell migrated to the United States of America from Jamaica, he did
not pursue his calling as a Pastor for ten years. During those ten years
however, he ministered in the Hartford area, working with various Pastors
and leaders in carrying out the work of the Lord.
In
October of 1997, while preaching in Montego Bay, Jamaica. God
revealed to Bishop Mitchell that it was time to prepare himself to return
to the pastorate. He shared this with his wife and partner in the
ministry, First Lady Ena Mitchell.
On
returning to the United States, God called Bishop Mitchell to the
pastoral ministry This was confirmed by the late Rev. Dr. Jeremiah
Mcintyre, who was his pastor and mentor, As Rev. Mcintyre revealed what
God had shown him, Bishop Mitchell acknowledged that this was
confirmation from God. Not long after that meeting, Rev. McIntyre was
called to glory and again God spoke clearly to Bishop Mitchell, to “Rise
up and build my house!”
God
redirected Bishop Mitchell to focus on the city of Hartford, that
he was planning to leave. The word from the Lord was “there are many
people in that city” God gave him a mandate to “restore backsliders”.
After
much prayer and countless hours before God, doors began to open. It took
nine months, (the same duration as the term of a normal pregnancy) for
King’s Chapel Church of God to be born.
This
momentous date in history was Sunday, June 21, 1998 (Father's Day), a
Father’s Day that will long be remembered.
King’s
Chapel had a very humble beginning. On that first day Bishop Mitchell
recalls, the only confirmed attendees were himself, his wife, his three
children, and some friends and relatives. This first service was held in
the Barbour School auditorium at 150 Tower Avenue in Hartford. This
building was consecrated and used for a Sanctuary unto the Lord. That
day, the atmosphere was charged with excitement and a spirit of
expectancy prevailed. Although it was a small congregation, the
environment was electrified by the presence and power of God. There was a
tremendous move of God in that service.
The
gestation period was very difficult. The church experienced tremendous
opposition and the spirit of Sambalat and Tobias was very evident. But in
the midst of the persecution God again gave a word “Let the Baby live.”
Bishop
Mitchell had a vision. He did not focus on where the Church was but on
where God was taking it. After a few months, the worship service began
experiencing growth and attendance averaged from 80-100 attendees each
Sunday. Both the morning Divine Worship Service and the evening
Evangelistic Service were held at the Barbour School on Sundays. During
the week, because of the expenses involved and the unavailability of the
school auditorium, prayer meetings were held in the homes of members
while Bible Study was held every Wednesday at Rev. Mitchell home These
brought tremendous blessings and served to bond the membership together
On
September 28, 1998, King’s Chapel Church of God was officially organized
with a total membership of 45 and attendance of approximately 150 people.
We continued for 2 years at the Barbour School where we continued to
experience steady growth. God then directed Pastor Mitchell to start
seeking a permanent place of worship.
After
much struggles and bumps in the road, King’s Chapel Church of God closed
on the property at 396 - 410 Woodland Street without incurring a
mortgage. -TO GOD BE THE GLORY!
our
membership has grown and continues to grown an the manifested presence of
God is evidence in our services.
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