Christian Missionary Baptist Church
132 W. 104th St.
Chicago, IL 60628
www.chicagocmbc.com
Join Us As We Celebrate Our Church’s 51st Anniversary
Anniversary Theme
Through Faith, Vision & Dedication…The Best is Yet to Come!
Scripture
Habakkuk 2:2-3
Hebrews 11:1
Rev. R. E. Harper , Pastor
Deacon Carl Turner, Anniversary Committee Chairperson
Deaconess Ruth Turner, Anniversary Committee Co-Chair
&
Pastor’s 15th Anniversary
CHRISTIAN MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH HISTORY
1961 – Present
In 1961, Mrs. Sarah Robinson called together a group of people and formulated a prayer band. On March 5,
1961, this prayer band and others totaling about 50, met at the YMCA at 50th and Indiana. Believing that God
had a great work for them to do, this group organized into a Mission. With Rev. John Taylor as their leader,
they secured the Social Room of the Chicago Baptist Institute. Sunday School and 11:00 a.m. Services were
held at this location. For other meetings, they met in the home of Mrs. Nevels.
On Sunday, May 21, 1961, they were organized into a Baptist Church by H. G. Robinson serving in place
of T. E. Brown, Moderator of the Bethlehem District Association. Rev. John Taylor was elected Pastor. All
rehearsals were held in the home of Mrs. Nevels. The home of Mrs. Sarah Robinson was selected as
headquarters for the church and became the hub of all of the business transactions for the church.
With much planning and prayer, the Lord blessed us with a church home located at: 7146-48 S. Halsted. In
order to make this building suitable for worship services, the members supplied all the necessary labor, which
was tremendous. We held our first services there on August 2, 1962. With faith in God, and an inspiring
Pastor and dedicated members, we marched on. The Lord added to our membership as He saw fit. We then
had a Sunday School, three choirs, Missionary Society, Deacon Board, Trustee Board, Pastor's Aid, Board of
Christian Education, B.T.U., Deacons' and Ministers' Wives, Nurses Board and Benevolence Club. Rev. Eddie
Nelson was Assistant Pastor and Rev. G. Duncan and Rev. J. B. Hall were Associate Ministers.
After eight anniversaries at 7146 - 48 S. Halsted, we successfully celebrated both spiritually and financially,
and realizing that "There Is No Secret What God Can Do", and we began to reach for higher heights. Again
with much planning and prayer, labor and sacrificing by our Pastor, dedicated members, and Christian friends,
God blessed us with a bigger and better church home at 132 W. 104th Street and parsonage at 130 W. 104th
Street. On Sunday, October 4, 1970, we marched into this beautiful sanctuary.
In November of 1996 our first Pastor, Rev. John Taylor retired.
After prayerfully selecting between two favorite sons of the church, Rev. Ronald Ellis and Rev. Robert E.
Harper, Rev Robert E. Harper was called as Pastor on March 31, 1997.
Sunday, August 24, 1997, at 3:30 in the afternoon, Rev. Robert E. Harper was installed as Pastor of
Christian Missionary Baptist Church. Rev. Dr. M. T. Jackson, the Pastor of Macedonia Tabernacle Missionary
Baptist Church, gave the charge and Rev. Michael Runnels, the Pastor of Greater Metropolitan Missionary
Baptist Church, delivered the sermon. The ceremony was Spirit-filled, and well-attended.
A moment of sadness touched our hearts in December of 1998 when former First Lady, Irene Taylor went
home to be with the Lord. Her absence will be felt for years to come.
On February 3, 2003, our church suffered a great loss when Pastor Emeritus, Rev. John Taylor went home
to be with the Lord. His guidance and leadership as Pastor will live on in our hearts for years to come.
Today, we currently have two Associate Ministers on the roster. They are: Rev. Dr. Ernestine Johnson, and
Rev. Mary L. Swanson.
Christian Missionary Baptist Church
May 20, 2012
From the Pastor’s Desk,
Dear Members & Friends:
Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Our theme is “Through Faith, Vision And Dedication…The Best Is Yet To Come!" and the
Scriptures are Habakkuk 2:2-3 and Hebrews 11:1.
We thank The Lord for another year of celebrations and worship as we continue to move forward in
the ministry He has assigned unto us. We are exceptionally blessed of The Lord and we want to
strive to bring even greater praise and worship unto Him.
We must not only celebrate but look forward to the biblical training and mentoring of the future
leaders of this congregation and beyond. God has set the Standard and it will be maintained by Him.
We must do our best at all times to honor our savior and demand the same from any who would be
children of the King. It is an honor to be his servant.
Philippians 2:14-15 “Do all things without murmurings and disputings; That ye may be blameless
and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation,
among whom ye shine as lights in the world.”
Thank you CMBC Family for working patiently with me as we celebrate another glorious period in
the history of the church. Thanks to the members of the Fifty First Anniversary Committee, The
Deacon and Deaconess, for a ministry well done. To God be the Glory!
“Ps. 37:23; The Steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord and He delighted in his way.”
Sincerely and with God’s blessings,
Rev. Robert E. Harper, Pastor
Christian Missionary Baptist Church
As we celebrate our Church’s 51st Anniversary and Pastor’s15th Anniversary, Pastor
and I thank God for each of you. I want you to know that you have been a blessing
to the both of us. We truly appreciate your love, prayers and support.
I would like to thank the Anniversary Committee (the Deacons and Deaconess) for
your commitment and the time you labored in making this anniversary a success.
To my husband and Pastor, thank you for being such a caring and dedicated man of
God who truly cares for God’s people.
Christian Missionary, as we all work together toward the vision God has given
Pastor we will see that the best is yet to come for “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard,
nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those
who love Him”.
Lovingly Submitted,
First Lady, Laura J. Harper
CMBC Remembers
Pastor John Taylor and First Lady Irene Taylor
Thank you for your love, dedication and service to the church and your
community. You put us on the path that we continue to follow.
CMBC Remembers
Our Organizing Member
Sis. Sarah Robinson
Thank you for allowing GOD to use you to help organize a congregation
that is still going strong 51 years later.
Pastor Robert & First Lady Laura Harper
Congratulates
Christian Missionary Baptist Church on their
51st Anniversary
CMBC Ministerial Staff
Congratulates
Christian Missionary Baptist Church on their 51st &
Pastor Harper on his 15th Anniversary
Deacon Carl Turner, Chairmen
Deaconess Ruth Turner, Chairwoman
Congratulates our Church on it’s 51st Anniversary
&
Pastor and First Lady Harper on their 15th
“Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of
the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor
sitteth in the seat of the scornful. “
Psalms 1:1
CMBC Deacon & Deaconess Ministry Congratulates
Christian Missionary Baptist Church on its
51st Anniversary
&
Pastor and First Lady Harper on their 15th
Deaconess Ruth Turner, Chairwoman
CMBC Anniversary Theme
“Through Faith, Vision And Dedication….. The Best Is Yet To Come!”
Habakkuk 2:2-3 & Hebrews 11:1
Deacon Carl Turner, Chairman
Congratulations CMBC for 51 Years Best Wishes
Pastor & First Lady Harper for 15 Years
Your Trustee Ministry
Frank Gillie, Chairman
Raymond Meyers, Co-Chair
“For a day in the courts is better than a thousand. I
had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of God, than
dwell in the tents of wickedness.”
Psalms 84:10
The Youth of CMBC
Congratulates our Church on it’s 51st Anniversary
&
Pastor and First Lady Harper on their 15th
CMBC Nurse Aides Congratulates
Christian Missionary Baptist Church on its 51st Anniversary
&
Pastor Harper on his 15th Anniversary
CMBC Anniversary Theme
“Through Faith, Vision And Dedication….. The Best Is Yet To Come!”
Habakkuk 2:2-3 & Hebrews 11:1
Congratulations to Christian Missionary Baptist Church as we celebrate 51
years together, with love and respect to
Pastor Harper and Sis. Mary Carter.
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Email: [email protected]
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400 W. 76th St., Suite 216; Chicago, IL 60620
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May GOD Bless You All
Patrons Willie L. Jones, Ron Hobson & Fred Worthy
Thank You and Trust in the Lord
Congrats CMBC on your achievement of 51 dedicated and faithful years of service
to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Kudos also to our beloved Pastor of 15 years.
Sunday School Class 15
Mary L. Carter Willie Mae Gilliam Mary A Head
Lena A. Johnson Wilma Thomas Eva Walker
Charlotte Shannon Mattie S. Taylor Mary V. Love
Patricia Wynder
Best Wishes to
Christian Missionary Baptist Church
&
Happy 15th Anniversary to Pastor & Mrs. Harper
Frank & Ruth Gillie
Frank Gillie, Trustee Ministry Chairmen
Ruth Gillie, Scholarship Committee Co-Chair
For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall much be required. Luke 12:48b
In Loving Memory
Of
Evon Graham-Johnson
June 28, 1954 – May 13, 2011
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GOD’s Blessings to
Christian Missionary Baptist Church on their 51st Anniversary
&
Pastor Harper on his 15th Anniversary
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Trustee Charlie Parker
Min. Michael Davis Sr. Deacon Johnnie Hayes
"We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the
body, and to be present with the Lord."
II Corinthians 5:8
Greetings to Christian Missionary for
51 years of Spiritual Life
Congratulations to Rev. and Mrs. Harper for
15 years of Pastoral Ministry
From Your Male Chorus
He hath showed thee, O man, what is Good: And what doth
the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy,
and to walk humbly with thy God? Micah 6:8
CMBC Senior Ushers Congratulates
Christian Missionary Baptist Church
on its 51st Anniversary
&
Pastor Harper on his 15th Anniversary
CMBC Anniversary Theme
“Through Faith, Vision And Dedication….. The Best Is Yet To Come!”
Habakkuk 2:2-3 & Hebrews 11:1
CMBC Scholarship Committee
Congratulates
Christian Missionary Baptist Church
on its 51st Anniversary
&
Pastor and First Lady Harper on their 15th
CMBC Anniversary Theme
“Through Faith, Vision And Dedication….. The Best Is Yet To Come!”
Habakkuk 2:2-3 & Hebrews 11:1
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Congratulations
On Your
51st Church Anniversary
&
Pastor R.E. Harper’s 15th Year Anniversary
From
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26 E. 127th St.
Chicago, IL 60628
Rev. John D. Digby, Jr.
Pastor
Church Service
Sunday School – 9:30am
Sunday Morning Worship – 11:00am
Bible Study
Wednesday – 7:00pm
Saturday – 1100:am
Congratulations
Christian Missionary Baptist Church
on your 51st Anniversary
&
To Pastor Harper on his 15th Anniversary
From The Fulton, Marbly &
Robinson Families
CMBC Anniversary Theme
“Through Faith, Vision And Dedication….. The Best Is Yet To Come!”
Habakkuk 2:2-3 & Hebrews 11:1
Congratulations to
Christian Missionary Baptist Church
on this your 51st Anniversary
&
Pastor Harper for 15 years of service
Nancy Mathis Osie Leland
Frankie Winder Ora Lee Bledsoe
Ethel Sykes Annie Fullilove
In Memory Of
Class 4B Teachers
Class 4B Members Senita Woods Gloria Harston
Barbara Richard Willis Anders
Mable Cartlidge Gladys Woolfolk
Lydia William Flora Coats
Lorraine William Cheryl Smith
Bertha Simpson Olean Hamilton
Ruth Gillie Deborah Snyder
Elora Parker
Listoria Perryman
Merrie Nobles
Rev. Ernestine Johnson
Rose Love
Victoria Anderson
Loddann Ford
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Congratulations CMBC and Pastor Harper
From Sunday School Class 4A
"Blessed is everyone that feareth the Lord; that walketh in his ways." Psalm 128:1
Yvonne Anderson Jean Dixon Michelle Harvey
Juanetta Hillsman - Teacher Merelle Hillsman Mildred Hunt
Geraldine Pargo China Shelton Lois Stewart
Helen Vaughan Ruby Bledsoe Rev. Mary Swanson
Diane Anders Sulestine Morant Linda Robinson Hicks
The Congregation, Following Auxiliaries and Committees
Would Like to Congratulate
Christian Missionary Baptist Church on their 51st
Anniversary
&
Pastor and First Lady Harper their 15th Anniversary Mother’s & Missions Inspirational Choir
Finance Committee Street Evangelism Minis try
Laymen’s Class Adult Sunday School
Thursday Bible Class Tuesday Bible Class
Membership Class Combined Choir
Music Ministry Secretary’s Office
Education Committee Parsonage Committee
Bus Ministry Kitchen Committee
Benevolence Committee Singles Ministry
Audio & Visual Technicians Junior Sunday School
Youth Ministry Members of the Finance Room
Education Building Committee Members of the Congregation
A Special Thank You We would like to say thank you to everyone that helped play
a part in making this anniversary a success. (We apologize in advance if we missed anyone)
Thank You to GOD for allowing us to come this far and the future he has I store for us
Thank You to CMBC for another great year Thank You to Pastor Harper and First Lady Laura Harper, your
guidance and support were instrumental and appreciated Thank You to the Anniversary Committee (Deacons & Deaconess) Thank you to Pastor Digby for delivering the morning message Thank you to Pastor Sartin for delivering the message during the
banquet Thank You to those who were drafted by the Anniversary Committee
Members to help us accomplish our goal Thank You to Edgar Anderson and Richard James for taking the
photographs Thank you to Deacon Dixon for videotaping the celebration Thank You to the performers, Secretary’s Office, Finance Room
and anyone else who played a supporting role in the events Thank You to all the churches and businesses, friends and family
that supported us during this anniversary celebration.
