Reverend
Dr. William H. Curtis is the Senior Pastor of
Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, located in urban Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania.
A
native of Baltimore, Maryland, Reverend Curtis accepted
a call to ministry at the age of 17. He possesses a
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Religious Studies and Philosophy
from Morgan State University, a Master of Divinity Degree
from the Howard University School of Divinity, and a
Doctor of Ministry Degree from the United Theological
Seminary in Dayton, OH. Dr. Curtis' commitment to excellence
through education is directly attributable to his capabilities,
not only as an anointed preacher of the gospel, but
also an effective teacher in practical instruction.
In
1997, Reverend Curtis was called to Mt. Ararat Baptist
Church in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Since Dr. Curtis'
arrival at Mt. Ararat, the church has grown from 400
to over 7500 with four worship services each weekend....read
more
The
Spirit of Pittsburgh
CHURCH OF THE
WEEK
September 28th,
2008 BACK
TO HOME PAGE
Mount
Ararat Baptist Church was organized in 1906 at a meeting
held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Marshall of
156 Everett Street (now Hamilton Avenue) in East Liberty.
As a result of this meeting, a one-story building at Penn
Avenue and Beatty Street was secured. The first service
was conducted the second Sunday in October, 1906 by Interim
Pastor, Dr. C. W. McCall. Eight people were in attendance
and the collection was $7.00. The church was named by
Margaret McDonald Moore. The church was formally organized
by a council of the Pittsburgh Baptist Association, with
Reverend Stanton of the Shady Avenue Baptist Church as
moderator, with eighty people in the organization. Reverend
McCall was impelled to resume his traveling Bible Institute
work and resigned as Interim Pastor........read
more
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ALL
NATIONS DANCE PRESENTS
FRIDAY NIGHT FREEDOM
ALL
NATIONS DANCE, a ministry of Judah
Ministries will be kicking off a women’s Friday
Night Freedom Dance Workshop! The Workshop will be
conducted every
1st and 3rd Friday Evening from 7:00 - 9:00pm
in various Churches in the surrounding Pittsburgh area.
THIS WORKSHOP IS FREE TO THE
PUBLIC.
Maximillion
Elliott-Quinerly of All Nations Dance will be facilitating
the Workshops. If your church or organization is interested
in hosting a Dance Workshop, contact
us today!
FOR
MORE INFORMATION & LARGER
VERSION OF THE FLYER CLICK
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MACEDONIA
BAPTIST CHURCH PRESENTS MACEDONIA CHURCH BIBLE INSTITUTE
Have
you ever wondered what your purpose and destiny is in
life? Maybe
your call is ministering the Gospel of Jesus Christ! Don't
feel confident? "Be diligent to present yourself
approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed,
accurately handling the word of truth!" 2 Timothy
2:15
Macedonia
Church Bible Institute will be starting classes for all
those who are interested in preaching, teaching, or desire
a better understanding of the Bible's fundamentals.All communities,
members, and non-members are welcome.
For
more information please call Reverend Rose McIntosh at
(412) 281-8437 ext 25 or (412) 983-8210 or click on www.macedoniapgh.org
BROTHA
ASH PRODUCTIONS FEATURED
ARTIST
ERIC BLACKWELL AND FAITHFUL
APRIL
2008
Eric
Blackwell is saved by his belief in Jesus Christ
as his personal Lord & savior and has spent over five
years as the Minister of Music at Second Baptist Church
of Penn Hills under Pastor Mac Gray. He spent several
years developing his directing skills as Youth Choir director
at Deliverance Baptist Church and also as backup organist
and drummer. The scriptures have developed a passion in
him to try and meet the spiritual needs of the communities
that surround him. Eric has spearheaded this effort
to impact the area by organizing a benefit concert for
Sickle Cell in May 2005, participating in several outreach
services, Founding Faithful Ministries, and encouraging
people to Christ through his gift of music ministry.
He has been playing drums for over twenty years and has
been playing keyboards in Music Ministry for over ten
years. He is currently working on his first gospel
recording project with his group Eric
Blackwell & Faithful.
READ
MORE ABOUT ERIC BLACKWELL
& FAITHFUL RIGHT
HERE
THE
GOSPEL REMIX
REACHING
THE HIP HOP GENERATION
by Ralph C. Watkins
Sagging
pants, blaring car stereos and nonchalant attitudes are
just a few stereotypes of the hip hop generation. In
reality, it's a world filled with eclectic language, colorful
characters and misguided energy. With such harsh criticism
coming from the African American church, many hip-hoppers
have sought out separate vehicles of spirituality. The
gap is growing farther apart every moment, and question
now becomes, what are Christians prepared to do to win
these souls?
The
Gospel Remix: Reaching the Hip Hop Generation
(Judson Press) is an in-depth look into the mind of a
hip-hopper. This book is the answer to all ministries
that seek to understand and help young people in this
chaotic era. The
Gospel Remix: Reaching the Hip Hop Generation (0-8170-1507-8)
is available for $14.00, www.judsonpress.com.
To
schedule an interview with any of the co-authors, contact
Pam Perry 248-426-2300.
Meet
the Authors: Ralph C. Watkins, DMin, PhD, Jason
A. Barr Jr., Jamal-Harrison Byrant, PhD, William H. Curtis,
DMin, and Otis Moss III
On
March 13, 2004, the infamous Ebenezer Baptist Church at
the corner of Wylie and Devilliers caught fire and was
burned beyond repair. When it was thought that the
fire was under control, the bell tower fell causing the
death of two firemen and the injury of many others. Since
that tragic day, God has blessed the Ebenezer family
with many friends and supporters who have made donations
and worked tirelessly to help them rise from the ashes.
One is encouraged as they ride past the new building and
see how awesome God is. Because of His goodness the congregation
will be returning home soon. Many
fundraising projects are underway.One of the unique projects is the Memorial
Brick Campaign sponsored
by the Women's Ministry, under the leadership of
Mrs. Barbara Crosby. These bricks will interface
the parking lot at Devilliers and Wylie.This
is an opportunity to honor a living or deceased loved
one, community member, persons of the church, an organization,
or club.
BASKING
IN HIS PRESENCE
by Author Victoria Lynndale Pratt
Combines
the power of God's wisdom and inspirational truths to
encourage us to reach for God's highest good, and challenges
us to go to the deep depths within to find the place of
true everlasting faith, and love, basking in His Presence.
Available online at Dpg.imagine.comLlumina.com, Amazon.com,
BN.com, (Barnes &
Noble Online) and other Online Booksellers
ABOUT
THE AUTHOR: Victoria Lynndale Pratt is the mother
of four daughters and one son; Theresa, Michelle, Nakiah,
Jhenea, and Raymond. She lives with her three youngest
daughters in Penn Hills, Pennsylvania. Victoria is a born-again
Christian, who loves God immeasurably. She lives to
do His will, to be love in the earth....read
more here in our "Books and
Poetry Section".
Have a
Book or Poetry
you would like to submit to BAP?
Please send info to readings@BrothaAshProductions.com
CALLED
TO RELATIONSHIP
Music review by Ashley G. Woodson
Pastor
William H. Curtis does it again with this powerful and
uplifting CD. This is the perfect gospel CD for your
music collection. The first single "Just Praise"
featuring gospel artist Anita Levels is a song of praise
that inspires you to always put Jesus first by lifting
his name on high. Reverend Curtis takes you to church
as he brings you in and out of songs throughout the whole
CD. There is definitely alot of teaching from Rev. Curtis'
interludes as you get to enjoy the best that gospel has
to offer. My favorites are the slower gospel songs "You
Can Count On It", with lead vocals by Anthony "Pops"
Mitchell and "Forever" with lead vocals from
Trini Massie. The surprise song for me was the reggae
mid-tempo song with Curtis Lewis Jr. This song is fantastic
and different from what you are used to hearing from a
gospel artist. Producer Dwayne Fulton did his thing
throughout the CD. He is and has always been one of
the best producers in the city of Pittsburgh. By the time
you are finished listening to the CD, you will definitely
have a better understanding of praise and worship for
the Lord.
The
"FREE @ LAST " Addiction & Recovery Ministry
was birthed in the Summer of 2002 at Macedonia Church
in the Hill District of Pittsburgh through a vision Pastor
Velva Jean Tucker & Carol Bibbens shared with Pastor
Jason A. Barr, Jr. The desire to share experience,
strength and hope to a dying world of active drug and
alcohol addiction that God is truly able to deliver you
back to wholeness through the saving grace of Jesus Christ,
was received, accepted and embraced by Pastor Barr.....read
more
For
more information call Carol Bibbens at (412) 537-4215
Jireh
Fashions is
a Holy Hop-Hop clothing line located in Pittsburgh,
PA. We carry a variety of Christian clothing from T-Shirts
to hard to find denim jeans & shorts. Jireh Fashions
was conceived in 1996 by Curtis and Cassandra Brown. God
placed Christian clothing on our hearts to not only provide
a way to minister but to provide God's people with a line
of clothing that is not only fashionable and inexpensive
but with a powerful message. Why walk around wearing clothing
made from someone who lives for this world, who's lifestyle
is not one that represents Christ? Everytime we wear clothing
from these type of designers we are in essence saying
we believe in them and what they do. We are in agreement
with the lifestyle they live.
Spread
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dedicated to building up the
Church, which is the Body of Christ,
unifying churches in our community
and giving Christian men, women
and children a voice in our community. The purpose
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of God by creating a company offering Christian
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Christian Community.
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of it in their live; Enhancing fellowship, communication
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ALL
NATIONS DANCE, a ministry of 
Maximillion
Elliott-Quinerly of All Nations Dance will be facilitating
the Workshops. If your church or organization is interested
in hosting a Dance Workshop, 
Have
you ever wondered what your purpose and destiny is in
life? Maybe
your call is ministering the Gospel of Jesus Christ! Don't
feel confident? "Be diligent to present yourself
approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed,
accurately handling the word of truth!" 2 Timothy
2:15
Eric
Blackwell is saved by his belief in Jesus Christ
as his personal Lord & savior and has spent over five
years as the Minister of Music at Second Baptist Church
of Penn Hills under Pastor Mac Gray. He spent several
years developing his directing skills as Youth Choir director
at Deliverance Baptist Church and also as backup organist
and drummer. The scriptures have developed a passion in
him to try and meet the spiritual needs of the communities
that surround him. Eric has spearheaded this effort
to impact the area by organizing a benefit concert for
Sickle Cell in May 2005, participating in several outreach
services, Founding Faithful Ministries, and encouraging
people to Christ through his gift of music ministry.
He has been playing drums for over twenty years and has
been playing keyboards in Music Ministry for over ten
years. He is currently working on his first gospel
recording project with his group Eric
Blackwell & Faithful.
Sagging
pants, blaring car stereos and nonchalant attitudes are
just a few stereotypes of the hip hop generation. In
reality, it's a world filled with eclectic language, colorful
characters and misguided energy. With such harsh criticism
coming from the African American church, many hip-hoppers
have sought out separate vehicles of spirituality. The
gap is growing farther apart every moment, and question
now becomes, what are Christians prepared to do to win
these souls? 
The
Gospel Remix: Reaching the Hip Hop Generation
(Judson Press) is an in-depth look into the mind of a
hip-hopper. This book is the answer to all ministries
that seek to understand and help young people in this
chaotic era. The
Gospel Remix: Reaching the Hip Hop Generation (0-8170-1507-8)
is available for $14.00, 
FOR
COMPLETE DETAILS & CONTEST
INFO 
On
March 13, 2004, the infamous Ebenezer Baptist Church at
the corner of Wylie and Devilliers caught fire and was
burned beyond repair. When it was thought that the
fire was under control, the bell tower fell causing the
death of two firemen and the injury of many others. Since
that tragic day, God has blessed the Ebenezer family
with many friends and supporters who have made donations
and worked tirelessly to help them rise from the ashes.
One is encouraged as they ride past the new building and
see how awesome God is. Because of His goodness the congregation
will be returning home soon. Many
fundraising projects are underway.
One of the unique projects is the Memorial
Brick Campaign sponsored
by the Women's Ministry, under the leadership of
Mrs. Barbara Crosby. These bricks will interface
the parking lot at Devilliers and Wylie. This
is an opportunity to honor a living or deceased loved
one, community member, persons of the church, an organization,
or club. 
Combines
the power of God's wisdom and inspirational truths to
encourage us to reach for God's highest good, and challenges
us to go to the deep depths within to find the place of
true everlasting faith, and love, basking in His Presence.
Available online at 
ABOUT
THE AUTHOR: Victoria Lynndale Pratt is the mother
of four daughters and one son; Theresa, Michelle, Nakiah,
Jhenea, and Raymond. She lives with her three youngest
daughters in Penn Hills, Pennsylvania. Victoria is a born-again
Christian, who loves God immeasurably. She lives to
do His will, to be love in the earth....
