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Welcome to the HISTORIC Garden of PRAYER

OUR BELIEF

OUR MISSION

OUR BELIEF

The Garden of Prayer church is the church that believes PRAYER can change things and PRAYER can change you.

OUR VISION

OUR MISSION

OUR BELIEF

Our vision for the Garden of Prayer C.O.G.I.C is that it becomes the organized body of believers that the lord uses to respond to the great commission and establish ministries that will meet the needs of our community.

OUR MISSION

Our Mission for the Garden of Prayer C.O.G.I.C IS TO LIFT JESUS CHRIST, LOVE AND LEAD THE COMMUNITY TO AN ABUNDANT SPIRIT FILLED LIFE.

About Us

The History

Dr. Benjamin Hayes Dabney and Mother Elizabeth Juanita Dabney were commissioned to begin work for the Lord while they were yet able. They chose North Philadelphia as the location to begin their work. On Sunday, April 5, 1929, they moved into a building on Sharswood Street. This ministry continued to grow therefore, a larger facility was needed, thus the move to 2042 Ridge Avenue. In 1929, they moved into a building on the corner of 29th Street and Susquehanna Avenue. This building would accommodate the number of people that would become part of this ministry and provide the space needed to accommodate various outreach ministries. It was here that the Lord continued to use both of our founders in a mighty way, through the ministry of preaching; and through their sacrifice, God honored their commitment to him. Many souls were saved and bodies were healed miraculously in this ministry. The various crutches, canes and wheelchairs that lined the different areas of the church, were evidence of the numerous healings that occurred there. God moved mightily through our founders and many ministries were born from this very humble beginning. The Lord Called Dr. Dabney home in 1963. In 1964, Elder Stacie Herring was appointed pastor. In 1970 Bishop DeWitt A. Burton began his tenure as pastor and served for 12 years. In 1982, Elder Herman Thompson was appointed pastor by the Garden of Prayer Church of God In Christ. On October 15, 1991 fire struck, and destroyed our landmark at 29th Street & Susquehanna Avenue; our church family was devastated. God gave Pastor Thompson the vision for a new edifice that would accommodate the spiritual, physical and social needs of God’s people. In February 2001, Pastor Herman Thompson appointed Elder Gregory L. Frison as Assistant Pastor of the Garden of Prayer. Elder Herman Thompson Served the church faithfully until his demise in May 2001. On August 23, 2001, the late Bishop Benjamin J. Ravenel, Sr. Prelate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Jurisdiction, appointed Elder Gregory L. Frison pastor of the Garden of Prayer. Elder Gregory L. Frison strives to maintain the rich tradition of the Garden of Prayer Church of God in Christ, without falling into the trap of traditionalism. Under his leadership, the church continues to experience the presence of the Lord through the ministry of prayer, praise, preaching and teaching the gospel. The church has increased its presence in the community by conducting Back to School Revivals, Community Day, Thanksgiving Feedings, and Clothing Give-A-ways. The historic Garden of Prayer Church of God in Christ has been blessed with spiritual growth resulting from Prayer Revivals, Noon Time Prayer, 4:00 am Prayer and Church Retreats.

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YOU ARE WELCOME TO VISIT THE GARDEN OF PRAYER CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST

"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ he is a new creation the old has gone the new has come." II Corinthians 5:17

555 West Annsbury Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19140, United States

(215) 763-5400

Schedule of Services

Sunday School 9:30 am

New Members Class 9:30 am

Morning Worship 11:00 am

Noon Time Prayer Tuesday 12:00 pm

Prayer and Bible Study Wednesday 7:00 pm

Welcome to the HISTORIC Garden of PRAYER

Welcome to the HISTORIC Garden of PRAYER

OUR BELIEF

OUR MISSION

OUR BELIEF

OUR VISION

OUR MISSION

OUR BELIEF

OUR MISSION

OUR MISSION

OUR MISSION

About Us

The History

Join Us

YOU ARE WELCOME TO VISIT THE GARDEN OF PRAYER CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST

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