Hi everyone God Bless, Well I live in Massachusette and I moved from one location where there is a AME church the Historic Charles street AME Pastor Groover and moved to where there was non ,or so I thought I got married My wife is Catholic been going there for 2 years but not into its teachingso I was not comfortable.My wife was at the bank and the pastor of the only AME church he's just starting in the area where I live was talking to someone and my wife over heard him say AME church this was two years ago in 2000, so she got the info we needed we forgot about it finaly but thank God we remember and started going last sunday 2002 ,but I realize he does not have a church building so my Question is I will like to know how can I get All AME Christians on this site and everywhere else to get involve and help pastor Edward of Malden MA. to build a church home for his people in christ need help?He's been using an apt. complex hall and its very small, as christians please help for the building up of christ body thank you. David (617) 387-2261 God Bless.

-- Anonymous, January 09, 2002

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David do not despair God will make a way. My church started a year ago at that time we were non denominational and we met in a Mexican Restraunt. The owner of the restraunt is president of our steward board. We were so grateful and our Director of Church Growth and Development came and loved the space. We became A.M.E in August, 2001. Today we have two worship services. Our 10 A.m service is in a nursing home and our 2 P.M service is in an Art Center. It has worked out beautifully for those in the nursing home have joined our church. And the second service is more for families and young people. We are just focusing on evangelism and raising leaders in the church. We have been in prayer and we know God will guide us. I am grateful that your pastor is resourceful enough to find a space that is not expensive. That is good stewardship. We A.M.E's are resourceful people. And as long as we have God, jesus christ, the Holy Spirit and our call to worship. It will be alright. Stay in touch and give my regards to your pastor.

-- Anonymous, January 09, 2002

Would that be Pastor "Edward" Green? An older gentleman witha strong Cambridge accent?

-- Anonymous, January 09, 2002

Yes Bro Jerryl that is Rev Green. He has planted a church in Malden, Malden Mission, where he now lives. He is the former pastor of Bethel AME - Lynn and comes out of our church, St Paul AME Cambridge Bro Burkett, I think you have an excellent idea. In the the Boston- Hartford District there are several new churches that are getting started. The ones that I am aware of are in Brockton, Malden, Worcester and Waterbury (I think) CT. None of these churches are in adequate quarters yet. I am not sure what plans are in place to help finance buildings or even rented space. We have a Quarterly Conference next week, perhaps I can get some info from my Presiding Elder. We continue to keep them in our prayers. God Bless Bro Bob

-- Anonymous, January 10, 2002

Brother Burkett does your conference have a Church Growth and Expansion director? My conference the Pacific Northwest does and it has really helped us tremendously having that support and someone to mentor us. Also Bishop Bryant has also been instrumental in finding a space for us to meet. The nursing home has a huge room with a piano and it is free. The art center is beautiful and the room we use faces the mountains and every month there is a new exhibit. It also has a kitchen. The Art Center is thrilled we are there on Sundays for now the building is being used on Sundays. It is very inexpensive and has a parking lot. You might want to suggest to your Pastor to look at renting from a school, rec center. Another church in the afternoon, art center, hosptial meeting rooms. When you start praying about it, it is amazizng how God provides for his children. Our Church Growth Director Dr. Carenter has been with us through the whole process, I hope your conference has a church growth director. Keep us posted.

-- Anonymous, January 10, 2002