Community Temple C.O.G.I.C.
Decatur IL
62521
Who we are
Community Temple C.O.G.I.C. in Decatur, Illinois is a Christian congregation serving the Decatur community and seeking, engaging, and encouraging others through a life-changing Christian journey.
We seek to be a loving, friendly community that worships God, and serves others. We place a high priority on teaching from the Bible and following the example of Jesus.
Our vision is to impact and renew Decatur and beyond with the transforming message of Jesus Christ through words and actions.
Come as you are - we'd love to get to know you.
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We seek to be a loving, friendly community that worships God, and serves others. We place a high priority on teaching from the Bible and following the example of Jesus.
Our vision is to impact and renew Decatur and beyond with the transforming message of Jesus Christ through words and actions.
Come as you are - we'd love to get to know you.
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Location of worship
Church Pastor
Supt. Andrei V. Newbon
Pastor
759 South Jackson
Decatur,
IL
62521
United States
Phone: 217-422-2798
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Leadership
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Leader Bio:
Superintendent A.V. Newbon has been a faithful member of Community Temple since its inception in 1971 under is founder the Bishop W.F. Newbon. He has served as Music Director, Church Organist, Sunday School Teacher, and YPWW President. He was also the president of the YMIA (Young Men in Action) which was a very successful mentoring program for young men.
In 2006, with prayerful consideration, Bishop W.F. Newbon who was both founder and pastor relinquished his tenure as pastor and appointed Elder Andrei Newbon as the pastor of Community Temple Church of God in Christ.
He was appointed as the District Superintendent of the Decatur District of the Churches of God in Christ respectfully. He has also served as the District AIM President and Vice President of the Decatur District.
Superintendent A.V. Newbon was appointed by the late T.T. Rose as the Assistant Jurisdictional Music President to Pastor/Dr. J.L Morrison who currently serves as the current Jurisdictional Prelate.
Superintendent A.V. Newbon has served extensively in the Central Illinois Jurisdiction since its inception.
He has served faithfully under the leadership of the late Bishop T.T. Rose, the late Bishop W.F. Newbon (His father ), and currently serves under the leadership of Bishop J.L Morrison.
Within the Jurisdiction of Central Illinois he has served in the following areas of ministry:
Instructor for the C.H. Mason Bible College
Jurisdictional Y.P.W.W. President
Jurisdictional Finance Committeeman
Jurisdictional President of AIM
Special assistant to the Bishop
Administrative Assistant
District Superintendent
Superintendent Newbon is the son of the late Bishop W. F and Lady Pat Newbon. He is married to the beautiful Marcia E. Newbon. They have two beautiful children, Alex and Andrenique. He is the blessed brother of three wonderful siblings, Leslie Newbon, Eric Newbon, and Sacorea Newbon.
Superintended A.V. Newbon continues to lead the wonderful parishioners of Community Temple to greater areas of ministry. His greatest passion is to see men and women transformed into the image of the creator, and to enjoy peaceful fellowship among those who trust in the living God.
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In 2006, with prayerful consideration, Bishop W.F. Newbon who was both founder and pastor relinquished his tenure as pastor and appointed Elder Andrei Newbon as the pastor of Community Temple Church of God in Christ.
He was appointed as the District Superintendent of the Decatur District of the Churches of God in Christ respectfully. He has also served as the District AIM President and Vice President of the Decatur District.
Superintendent A.V. Newbon was appointed by the late T.T. Rose as the Assistant Jurisdictional Music President to Pastor/Dr. J.L Morrison who currently serves as the current Jurisdictional Prelate.
Superintendent A.V. Newbon has served extensively in the Central Illinois Jurisdiction since its inception.
He has served faithfully under the leadership of the late Bishop T.T. Rose, the late Bishop W.F. Newbon (His father ), and currently serves under the leadership of Bishop J.L Morrison.
Within the Jurisdiction of Central Illinois he has served in the following areas of ministry:
Instructor for the C.H. Mason Bible College
Jurisdictional Y.P.W.W. President
Jurisdictional Finance Committeeman
Jurisdictional President of AIM
Special assistant to the Bishop
Administrative Assistant
District Superintendent
Superintendent Newbon is the son of the late Bishop W. F and Lady Pat Newbon. He is married to the beautiful Marcia E. Newbon. They have two beautiful children, Alex and Andrenique. He is the blessed brother of three wonderful siblings, Leslie Newbon, Eric Newbon, and Sacorea Newbon.
Superintended A.V. Newbon continues to lead the wonderful parishioners of Community Temple to greater areas of ministry. His greatest passion is to see men and women transformed into the image of the creator, and to enjoy peaceful fellowship among those who trust in the living God.
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Community Temple C.O.G.I.C. Service Times
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11:30 a.m.
Sunday Evening Y.P.W.W. 6:00 P.M. Sunday Evening & Worship 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday Evening - 7:00 p.m. (Biblical Insights and Instructions)
Thursday Evening - 7:00 p.m. (Prayer & Intercession)
Saturday Morning - 10:00 a.m. (Prayer & Devotion)
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Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11:30 a.m.
Sunday Evening Y.P.W.W. 6:00 P.M. Sunday Evening & Worship 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday Evening - 7:00 p.m. (Biblical Insights and Instructions)
Thursday Evening - 7:00 p.m. (Prayer & Intercession)
Saturday Morning - 10:00 a.m. (Prayer & Devotion)
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Community Temple C.O.G.I.C. History
Bishop W.F. Newbon
(Church History)
Bishop W.F. Newbon who was both founder and builder, was born in Brownsville, Tennessee. Bishop W.F. Newbon was married to Lady Pat Newbon. To their union they were blessed with 4 wonderful children, Supt. Andrei Newbon (married to Marcia E. Newbon), Leslie C. Newbon, Eric L. Newbon (married to Holly Newbon), Sacorrea Newbon.
Bishop W.F. Newbon was saved and filled with the Holy Ghost at the age of 12 years old under the late Pastor Cleveland Bell. He served in various positions at the First Church of God in Christ between the years of 1948-1971.
In the month of December of 1971 the name Community Temple was given by its Founder Bishop W.F. Newbon to distinguish it from the other churches of God in Christ in Decatur, Illinois.
On the first Sunday in December of 1971, the doors of Community Temple were opened for the first time. In a small storefront on the corner of Illinois and Orchard Streets, Community Temple had its beginning. There was much work to be done before the building could be opened for worship services.
At the completion of the work the storefront was ready for the first worship service which included thirteen members and a host of children. Through God’s blessings, many were saved and the membership began to grow.
In April of 1972, the church was blessed to purchase the church property of Community Church of God where we are presently located. God opened the door by way of Mr. & Mrs. Frazier Bassett. Their financial backing enabled us to secure a loan to purchase the church.
With the help of many faithful brethren and friends, the church has been remodeled and enlarged several times to accommodate the growth of the membership. Improvements have included carpeting, new pews, new basement and sanctuary, a fellowship hall, a staff room, a nursery, additional class rooms, a new kitchen, remodeled bathrooms, an office for our First Lady, a new P.A. room and a new facelift for the outside of the church.
Other accomplishments to his credits include being the founder of Liberty Temple COGIC located in Champaign, IL. On November 9th, 1998 he was appointed prelate of the Central Illinois Jurisdiction by Presiding Bishop Chandler David Owens, serving 2nd in succession to the founder Bishop T.T. Rose.
Bishop Newbon has left to us who remain a treasured legacy of faithful ministry. It is our endeavor to perpetuate the ministry of which he has left to the end that God might be glorified.
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Bishop W.F. Newbon who was both founder and builder, was born in Brownsville, Tennessee. Bishop W.F. Newbon was married to Lady Pat Newbon. To their union they were blessed with 4 wonderful children, Supt. Andrei Newbon (married to Marcia E. Newbon), Leslie C. Newbon, Eric L. Newbon (married to Holly Newbon), Sacorrea Newbon.
Bishop W.F. Newbon was saved and filled with the Holy Ghost at the age of 12 years old under the late Pastor Cleveland Bell. He served in various positions at the First Church of God in Christ between the years of 1948-1971.
In the month of December of 1971 the name Community Temple was given by its Founder Bishop W.F. Newbon to distinguish it from the other churches of God in Christ in Decatur, Illinois.
On the first Sunday in December of 1971, the doors of Community Temple were opened for the first time. In a small storefront on the corner of Illinois and Orchard Streets, Community Temple had its beginning. There was much work to be done before the building could be opened for worship services.
In April of 1972, the church was blessed to purchase the church property of Community Church of God where we are presently located. God opened the door by way of Mr. & Mrs. Frazier Bassett. Their financial backing enabled us to secure a loan to purchase the church.
With the help of many faithful brethren and friends, the church has been remodeled and enlarged several times to accommodate the growth of the membership. Improvements have included carpeting, new pews, new basement and sanctuary, a fellowship hall, a staff room, a nursery, additional class rooms, a new kitchen, remodeled bathrooms, an office for our First Lady, a new P.A. room and a new facelift for the outside of the church.
Other accomplishments to his credits include being the founder of Liberty Temple COGIC located in Champaign, IL. On November 9th, 1998 he was appointed prelate of the Central Illinois Jurisdiction by Presiding Bishop Chandler David Owens, serving 2nd in succession to the founder Bishop T.T. Rose.
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"Prayer will make a man cease from sin, or sin will entice a man to cease from prayer."John Bunyon
Community Temple C.O.G.I.C. listing was last updated on the 17th of February, 2019
