City of Refuge Church - House of Israel - The heavens declare the glory of God.
 
Thank you for your interest in the City of Refuge Church.  We are the House of Israel and God has prepared a place for you here.   Use this site often to keep abreast of our special services and events and to receive inspiration.
 
OUR VISION  
 
Without a Vision, the People Perish.  We have a vision.  Make it yours.
 
The Vision of the City of Refuge is To have a well established church full of the Holy Ghost. (Acts2)
Willing to work, be faithful, giving tithes and offerings (Malachi 3:10)
To Walk circumspectly before the Lord (Ephesians 5:15)
And be our Brother’s keeper (Hebrews 13:1)
Willing to read the Word, study the Word, keep the Word, and live the Word
Redeeming the time (Ephesians 5:16)
And witnessing for Jesus in our daily walk
Winning souls and setting the captives free from the bondage of sin (Isaiah 61)
Using the gifts that the Lord has given us according to His Will (1 Corinthians 12)
Walking together in love as God commands (John 15:10-13)
Giving Him all the glory and honor in everything
And acknowledging that every good and perfect gift cometh down from above (James 1:17)
For the Vision is for an Appointed Time
 
In doing the above we let our lights so shine so that men, women, boys & girls can see Jesus in our lives.
 
 
Our sanctuary is inviting to you.
 
Here at City of Refuge Church, we are committed to serving God and the needs of you and your family. Using universal principles of spirituality, we offer practical tools for leading a joyous, abundant and peaceful life.
 
Wherever you may be on your spiritual path, at City of Refuge Church - House of Israel you will find a supportive community with a wealth of opportunities for personal growth.
 
We aspire to strengthen each person's confidence and joy in Jesus Christ - at every point in their life, and encourage personal and spiritual growth through prayer, Bible study and active service in our church and community.
 
We invite you to become a member of our congregation - allowing God into your life through our various programs and community outreach efforts.  God has prepared a place for you. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Elder Fred Jones, Sr.
 
 
 
Deacon Carl Wilson
Deacon greets everyone with a smile and says, "Welcome to the City"
 
 
Primary Class
 
 
Sign Ministry
 
 
Youth Praize
 
 
 
CWOS - City Women of Service
 
 
CWOS is open to all women of all ages.  We meet monthly at various houses, restaurants or meeting rooms.  We cover a lot of subjects and share each other's burdens as well as joys.
 
2008 Couple of the Year
 
Dicky and Jose Daniels
 
 
Youth Pastor
 
Minister Michelle K. Smith   
 
 
Greeter
 
Teresa Blankenship
 
 
Voted West Virginia's Finest
in the Gospel Category 2006
Nichole Harrison
 
 
 
 
 
 
City Ensemble
Nancy Jones, Michelle Smith, Nichole Harrison,  Tomikah Wilson
 
 
 
 
 
Musicians
       Nichole Harrison (Organ), Michelle Smith (Drums), Michael Harrison (Guitar)
 
Dance and Sign Ministry
Michelle Smith, Christian Smith, Jose Daniels, Little Anna, Nichole Harrison
 
Elders and Deacons
      Elder Fred E. Jones, Sr., Deacon Carl Wilson
 
Greeter  -       Sister Teresa Blankenship
 
Ministers           Elder Nancy Jones, Minister Michelle Smith
 
Church Clerk  -  Mother Yvonne Howell
 
Church Secretary Sister Jose Daniels
 
Jail Ministry  -
     Sister Nichole Harrison, Minister Michelle Smith, Sister Della Via, Sister Val Ponder, Deacon    Carl Wilson
 
Drill Team  -
Michael Harrison, Ariel Ponder, Matthew Paige, Nicole Paige, Christian Smith
 
Youth Praize - Sister Stacey, Sister Annie, Brother Donte, Sister Jjuana, Sister Ariel
 
 
 
City Gallery
                        
       
                      
              
                                         
                                                             
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Baptismal Service
 
 
 
 
 
                           
                                                                                                     
                                    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fellowship Service August 29, 2009
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
                                                      
 
 
 
Newest grand baby, Su'rai Nasia "Princess" Jones
                                                    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Princess and Pooh Jay
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
There is room for you at the City.
 
 
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