Cornerstone Missionary Baptist Church: Proclamation

Proclamation

Be It Proclaimed:

WHEREAS, On March 25, 1984, at 3:00 PM, certain members of

Reverend Wilson's former church met at 4443 Reading Road,

Cincinnati, Ohio and determined to organize a new Baptist Mission.

WHEREAS, on April 1, 1984, Sister Leola Stearns presented the

name "CORNERSTONE BAPTIST" based on 1 Peter 2:6 and St.

Matthew 21:24, the Mission accepted the name presented and

became as "CORNERSTONE MISSION."

WHEREAS, On April 1 and April 8, 1984, the first organized worship

service and Sunday School were held.

WHEREAS, on August 29, 1984, the Mission officially incorporated

with the office of the Secretary of State of Ohio (Sherrod Brown)

and became "CORNERSTONE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH."

WHEREAS, in 1986, Reverend Wilson unveiled his vision of future

development plans, the 7 Phases, which included a church, a

school and a hospital.

WHEREAS, in May, 1988, groundbreaking ceremony was observed,

building commenced.

WHEREAS, on February 5, 1989, the first worship service was

held in the new church.

WHEREAS, the 1990's have marked the continuous growth,

spiritually and physically of the Church.

WHEREAS, on September 27, 1998, groundbreaking ceremony

was observed for the new classroom, office and fellowship hall

annex building.

WHEREAS, on January 21, 2001, marked the dedication of the

new classroom, office and fellowship hall annex building.

WHEREAS, the Officers, members and friends of the Church,

rededicated themselves to the future building of God's Kingdom

to HIM be the glory and honor forever, Amen!!!

Now, Therefore, I, Charlie Luken,

Mayor of the City of Cincinnati, do hereby proclaim

Sunday January 21, 2001 as

"CORNERSTONE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH DAY"

in Cincinnati.

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