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August 4, 2002.

New Beginning Christian Fellowship Church was established and services were held at 2121 Shadow Oak Drive in the city of West Covina, California. There were 47 members. Rev. Mack Mitchell served as an interim pastor. The officers of the Deacon Board were: Trustees  At this time there were two operating ministries. The Usher Board, Pearl Martin – President and Outreach Ministry, Jean Brown – president.

August 2002 – October 2003

Rev. Donald Cook was installed and served as pastor.

January 2003

The Church was incorporated and a Board of Directors was formed.
Lester Hildreth, President

David Lawson, Vice Chairman

Freddie Myers, Chief Financial Officer

Ruth Cook Price, Secretary

Marvin Green

Thomas Warren

James Newton, Trustee

Gertrude Moore, Trustee

James Wooten, Trustee

July 2004

The Church relocated to 718 S. Azusa Av, West Covina, CA.  The Church became affiliated with American Baptist Churches of the Pacific Southwest, currently named Transformation Ministries.

February 2005 – October 2007

Rev. Damon D Byrd was installed as and served as pastor. 

March 2008

 The Church relocated to 405 N. Azusa Av in the city of Azusa. The governing body of New Beginning under God is:

 November 15, 2009

Elder Terry Whitehurst, was installed as Pastor. 

December 27, 2012

The relocated to 114 S. Glendora Avenue, West Covina, CA. 91790.

September 23, 2018

Reverend Stanley K. Evans was installed as Pastor.

Missions: Leader — Yvonne Yarborough - Purpose: To support selected missions who are following God's word to go into the uttermost parts of the earth especially where no one else wants to go to build up God's Kingdom through preaching, teaching and assisting in Church building and development. Assist Churches and people with needs.

Outreach Ministry: Leader - Vera Edwards - Purpose: A support ministry designed to keep the church in touch with members on a regular basis; to determine prayer requests and any special needs. Cards are sent and calls are made to encourage those who have been absent for a period of time as well as inactive members. Cards are sent to members for Birthdays, Anniversaries, Get well and Sympathy. Letters are sent to visitors to thank them for attending.

Evangelism: Purpose: To go door to door witnessing in order to spread the Good news of Jesus Christ. When we knock on doors, we ask if the person(s) is a Christian and believes in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. We also invite them to church.

Women's Intercessory Prayer: Leader - Aundrea Green - Purpose: To come together on one accord and bring our petitions before the Lord in reading and discussion of the word; prayer and fasting (when lead). Meeting Time: Third Saturday of each month (subject to change when necessary)

Men's Ministry: Leader - Rayford Reader - Purpose: Proverbs 27:17 "Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend."  We believe in men sharpening men for Christ.

Usher Board: Leader - Patsy Hempen - Purpose: Serves the congregation every Sunday morning by greeting visitors and members with a friendly smile. Our ushers perform many important tasks to ensure that everyone is comfortable and enjoying the service.

Public Relations: Leader - Johnnie Neal - Purpose: To present information about special worship services pertaining to NBCF in a Christian manner. It is to inform the community and areas nearby of the worship and praise services held at the Church through the media of newspapers and flyers. It is to create a desire to attend worship service to those who may not be aware of our Church; to keep the community abreast of the blessings and growth taking place at the church. We welcome visitors to NBCFC through gift bags which include the Church's mission statement, a Biblical tract and other items. We take photographs of special services and random Sundays to keep as pictorial history of the Church's services. We provide Newspaper articles to local papers when needed. Prepare flyers and articles for any of the Ministries in the Church. It is our hope that by doing these things we are showing our love to all who enter our doors to worship and praise God.

Bereavement Ministry: Leader- Mary Bowen - Purpose: To help comfort those grieving over the loss of loved ones. They are visited by members of our bereavement ministry team who provide various services.

Hospitality Ministry: Leader - Fern Bowen - Purpose: A support ministry designed to make our visitors and members feel "at home". Hospitality members greet and welcome visitors and members to service, assist in the preparation and serving of meals, provide refreshments at programs and events and provide assistance to our bereaved members.

Visitation Ministry: Leaders - Vera and Lewis Edwards - Purpose: To meet the- spiritual needs of the shut in, senior adult population through song, the-preached word evangelism and prayer. Our visitation day is Tuesday, every week. We start at 9:30 am. One day we start at 10:30 am. We visit one home first Tuesday of the month. We visit three buildings at Emmanuel Healthcare Center in Glendora on the second Tuesday. Here we do four services. The third Tuesday, we go to Pomona and visit two healthcare homes. The fourth Tuesday, we visit a private home in West Covina.

Christian Education: Director - M.L. and Viva Smith - Purpose: Sunday School serves as our foundation for building "Great Commission" Christians through Bible study groups that engage in evangelism, discipleship, fellowship, ministry and worship. Through our Sunday School Ministry people are saved, members grow spiritually, needs are met through ministry actions, lives are changed through fellowship and more people have daily quiet times and family devotional times

Helping Hand Ministry: Leader - Mary Bowen - Purpose: To serve God by giving aid and comfort to those in need. We adopt families that are in need, prepare baskets for families in need for various holidays and many more gestures of love.

Music Ministry: Leader - Jackie Perkins - Purpose: An integral part of the worship service, the choir and musicians help to usher in the spirit of worship during the Sunday morning services. The Praise Team leads the devotion during the Sunday morning services and assists with devotion during various programs and events.

New Members Orientation Ministry: Leader - Wayne Marshall - Purpose: To introduce New Members to New Beginning Christian Fellowship Church by outlining our history, beliefs, vision, and objectives. The course also provides a basis of understanding of spiritual gifts and ministry opportunities.

ABOUT GOD
God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. He has eternally existed in three persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal and are one God.
Genesis 1:1,26,27; 3:22; Psalm 90:2; Matthew 28:19; 1 Peter 1:2; 2 Corinthians 13:14

ABOUT MAN
Man is made in the spiritual image of God, to be like Him in character. He is the supreme object of God’s creation. Although man has tremendous potential for good, he is marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God called sin. This attitude separates man from God.
Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6a; Romans 3:23; Isaiah 59:1,2

ABOUT ETERNITY
Man was created to exist forever. He will either exist eternally separated from God by sin, or in union with God through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally separated from God is Hell. To be eternally in union with Him is eternal life. Heaven and Hell are places of eternal existence.
John 3:16; John 2:25; John 5:11-13; Romans 6:23; Revelation 20:15; 1 John 5:11-12; Matthew 25:31-46

ABOUT JESUS CHRIST
Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is co-equal with the Father. Jesus lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all men by dying on a cross. He arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to Heaven’s glory and will return again to earth to reign as King of Kings, and Lord of Lords.
Matthew 1:22,23; Isaiah 9:6; John 1;1-5, 14:10-30; Hebrews 4:14,15; 1Corinthians 15:3,4; Romans 1:3,4; Acts 1:9-11; I Timothy 6:14,15; Titus 2:13

ABOUT SALVATION
Salvation is a gift from God to man. Man can never make up for his sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God’s offer of forgiveness can man be saved from sin´s penalty. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into his life by faith.
Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8,9; John 14:6, 1:12; Titus 3:5; Galatians 3:26; Romans 5:1

ABOUT ETERNAL SECURITY
Because God gives humans eternal life through faith Jesus Christ, the believer is secure in His salvation for eternity. Salvation is maintained by the grace and power of God, not by the self-effort of the Christian. It is the grace and keeping power of God that gives this security.
John 10:29; II Timothy 1:12; Hebrews 7:25; 10:10,14; I Peter 1:3-5

ABOUT THE HOLY SPIRIT
The Holy Spirit is equal with the Father and the Son as God. He is present in the world to make men aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He also lives in every Christian from the moment of salvation. He provides the Christian with power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. The Christian seeks to live under His control daily.
II Corinthians 3:17; John 16:7-13, 14:16,17; Acts 1:8; I Corinthians 2:12, 3:16; Ephesians 1:13; Galatians 5:25; Ephesians 5:1

ABOUT THE BIBLE
The Bible is God´s word to all men. It was written by human authors, under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living. Because it is inspired by God, it is truth without any mixture of error.
II Timothy 3:16; II Peter 1:20,21; II Timothy 1:13; Psalm 119:105,160, 12:6; Proverbs 30:5

PASTOR’S (OUR)VISION FOR NEW BEGINNING CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH

"Reaching The Lost At Any Cost By Building The Church From The Inside Out"

HERE'S HOW:

· By Learning God's Word

· By Fellowshipping with the Saints (Men, Women and Children)

· By Praying and Caring

· By Serving and Worshipping God

Matthew 16:18 “And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.

Theme Scripture - ACTS 2:41-47

⁴¹Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.

⁴²And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.

⁴³And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles.

⁴⁴And all that believed were together, and had all things common;

⁴⁵And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need.

⁴⁶And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,

⁴⁷Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.

Having been led, as we believe by the Spirit of God, to receive the Lord Jesus as our Savior and, on the profession of our faith, having been baptized in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, we do now, in the presence of God and this assembly most solemnly and joyfully enter into covenant with one another as one body in Christ.

We engage, therefore, by the aid of the Holy Spirit, to walk together in Christian love to strive for the advancement of the Church in knowledge, holiness, and comfort to promote its prosperity and spirituality to sustain its worship, ordinances, doctrines, and discipline to contribute cheerfully and regularly to the support of the ministry, the expenses of the church, and the relief of the poor, and the spread of the Gospel through all nations.

We also engage to maintain family and secret devotions - to religiously educate our children - to seek the salvation of our kindred and acquaintances - to walk circumspectly in the world - to be just in our dealings, faithful in our engagements, and exemplary in our deportment -   to avoid all tattling, backbiting, and excessive anger – to abstain from the sale and use of intoxicating drinks as a beverage - to use our influence to combat the abuse of drugs and the spread of pornography, ungodly conduct, domestic abuse, and all other ungodly conduct - to be zealous in our efforts to advance the kingdom of our Savior.

We further engage to watch over one another in brotherly love – to remember one another in prayer - to aid each other in sickness and distress - to cultivate Christian sympathy in feeling and courtesy in speech - to be slow to take offense, but always ready for reconciliation, and mindful of the rules of our Savior to secure it without delay.

We moreover engage that when we remove from this place we will as soon as possible unite with some other Church where we can carry out the spirit of this covenant and the principles of God's Word.

August 4, 2002.

New Beginning Christian Fellowship Church was established and services were held at 2121 Shadow Oak Drive in the city of West Covina, California. There were 47 members. Rev. Mack Mitchell served as interim pastor.

The officers of the Deacon Board were:

Trustees

At this time there were two operating ministries. The Usher Board, Pearl Martin – President and Outreach Ministry, Jean Brown – president.

August 2002 – October 2003

Rev. Donald Cook was installed and served as pastor.

January 2003

The Church was incorporated and a Board of Directors was formed.
Lester Hildreth, President

David Lawson, Vice Chairman

Freddie Myers, Chief Financial Officer

Ruth Cook Price, Secretary

Marvin Green

Thomas Warren

James Newton, Trustee

Gertrude Moore, Trustee

James Wooten, Trustee

July 2004

The Church relocated to 718 S. Azusa Av, West Covina, CA.  The Church became affiliated with American Baptist Churches of the Pacific Southwest, currently named Transformation Ministries.

February 2005 – October 2007

Rev. Damon D Byrd was installed as and served as pastor. 

March 2008

 The Church relocated to 405 N. Azusa Av in the city of Azusa. The governing body of New Beginning under God is:

 November 15, 2009

Elder Terry Whitehurst, was installed as Pastor. 

December 27, 2012

The relocated to 114 S. Glendora Avenue, West Covina, CA. 91790.

September 23, 2018

Reverend Stanley K. Evans was installed as Pastor.