Childs were installed as our 3 rd Pastor and First Lady on Sunday, December 1 st, 2002. Pastor Mixon retired at the end of 2001 and serves as Pastor Emeritus of the Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church.Ĭontinuing on the foundation of prayer and by faith, Pilgrim Rest continued to build on our spiritual foundation, emphasize Christian Education and reach out to the world while remaining relevant to and creatively connecting with the contemporary needs of today. Reverend Martin Childs, Jr. By faith, his visionary spirit led the church to greater its impact in our community, city, state and world. Staying true to the rich history of this church, Pastor Mixon blazed an uncommon trail of having a standing Pastor of another congregation bring regular messages to our congregation here at Pilgrim Rest. In tune with the Spirit of God and the needs of the ministry, Pastor Mixon proactively sought out a man of God to become involved with the life of this church family. He and First Lady Georgia Mixon, wanted to be vessels in a ministry that would thrive long after they were gone. Pastor Mixon knew that the calling and vision for the church was not about him. On April 1 st, 1992, we purchased the buildings at 4433-35 West Fond du Lac Ave to provide a food pantry and clothing bank to the community. Many will remember this space that was simply referred to as, “The Center.”Ĭontinuing to support our community and provide outreach ministry, by faith, we continued to grow. By faith, we held Outreach Sunday School classes, tutoring for school age children, and provided a space for social / recreational activities. Fond du Lac Ave., known then as Pilgrim Rest West. On May 1 st, 1987, we purchased a building at 4427-29 W. There we established, Pilgrim Rest East, and held Sunday Worship Services, Sunday School classes, Bible Study and outreach ministry to the community. Locally, we purchased the former Bible Way Church at 2975 N. By faith, and under his leadership, Pilgrim Rest was instrumental in supporting ministries in Mexico, Nigeria and Hong Kong. Pastor Mixon believed that his role to was preach and teach to all nations. On April 1 st, 1980, by faith, our family moved from 8 th street to a new, larger building at 3737 N. On a brisk Tuesday, Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church purchased its third edifice. Building on the foundation already established, Pastor Mixon quickly expanded the scope and reach of the church.
Mixon was installed as our 2 nd Pastor in 1968. Understanding the Great Commission that God gave all disciples, Pastor Leroy B. And by faith, and God’s grace, this family continued to grow thrive and work in this community. By faith, God cleared a path of distinction and dedication to the community in which we live. By faith, on April 22 nd, 1962, this family moved into the newly built edifice at 2567 N. Even more, the church was designed, built, financed and legal transactions conducted by Blacks. And by faith, Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church became the first Black Church in Milwaukee to build a church. By faith, members of this family banded together to finance the building. By faith, the members of Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church purchased land to build a new church edifice. But not like any other historically Black church in Milwaukee had done before. This obedience directed him to lead this congregation into a new church building. Pastor Harrington continued to pray, listen and obey God’s commands to him. By faith, the congregation continued to work in the community and to grow. By faith, Pastor CV Harrington and First Lady Susie Harrington started this family.īy September of that year, Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church purchased the first church edifice at 1932 N.
That day, February 18 th, 1952, by faith, he established the Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church. God spoke to Rev Harrington and told him to establish a place where people weary of this world could find rest in Jesus Christ.
Reverend CV Harrington and his wife Susie were praying, listening and obeying God’s commandment to them.
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