Word_of_Truth

Mission Statement

To give visible form to that faith and fellowship to which God has called His people. To proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the world through word and deed by His Holy Spirit. To fulfill His calling through worship by which other Christians may be built upon their Faith and Love. To minister too human need in the name of Christ.

Goals and Objectives are:

The work of the ministry, the edification of the body and the growth of the body--all to the glory of God.

To show love toward all men.

To feed the hungry.

To give fellowship to those that are lost.

To preach the Gospel "good news" of Jesus Christ to all so that they may be saved.

Word of Truth Assembly

Historical Perspective

The word of truth ministries began as a bible study in Pastor Olivet Mapson's home. In June of 2000 the vision expanded. With the leading of the Lord, Word of Truth Assembly settled in the Kresgie's Salvation Army Cnt., in Southfield, Michigan.

The congregation has grown from 4 to now approximately 40 members in a little over 3 years. Though the Salvation Army Cnt. has helped to incubate the ministry and allowed it to grow, the Lord has blessed our Pastor and congregation to have a new building of our own.

Word of Truth's Vision Statement

·The vision of Word of Truth Assembly is to go into the entire world and preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ. In our case the world starts with those in the immediate community.

·To show love and spread it abroad.

·To build one's self-worth and self-image.

·To build one's character and morals.

·Jesus said,…"go into all the world into the highways and hedges, and compel 'them' to come in, that my house may be full".

·Our strategy is to go into the adjacent neighborhood and into the community to minister to "them", the people. We will do this through our Family/Marriage/Parenting Ministry, our sound Financial Principles Ministry, our Recreation Ministry, our Elderly Assisted Care Ministry, our Vacation Bible School Ministry, A Mentoring Ministry, etc.

·Though, word of mouth will be our greatest advertisement. We will announce our arrival and invite others to come through, Christian publications, flyers, and ads. We will also utilize Christian TV, The Internet and Radio broadcast.

·We will introduce ourselves to the business community and patronize their business.

·We will be an active member in the Neighborhood Watch Program.

·We have a Van Ministry to provide transportation to the prospective facility for those incapable of using private or public transportation.

Senior Pastor’s Profile

·Pastor Olivett J. Mapson was born in Wallace, North Carolina to the union of Russia and Luzenia Sherman, March 22, 1934.

·Graduated from Jewel’s Christian Academy in Nashville, Tennessee, in 1953.

·There are 6 children, Ova Eugene Jr., John, Jewel, Dewayne Tate, Stephen and Tony Mapson

·Accepted the Lord as her Lord and Personal Savior at the age of 25, under the pastorate of her mother, Eld. Luzenia Sherman.

·Bishop J. H. Smith, of the Church of the Living God, Pillar Ground of the Truth Inc, ordained her a minister on August 12, 1965.

·Appointed as the Assistant Pastor of New Covenant Church, CLG, in 1969. She served faithfully in that position until 1973. Olivet Tate married Johnny R. Mapson and moved to Detroit, Michigan in 1973.

·In 1975 she was appointed Assistant Pastor of Miracle Tabernacle CLG, under the pasturage of Charlene McGaughy in Detroit, Michigan.

·Retired from 40 years as a professional cook in 1993.

·Graduated (with honors) from Ferndale/Southfield Adult Education for Computer Operation Programming, 1995.

· Resigned her appointment as Assistant Pastor of Miracle Tabernacle in 1998.

·Founded the ministry of Southfield Bible Study in her home in 1998. This ministry developed and became officially the Word of Truth Assembly in June of 2000. Bishop James R. Sherman, of Trinity Central West Diocese, CLG, dedicated the church and appointed Olivet Mapson as the Senior Pastor of the ministry.

Pastor's Profile

Name: Ova E. Tate

Born: January 3, 1956,

Family: Father of 3 Children: Keith, Janel, & Shannon

Education: Graduated from Macomber H/S 1974

Owens Junior College

Lourdes College

(Major: Criminal Justice, Minor: Christian Counseling)

Secular Profession: Joined the Toledo Police in Sept. of 1985 Promoted to the Rank of Sergeant May 20, 2002.

Award and Accommodations- Certificate of Appreciation from the Toledo-Lucas County Safety Council on December 2, 1991,for entering a housefire, coming to the aide of his fellow man…. Received the Silver Slate Award in 1994 from the Toledo Public Schools for outstanding community leadership…. Received a Proclamation from the Mayor of the City of Toledo for out standing dedication and service in working with The Mayor’s Youth Corp).

Spiritual Experience: Accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior at the age of 6. Accepted the call into the ministry at the age of 18. Received Ordination for ministry at the age of 23. Received Ordination for Elder, in August of 1985 at the age of 29. Have held several administrative positions in the Church of the Living God Diocese. Ast. Pastor, for 5 years at New Covenant, Church of the Living God,Toledo, Ohio. Currently the co-Pastor of Word of Truth Assembly, Detroit, Michigan.