The City of Refuge

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The City of Refuge

• The Vision for the
• Refuge Temple Church

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Brief Synoptic History of Refuge Temple

• 1995Refuge Temple founded by Bishop Rufus
  Hargrove. Initial congregation of 8 people began
  holding services at 127 Markham Street.
• 1996Markharm Street property was purchased.
• 1995-1998Congregation grew from 8 to about 40
  members.

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Brief Synoptic History of Refuge Temple

• 1999Prayer revival began that has added between
  20-40 new members per year for the last eight
  years. Many souls have been baptized. Many
  souls have received the baptism of the Holy
  Spirit.
• 2001Markham Street location was renovated.
• 2004The three Es (Excellence, Evangelism and
  Expectation) are adopted.

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Brief Synoptic History of Refuge Temple

• 2005-PresentFocus of ministry has shifted to
  meeting the needs of total man.
• Outreach ministry to homeless
• Outreach ministry to VA Hospital
• Tutorial ministry for school aged children
• Evangelism expanded to radio, television and
  internet
• Recovery ministry established for separated,
  divorced and widowed.
• Expanded community services for the needy
• Bible Institute established

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Where are we now?

• Growing congregation of 180
• Anointed ministry team of nine
• Working deacon board
• Vibrant music ministry
• Strong base of committed workers
• Over 20 different ministries serving children,
  youth, adults, singles, couples, seniors, college
  students, and the community

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Where are we going?Vision Statement

• Refuge Temple has been called of God to become
  present the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the
  Apostolic Message to the communities to which we
  have been called to serve. Our vision includes
  the development of a fully-equipped, fully
  functional, spirit-filled, Bible-believing Church
  that serves men, women, youths, seniors, couples,
  singles and people at every spiritual level with
  the intent to bringing them to a closer
  relationship with Jesus Chris and a new level of
  service to the kingdom of God. We will further
  address the social, physical, emotional and
  educational needs of those we have been called to
  serve. The fulfillment of this vision will be
  realized with the acquisition and development of
  the City of Refuge.

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The FoundationThe Three Es

• The Three 3s are the pillars under-girding the
  philosophy of our ministry.
• ExcellenceConsistently giving God and each other
  the absolute best.
• EvangelismReaching the lost at every
  opportunity.
• ExpectationExhibiting faith in word and works in
  a manner that will bring harvest.

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The Vision

• The City of RefugeA multi-faceted complex that
  will house
• A worship center that will accommodate our
  growing congregation.
• Community-based ministry
• Day care program
• After school care
• Tutorial services (K-College)
• Transitional services for those escaping
  addiction, poverty, abuse and other societal ills

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The Plan

• Continued prayer, fasting and evangelism for
  continued revival at Refuge Temple
• Development and refinement of ministries that are
  serving the communities surrounding Refuge Temple
• Capital Campaign

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Capital Campaign

• Goal--150,000
• 50,000sacrifices from the members of Refuge
  Temple.
• 50,000fund-raising efforts of Refuge Temple
• 50,000sacrifices from the Friends of Refuge
  Temple

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Friends of Refuge Temple

• Pastor Davis and the Refuge Temple Family invites
  all of our friends to sow into the vision for the
  City of Refuge by becoming a Friend of Refuge
  Temple.
• For a seed gift of 200, you can become a SILVER
  FRIEND.
• For a seed of gift of 500, you can become a GOLD
  FRIEND.
• For a seed gift of 1000, you can become a
  DIAMOND FRIEND.

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Friends of Refuge Temple

• Donations of any size are welcome and tax
  deductible and will be recognized by letter and
  by inscription on a plaque that will hang in the
  City of Refuge.
• Please mail all contributions to
• Refuge Temple Church
• P.O. Box 3552, Burlington, NC 27215
• AttentionCapital Campaign Committee