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OF GOD FIRST MINISTRIES

INTERNATIONAL CENTER OF CHICAGO


COMMISSIONER DR. MILDRED C. HARRIS

FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT

MISSION STATEMENT



God First Ministries is a non-profit organization dedicated to utilizing individuals' talents and
abilities to the glory of God. The ministry will foster religious, mission and community
programs that will benefit people in all areas of their lives.

"Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper, and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth."


3 John 2

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VISION STATEMENT

The vision is to
establish the God First Ministries International Center of Chicago, where programs and services will be utilized to bring unity within diverse communities, the nation and the world.



"And the Lord answered me, and said, write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it."


Habakkuk 2:2

MOTTO: PEOPLE LOVING PEOPLE

GOD FIRST MINISTRIES is a non-profit organization which became chartered by the State of Illinois on April 25, 1978. The organization was founded by Commissioner Dr. Mildred Clopton Harris, President

The purpose of GOD FIRST MINISTRIES is to utilize one's talents and abilities for the glory of God, to foster religious as well as mission programs and to sponsor such other programs that will benefit all people in their spiritual, physical, mental, econmic and social endeavors.

MEMBERSHIP:

Regular Members: These members are those persons who have accepted the ten doctrinal statements and support GOD FIRST MINISTRIES with monthly dues of $15.00.

Associate Members: These members are those persons or organizations who support GOD FIRST MINISTRIES with an annual membership fee of $75.00 or as designated by the Board of Directors and adhere to the ten doctrinal statements. Voting privileges are excluded.

MEETINGS: Prayer and Bible Study: Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at Evangelical Christian School, North campus, 8748 south Aberdeen, Chicago, Illinois (773) 881-8008. Anointed Teaching by Commissioner Dr. Mildred C. Harris. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

Business Meetings: 3rd Tuesday, after Bible Study at Evangelical Christian School, North Campus, 8748 South Aberdeen, Chicago, Illinois (773) 881-8008. MEMBERS ONLY.

God wants you! Why not join GOD FIRST MINISTRIES and become an integral part of a GREAT ORGANIZATION!

"Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth." 3 John 2

Yours in Christ,

Commissioner Dr. Mildred C. Harris

Founder and President

DOCTRINAL STATEMENT

* We believe in one God, maker of all things and of the triune nature, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

* We believe that the only begotten Son of God became incarnated, was conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, was crucified, buried, resurrected and ascended into heaven and is now seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty.

* We believe in the Bible in its entirety to be the inspired word of God.

* We believe in the resurrection of the dead, the eternal happiness of the saved and the eternal punishment of the lost.

* We believe in the personal salvation of believers though the shed blood of Jesus Christ.

* We believe in sanctification through the Word of God by the Holy Spirit.

* We believe in Divine Healing through faith in the name of Jesus.

* We believe in Water Baptism, the Baptism in the Holy Spirit as distinct from the New birth, in speaking with tongues as the Spirit of God gives utterance (Acts 2:4), in the gifts of the Spirit. We believe all are available to the believer.

* We believe in the Christian's hope - the Second Coming of Christ.

* We believe in evangelization and missionary work in accordance with the Great Commission.

"BELOVED, I WISH ABOVE ALL THINGS THAT THOU MAYEST PROSPER AND BE IN HEALTH, EVEN AS THY SOUL PROSPERETH." 3 JOHN 2

FOR MORE INFORMATION, YOU MAY CONTACT:

GOD FIRST MINISTRIES

P.O. BOX 490293
CHICAGO, IL 60649
ATTN: TAPE MINISTRY

PHONE: (773) 667-5200 FACSIMILE: (773) 667-2210

GOD FIRST MINISTRIES - TAPE LISTING
CHICAGO, IL

PRICE LIST:

MUSIC TAPES: $5.OO ( TRIBE OF JUDAH $7.00 )

SINGLE TAPES: $5.00

DOUBLE CASSETTES: $10.00

TRIPLE CASSETTES: $15.00

NEW RELEASES:

ANTARCTICA: JOURNEY TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH - DOUBLE CASSETTE UPON COMPLETING THIS EXPEDITION, DR. HARRIS HAS COMPLETED A GOD GIVEN MANDATE TO PRAY ON EVERY CONTINENT OF THE WORLD. IN THIS TWO TAPE SERIES, SHE SHARES HIGHLIGHTS OF HER JOURNEY.

A TIME OF REFRESHING

COME AND DRINK FROM THE RIVERS OF LIVING WATER AND BE REJUVENATED. THERE IS A POINT IN OUR LIVES WHEN WE NEED TO TAKE TIME TO BE REFRESHED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT IN ORDER TO CONTINUE IN THIS RACE.

CAN DO SAINT

"I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST WHO STRENGTHENS ME." THIS MESSAGE ENCOURAGES US ON HOW WE CAN DO ALL THONGS THROUGH CHRIST WHEN WE SEEK HIM IN PRAYER.

CAPTURE THE ANOINTING

DR. HARRIS TEACHES ON THE PROCESS OF SUBMITTING TO THE ANOINTING. THIS TEACHING WILL HELP YOU UNDERSTAND MORE ABOUT THE ANOUNTING VIA THE LIVES OF ELIJAH AND ELISHA.

THE CHARACTER OF JOSEPH: LIFE STYLE OF HOLINESS

THIS MESSAGE TEACHES THE BODY OF CHRIST PRACTICAL BUT POWERFUL LESSONS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF DEVELOPING CHARACTER THROUGH THE LIFE OF JOSEPH.

DEVELOPING TRUE LEADERSHIP

DR. HARRIS TAKES YOU INTO THE CLASSROOM OF LIFE REGARDING TRUE LEADERSHIP. THIS TAPE DEFINES THE QUALIFICATIONS OF A TRUE LEADER.

ELIJAH AND ELISHA: A STUDY IN MENTORING

MENTORING IS VERY IMPORTANT FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH. DR. HARRIS USES THE WONDERFUL STORY OF ELIJAH AND ELISHA TO ILLUSTRATE THE MENTORING RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THEM.

HEBRON: MOVING UP TO THE HIGH PLACES

ALLOW THIS ANOINTED MESSAGE TO INSPIRE YOU TO GO AFTER THE HIGH PLACES IN GOD. DR. HARRIS USES EXAMPLES IN THE BIBLE OF PEOPLE WHO EXPERIENCED WALKING IN THE HIGH PLACES.

THE SECRET PLACE

RETREAT FROM THE DISTRACTIONS OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS TO A SECRET PLACE WITH GOD THE FATHER. DR. HARRIS ENCOURAGES THE ESTABLISHMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF TIME AWAY WITH GOD.

STRENGTHENING THE CHURCH

IT IS GOD'S DESIRE THAT THE BODY OF CHRIST EXEMPLIFIES HIS POWER AND MIGHT. THIS MESSAGE OFFERS A PRESCRIPTION FOR OBTAINING THIS STRENGTH.

THINK BIG

THIS TEACHING CHALLENGES YOU TO THINK AND BELIEVE GOD IN AN ENORMOUS WAY. DR. HARRIS INSPIRES AND MOTIVATES US TO CHANGE OUR MINDSETS TO RECEIVE BOUNTIFULLY FROM GOD.

TAPES ON PRAYER:

ANSWER THE CALL TO SERVANTHOOD - DOUBLE CASSETTE LEARN HOW TO SERVE GOD BY SERVING MAN. DR. HARRIS REVEALS HOW TO DEVELOP A SERVANT'S HEART AND THE BLESSING SERVANTHOOD BRINGS INTO YOUR LIFE.

BACK TO BASICS

THIS TAPE ENCOURAGES THE BELIEVER TO RETURN TO THE BASIC FOUNDATION OF PRAYER. DR. HARRIS HIGHLIGHTS BASIC PRINCIPLES IN THE WORD OF GOD NECESSARY FOR VICTORIOUS LIVING.

BREAKING DOWN THE WALLS OF HAUGHTINESS

THE WORD OF GOD DECLARES IN PROVERBS 16:8, "PRIDE GOETH BEFORE DESTRUCTION, AND A HAUGHTY SPIRIT BEFORE A FALL." LEARN HOW TO TAKE YOUR STAND AGAINST THE SPIRIT OF PRIDE, SELF-RIGHTEOUSNESS, ARROGANCE, REBELLION AND STRIFE.

BUILDING YOUR HOUSE

GOD WANTS TO BE THE MASTER BUILDER OF YOUR LIFE. SINCE YOU ARE HIS TEMPLE, LEARN PRACTICAL INSIGHTS ON DEVELOPING A TRUSTWORTHY AND FAITHFUL RELATIONSHIP.

DEFEATING THE SPIRIT OF JEALOUSY

DR. HARRIS REVEALS HOW REVENGE, ENVY, HATRED, EXTREME COMPETITION AND OTHER RELATED WORKS OF THE FLESH TAKE ROOT IN OUR RELATIONSHIPS. LEARN HOW TO DISCERN AND ELIMINATE THE SPITIT OF JEALOUSY IN YOUR LIFE.

DISCOVER YOUR VISION IN THE HEART OF GOD - DOUBLE CASSETTE

WHAT IS YOUR DIVINE PURPOSE IN GOD? ARE YOU LIVING IN GOD'S PERFECT WILL? FIND OUT HOW TO DISCOVER YOUR VISION BY SEEKING AND LISTENING TO THE VOICE OF GOD.

THE DIVERSITY OF INTERCESSION

AN INTERCESSOR MUST KNOW THEIR POSITION IN ORDER TO INTERCEDE EFFECTIVELY. WE HAVE BEEN GIVEN DIVINE ASSIGNMENTS IN THE HEAVENLY REALMS. LEARN HOW TO DISCERN YOUR ASSIGNMENT AND STAND IN VICTORY.

EMPOWERED BY EFFECTUAL PRAYER

POWER COMES FROM GOD. EFFECTUAL, FERVENT PRAYER MAKES POWER AVAILABLE. THIS MESSAGE ENCOURAGES US TO CHALLENGE OURSELVES IN PRAYER AND DEVELOP SPIRITUAL ALERTNESS.

ENTER THE GLORY OF GOD - TRIPLE CASSETTE

THE GLORY OF GOD IS AWESOME AND AVAILABLE TO MANIFEST IN OUR LIVES AS THE PEOPLE OF GOD. THE WORD STATES THAT THE WORLD IS WAITING FOR THE SONS OF GOD TO BE REVEALED. LEARN HOW TO ENTER THIS GLORY WALK WITH GOD THROUGH PURIFICATION, PRAISE AND WORSHIP.

EXPLORING FACETS OF PRAYER

LEARN HOW TO EXCEL IN THE MANY FORMS OF INTERCESSION. GRASP THE UNDERSTANDING OF GENERAL INTERCESSION, CRISIS INTERCESSION, WARFARE INTERCESSION AND BECOMING A GENERAL OF PRAYER.

EXPOSING THE SPIRIT OF WHOREDOM

THIS SPIRIT DESTROYS OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD THROUGH UNFAITHFULNESS, WORLDLINESS, EXCESSIVE APPETITES AND THE LOVE OF MONEY. THIS MESSAGE TEACHES YOU HOW TO DEFEAT THIS SPIRIT.

GOD'S CALLING FOR A NIGHT PATROL

DR. HARRIS ENCOURAGES THE BODY OF CHRIST TO AWAKEN AND BECOME ALERT TO THE URGENCY OF PRAYER FOR OUR NATION AND LEADERS. DR. HARRIS BRINGS LIGHT TO VARIOUS METHODS THAT WILL DEVELOP SPIRITUAL ALERTNESS AND CULTIVATE A TRUE INTERCESSOR.

THE LAWS OF PRAYER

REVEALS STRATEGIC PRINCIPLES THAT WILL MAKE ONE'S PRAYER LIFE MORE EFFECTIVE. TOPICS DISCUSSED ARE DEVELOPING A PRAYER MISSION STATEMENT AND BECOMING GOAL ORIENTED IN YOUR PRAYER LIFE.

THE LIFE OF PRAYER - DOUBLE CASSETTE

INFORMS THE BELIEVER ON HOW TO DEVELOP AND CULTIVATE A LIFE STYLE OF PRAYER. THIS TAPE ALSO OFFERS INSIGHT ON RECEIVING PROSPERITY IN THE AREAS OF FAMILY, FINANCES, CAREER ENDEAVORS AND MINISTRY, THROUGH PRAYER.

MAKING OF A PRAYER WARRIOR

LEARN THE DISTINCTIVE QUALITIES OF A GENUINE PRAYER WARRIOR. DR. HARRIS EXPLAINS THE IMPORTANCE OF WALKING IN GOD'S LOVE, SUBMITTING TO LEADERSHIP, BEING FERVENT IN PRAYER AND EXPANDING YOUR PRAYER VISION TO ENDURE THE RACE AS A WARRIOR.

OBJECT LESSONS OF PRAYER

REVEALS HOW TO ENTER INTO THE PRESENCE OF GOD BY ACQUAINTING THE BELIEVER WITH VARIOUS TYPES OF PRAYERS FORM THE WORD. THE UNIQUENESS OF THIS TEACHING TAPE RESTS ON THE POWERFUL DEMONSTRATION OF VARIOUS TYPES OF PRAYER.

VISION ... A CALL TO DIVINE PURPOSE

AS A CHILD OF GOD, YOU HAVE BEEN CREATED TO HAVE A VISION. THIS VISION IS YOUR DIVINE PURPOSE. HOW DO YOU START? WHERE DO YOU BEGIN? DR. HARRIS INSTRUCTS THE BODY OF CHRIST ON HOW TO PURSUE A GOD-GIVEN PLAN.

TAPES ON PROPHETIC PRAISE:

CATCH THE FIRE

PROPHETIC PRAISE AND ENCOURAGEMENT TO THE BODY OF CHRIST ARE ON THIS ANOINTED TAPE. IT OFFERS HIGH PRAISES TO GOD WITH SPIRITUAL ENLIGHTENMENT IN THE WORKINGS OF THE FIVE-FOLD MINISTRY GIFTS.

MOVING IN REALMS OF THE SPIRIT

PREPARE TO BE USHERED INTO THE PRESENCE OF GOD. THIS TAPE MINISTERS PROPHETIC PRAISE THAT WILL INSPIRE YOU TO MOVE INTO A DEEPER ANOINTING.

PRAISE THE POWER TO STAND!

STANDING IN THE MIDST OF TESTS AND ATTACKS FROM THE ENEMY DEMAND SUPERNATURAL POWER. THIS POWER COMES ONLY FROM GOD AND PRAISE IS ONE OF OUR MOST EFFECTIVE WEAPONS.

TAPES ON FINANCE:

CHOICE FOR ME: DEBT FREE ALLOW THIS STRONG MESSAGE TO PERMEATE YOUR SPIRIT. GOD DESIRES FOR YOU TO WALK IN FINANCIAL FREEDOM. OBEDIENCE TO TITHING AND CONSISTENCY IN GIVING CHEERFULLY ARE THE KEYS THAT WILL UNLOCK THE WINDOWS OF HEAVEN UNTO YOU.

HAND OF THE DILIGENT MAKETH RICH

ENFORCING THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING CONSISTENT, FAITHFUL AND PRODUCTIVE IN THE THINGS OF GOD; THIS TAPE TEACHES YOU HOW TO DEVELOP DILIGENCE IN OUR CHARACTER THROUGH PRAYER.

INVESTMENT THE WAY TO PROSPERITY

DR. HARRIS GIVES INSIGHTFUL INFORMATION ON DEVELOPING FINANCIAL DISCIPLINES NECESSARY TO LIVE IN THE BLESSINGS OF GOD. UNTO EVERY MAN GOD HAS GIVEN MANY TALENTS. STEWARDSHIP OVER THESE TALENTS WILL DETERMINE YOUR LEVEL OF PROSPERITY.

MUSIC TAPES:

ANNOINTED NEW SOUNDS TAKE A JOURNEY IN THE SPIRIT REALM WITH DR. HARRIS AS WARFARE PRAISES GO FORTH IN THE HEAVENLIES. THIS EXCITING TAPE WILL THEN LEAD YOU INTO THE ARMS OF YOUR FIRST LOVE, JESUS. IN THE END, YOUR SPIRIT WILL BE BLESSED WITH THE HEALING OF GOD.

MIRACLES, MIRACLES, MIRACLES

EXPERIENCE EXHILARATING ROUNDS OF MIRACLES. ALLOW THIS ANOINTED TAPE TO ENCOURAGE YOU TO REACH IN FAITH FOR YOUR MIRACLE.

SOUNDS OF YADA

SOAR IN THE SPIRIT WITH SOUNDS OF YADA! BEGINNING WITH PRAISE AND ESCALATING TO WORSHIP, DR. HARRIS SHARES WORDS OF INSPIRATION DIRECTING THE BODY OF CHRIST TO GET INTO SWEET FELLOWSHIP AND COMMUNION WITH THE KING OF GLORY, JESUS CHRIST.

TRIBE OF JUDAH EN DANSE

THIS TAPE BRINGS ABOUT A REJOICING IN GOD. TRIBE OF JUDAH EN DANSE PROMPTS US TO DANCE BEFORE THE LORD AND CELEBRATE HIS GREATNESS AND OUR VICTORY IN HIM.

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EVANGELICAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

8748 SOUTH ABERDEEN

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60620

EVERY TUESDAY EVENING:

PRAYER: 6:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.

BIBLE STUDY: 7:30 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.

SCRIPTURE: "AND HE SPAKE A PARABLE UNTO THEM TO THIS END, THAT MEN OUGHT ALWAYS TO PRAY, AND NOT TO FAINT" (LUKE 18:1)

GOD FIRST MINISTRIES

BRIDES OF CHRIST RETREAT

"COME AWAY MY BELOVED"

SONG OF SOLOMON 2:10




WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN US FOR A TIME OF SHARING FOR BOTH MEN AND WOMEN

AT OUR BRIDES OF CHRIST RETREAT

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 THROUGH SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2000

AT THE BEAUTIFUL WESTIN O'HARE

6100 RIVER ROAD ROSEMONT ILLINOIS 60018




ANOINTED GUEST SPEAKERS:

MISSIONARY ELLA SLAUGHTER, PRESIDENT, GOD FIRST MINISTIRES, MUNCIE, INDIANA

PASTORS MICHAEL AND ANDREA DUDLEY, CAPITAL CHRISTIAN CENTER, MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN

MISS MARYBETH EDWARDS, VICE PRESIDENT OF PROGRAMS, GOD FIRST MINISTRIES




COMISSIONER DR. MILDRED C. HARRIS

FOUNDER AND CEO

GOD FIRST MINISTRIES




SPECIAL COMMUNION SERVICE WITH PASTORS SOLOMON AND EARLENE JONES, EVIDENCE CHRISTIAN CENTER, HARVEY, ILLINOIS


REGISTRATION COST 225.00 PER PERSON (Two People Per Room)

NO REFUNDS WILL BE GRANTED!

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT, GOD FIRST MINISTRIES, P.O. BOX 490293

(773) 667-5200 OR FACSIMILE: (773) 667-2210


YOLANDA GARY AND HARRIET GILLIAM CHAIRPERSONS

ROBIN NEWELL, VICE PRESIDENT OF SPECIAL EVENTS
COMISSIONER DR. MILDRED C. HARRIS, FOUNDER AND CEO