Our History

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The Island of Hope Church of God in Christ history begins in 1934 on Haley Street. Known then as the "Power House Church of God In Christ," with approximately seventy-five (75) members under the Leadership of the Reverend David Anderson.

Past Pastoral Leadership includes:
Superintendent David Anderson, Superintendent E.C. Corneilus, Bishop C. H. Nelson,Elder A. Hatchett, and Elder J.A. Blake, Jr... The Island of Hope Church Of God In Christ has served the historic Fifth Ward and Downtown Communities for over 66 years.

On Sunday, the 1st day of October 2000 we celebrated the dedication of our new dome edifice. The new edifice has a maximum seating capacity of 800 people. The Island of Hope is in the heart of Historic Fifth Ward, "An Island Of Hope In A World Depair, we are a haven of refuge for the spiritually oppressed, the emotionally distraught, the poor and the disenfranchised of the community.

Our Ministry programs include: Food Pantry Ministry, The Island of Hope Academy Day Care Ministry, Sick and Shut-In Ministry, Prison Ministry, Hospital Ministry, and Evangelism and Outreach Ministry, Unshackled Drug Ministry, Deacon's Wives Ministry, Greeters, New Members Orientation Committee, and Scholarship Committee, Youth and Children's Ministry, Men's Fellowship Ministry, Singles Ministry, Older Adult Ministry, Helping Hand Ministry, Widows Society Ministry, Living Word Bible School, Intercessory Prayer Ministry, and Low Income Housing Ministry.

We hope that you will come and join with us in any and all of our services. Sunday School 9:00 A.M., Sunday Morning Service 10:00 A.M., Sunday Evening Service 6:30 P.M. or our Wednesday Night Pastoral Teaching at 7:30 P.M. The Island Of Hope a place for friendship, enrichment, learning, and service. A purpose driven church and people.