Greater Refuge Memorial Church

596 West Church Street, Orlando, FL 32805; Phone 407.872.1984

Our Legacy Our Legacy The Greater Refuge Memorial Church had its humble beginning in the summer of 1975. It was in that year that Bishop Henry Ross was preparing to conduct a tent revival in Wachula, Florida, when one of the "Sons of Thunder", Elder John Lewis of New York, informed Bishop Ross of two saints (Brother Charles and Sister Patricia George) that had recently relocated to Orlando and needed a church home.In 1976 the Lord blessed the Orlando Church to move to its present location at 596 W. Church Street, purchasing the former Ebenezer United Methodist Church. In a special Thanksgiving Day Service, honoring the vision of Deacon Henry Matthews of Refuge COOLJC Perrine, the church was dedicated and named:REFUGE TEMPLE CHURCH OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRISTOF THE APOSTOLIC FAITH, INC.In the fall of 1988 the church building was condemned by the City of Orlando for code violations and services could no longer be held in the building. The City of Orlando wanted to demolish the building and charge us $24,000.00 to do it. On March 14, 1990 Apostle William L. Bonner, Chief Apostle of the Church Of Our Lord Jesus Christ, preached the first message in the completely renovated edifice and thechurch was renamed:GREATER REFUGE MEMORIAL CHURCH OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRISTOF THE APOSTOLIC FAITH, INC."The Church In The Heart of the City Beautiful...With The People Of The City Beautiful In Its Heart"In April of 1990 Elder Marcus R. McCoy, Sr. was appointed Associate Minister and charged to oversee the work in Orlando. In April of 1993 he was appointed Assistant Pastor.On Sunday morning, August 16, 1998, the Lord called our illustrious Apostle, Bishop, Pastor and Friend form labor to reward. Apostle Ross had miraculously triumphed over two deadly cancers (bone and prostate) for seven years and God saw fit to ease his suffering by taking him home. As a result our church has suffered a great and devastating loss.In September of 1998 our Presiding Apostle, Regional Apostle, and Diocesan Bishop, Apostle Gentle Groover of Jacksonville, Florida began serving as our pastor, with Elder McCoy reappointed as Assistant Pastor, overseeing the ministry in Orlando. Please pray for us as we continue to abide in the center of God's Holy will.In November of 2001 Elder McCoy was appointed Pastor of the Greater Refuge Memorial Church in Orlando, FL. In 2004 the church was severely damaged by three hurricanes and was susequntly condemned July 13, 2005. One again the congregation was faced with seemingly impossible odds. But having obtained help from the Lord we continue to this day.The congregation was displaced for eighteen months and worshipped with the Zion COOLJC family while the building was being renovated in stages. After repair of structural damage to the building and roof, the GRM Family was blessed to have it's first service back at home January 28, 2007. Please pray for us as we continue to renovate our edifice. To God Be The Glory For The Things He Has Done !

Standing: Apostle Henry Ross, Sr., Bishop R.B. McCoy, Bishop Gentle Groover, District Elder Norman Reeves

Seated: Mother Gertrude Matthews,

Deacon Henry Matthews

Our Doctrine Our Doctrine The Greater Refuge Memorial Church is affiliated with the International Apostlic Organization, Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ of The Apostolic Faith, Inc. (COOLJC).The basis of our Creed, Discipline, Rules of Order and Doctrine is the Word of God as taught in scripture and revealed by the Holy Ghost. Since the Word of God is foundational and absolutely essential to true spirituality, fellowship, spiritual sustenance, effectiveness in service and ministry, faith and doctrinal accuracy, we believe that the most important function of this local church, and its central thrust, is consistent teaching and study of the Word of God (1 Timothy 4:6-7).The study of the Word of God is not an end in itself, but it is a high priority and a necessary channel for fellowship with God and thereby also of effective ministry to one another and to the world. It will not therefore, be bypassed or made secondary in the interest of social concerns, actions, or activities, but must be so promoted that the Word, and the teaching of the Word, become the pulse and heartbeat behind all church and non-church related activities or concerns (Psalms 119:1; 138:2; Romans 15:4; 16:25-26; 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 1 Timothy 1:5; 4:1-16; 2 Timothy 3:15-17; 4:1-3).This local church shall thus function as an autonomous, Apostolic, Pentecostal, Bible believing church, committed to the fundamental truths recorded in God's inerrant revelation, the Holy Scriptures. To hold positions of leadership and authority within the Greater Refuge Memorial Church, all elders, ministerial staff, deacons, auxiliary heads, teachers and members must be: Baptized (immersed) in water in the name, Lord Jesus Christ (Acts 2:38). Baptized (filled) with the Holy Ghost, evidenced by speaking in tongues as the Spirit of God gives utterance (Acts 2:4). Wholeheartedly agree with the Doctrinal Statement, and further agree to be subject to the leadership and governed by the rules and regulations.

Our Pastor

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Our Servant/Shephard Bishop M. Ruel McCoy, Sr.Bishop McCoy is a dynamic preacher, anointed teacher, spirited evangelist, passionate historian, proven pastor and prophet. He was born in New Smyrna Beach, FL and reared in Daytona Beach, FL.Bishop McCoy graduated from Bethune-Cookman College in 1985 with the Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and the Bachelor of Arts degree in Religion and Philosophy. He has also done graduate studies at the Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC) in Atlanta, GA, Liberty University (LU) in Lynchburg, VA and Reformed Theological Seminary (RTS) in Orlando, FL.Bishop McCoy is the eldest child of the "People's Bishop", the late Bishop Ruel B. McCoy and "Mother Superior", Mother Susie N. McCoy. A third generation apostolic product of the Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ, he has been involved in public ministry all his life.He has the dubious honor of being the youngest person to ever be appointed to a state office in the Diocese of Florida. He also was the first graduate of the Diocese Children's Convention and is a distinguished recipient of the Bishop Henry Ross Image Award.Internationally, from 1989-92 he faithfully served as the Chaplain of the Amour Bearer's Young People's Union (ABYPU) and From 2007-2010 he served as the Chairman of the International Board of Presbyters (IBOP).Presently, Bishop McCoy is the Senior Pastor of Greater Refuge Memorial COOLJC in Orlando, FL; Refuge Church in Sorrento, Refuge Church Gainesville and City of Refuge COOLJC in Daytona Beach, FL.He also serves as President of the Bishop Henry Ross Bible Institute (BHRBI), Chairman of the Florida Region Board of Trustees, and Presiding Bishop of the Florida Ecclesiastical Diocese.Pastor McCoy and his wife Lady Benona McCoy are the proud parents of three blessed Holy Ghost filled children, Marcus, Jr., Michael and Markeya.
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Sermons

POWERPOINT SERMONS

Winning the War I.ppt

Pray with your eyes open.ppt

2012 YEAR OF PROPHECY.ppt

In Thee All Nations Be Blessed.ppt

Thank You for My Pardon.ppt

Abounding In Hope.ppt

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Bible Studies

PRAY WITH YOUR EYES OPEN

Join GRM in our weekly bible studies. This study series is prayerfully designed to equip the believer with essential principles of prayer.
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Our Ministries OUR MINISTRIESChurch ministries function for the purpose of providing means for every member of the church to develop and exercise their spiritual gifts and talents, while ministering to the body of Christ and evangelizing the lost (Romans 12:3-8; 1 Peter 4:10-11).GRM nine (9) operating ministries are:A. Two (2) Men Ministries 1. Presbyters Board 2. Deacon's and Brother UnionB. Five (5) Women Ministries 1. Women's Council (WC) 2. Busy Bee 3. Ministries & Deacons Wives Guild (MDWG) 4. Missionary Department 5. Mother's BoardC. Two (2) Youth Ministries 1. Sunday School (SS) 2. Armor Bearer's Young People's Union (ABYPU)Please, refer to GRM Membership Manual Article XIV: Church Ministries for more details.ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE IN MINISTRY

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EXCELLENT WORSHIP SERVICES Sunday Prayer Excellence, 9:00 AM Academy of Excellence, 9:30 AM Morning Worship, 11:00 AM Evening Worship, 5:00 PM (1st and 3rd)Wednesday & Friday Coporate Fast 6:00 AM to 6:00 PMThursday Prayer Excellence 7:00 PM Bible Excellence 7:30 PMEach First Sunday Holy Communion 6:00 PMALL ARE WELCOME

FINALLY!

WE ARE BACK IN OUR BUILDING

After 18 months of being displaced by the Hurricanes the Lord has allowed us to return to "OUR HOUSE!"

We thank God for Bishop Alvin Palmer and the Zion COOLJC for providing shelter for us during the time of the STORM.

Services are being held in the fellowship hall while the sanctuary is being renovated.

PLEASE DONATE AND HELP US REVOVATE OUR BUILDING

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DIRECTIONS TO GRM CHURCH 596 W. CHURCH ST., ORLANDO, FL 32128Our Historic Church is centrally located in the Heart of the City Beautiful. We are coveniently nestled at the corner of Church Street and Terry Avenue in downtown Orlando. Parking is available in the lot on the east side of the building off church street.From North (Daytona Beach Area)Travel West on I-4 to Exit #82B (Anderson Street). Exit right off I-4. Turn right on Anderson. Turn right at traffic light onto Division. At light turn left onto South Street. Turn right on Terry Avenue (Shiloh Baptist Church at corner). Greater Refuge Memorial Church is two blocks on right at the corner of Church Street and Terry Avenue.From South (Disney / Kissimmee Area)Travel East on I-4 to Exit # 82B (South Street). Turn left on South Street. Travel pass two traffic lights, the Amway Center and Turn right on Terry Avenue (Shiloh Baptist Church at corner). Greater Refuge Memorial Church is two blocks on right at the corner of Church Street and Terry Avenue.From East (Cocoa /UCF) or West (Clermont)Travel East on the East-West Expressway (SR# 408) to Exit #11A (Rosiland Avenue). Exit right and at the traffic light, turn left onto South Street. Turn left on South. Travel one mile under overpass (I-4) thru traffic light (Division) to 1st right after light. Turn right on Terry Avenue (Shiloh Baptist Church at corner). Greater Refuge Memorial Church is two blocks on right at the corner of Church Street and Terry Avenue.From West (Clermont)Travel on to the East-West Expressway (SR# 408) to I-4. Travel East on I-4 to Exit # 82B (South Street). Travel under overpass cross over South Street to Church Street. Turn Left onto Church Street. Greater Refuge Memorial Church is three blocks on left at the corner of Church Street and Terry Avenue.

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Bishop M. Ruel McCoy, Sr.PLEASE HELP US RENOVATE OUR HISTORIC BUILDING

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