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On January 24, 1999 at 12:00 p.m. marked the beginning of a vision becoming a reality for Reverend Dwain K. White, Sr. Pastor White opened the doors of his business Power Music Incorporated located at 2114 N. Charles Street Baltimore, Maryland to a small group of baptized believers, which was the start of Christ Temple Baptist Church. On that faithful Sunday in attendance where Dayna Dessesow, Wesley Dessesow, Bobby Mann, Pastor Dwain White, Sr., Diane White, Dwain White, Jr. and David White. “Where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them”. Matthew 18:20. From thence the congregation grew in size and in spirit as they worshiped God and sought his will for their lives.Since it’s inception Christ Temple has only had to endure three changes in location, which was certainly a blessing from God. The first change was in September of 2005 when God led them to be a blessing to the New Fellowship Bible Church as they shared the edifice located at 501 Denison Street. The second change of location was to the Bentalou Recreation Center in April of 2007 where they worshiped for only five months. The third move God blessed them to purchase their very first property located at 2205 Maryland Avenue, Baltimore MD 21218, which is where they currently serve and worship. Provident Bank provided the financing as they went to settlement on August 10, 2007 and celebrated their first official service and dedication of the building on November 4, 2007. To God be the glory!With the Lord’s guidance and Pastor White’s leading the membership of Christ Temple Christian Fellowship has experienced tremendous growth spiritually. Over the past thirteen years CTCF has incorporated numerous ministries and opportunities for worship. Their evangelistic efforts have included various forms of outreach such as clothing give- away, a food pantry, door to door canvassing of various communities throughout Baltimore, Christ centered neighborhood block parties, and a noon day service on Wednesday’s formerly known as the Hour of Power. Many weary souls received salvation and deliverance in the Hour of Power services. CTCF has also made popular a city-wide event geared to reaching the children called Youth Explosion. In this event children from all over the city come to share they’re testimonies and gifts for the Glory of God in a powerful and energetic service. This service which is near and dear to the Pastor’s heart is truly off the hook.
