In 1996, Elder Jimmie Copeland founded Emmanuel, CLG in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Services were held in an old bank at 455 Wealthy se. The Lord blessed Pastor Copeland as Emmanuel started with 8 members. In 1997 Pastor Copeland appointed Elder Dale G.Evans as his Assistant Pastor. The unity of God prospered at Emmanuel. In 1998 Pastor Copeland received an opportunity to move to Mississippi. Pastor Copeland received counsel from Bishop James Sherman of the Trinity Central West Diocese. In that meeting, Pastor Copeland mentioned to Bishop about a new pastor for Emmanuel. After their conversation and Bishop Sherman approval, Pastor Copeland submitted Elder Dale G. Evans name as the new pastor. Elder Evans recieved from God to rename the church, asked if he could change the name Emmanuel to New Generation. Bishop Sherman and Pastor Copeland consented. Elder Copeland resigned in June 1997. EIder Evans was appointed offically as pastor of Emmanuel CLG. In August of 1997, Emmanuel was recognized as New Generation CLG. New Generation moved to it's new place of worship at 345 State se, where they grew by leaps and bounds. In 2000 New Generation had suffered their storm and was relagated back to the few committed members. In that same year they moved to another location at 1410 Plainfield NE. In June 2002 due to financial hardship, Pastor Dale and Min. Charli Evans reluctantly closed their church doors in Michigan. They began to seek God and took a sabbatical to see where God was sending them next. Elder Evans moved to Chicago,Illinois to answer a family emergency in 2003. Elder Evans served under Elder Jimmy McClain at Smith Holy Temple and Bishop Quillar Grice at Solid Rock CLG. Elder Evans began to receive the unction of the Holy Spirit about pastoring, and talked with Bishop Grice. She consented to their release to answer the Lord's call. Pastor Evans now believes that the first church was the seed to plant and now this is the Harvest in Chicago of that church plant in Grand Rapids, Michigan. NGHC offically recognized in the Trinity Central West Diocese under Bishop James R. Sherman Dec. 8th 2007 with 11 members. With our strong faith in God we have established a community ministry at 364 Saginaw Ave. in Calumet City, Illinois. Pastor & Min. Charli Evans realized that it is God that gives the increase. Please pray for us as we continue in our faith journey and await our increase at New Generation Harvest Church.
Our purpose at NGHC:
- to help those whom are hurting,
- speak truth to those that have been lied to,
- lift up those whom have been let down,
- listen to those whom have not been heard.
If you are ever in need of a friend, someone to talk to, or maybe a listening ear, we are just one decision away!
