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Praise the Lord: Saints of the Most High
Welcome
to our web site!
On this web-site we'll introduce ourselves and highlight how God is blessing our ministry.
We are honored that you would
take the time to visit our web site. We are the House of Prayer Apostolic Faith Church IV, a non-denominational
church located in Ft Myers FL. We are always striving to find new ways to get the message of Jesus Christ out
to current and prospective members. Our church has been in this area since 1984. Our
pastor and founder is Pastor Ella M. Davis whom has been pastoring for 46 years.
This ministry began in Hopkins Park IL. (House of Prayer Church I), for
more details visit our "Our History "page of this site.
This web site
allows us to reach people we may never have been able to contact before. Please use this site to access the information
you need about the church and as a resource for broadening your faith. We look forward to hearing from you and answering any
questions you might have.
Pastor Judy W. Sykes
We are please to introduce Pastor Judy W. Syke, as the new pastor of the House of Prayer Apostolic
Faith Church of God IV. Pastor Sykes is the daughter of the late Pastor Dr. Ella M. Davis, she served as the care giver and
army barrier for pastor Davis in her latter years. She is a lisensed minister of the P.A.W. Florida State Council, she
graduated from Governor State University, with her Bachlor in Human Justice. She was married to Deacon Vincent Sykes
for 32 years prior to his death in December of 2001, they both served as overseer when Pastor Davis traveled for many
years. She has two children Donald and Shalissa Sykes.
Pastor Sykes has been operating in this office since September of 2008, in this short time as
leader she has been able to realize several visions of Pastor Davis: Our community outreach programs "Concern Group for Others"
(C.G.O), has added a food bank, nursing home minstry, and we have been ask to conduct services in one of the local hospital
here in Ft Myers. We ask that you pray for Pastor Sykes, that God will continue to give her a vision, for we all know "without
a vision the people will perish" and if God give a vision he will make the provision.
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Second Annual "Dotson & House of
Prayer Scholarship Foundation"
Award
We are proud to announce, our 2nd annual "Dotson HPC Scholarship Foundation Award" in conjunction
with the House of Prayer Womens' Auxiliary. We will be giving out four $500 scholarships, to first and second year college
students. Recipients of the scholarship was Lee County African American high school seniors with a 2.75 GPA, and second
years college student with GPA of 2.00 or better, student will also need to present a reference letter from a teacher at their
high school or college professor. These students demonstrate financial need, and they will need to write a minimum
500-word essay on the topic, "The Value of a College Education". Dead line for this is June 6, 2009, scholorship will be awarded
over the summer. Student will need to provide proof of Fall registration, and monies will be sent to directly to the
school of choice. We are still accepting donations for 2009 just click on the donation button below, through donations
from the community and businesses, as will as the congregation we hope to be able to do even more. If you would like
to help further the education of an economically challenged youth for the fall of 2009, please contact Lynda Dotson @ 239-278-7130
or email her at lyndadotson@dbs.floe
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| Jan 31,1922 -July 19,2008 |
Pastor Dr. Ella M.Gordon-Davis
Absent From the Body, Present with the Lord
"We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present
with the LORD" (2Cor 5:8)
Praise the Lord to all our web site visitor, We are sadden at this
time . The Lord has called Pastor Davis home, this occured on July 19,2008. We have lost a great woman of God and she will
be greatly missed by all of us, according to the word of God; "For me, to live is Christ, to die is gain" (Phil 1:21). Yes
we have suffered a great lost, but Pastor Davis has been awarded with a greater gain.
We would like to thank you all for your prayers love, and support, for
us here at the House of Prayer. We ask that you continue to keep us in prayer, We as the people of God know that Pastor Davis
is in the bossom of Abraham, awaiting the return of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, for this our souls do rejoice, but we
are still in flesh and our hearts are heavy still. Those people that have lost a love one can understand where we are, so
pray that God will send words that will help us heal and be strengthen. Pray for us as a body of Christ here in Ft Myers Fl. and
Kankakee Il. that we will finish the work God has started at the hands of Pastor Davis. Special prayer for Deacon Booker T.
Davis is needed at this time after 67 years of marriage, there is a major void in his life at this time, so please call his
name out in prayer as often as possible.
If you happen to be a first time visitor to our site, click on Pastors picture.
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This Web-site is in Loving memories of
Deacon Vincent Sykes
Deacon Sykes was born, October 3,1945 to Bertha "Doll" Sykes. Upon
the death of his mother, his uncle and aunt James and Elna, Sykes served as surrogate parents and raised Vincent in a
Christian home. He was gifted to sing and compose music, he also enjoyed playing the piano.
Elder Sykes served time in the U.S. Navy. He met Evangelist Ella M.
Davis and she taught him the Apostolic doctrine and he was baptized in Jesus name in 1964 under the late Pastor
O.D. Akines. He married Judy Wynell Davis on July 12,1969. They were married 33 years, they had two children, Donald and Shalisa.
We have provided links with Deacon Sykes complete Bio and a slide
show with pictures. Click on links below.
| Co-founder of the House of Prayer |
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| Elder Clinton Welch |
Honoring the Co-founder of the
House of Prayer
Elder Clinton Welch
We are honoring Elder Clinton Welch on his 89th birthday celebration on December 7,2008 at the
House of Prayer Church IV, located at 2112 Mitchell Ct. this event will begin at 4:00 pm. Speaker for this event will be Suffigan
Bishop Henry W. Seemoore of the House of Prayer V.
Elder Welch is the oldest and one of the first members of the House of Prayer, his contribution
to the work of the Lord is priceless. The scripture tells us to put our hand to the plow, Elder Welch, became the plow
at times under Pastors Davis's ministry. His faithfulness to his pastor even when he was told by many, that he should
not follow a woman, Elder Welch never felt he he was following a woman " he was following God who at the time was using
a woman". As God used Deborah to lead the nation of Isreal, God provided her with Barak to care for and lead his
people. Elder Welch played the role of Barak in this ministry. He is a true evangelist, always wanting and willing to tell
someone about Jesus.
We are to give honor where honor is due, Elder Welch is truely one worth of honor and double
honor. We of the all the House's of Prayer, would like to thank God for you and your faithfulness to the work of the Lord.
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Lesson Text:
Gen 6:6-8;7:1-5;8:1;9:1
Key Vers: Heb 11:7
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Fearing God is alays reflected in obedience to him, and He always rewards obedience.
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6/14/09
Abraham- Father of the Faithful
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God's convenant blessings are received through faith and obedience. Through Abraham's faith, God brought
into existence a people to fulfill His purpose.
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6/21/09
Job- A Man of Integrity
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Job's integrity and confidence in God carried him through his deepest trials to victory.
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6/28/09
Jacob- Changed to a Prince
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Lesson Text:
Gen 32:9-12,24-30
Key Vers: Gen 32:28
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Man can please God only when he dies to self and allows the Lord to become Master in his life.
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7/05/09
Joseph- A Man of Character
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Lesson Text:
Gen 45:1-10
Key Vers: Gen 45:5
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Joseph was willing to forgive his brothers, who had wronged him, and bring them into a land of plenty. Our Lord is also
willing to forgive us and bring us into a land flowing with His blessings.
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| Deacon Booker T. Davis |
Deacon Booker T. Davis Birthday Revival 2009
House of Prayer IV hosted a three day revival in honor of Deacon Booker T. Davis.
Guest speaker for this event was Suffagan Bishop Edward T McGhee of Apha & Omega Church of Jesus Christ, Champaigne Il.
We would like to thank all the saint that came out to help us honor Deacon Davis. He celebrated his 90th birthday on February
14th, Deacon Davis enjoyed sharing his day with the saints. For those that may not know, Deacon Davis is the husband of Dr
Pastor Ella M. Davis, they were married for 63 years until recently the Lord called her home.
We celebrated his bithday and also took this time out to honor him for his contribution to the
ministry of the Lord. We plan on honoring him again and again, we think to much to often the mate of the leader in the
church get over looked, as we know without the right mate a minister can easiely be hindered, from being all that God has
called them to be. We at this time thank our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for Deacon Booker T. Davis, because of his unselfish
sacrifices he made while Pastor Davis ministered to the saints while she was with us. We ask that you pray for Deacon Davis
daily, he is recovering from a stroke he suffered in January, and join us in thanking God for him.
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We would love to here from you. Place your testimony
or prayer request on our web-site.
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House of Prayer Apostolic Faith Church IV
2112 Mitchell Ct
Ft. Myers, FL. 33916
Phone#: 239-332-4411
Fax#: 239-332-7436
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