Known as the “The Church In The Heart Of The City, With The City In Its Heart,” many local leaders and community advocates regarded Bethel as their church home. In July of 1995, the City of Grand Rapids honored him by naming the cross street Bethel was located on, Abney Avenue SE. This avenue remains located between Lake Drive and Cherry Street.
The Sapps founded Lighthouse Full Life Center, located at 2415 Madison Ave SE in 2003. Abundant in their vision and favor, the Sapps were able to lead Lighthouse into its expansion to multiple locations in Grand Rapids and around the state of Michigan. MaLinda served in ministry for more than 20 years, including her time as the Administrative Pastor and beloved First Lady of Lighthouse.
The Sapps founded Lighthouse Full Life Center, located at 2415 Madison Ave SE in 2003. Abundant in their vision and favor, the Sapps were able to lead Lighthouse into its expansion to multiple locations in Grand Rapids and around the state of Michigan. MaLinda served in ministry for more than 20 years, including her time as the Administrative Pastor and beloved First Lady of Lighthouse.
Bishop Marvin Sapp’s life story has been made into a movie that will debut this Sunday (August 21) on TVOne. In Never Would Have Made It: The Marvin Sapp Story—the Grammy Award-nominated gospel star shares that despite a lifelong dedication to the church, he also experimented with drugs and alcohol. “I’ve always sung gospel music […] The post Gospel Singer Marvin Sapp Shares Past Booger Sugar Use appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.