First Saint Paul AME Church

06/24/2026

📣 Facebook, stop what you're doing and help us wish our AMAZING Pastor, Rev. Dr. Marvin L. Crawford, a very Happy Birthday! 🎉🎂🎉

Today we celebrate a phenomenal leader, faithful shepherd, powerful preacher, and devoted servant of God. Your wisdom, compassion, and unwavering commitment to God's people continue to inspire and bless us beyond measure.

Pastor Crawford, we pray that God pours out His richest blessings upon your life, grants you continued strength, good health, joy, and favor, and blesses you with mannnnnnnnyyyy more birthdays to come! 🎈🎁🎊

Join us in the comments and show our Pastor some birthday love! ❤️

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06/22/2026

Join Us as We Celebrate 26 Years of Faithful Leadership and Dedicated Service!

First Saint Paul AME Church joyfully invites you to join us as we honor our beloved Pastor and First Lady, Rev. Dr. Marvin L. Crawford and Dr. Sherell Vicks-Crawford, for 26 years of outstanding leadership, faithful service, and unwavering commitment to the Kingdom of God.

For more than two decades, they have led with vision, integrity, compassion, and excellence, inspiring countless lives, strengthening our church family, and making a lasting impact throughout the community. Through every season, their dedication to ministry and God's people has been a shining example of servant leadership.

Join us as we celebrate, honor, and thank them for their extraordinary contributions, steadfast leadership, and the countless blessings they have shared with First Saint Paul and beyond.

*"Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor..."* – 1 Timothy 5:17

We look forward to celebrating this special milestone together, giving thanks to God for 26 years of faithful leadership, and praying for His continued favor and blessings upon their lives and ministry.

06/22/2026

Yesterday, our youth had the privilege of honoring Pastor Crawford with a special tribute on Pastor Appreciation Day. We are incredibly grateful for his faithful leadership, unwavering dedication, and the love he continuously pours into our church family and community.

Thank you, Pastor Crawford, for your guidance, encouragement, and commitment to nurturing and inspiring the next generation. Your impact extends far beyond the pulpit, and we are truly blessed to have you as our pastor.

Join us in celebrating and showing our appreciation for Pastor Crawford as you enjoy this heartfelt tribute from our youth. ❤️

06/19/2026

🖤❤️💚 Happy Juneteenth! 💚❤️🖤

Today, we celebrate more than a moment in history. We celebrate the triumph of hope over hardship, faith over fear, and freedom over oppression. Juneteenth reminds us that even in the darkest seasons, God is still working, still delivering, and still making a way.

As we honor the strength, perseverance, and sacrifices of those who came before us, let us also embrace our responsibility to build a brighter future for generations to come. May this day inspire us to walk boldly in our purpose, stand firmly in our faith, and continue the work of justice, unity, and love.

"It is for freedom that Christ has set us free." — Galatians 5:1

Happy Juneteenth! May we remember, rejoice, and rise together.

06/19/2026

Join us in congratulating our very own Little Mr. Kason Keith, who has been crowned the Sixth Episcopal District YPD Prince Champion!

Kason, we are incredibly proud of your hard work, dedication, and outstanding representation of First Saint Paul. Your church family celebrates this remarkable accomplishment and looks forward to all that God has in store for you.

Congratulations, Prince Kason! 👑💜💛

06/15/2026

06/08/2026

Please join Pastor Crawford and the First Saint Paul family in lifting the Lumpkin Family in prayer as they mourn the loss of their beloved family member, Brother Alex Lumpkin.
In times of sorrow, we find comfort in knowing that God is near to the brokenhearted and faithful to those who call upon Him. Let us surround the Lumpkin Family with our prayers, love, encouragement, and support as they navigate the days ahead.
May God's peace strengthen their hearts, His grace sustain them, and His love remind them that they are not alone. As a church family, let us continue to stand with them and lift them before the Lord in prayer.
Please continue to keep the Lumpkin Family lifted in prayer. Celebration of Life information will be shared as it becomes available.
"The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms." — Deuteronomy 33:27

06/04/2026

🔥 Sunday Sermon Recap | First Saint Paul AME Church 🔥

What a powerful word delivered by Sis. Ingrid Williamson!

Through the message "A Call to Serve: I Am Up on the Wall and Cannot Come Down" (Nehemiah 2:11-20; 6:1-3), we were reminded that when God gives us an assignment, we must remain focused, committed, and unwilling to be distracted by opposition. Like Nehemiah, we are called to stay on the wall, continue the work, and trust God to strengthen us for the task ahead.

When purpose is clear, distractions lose their power. When God has called you, don't come down!

If you missed this inspiring message or would like to hear it again, watch the replay here:
📺 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAxq6SDgGDQ

Sunday, May 31, 2026A Call To Serve: " I AM Up On The Wall and I C...

06/03/2026

Please join Pastor Crawford and the First Saint Paul family in lifting the Lumpkin Family in prayer as they mourn the loss of their beloved family member, Brother Alex Lumpkin.

In times of sorrow, we find comfort in knowing that God is near to the brokenhearted and faithful to those who call upon Him. Let us surround the Lumpkin Family with our prayers, love, encouragement, and support as they navigate the days ahead.

May God's peace strengthen their hearts, His grace sustain them, and His love remind them that they are not alone. As a church family, let us continue to stand with them and lift them before the Lord in prayer.

Please continue to keep the Lumpkin Family lifted in prayer. Celebration of Life information will be shared as it becomes available.

"The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms." — Deuteronomy 33:27

06/03/2026

Please join Pastor Crawford and the First Saint Paul family in lifting the Woods Family in prayer as they mourn the loss of their beloved family member, Brother Jerome "Pop" Woods.

During seasons of grief, we are reminded that God is our comfort, our strength, and our refuge. Let us surround the Woods Family with our prayers, love, and support as they walk through these difficult days.

May they be comforted by the promises of God, strengthened by His presence, and encouraged by the love of their church family. As believers, we hold fast to the hope that is found in Jesus Christ and trust that God's grace will sustain them.

Please continue to keep the Woods Family lifted in prayer. Celebration of Life information is provided below.

"Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted." — Matthew 5:4