Jerusalem Church of God in Christ

Jerusalem Church of God in Christ Greetings! This page is used to announce up to date information as well as reminders for upcoming events. Please be sure to visit www.jerusalemcogic.net!

Brief History of Jerusalem COGIC:

SUPERINTENDENT ALBERT BRECKENRIDGE WAS A MAN OF VISION AND WISDOM. WHEN PEOPLE TOLD HIM IT COULD NOT BE DONE, HE BELIEVED THAT GOD WOULD PROVE THEM WRONG. HE DEDICATED HIS LIFE TO THE WORK OF THE LORD. AFTER MANY YEARS OF SERVICE UNTO THE LORD AT JERUSALEM, ALBERT BRECKENRIDGE WAS CALLED HOME. HIS WIFE HELEN REMAINED THE QUEEN OF THE JERUSALEM CHURCH OF GOD IN C

HRIST, SERVING AS THE PRESIDENT OF THE MOTHER’S BOARD & CHURCH TREASURER UNTIL HER DEATH IN THE SUMMER OF AUGUST 2005. SUPERINTENDENT BRECKENRIDGE WAS THE FOUNDER AND VISIONARY OF JERUSALEM COGIC. THROUGH HIS LIFE AND HIS MINISTRY, HE PASSED ON A GREAT LEGACY TO OUR CURRENT PASTOR SUPERINTENDENT CEDRIC WILSON.
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In 1992, the Lord saw fit to choose Elder Cedric Wilson to be our Pastor, and his wife, Sister Diana Wilson to be our First Lady. Pastor Wilson and First Lady Wilson work together as a team to build the Body of Christ through preaching, teaching and ministry. Under the leadership of Pastor Wilson, Jerusalem has:
Purchased our 1st church van
Continue to procure properties for the building of the Kingdom
Purchased TV Commercial time
Sponsored Church trip to Canada
Sponsored Church Cruise to Mexico
Established Youth Entrepreneurship program
Initiated Church Newsletter
Initiated the Renovation of our church Sanctuary Post-Katrina
Creation of Church Website
Recipient of several grants to better our community
Established Computer Center
Partnered with Fuego y Gloria Church (Fire & Glory) for church service
Church YouTube page
Audio and Visual department (audio and visual recording, Power Point presentations)

Pastor Wilson has a purpose to empower changed people who will change the world for such a time as this! He has an out-of-the-box approach and dynamic preaching style that incorporates illustrative Sermons. Pastor Wilson is passionate about breaking down walls of religion and denominationalism and strives to create a church consisting of individuals from diverse races, cultures, and backgrounds who join together for the common purpose of worshipping God.

Ladies, it’s time to ignite our fire! You are cordially invited to our upcoming Women’s Conference, “Called for Such a T...
06/09/2026

Ladies, it’s time to ignite our fire! You are cordially invited to our upcoming Women’s Conference, “Called for Such a Time as This!” This is a weekend dedicated for you to be empowered, equipped, and elevated! Come and join our sisterhood as we are expecting great things, walking in God’s favor, and anticipating his best! Pay your registration fee by June 30,2026 to receive your welcome bag. Let’s do this together! We can’t wait to welcome you!🩷💚🙌🏽🙏🏽

SUNDAY • MAY 31,2026 ✨🙏🏽Join us for a powerful Prayer Walk as Community!⏰ 9:00amLet's come together in faith, fellowship...
05/30/2026

SUNDAY • MAY 31,2026 ✨

🙏🏽Join us for a powerful Prayer Walk as Community!
⏰ 9:00am

Let's come together in faith, fellowship, and purpose.

🕊️Prayer Stations & Activities
🍽️Brunch Immediately Following
📖Please bring your Bible
👕Wear your church T-shirt with modest pants, jeans, or skirts (If you don't have one, still come-you are welcome!)

📍 Jerusalem Church of God in Christ
3802 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70125

Come expectant. Come ready. Come as you are.

✨ SAVE THE DATE ✨Ladies, get ready for a powerful and unforgettable weekend at the Jerusalem COGIC Women’s Conference 20...
05/28/2026

✨ SAVE THE DATE ✨

Ladies, get ready for a powerful and unforgettable weekend at the Jerusalem COGIC Women’s Conference 2026! 💕🙌🏽

📅 July 24–26, 2026
📍 Hosted by Lady Dee & the Women’s Department of Jerusalem COGIC

This will be a time of empowerment, encouragement, elevation, and walking in God’s favor! 🌸

“Called for Such a Time as This” 💖

Come expecting GREAT things as we anticipate all God has in store! More exciting details are on the way — stay tuned! ✨

Jerusalem Church of God in Christ invites you to three powerful nights of revival, worship, and spiritual renewal!📖 Them...
05/28/2026

Jerusalem Church of God in Christ invites you to three powerful nights of revival, worship, and spiritual renewal!

📖 Theme: “A Call to Holy Living”
Romans 10:1–2

🎤 Guest Revivalist: Pastor Leslie Stewart Sr. of Westwego COGIC
📅 June 3rd–5th
🕖 7:00 PM Nightly
📍 3802 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70125

Come experience an atmosphere filled with praise, powerful preaching, and the presence of God. Invite your family, friends, and community as we seek revival together!

SUNDAY • MAY 31,2026🙏🏽A Join us for a powerful Prayer Walk as Community!Let's come together in faith, fellowship, and pu...
05/03/2026

SUNDAY • MAY 31,2026

🙏🏽A Join us for a powerful Prayer Walk as Community!
Let's come together in faith, fellowship, and purpose.
⏰ 9:00am
🕊️Prayer Stations & Activities
🍽️Brunch Immediately Following
📖 Please bring your Bible
👕Wear your church T-shirt with modest pants, jeans, or skirts
(If you don't have one, still come-you are welcome!)
📍Jerusalem Church of God in Christ
3802 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70125
Come expectant. Come ready. Come as you are.

✨ Time to relax, restore, and recharge ✨Treat yourself to a therapeutic massage with TLC Therapeutic Healing LLC. Whethe...
05/02/2026

✨ Time to relax, restore, and recharge ✨

Treat yourself to a therapeutic massage with TLC Therapeutic Healing LLC. Whether you’re dealing with stress, muscle tension, or just need a moment of self-care, you’re in good hands. 💆🏽‍♀️

✔️ Relieves stress & tension
✔️ Promotes healing & relaxation
✔️ Licensed professional care
📍 Metairie, LA | By appointment only
📞 (504) 654-0461

Book your session today and invest in your well-being! 💜

⚽️ NOLA, it’s game time!Come out and support NOLA Ramparts FC as they take on top competition right here at Pan American...
05/02/2026

⚽️ NOLA, it’s game time!

Come out and support NOLA Ramparts FC as they take on top competition right here at Pan American Stadium! 🎉

Bring your friends, enjoy the energy, and be part of the action. Let’s pack the stands and show love for local soccer! 💙🖤

Check the schedule and grab your tickets today!�

01/29/2026

Scripture for Reflection

John 1:12 (CSB)

“But to all who did receive him, he gave them the right to be children of God, to those who believe in his name.”

YOU BELONG

Before God ever asks you to change, He invites you to belong. Belonging always comes before behavior in the Kingdom of God. You are not accepted because you perform well—you are accepted because you received Christ by faith.

Through Jesus, you have been given the right to become a child of God. This is not a temporary status or a fragile position. It is a secure relationship established by grace. You are no longer striving for acceptance; you are living from it.

When you know you belong, obedience becomes a loving response instead of a fearful obligation. Belonging transforms how you view failure, discipline, and growth. You trust that God is shaping you as a Father shapes His children—with patience, love, and purpose.

A Moment to Consider

How would your daily choices change if you truly lived from the assurance that you belong to God?

A Prayer of Gratitude

“Father, thank You that I belong to You—not by effort, but by grace. Help me live from that place of security. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”

01/27/2026

Scripture for Reflection

2 Corinthians 5:21 (ESV)

“For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.”

RIGHT WITH GOD

God did not wait for you to improve, mature, or get everything right before calling you righteous. Through Christ, a divine exchange took place: your sin was placed upon Jesus, and His righteousness was placed upon you. Christ, who knew no sin, willingly bore what did not belong to Him so that you could receive what you could never earn.

Righteousness is not a reward for good behavior; it is a gift of grace. Your identity was settled at salvation, even while your character is still being shaped through growth and obedience. God does not relate to you based on your performance but through the finished work of Christ.

You are not striving to become righteous—you already are righteous in Him. Growth flows from identity, not the other way around. When you rest in who you already are, obedience becomes a response of gratitude rather than an effort to earn approval.

A Moment to Consider

Do you live each day as though righteousness is already yours, or are you still trying to prove yourself to God?

A Prayer of Rest

“God, thank You for the righteousness You have given me in Christ. Teach my heart to rest in what You have already finished. Amen.”

01/26/2026

Theme of the WEEK - ACCEPTED BEFORE ACTION

Scripture for Reflection

“Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.”

— Romans 5:1

SETTLED BEFORE YOU START

Before today ever begins—before decisions are made, words are spoken, or tasks are attempted—God has already settled your relationship with Him. You are not waking up to earn His approval or prove your worth. You are waking up already accepted, already justified, already at peace with God through Jesus Christ.

Righteousness is not something you achieve through effort; it is something you receive by faith. Because of Christ’s finished work, God is not standing at a distance, waiting to see how well you perform today. He has already declared peace. That peace is not fragile, temporary, or dependent on your success or failure. It is secure because it rests on Christ, not on you.

When peace is settled, striving loses its power. Obedience becomes a response rather than a requirement for acceptance. Holiness grows best not in pressure or fear, but in an atmosphere of peace and assurance. You grow because you are secure—not to become secure.

Today does not begin with pressure. It begins with peace.

A Moment to Consider

How does your perspective change when you begin the day from peace instead of pressure or performance?

A Prayer of Trust

“Father, thank You that my standing with You is secure through Jesus. Help me live today from the place of peace You have already given me. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”

Address

3802 Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
New Orleans, LA
70125

Telephone

+15048213484

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