House of God Prayer Tabernacle Incorporated

08/11/2023

For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us.
‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭1‬:‭20‬ ‭KJV‬‬

I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.
John 14:18 KJV

God is not a man, that he should lie; Neither the son of man, that he should repent: Hath he said, and shall he not do it? Or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good? Behold, I have received commandment to bless: And he hath blessed; and I cannot reverse it.
‭‭Numbers‬ ‭23‬:‭19‬-‭20‬ ‭KJV‬

Trust in His word, have faith. Believe in the promises of God, and walk in them being assured that He is the author and finisher of our faith! May God bless you and keep you, Amen.

08/10/2023

Pastor Juanita Lowe Purnsley, 86 of Fayetteville, N.C. passed on to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, August 7, 2023 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Juanita Lowe Purnsley was born on March 19, 1937 in Little Rock, Arkansas to a sharecropper Robert Lowe and Callie Lee Locklin. She spent her childhood years in Tyronza, Arkansas before relocating with her mother and finally settling down in Southern Pines, N.C. It was here that she planted her roots and began to make her mark on life. She starred athletically, academically, and theatrically at West Southern Pines High School. She matriculated to Shaw University where she paid her way through college and always made sure that her grandmother, mother, and younger brother had enough. While at Shaw she was extremely active in the drama club playing Queen Elizabeth in a Black College touring review, graduating with a B.S. in education as well as becoming a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated.
Juanita taught for 43 years and was honored as Moore County teacher of the year in 1984. Juanita taught at numerous schools notably, Leak Street High School coaching the girls basketball team, Southern Pines Middle, and Vass-Lakeview as well as positions in Cumberland Co., Hoke Co., Fairbanks, Alaska and many others.
She was beautiful, classy, always flawless, a mentor, and master motivator. But, it was in 1961, in Southern Pines where she would meet a handsome young Army Paratrooper from Wilmington, Delaware, Ernest L. Purnsley Sr. and 6 weeks later they were married. It lasted for 62 years. Together they had 4 children Ernest Jr., Ernesto, Endre’, and Ernita. With Ernest Sr. serving in the U.S. Army the couple found themselves in Fairbanks, Alaska. It is here where her youngest son was injured in and accident and it changed the course of her life forever. She entered into a covenant with God and never turned back. Along with her mother they started a bible study group on Gaines St. in Southern Pines which blossomed in Revival for Jesus Church.
As an anointed evangelist, and following the word of God this mother and daughter team founded and built House of God Prayer Tabernacle now located in Parkton, N.C. serving as Pastor. She preached the word of God in Revivals, and conventions from Massachusetts to Georgia, and could never be found without her beloved best friend and organist Mrs. Cynthia Woods.
Juanita loved her children and could always be found on the sidelines cheering them on from Pinecrest High School to Wake Forest, to Catawba College, and Fayetteville State. She was an avid traveler who loved cruising to exotic ports the world over. God truly favored Juanita and we all benefitted from her anointing. If you ever wondered how her children excelled, she was always, always praying. Every morning the family alarm clock was Andrae’ Crouch playing on her record player. She not only encouraged her children, she encouraged everyone she met. Inspiring thousands of young people and old alike to be their best and reminding them that God loves them. There was never a moment spent with her that she didn’t hug you, tell you she loved you, and would pray for you on the spot. She will be missed!

Juanita is survived by a blessed family: Husband Ernest L. Purnsley Sr.; children Ernest L. Purnsley Jr.(Katherine), Ernesto L. Purnsley, Endre L. Purnsley (Jackie), Ernita N. Purnsley-Deans (Phillip); grandchildren Elise N. Purnsley, Evan L. Purnsley, Calina R. Purnsley, Ernest L. Purnsley III, Charles E. Arnold; brother Paul L. Locklin (Sylvia); a host of nieces, nephews, and a very special cousin, niece/nephew Barbara Jean Winston; Denise Williams, and Maurice Winston.

Funeral arrangements are as follows:
There will be a viewing on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 from 5-7 PM at Colvin Funeral Home 2010 Murchison Road, Fayetteville, N.C. 28311

Funeral Service will be Thursday August 17, 2023 at House of God Prayer Tabernacle, 2492 Carolina Church Road, Parkton, N.C. 28371 viewing from 0900-10:00am, Service 10:30-12:00PM.

Burial will be Thursday August 17, 2023 at Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery, 8220 Bragg Blvd., Ft. Bragg, N.C. 28310 From 2:00PM-2:30PM

11/28/2021

Following Jesus

Jesus selected twelve men to remain with him.He taught them his healing ministry. He sent them out two by two to witness in many cities and towns. In some places they were received, in others they were rejected.Have you received a called from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and, will you answer the call ?Jesus is waiting for your answer!
Juanita Lowe Purnsley

04/05/2021

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04/05/2021

HE Arose !

Jesus  cried out as He hung on the cross.It was finished for that period of time! Not for long . Because of His love for all that he had made .Because of his love for you and me on the third day he came up out of the grave that we might go forth in His name to be saved and to save others.

My Grandma taught us a little song. I know now the words were not correct but her efforts rang true. HE Arose, He arose, He arose from the dead and the Lord shall bare my spirit home. God Bless each of you !

Join us on 1 And 3 Sunday at 4PM .. Parkton NC
House of God Prayer Tabernacle
Juanita L . Purnsley ( Pastor)
April 5, 2021

08/09/2020

The Qualities of Jesus

Jesus said unto him I am the way the truth,and the life: no man cometh unto the Father,but by me.
Jesus was the truth the word became flesh. As we read the New Testament we find Jesus as being holy,and righteous,faithful,true,spotless,
obedient,meek,lowly in heart, and many other wonderful descriptions are given concerning Jesus.With the exception of the record concerning his visit to the temple at 12 years old.(The lost books of the Bible gives stories of Jesus as a child ).
Luke 2:40
And the child grew and waxed strong filled with wisdom,and the grace of God . His parents went Jerusalem to the feast of the Passover when Jesus was twelve years old. After the custom of the feast . (Ex. 23:14,15

To be continued
Jesus loves you !
House of God Prayer Tabernacle
Juanita Purnsley
Pastor

08/06/2020

Bishop Charles E. Johnson preaches a timeless sermon titled "He Is Risen." May you be blessed by this anointed man of God.

Bishop Charles E. Johnson He is Risen Pt. & II Revivals For Jesus Church Southern Pines, N.C>

08/04/2020

CRYING IN THE WILDERNESS
and John the Baptist was preaching in the wilderness. saying repent, for the kingdom of God is at hand. The voice of one crying in the wilderness saying prepare ye the way of the Lord make His path straight.

Matthew 3:1
In those days cameJohn the Baptist,preaching in the wilderness of Judea.
Matthew 3:2
And saying repent ye ; for the Kingdom of heaven is at hand.
Matthew 3:3
For this is He that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying the voice of one crying in the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord make his paths straight.
John wasn’t dressed like a celebrity, wearing expensive clothing.Even though he was sent by God to announce the coming of His Son Jesus.John dressed-himself in camels hair, and leather girdles.His meal was locusts, and honey.John was prepared to announce Jesus.
Are you preparing the way for Jesus to enter your heart ? Are things of this world to enjoyable for you to think about the Lord? are you saying , I’ll wait until I’m 30 or 40 before I turn my life over to the Lord? Just having too much fun? Check out the ages in the obituary columns. Even babies are called home.Think it over and be sure. Jesus loves you. He is waiting!

House of God Prayer Tabernacle
Juanita Purnsley
Pastor

07/09/2020

Evangelist Charles E. Johnson delivers a powerful and anointed sermon entitled "This Is The Law of The House." His text comes from Ezekiel 43:10-12 KJV. May you be blessed by this message.

Bishop Charles E. Johnson sermon This Is The Law of The House Revivals For Jesus Church Southern Pines, N.C. 17 Jan, 1993

07/08/2020

Having been blessed by God to have been ministered to, and shepherded by the late Evangelist Charles E. Johnson. God has deemed it worthy that we should share what he has chosen to preserve. We are honored to share with you all the wisdom, and power of this anointed man of God. We pray that you are blessed, and inspired to Walk in the Promise of God.

Audio recording of the late Evangelist Charles E. Johnson. Recorded in 1991 at Revivals for Jesus Church, Southern Pines, N.C.

05/03/2020

Follow Me
Jesus called the people and His disciples and said unto them ,whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself,and take up his cross and follow me. The day in which we live, with all of the sickness and death all around us. There is no place to run .We used to sing a song.”Where He leads me I will follow. Where He leads me I will follow where,He Leads me I will follow I’ll go with Him ,with Him all the way.”Follow Jesus to safety.
House of God Prayer Tabernacle
Juanita Purnsley
Pastor