May 31, 1998
On Pentecost Sunday, May 31,1998, God allowed Pastor and Co-Pastor Carpenter to birth the Philadelphia Prayer, Praise & Worship Center Church in the basement of their home. The first message was “What The Church Can’t Forget” Matthew 28:16-20. Each Sunday thereafter God continued to bless the ministry both spiritually and physically.
The first members were: Pastor Douglas M. Carpenter, Sr., Minister Felisa E. Carpenter, Minister Kevin Padgett, Mother Lenora Mundey, Mother Pearl Arnold, Bro. Dennis Carpenter, Sis. Norma J. Carpenter, Bro. Frank Caul, Sis. Cynthia Caul, Sis. Antonia Graves, Sis. Kathy LeCoin, Sis. Tracy Padgett, Sis. Pamela Reid, Bro. Kevin Reid, Sis. Ruth Throckmorton, Sis. Betty Vincent, Sis. Janice Voorhees. In absentia: Bro. Wilbur Padgett, Sis. Velma Padgett, Sis Judith Abel Henry.
July, 1998
Before long the church outgrew Pastor/Co-Pastor’s basement and house, but God opened another door in July 1998, The Kirkbride Center, where we held Bible Study and Sunday Services until June 2002.
July 31, 1998
The Church was incorporated in the State of Pennsylvania. The Church subsequently was accorded 501(C)(3) status as a charitable organization by the IRS and was granted exemption from sales tax by the State of Pennsylvania
December 10, 1998
The Thursday night Kirkbride Spiritual Enrichment classes started for the Kirkbride members and in March 2001 the Breakthrough Ministry at Kirkbride was started. We also started a Youth Outreach Ministry at Kirkbride.
September 8, 1999
Praise Bible Institute started certified classes on Wednesdays, Pastor Carpenter, Instructor.
October 10, 1999
PPP & WCC Tape Ministry started, and as of May 7, 2006 sermons were also available on CD. In January 2007 the messages became available on the church’s website to listen, download, email or podcast.
July, 2001
The Thursday night Kirkbride Spiritual Enrichment classes started for the Kirkbride members and in March 2001 the Breakthrough Ministry at Kirkbride was started. We also started a Youth Outreach Ministry at Kirkbride.
July 7, 2002
We had our first Sunday morning service at our new church. Pastor Carpenter’s message was entitled “Wilt Thou Be Made Whole?” and Rev. Kevin Padgett held the first Sunday morning service at PPP&WCC Kirkbride Outreach Ministry. His message was entitled “Can You Hear Me Now?”
October 27, 2002
The first baptism at our new church was on October 27, 2002. Twenty-two members were baptized.
February 10, 2004
CorrectBible.com was launched as a comprehensive Christian website containing PPP&WCC's Adult Bible Study lessons, Bible subjects, Christian devotionals, sermons and poems.
May 6, 2004
PhilaPrayer.org was added as the Church's information center and resource for other churches and ministries worldwide.
January 28, 2006
Under the mentorship of Co-Pastor Carpenter, the Young Adult Ministry was started.
April 28, 2006
PPP&WCC partnered with the “Chosen 300 Ministries” to feed the homeless in the City of Philadelphia while bringing them the Good News of Jesus.
October 5, 2006
We started our Pre-Bible Study Course on Wednesday nights. Co-Pastor Carpenter, Instructor.
September, 2006
In 2006 we awarded our first scholarships to our students who were graduating, and were continuing their education in an accredited college or trade school.
March, 2007
On Friday, March 30, 2007 God allowed Pastor Carpenter to resign from S.E.P.T.A. after 26 ½ years to focus more on full-time Pastoral/Ministry. To God Be The Glory!
June, 2007
In June 2007, we started our Prayer for Peace on the Streets and Harvest of Souls for Christ Ministry, Min. Mitchell Chance, Coordinator.
September, 2007
The church’s bookstore, “The Learning Corner” was opened.
October 7, 2007
Bro. Mitchell Chance delivered his Initial Sermon on Sunday morning.
December 16, 2007
On Sunday, Ministers Terrance & Robin Woods were ordained.
January, 2008
New ministries were started:
Another Option Jericho Ministry (a transition ministry bridging Kirkbride Ministry to fellowship in church)
Community Outreach Ministry
Mental Health Consumer Christian Support Ministry
One Flesh Christian Marriage & Couples Enrichment Ministry
Seasoned Saints Ministry
October 9, 2008
Noon Day Prayer was instituted.
October 2, 2009
Sistah to Sistah Women's Ministry Fellowhip began, Co-Pastor Felisa E. Carpenter, Ministry Advisor
April 8, 2010
Young Adult Bible Study began.
June, 2010
The Adam to Adam Men’s Ministry began. Bro. Joel Roundtree, Ministry Leader, and Pastor Carpenter, Ministry Advisor.
April 24, 2012
The Young Adult Ministry launched a daily Prayer Line.
May 18, 2013
Pastor Douglas M. Carpenter, Sr. received his Masters of Theological Studies from Palmer Theological Seminary.
May 17, 2014
Co-Pastor Felisa E. Carpenter received her Master’s Degree in Ministry of Pastoral Studies from Lancaster Bible College.
October 23, 2014
The Thursday Night Families Forward Shelter Ministry at Kirkbride was started.
March 22, 2015
Four members preached their Initial Sermons and were licensed as ministers, Sis. Adeyemi Adeyemo, Sis. Truemanna Carpenter, Sis. Shonna McBreen, Deacon Anthony Woodland.
May 20, 2017
Pastor Douglas M. Carpenter, Sr. graduated from Lancaster Theological Seminary with a Doctorate of Ministry degree.
June 11, 2017
Rev. Terrance M. Woods graduated from Jamison School Of Theology with a Doctor of Theology degree.
May 19, 2018
Our 20th Anniversary Banquet was held at the Embassy Suites in Philadelphia.
March 22, 2020
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic we began holding online worship services on FaceBook Live. Pastor Carpenter preached:"This Is No Ordinary Fight"
March 29, 2020
We streamed our 1st service on YouTube Channel PPPWCC. Pastor Carpenter preached: "In Times Like These"
April 1, 2020
We held our first Wednesday night Bible Study, "Understanding Fear Pt.1" via conference call.
May 13, 2020
We began Wednesday night Bible Study on FaceBook Live. "Peace Pt.1"
September 9, 2020
We began Wednesday Night Bible Study on YouTube Channel Dennis Carpenter, Facebook Live PPP&WCC and the conference line.
December 31, 2020
The Young Believers Ministry launched its first Online Young Believers and Teens Fellowship
May 1, 2022
We returned to in-person worship at 51st Street while continuing online worship and Bible study.
Sunday, November 6, 2022
We returned to the Kirkbride Center for our first in person Sunday Worship Services since the pandemic.
Sunday, November 20, 2022
We had a Memorial Service for three of our servant leaders and members who passed away during the pandemic.
Sunday, December 11, 2022
We had the Preaching Licensing Service for Bro. Douglas M. Carpenter, Jr.
TO GOD BE ALL THE GLORY!