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About
Beth-EL House of Prayer was given in vision to the late Bishop Helen Mickens in 1951. However, she waited two years for clarity before opening Beth-EL The House of Yahweh in Bronx, NY, in 1953, on the fourth Sunday in February at 6:00 PM. (It was not opened on the Sabbath because our late Bishop did not want the people speaking their own words on that day.)
Mother Mickens, as she was lovingly called, started out with her husband, Alfred Mickens, as the musician and her children as the members. As her sons Herbert, Alfred, George, and Terry grew, they began to play the music and formed the musical group called the Beth-EL Lights with their friend Thomas Jones. The church continued to grow, and The Beth-EL-Letts, Beth-EL Holy Choir, Beth-EL Jr. choir, and the Beth-EL Tots were formed. Then, Beth-EL expanded further as some of the members moved to other states and countries.
One of the places Beth-EL now calls home is Baltimore, MD, where our Bishop Floyd R. Simmons resides. Bishop Simmons was shown a seat in a dream one night. In the dream, he was told that the seat was loaned to him as long as he obeyed Yahweh's word. He later found out that a seat was a place of authority.
A few days later, the late Bishop Helen Mickens came to Baltimore from Hopewell, VA, where she resided at that time. She said she was in Baltimore to ordain Bishop-Elect Simmons to pastor. When Floyd told Bishop Mickens about the dream, she was not surprised. Bishop Mickens said the dream was just giving witness to what was about to happen. In 1975, Floyd R. Simmons became Pastor of Beth-EL in Baltimore. Mother Mickens also ordained his wife, Helen, who became the co-pastor.
Our church has grown, and through the struggle, we have been blessed with a wonderful family and faithful congregation. We are inspired by Habakkuk 3:17-19.
Mother Mickens, as she was lovingly called, started out with her husband, Alfred Mickens, as the musician and her children as the members. As her sons Herbert, Alfred, George, and Terry grew, they began to play the music and formed the musical group called the Beth-EL Lights with their friend Thomas Jones. The church continued to grow, and The Beth-EL-Letts, Beth-EL Holy Choir, Beth-EL Jr. choir, and the Beth-EL Tots were formed. Then, Beth-EL expanded further as some of the members moved to other states and countries.
One of the places Beth-EL now calls home is Baltimore, MD, where our Bishop Floyd R. Simmons resides. Bishop Simmons was shown a seat in a dream one night. In the dream, he was told that the seat was loaned to him as long as he obeyed Yahweh's word. He later found out that a seat was a place of authority.
A few days later, the late Bishop Helen Mickens came to Baltimore from Hopewell, VA, where she resided at that time. She said she was in Baltimore to ordain Bishop-Elect Simmons to pastor. When Floyd told Bishop Mickens about the dream, she was not surprised. Bishop Mickens said the dream was just giving witness to what was about to happen. In 1975, Floyd R. Simmons became Pastor of Beth-EL in Baltimore. Mother Mickens also ordained his wife, Helen, who became the co-pastor.
Our church has grown, and through the struggle, we have been blessed with a wonderful family and faithful congregation. We are inspired by Habakkuk 3:17-19.
Mission Statement
Love all people as Messiah loves all People. Help others, welcome all, bring the Gospel to all, give to those in need.
Vision Statement
To join Messiah and Yahweh in the Kingdom of Heaven, and bring as many brothers and sisters with us.