Why Are We Called The City of Praise Church?

Many have asked why we call ourselves The City of Praise.  The best person to answer this question is the one who changed the name of the church from Jericho City of Praise to The City of Praise, Apostle Betty P. Peebles

After the death of Elder John Peebles,  Apostle Betty said during a 2005 New Years sermon, that she was changing the name of the church from Jericho City of Praise to The City of Praise.  So, why have these six self-appointed, unholy, ungodly, rogue crooks  who say they are carrying out her wishes refuse to do this?  They fought against it after she died, they refuse to change the signs, they refuse to support the name change.  They claim that they are keeping with her vision.  How?  You be the judge as to who is actually carrying out Apostle’s vision. Apostle Betty and Elder Joel

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Legal Update: On the members Records Case and the Articles Case

The Legal Update on our two cases filed by the members against the Six Ungodly, Unholy, Self-Appointed, Rogue Crooks:

                   VICTORY

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  The Records Case:

  • This is the case where the members have requested the financial records of the church. The 6 employees have repeatedly refused our request which is against the law.
  • Our lawyers sent subpoenas to all of the banks.  The crooks tried to block us from getting the bank records.  On 3/7 we went to court and their attempt to block us was DENIED!   VICTORY!   GOD is in Control!
  • Trial May 29th -30th

The Articles Case:

  • This is the case that says that the 6 unelected, ungodly crooks were never elected as trustees by the congregation
  • The motion to vacate that Judge Jackson allowed the six employees to file delayed our case 21/2 months.  The new date is April 26th. This is clearly a stall tactic. This is the second motion on the same issue which was denied by another judge.
  • These delay tactics have caused us to lose faith in the judicial system.  Our faith is in God!

Judge allows the six Self-Appointed Rogue employees to file a motion which delayed the Ex-Parte hearing for two weeks

Pastor Joel speaks to a reporter outside of the court-house today after leaving Judge Dwight Jackson’s courtroom, where the six unelected, self-appointed, rogue board members delayed the Ex-Parte hearing scheduled for today for two weeks.

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Click Here to see the full interview with Washington Post reporter Hamil Harris:

Why the Congregation has not gone back to our Building yet

People of Praise,

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This article details why we, City of Praise Church (Jericho) will not go back to OUR building until we have complete control.

To view the article please click the link below.

People of Praise – Why We Are Not Back

members praying outside

Letter from Membership to the Unelected Board

Below is the letter that we, the congregation, sent to the 6 members of the self appointed, unelected board in regards to our tithes and offerings

The Uncut Deposition of Alma Denise Killen

                                                                             

       

 

The testimony of Alma Denise Killen, leader of the six rogue employees from the Jericho Baptist Church Ministry suing Pastor Joel Peebles and Chairman William Meadows is now up for viewing.  Alma Denise Killen is very cunning and clever, she has recently received three Pinnocchio awards for this performance.   Get some popcorn and hold on to your seat.

To view the deposition click on the tab that says ”Court Depositions.”

 

You can also click here to visit the page.

 

Jezebel Spirit Loose in the City

Mad Firing Frenzy Claims another Victim

        A spirit of retaliation has over taken the six members of the rogue board of trustees led by Alma Denise Killen and Clarence Jackson.  This group that seized control of the church in a hostile takeover have committed yet another act of defiance this time against one of Jericho’s finest.  Yesterday Sunday Dec 11, 2011 one of the most humble, spirit filled and caring brothers in our ministry Trenillo Walters (known as Tree) was fired by the rogue six.  Brother Tree the  Supervisor of the Audio Ministry at the Jericho City of Praise became the latest victim of an ‘Out of Control’ rogue board bent on retaliation spawn by a vengeful, controlling, Jezebel spirit.  The unelected rogue board led by Alma Denise Killen and Clarence Jackson with Gloria McLam-McGruder as a figure head reportedly became incensed by Brother Tree’s participation in both the Occupy Jericho protest march held in early November and the intercessory prayer vigils held on the past two Sunday mornings prior to the one unified 10:00 am service. The unelected rogue board’s decision to blatantly disrespect our current Pastor Joel R. Peebles Sr. as well as to retaliate against Brother Tree is another sad chapter in this hostile takeover story. When they changed the locks on the church buildings November 1st, and then lied about the reason for doing it, that was the catalyst that God used to push Brother Tree into that movement. The six rogue members finally retaliated against him on Sunday.

Witnesses reported that Clarence Jackson placed Alma Denise Killen in front of the door to the Audio Sound equipment room yesterday morning along with two PG County Sheriff deputy’s to keep Brother Tree (the Audio Supervisor) from entering that room. He was later fired.  This controlling Jezebel spirit that has a firm grip on these six rogue members has also claimed other victims. This mad firing frenzy has hit long time Attorney for the church Bobby Henry, long time Chairman of the board of trustees William Meadows, trustee Anne Wesley and one the maintenance staff Mr. Smallwood.  Mr. Smallwood was fired for helping out Pastor Joel and First Lady Ylawnda.  Get this, myself and others included never knew the first name of Chairman Meadows until the six rogue members sued him in court because Apostle Peebles (mom) always called him Chairman Meadows, Hmmm!!

Brother Tenillo Walters has been a member of the Jericho City of Praise for 36 years.  He has unselfishly served the audio ministry for over 15 years since before the new edifice was built. He has served under both of the founders of Jericho, Bishop James R. Peebles Senior and Apostle Betty P Peebles, their three sons Pastor James Peebles Jr., Elder John R. Peebles Minister of Music and Pastor Joel R. Peebles Sr.  Brother Tree has many years of experience working in the audio & visual production area for large corporations such as Bet and ESPN to name a few.  Over the years he has dedicated his god given talent to make Jericho’s audio ministry a ministry of excellence.  He often comes in early and either stays late or takes work home with him. Brother Tree has also propped up this ministry by bringing and utilizing his own personal equipment. When there are special event at church such as a conference or concert, Brother Tree could be seen hauling in needed speakers, sound boards, cables & wires, etc., you name it.  He transformed the Audio ministry into a ministry of excellence.

Kudos to you! Brother Tree

Mad Firing Frenzy Claims Another Victim

The unelected board retaliated yesterday by firing Trenillo Walters, head of the Audio Ministry at Jericho City of Praise.

The Red Hot Inconvenient Truth Video

Get ready for the next installment in the series entitled: The RED HOT INCONVENIENT TRUTH. 

Today Volume #3 features our own Clifford Boswell.

Clifford Boswell one of the six rogue employees/members of the Jericho City of Praise church suing Pastor Joel Peebles. He is noted for many things one of which is his admitting under oath that he gets paid $200.00 every other week, however he doesn’t really know why.  Hmmm!!!  Maybe to help with this hostile takeover.  You were someone people thought could be trusted you, WHY?  Boswell states that he didn’t even know the Apostle that well. Don’t forget, you can read his complete testimony on the website: www.peopleofpraisemd.wordpress.com under the deposition section.