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About Us
Celebrating 44 years of Ministry!
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| Pastor Lois M. Sharpe, Overseer |
And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists;
and some, pastors and teachers; for the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body
of Christ.
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Home Church
246 Wells Avenue N.
Renton, Washington 98057
425 228-1200
Pastor Lois M. Sharpe, Overseer
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P. O. Box 30690
Chichiri
Blantyre 3
Malawi- C. Africa
Pastor Evans Khobidi
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Headquarters for the Seed of Abraham Pentecostal Church is located at 246
Wells Avenue North, Renton, Washington 98057, USA.
The Seed of Abraham has answered the call of the Great Commission.
We have sent the Word of God over the airwaves into: Eastern, Central and Southern Regions of Africa, and recently added
Bethleham and Jerusalem, Israel. Prophetess Bass, Pastor Sharpe and a small ministry team have ministered in Zimbabwe,
Malawi, Blantyre (Africa), Vishakhaptnam, India and UK. We are a place of refuge for all who are poor in spirit, brokenhearted,
captive, and in need of deliverance. We know this is the acceptable year of the Lord (Luke 4:18, 19). Therefore, we will preach
the gospel of Jesus Christ in its fullness and reach as many souls for the Kingdom as God allows.
We are known for
our uncompromising stance against anything contrary to the Word of God. We hold sacred the principles of the doctrine of the
Gospel of Jesus Christ. We are taught, and we do preach holiness.
As a joyful body of believers, we celebrate
Jesus in every service. We believe in living free from sin-- not in it. We are taught that after one has repented and received
forgiveness for sins that we should receive the infilling of the Holy Ghost with evidence of speaking in tongues as "the Spirit
gives utterance" (Acts 2:4).
This power enables us to live holy lives before the Lord every day according to St. Luke
1:75. We continue to rejoice as we see the Word of God come alive when we "lay hands on the sick" and they recover, when we
"decree a thing" and it is "established unto us."
The ministry's outreach includes: Union Gospel Mission, Bread of
Life Mission, Department of Youth Services (Youth Center), Teen Challenge, King County Jail in Kent and Seattle Washington,
monthly Street Ministry (downtown Seattle), Convalescent Centers and hospitals, Alcohol Treatment Center, weekly broadcasts
on two community access TV stations in Washington State, weekly radio broadcasts covering 24 countries in Africal.
Under the leadership of the late Bishop D. V. Khobidi, the Seed of Abraham has acquired about 52 churches
in Malawi and Mozambique, Central Africa. The late Bishop's son, Pastor Evans Khobidi, is now the Overseer of this International
Ministry. The Seed of Abraham gives financial support monthly.
Although we are fewer in number than in times past, the Lord still causes
his face to shine upon us and he gives us his peace as we continue to work the work that has been assigned to our hands. In
March 2009 we began 30 minute weekly radio broadcasts in Jerusalem and Bethleham, Israel. We are humbled that God has
given us this opportunity to preach in the cities of his birth, death, burial and resurrection, and where he will return again.
What an honor! We will continue taking the gospel of Jesus Christ to those who will receive Him.
These radio broadcasts may be heard by accessing our Media page and following the directions.
On January 6, 2008, Associate Pastor Lois M. Sharpe, daughter of the late
Pastor, Founder and Overseer, Prophetess M. J. Bass, was oficially installed as the successor Pastor and Overseer of this
great ministry and all associated ministries throughout the United States and Central Africa!
Pastor Sharpe served as Church Administrator, Associate Pastor and Vice
President of the Board of Trustees for many years working along side of Prophetess Bass. It is therefore the natural
thing that Pastor Sharpe continues to lead in the vision given to her mother, Prophetess Bass.
More importantly, she has an extraordinary revelation of Jesus and walks
under a powerful anointing of the Holy Ghost. The Lord has blessed her with wisdom, and understanding of people and
biblical leadership abilities.
Please know the Seed of Abraham church family appreciates your past love
and support and we are counting on it for the years to come. Please pray for this ministry as Pastor and Overseer
Lois M. Sharpe assumes expanded responsibilities to bring the Gospel to the world to continue to "Reach the Lost for Jesus!"
All nations are welcome here! The Lord has blessed this ministry.
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Our Founder, A Leader Called By God Above...
| Prophetess Mattie J. Bass |
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| Click on picture to read tributes |
February 22, 1917 - November 10, 2007
Mattie J. (Evans) Bass was born February 22, 1917 to Walter (Papa)
and Monemia Evans in Ambrose, Coffee County, Georgia. She is the oldest of twelve (12) children. As a young girl she recalled
Papa, a Holy Ghost filled Minister, calling the children in from playing for a time of prayer, worship and bible study. She
was raised in Florida with her brothers and sisters.
Mattie married Joseph Sharpe and of this union, two children were
born, Lois Marion and Joseph Dalton Sharpe (deceased). In 1942, Prophetess Bass received her cosmetology license from Sun
Light Beauty School in Miami, Florida. She moved to Seattle, Washington in 1952, opening her own beauty salon.
Prophetess
Bass rededicated her life to Jesus in 1962 and was filled with the Holy Ghost five days after her conversion. God called her
to preach the Gospel in 1965. She completed Biblical Correspondence Courses and received two awards of achievement. Prophetess
Mattie Bass began her ministry as a pastor in the fall of 1967 in a small, store-front, corner building under the name of
'God's Pentecostal Prayer Mission'. Her leader, the late Bishop E. F. Morris, inspired and strongly encouraged her to be obedient
to God's call and the work assigned to her.
While overcoming great resistance to this ministry, including some pastors
and church organizations in the community, Prophetess Bass stood and God blessed the work. Many came to see this humble woman
minister the Word under the power and authority of Jesus Christ. Many souls have been and continue to be saved, healed and
delivered through this ministry! In 1971, the 'Mission' moved to a larger building (17th and Lucille Street) and was renamed,
Seed of Abraham Pentecostal Church- a name submitted by the late Pastor Larry Evans and chosen from a list of names by members.
This new name was adopted by the Board of Trustees.
The Lord continued to bless and add to the church until it became
necessary to find a larger building to accommodate the members, which caused the move to our present location in Renton, Washington
in 1980.
After celebrating her 90th birthday (February 22, 2007) Prophetess Bass continued to preach at the Seed of
Abraham Pentecostal Church and accepted numerous invitations to minister outside of our church until her passing on November
10, 2007. She is admired by both men and women of the gospel because of her strong stance and values in holiness. She preached
the simple message of salvation through the shed blood of Jesus Christ by repenting of sins and being baptised in water and
in the Holy Ghost. God confirmed her ministry with many miracles and signs following. She inspired believers
to stand on the promises of God and fight the good fight of faith!
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