The Rehoboth Bethel Church Apostolic, Inc., was established and organized as a chartered church in the early 60’s at 255 School Street, Brockton, Massachusetts. The Physical roots of the church did not begin at School Street, but at Walnut Avenue in Boston. Bishop R.O. Murray was sent to Boston to start a work under the leadership of Bishop R. A. Carr. After a short time on Walnut Avenue the Church moved to Humbolt Avenue, there they labored hard for the gospel’s sake without fainting. Having found favor with God, the Lord added to the church and from this growth the church was relocated at 255 School Street, where many souls were saved and healed.
In 1965, the church again was blessed to purchase a piece of land at 232 Lockwood Street, where the church was built from the ground up. Here the manifestation of the gifts of the Holy Spirit was great and the spirit of the Lord expressed freely. Again to start another church at 156 Washington Street, Boston. The congregation grew in such a number until it was necessary to make a move to a larger place, which is our present home, 20 Michigan Avenue, Dorchester, Massachusetts. This move was made in 1967 where the church continues its ministry.
Bishop Washington, Sr., came to Rehoboth Bethel Apostolic Church in 1974 under the leadership of Bishop R.O. Murray. After hearing the anointed word of God he received the Gift of the Holy Ghost and water baptized in the name of Jesus.
Bishop Washington, Sr. continued in attendance faithfully. Because of his faithfulness, love for God and the people, Bishop Murray was moved by God to promote him to the office of a Deacon. God began to use him in mighty way and he was later appointed as Minister. He continued to grow and was anointed by God to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and then went on to become an Elder.