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In the begining
The building now known as Miracle Temple was formally known as Bristol Elementary School. Bristol Elementary was not only a two-room school but it was also one of the first schools for African American students in this region for the state of Maryland. As larger and more localized schools started appearing Bristol eventually closed it's doors. The building and it's property was left abandoned for a number of years awaiting the vision of Elder James N. Dorsey.

How we came to be
Elder Dorsey was led to inquire about the property, through written correspondences with the Anne Arundel County School Board. After many letters, the school board decided to auction off the property. Elder Dorsey attended the auction at the Arundel Center, located on Calvert Street in Annapolis, Maryland, and literally heard the voice of God, telling him to bid on the property. Once Elder Dorsey, bid that day, he owned what would be known as "Miracle Temple Church."

Elder Dorsey sold his home, in Bristol, Maryland, and moved his wife along with nine of his eighteen children into the vacant building. Elder Dorsey, his wife, their children, and God's grace, completed the carpentry, masonry, electrical and plumbing work that was required to build Miracle Temple as we know it today. Upon completion of Miracle Temple, the Dorsey family built a four-story house, which Elder Dorsey and his wife currently reside.

Present and Future plans
Since the completion of their home, there have been other additions to the property where Miracle Temple stands which include, an educational daycare center, dinning hall, ten car garage, a bell tower, and many beautifully sculpted gardens that were constructed by Mother Edith Dorsey. Currently, Elder Dorsey is supervising the construction of an assisting living facility, for seniors in the community with needs of moderate facilities.

Elder Dorsey's legacy
Elder Dorsey, his wife, children and a host of over seventy grand and great-grandchildren hold a number of positions in Miracle Temple that include but are not limited to the choir, organist, and pastoral assistants.

Man of Faith
Elder Dorsey is the living testament of a "true" man of God, who seeks to live the life and walk the walk that is pleasing in the sight of our heavenly Father.

Weblink & Email
http://www.freewebs.com/miracletemplelothianmd/ mtlothianmd@aol.com

Locating us
5501 Sands Rd Lothian MD, 20711