Guyton, Ga-- On January 7, 2023 Royal Temple Holiness Church in Guyton, Ga hosted an inspiring “Homecoming Celebration” for returning members. “It’s like a fellowship for the ones who left the church and the ones who are in the church; we all just want to fellowship in love and come together,” expressed Church Mother Alease Roper, who also organized the event. This was the first event to start 2023 off in a positive direction for growth and unity. Parishioners, bonded by their faith, gathered at the church on this special evening for fellowship, music, and worship. The Program: Opening Song ………………. Presiding Mother Alease Roper Prayer ………………………. Minister Dr. Hazel Manier Mount Carmel Deliverance Center, Rincon, Ga Scripture …………………… Chairman Deacon John Milton Praise and Worship ………...Royal Temple Holiness Church Welcome and Occasion …… Yolanda Andrews Selection ………………….. Elder Jerry Sapp Ministry of Giving ……….. Finance Committee Open Mic 3 minutes (Old and New Members) Words of Encouragement ……… Guest Pastor Introduction of the Speaker …. Selection ………………. Combine Choir Rhema Word ………… Overseer Ernest Williams – Greater Love Center of Worship Remarks and Benediction ………Pastor Elder John Andrews Families arrived with their children to take part in praise and worship. Event Organizer, Church Mother Alease Roper Royal Temple's First Lady, Mrs. Andrews Music by Elder Jerry Sapp Please note that Elder Sapp and his music crew almost brought down the roof with their rendition of the Williams Brother's famed gospel hit, "Still Here." Wow, what a moving performance. Bravo fellas. Job well done. Youth Praise Dancers Keynote Speaker: Overseer Pastor Ernest Williams, Greater Love Center of Worship Savannah, Ga ![]() Pastor Elder John Andrews, Royal Temple Holiness Church The Message: The soul-stirring message for the evening came from Psalm 34. Pastor Williams took his time peeling back the layers of spiritual darkness-- layer by layer. "No matter what you go through, I will always bless the Lord [Yahweh]", repeated Pastor Williams. Pastor Williams created an excitement in the air as he made Psalm 34 relevant to what people facing every day in their lives. He also shared a personal testimony of a recent medical issue he went through where he was unable to get out of bed. Williams explained how the doctor told him that "It wasn't COVID and not the Flu, but it seemed to have passed." Williams stated, to the enthusiastic crowd, "There's power in prayer!" This moved nearly everyone to their feet. Conclusion: This was a Saturday night well spent. In church with like-minded people who came together for praise and worship... priceless. If I had the to do it all over again, would I show up? Answer: a thousand times yes, yes, yes. I would be right there.
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Guyton, Ga-- On December 18, 2022 Royal Temple Holiness Church in Guyton, Ga installed their new pastor, Elder John Andrews. Elder John Andrews is the oldest of six children. He is the son of the late Superintendent John Edward Andrews Sr. and Minister Daisy Griffin. He is a native of Effingham County, born in Guyton and raised in Springfield, Ga and at an early age joined the Church of God in Christ, Inc. In 1977, he married his lovely wife, Minister Ruby Andrews. He is the proud father of two daughters, Bernadette and Sharell, one son-in-law, three grandsons and one little princess. In later years he joined royal Temple Holiness Church under the leadership of the great man of God, the late Elder B. F. Postell and was ordained as a deacon. Elder Andrews believes that there is no greater title than to be called a man, woman, or child of God. Program:
Presider.......................... Overseer Pastor Ernest Williams, Greater Love Center of Worship, Savannah Ga Opening Song Prayer ........................................... PastorElder Johnny Daughtry, Sustaining Faith Worship Center, Pooler, Ga Scripture ....................................... Chairman Deacon John Milton Praise and Worship ............... Royal Temple Holiness Church Welcome and Occasion ....... Evangelist Sonja Harris Solo .................................................... Sister Sharell Arocho-Wise Ministry of Giving ...................Finance Committee Poem ............................................ Bernadette Andrews Words of Encouragement ...................................... Introduction of Speaker ........................................... Selection ............................................................................ Royal Temple Sr. Choir Rhema Word, ................................................................ Apostle Clarence Gadson, Moutain of Holiness, Savannah, Ga Consecration and Installation .............................. Presentation ...................................................................... Remarks and Benediction ................................... Powerful 17th Annual Women's Conference Hosted by Effingham's Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Association3/15/2020 On Saturday, March 14, 2020 The Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Association hosted its 17th Women's Conference at the Pilgrim Missionary Educational Center in Guyton, Ga. Event's keynote speaker was Minister Brandy Smith who gave a powerful and eye-opening message to inspire hope and a better future for women. Her message focused on getting back to the values taught to us by the earlier generations of grandmothers who were "praying" and "God-fearing" women of character. Presider of the event: Sister Ada Dock Musician: Kevin Cook Praise and Worship: PMBA Women Praise Team Welcome: Sister Margaret Scott Invitation To Discipleship: Pastor Samuel Robinson Acknowledgements & Remarks: Sister Bertha Scott, President
On January 1, 1863 President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which declared freedom to those who were enslaved in the states that were in rebellion. Today, 157 years later the signing of that groundbreaking document is remembered and celebrated in African American churches across America. The Holy Ghost Center in Guyton, Ga is one such church that is keeping the annual tradition alive. A number of Pastors come out to support the event to show their solidarity. Keynote speaker, Reverend Frederick D. Favors, theme was “Remember Jerusalem” –getting back to God. Rev. Favors said, “If we forget Jerusalem if we forget the core values that God gave us in Jerusalem and we stop loving one another...” Rev. Favors spoke passionately on the subject of “Identity crises” –how many within the African American community have forgotten “who we are and our identity.” The event included participation of our youth through the organization called HYPE (Helping Young People Excel). Several of the youths read from the Emancipation Proclamation document and gave commentary.
The program: Presiding Minister—Overseer Sylvester Boston; Emancipation Proclamation Choir; Scripture—Bishop Troy Lawton; Prayer—Minister Timothy Darby; Welcome—Missionary Arlene Daniels, THGCC; Welcome—Ms. Lula Seabrooks, NAACP; HYPE-- Helping Young People Excel; Emancipation Proclamation Presentation—Mr. Lindsay Gaskin; Solo—Sister Pauline Mydell; Special Presentation—Mr. Leroy Lloyd; Introduction of Speaker—Ms. Lucy Powell; Speaker—Rev. Frederick Favors; Announcements—Rev. Lon Harden, MLK Chair; Remarks—Gladys Smalls; Remarks—Russ Deen, Mayor Elect; Remarks—President Edies Cope, NAACP. |
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