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Pastor Delmons White installed as Pastor at Union Springs Methodist Church

5/2/2024

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First Lady Herlene White and Pastor Delmons White
Effingham County, Ga | On Sunday, April 28th, 2024 Union Springs Methodist Church, Inc installed the Rev Delmons White as its new pastor.

 Union Springs was founded on May 29, 1874 and was rebuilt in 1951. 

​This is Pastor White's home church, where he attended as a youth and now has the opportunity to lead. "It is good to be back home," White said. 

Pastor White has over forty-three years in ministry. He has served as senior pastor in several churches throughout his calling. 
He is transitioning to Union Springs from Mount Olive Baptist Missionary Church in Nevils, Ga -- where he pastored for the last ten years.

Pastor White is welcomed by Union Springs after the senior pastor took ill--Rev. Dr. Leo Burns, who led Union Springs for more than ten years. 

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​Pastor White wrote to the congregation, "I want to thank the Union Springs family for joining The Lord in what He began to do over forty years ago! Based on my knowledge of the ways of the Lord it is my belief that He predestined this day long before I was even born and worked out the details over time."
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The Keynote
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​Minister Dr. Torian White
The Proclaimer and keynote of the service was none other than Minister Dr. Torian White, the son of Pastor Delmons White.  He gave an impassioned message of hope and responsibility to the newly installed pastor...his own father. The message was well received by all who heard. 

This was a very moving and memorable father-son moment, which was felt throughout the church--a moment forever captured for the historical record and library at Union Springs Methodist Church.

​The attendance was standing room only, where an overflow room was set up with a large monitor for live-feed viewing. Effingham community showed it's love and support for Pastor White and his family. 
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Program: 
Worship Leader.......................... Rev. Dr. Richard Hall

Choir................................................. Voices of Praise

Invocation ........................................... Rev. Louise White

Welcome ....................................... Bro. Rubin Goldwire, Jr

Occasion ............... John Pinkney

Solo .................................................... Sister Barbara W. Garvin

Scripture ...................Rev. John A. Goldwire

Intro of Proclaimer ............................................ Dr. Franklin Goldwire

Proclaimer ...................................... Min. Dr. Torian White

Acts of Installation ........................................... Rev. Dr. Richard Hall

Charge to Church ............................................................................ Rev. Leonard Lemons

Special Prayer of Installation & Declaration .................................................... Rev. Tommy China

Blessing of the First family .................................................... Pastor Dr. Fione E. Thomas

Appreciation Remarks .................................................... Pastor Delmons White & 1st Lady Herlene White

Blessing & Benediction  .................................................... Minister Dr. Torian White
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Union Springs Methodist Church is located at 151 Union Springs Church Road, Springfield, Ga 31329

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​Article and photos submitted by Servant Emannuel Branch --minister, journalist, speaker, historical documentarian. Servant Emannu'el has covered and added value to faith-based and historical news since 1994. His work can also be seen at www.yahshuauniversity.com and www.bhbpnews.com, Savannah Tribune, Smithsonian Magazine, etc.
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Homecoming Celebration for Royal Temple Holiness Church

1/8/2023

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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.
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Event Organizer, Church Mother Alease Roper
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Royal Temple's First Lady, Mrs. Andrews
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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.
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Youth Praise Dancers
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Keynote Speaker: Overseer Pastor Ernest Williams, Greater Love Center of Worship
Savannah, Ga
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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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Article and photos submitted by Servant Emannuel Branch --minister, journalist, speaker, historical documentarian. Servant Emannu'el has covered faith-based news for 13  years. His work can be seen at  www.yahshuauniversity.com and www.bhbpnews.com.
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Royal Temple Holiness Church of Guyton, Ga installed new pastor, Elder John Andrews

12/21/2022

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Guyton, Ga-- On December 18, 2022 Royal Temple Holiness Church in Guyton, Ga installed their new pastor, Elder John Andrews.
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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.
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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 ...................................
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Article and photos submitted by Servant Emannuel Branch --minister, journalist, speaker, historical documentarian. Servant Emannu'el has covered faith-based news for 13 years. His work can be seen at  www.yahshuauniversity.com and www.bhbpnews.com.
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Powerful 17th Annual Women's Conference Hosted by Effingham's Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Association

3/15/2020

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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.
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Presider of the event: Sister Ada Dock

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Musician: Kevin Cook

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Praise and Worship: PMBA Women Praise Team

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Welcome: Sister Margaret Scott

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Invitation To Discipleship: Pastor Samuel Robinson

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Acknowledgements & Remarks: Sister Bertha Scott, President

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Churches come together for Effingham's 157th Anniversary of The Emancipation Proclamation

1/8/2020

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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.


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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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Article and Photo submitted by Servant Emannuel Branch of www.bhbpnews.com and www.Yahshuauniversity.com (minister and historical documentarian).
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