Due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, Easter Sunday looked different for most congregations across the country. While many churches made their service viewable on social media, Union Baptist held a drive-in worship service that drew a crowd of more than 200 over the weekend.
Religion
During the COVID-19 pandemic, there are numerous reports regarding the impact this virus is having on our county, state and country. “The majority of the news, although informative, can also be depressing for so many to hear,” said Bishop Washington of Whole Man Ministries (WMM).
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There’s an old adage that says “Give me my flowers while I can enjoy them,” and last weekend the congregation at Mt. Olive Baptist Church did just that when they recognized longtime pastor Dr. C.E. Gray by renaming the fellowship hall in his honor.
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To have the opportunity to celebrate your 80th birthday is a monumental achievement. To have that same birthday celebrated in grand fashion by your church congregation says even more. Jannie Little, a member of Galilee Missionary Baptist Church for over 50 years, celebrated her 80th birthday last Saturday at the church with scores of members in attendance.
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One church has decided to take the Word of God outside the four walls of the physical church and take it on the road. Greater Faith Empowerment Church (GFEC) of Lexington has added a monthly pop-up Bible study to their regular schedule of events. Pastor Tony L. Neal Sr., the senior pastor of GFEC, and his wife, Michelle Neal, feel the additional Bible study will help propel the Gospel.
