OCT/NOV 2018 ~ VOL 12: ISSUE 3
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EDITORIAL Pastor G! by Jessica Williams
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UPCOMING EVENTS First Union Events for August & September 2018
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MEMBERSHIP NEWS Anniversaries, Birthdays, and Engagements, Milestones
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INTERVIEW Our Leaders: Up Close & Personal Margaret J. Butler, Greeters Ministry Leader
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FAMILY & FRIENDS Debra McCalla PROFILE 10th Anniversary to Pastor & First Lady Bruce & Carla Garman
Pastor & First Lady Garmon Congratulations to Rev. B.E., Sr. & First Lady Carla R. Garmon on 10 years of service to First Union
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Featuring the First Union MBC Family
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Jessica Williams, Assistant Editor is for your through all of the obstacles that come your way as a Pastor;
is for the God has placed on your life to be a steward for Christ; is for the continuous you do to be able to break the Brad of Life to God's people; is for the you tell us, even though we may not be ready and/or willing to hear it; is for being the are;
Pastor you
is for all the times you have up your sleeves whenever work needed to be done around The 'U'; is for our sending us YOU!
to God for
Words can't truly express how much of a blessing you have been to us! We are extremely appreciative for you. We love you, and we pray for many more years of your preaching, teaching, and leadership... somewhere around The 'U'! ď ™ October/November 2018
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Upcoming Events Saturday; October 27, 2018; 1:00PM BREAST CANCER WORKSHOP First Union Missionary Baptist Church Sunday; October 28, 2018; 1:00PM • PINK SUNDAY First Union Missionary Baptist Church FIRST UNION GOES TO SHILOH Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church ~ 2585 Old Highway 60 West, Mulberry, Florida 33860
Monday; October 29, 2018; 6:00PM MAN UP! First Union Missionary Baptist Church Sunday; October 31, 2018; 6:00PM FUN NITE! First Union Missionary Baptist Church Saturday, November 10, 2018; 9:00AM YOUTH WORKSHOP First Union Missionary Baptist Church
Sunday, November 18, 2018 THANKSGIVING BASKETS First Union Missionary Baptist Church Saturday, November 24, 2018; 12:00PM FIRST LADY MOVIE DAY First Union Missionary Baptist Church Friday, December 14, 2018: 7:00PM CHRISTMAS PROGRAM First Union Missionary Baptist Church
Monday, December 31, 2018: 8:00PM WATCH NITE! First Union Missionary Baptist Church
MINISTRIES & CONTACTS @ THE 'U' ARTS • Drama Contact: Yvonne Clarke • Faith In Motion Contact: April Jones CHRISTIAN EDUCATION • New Members Contact: Rev. Wendell Pope, Sr. • Sunday School Contact: Deacon Mark Sherman FIRST TOUCH • Greeters Contact: Margaret Butler • Ushers Contact: Michael Riley MUSIC • Male Chorus Contact: Deacon Bernard Reese • No. 1 Choir Contact: Deacon Tom Marshall • Special Chorus Contact: Deacon Mark Sherman SERVICE • Culinary Contact: Dorothy Hudgins • Medical Contact: Janae Thompkins • Sound Contact: Richard Hudgins OUTREACH • Mission Contact: Cookie Thompkins • Women's Contact: Rev. B.E. Garmon, Sr. YOUTH DEPARTMENT • Youth Choir • Youth Ushers • Youth Praise Dancers Contact: Kim Williams
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Our Membership
PHOTO CREDIT: PAVONNE' SCOTT
PHOTO CREDIT: YVONNE COOK
Congratulations are extended to Bernard Boone and Best Wishes to Yvonne Cook, who will be united to Holy Matrimony in 2019.
PHOTO CREDIT: BRITTANY LEE
Happy Birthday to Shaniya Hicks who will celebrate her life day on October 13th!
Happy Birthday to Phyllis Hudgins who will celebrate her life day on October 16th!
Happy Birthday to Brianna Hudgins, who will celebrate her special day on November 21st!
Homecoming 2018
Duchess 2018 Homecoming
Our Leaders: Up Close & Personal
Margaret J. Butler - Greeters Ministry Leader
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Meet Margaret J. Butler, the second leader in our series to be presented to our readers. Sister Butler, affectionately referred to as 'Sargent Butler', is the leader of First Union's Greeters Ministry. AITF How long have you been a member of First Union? MJB: 31 Years AITF What leadership role are you currently serving in at The 'U', and how long have you been in this role? MJB Greeter’s Ministry Leader for six (6) Years AITF What is your ministry's Mission Statement (if you have one) or the charge that you have been given by God through Pastor Garmon for this ministry? This ministry is a first touch ministry. Our mission is to make sure that each and every person entering First Union is met with a generous and friendly welcome. We are committed in making the first impression a reflection of what God has in store for them. When they enter God’s House of worship, their visit with us will be one they will always remember.) AITF What are the names of the members of your ministry and their positions? MJB Robert Scott, Jr., Deacon Advisor Officers: Annie Adams, President Ava Drisdom, Assistant Secretary Cynthia Hall, Vice President Alice Pope, Treasurer Brianna Drisdom, Secretary Barbara Jackson, Chaplain Members: LaSonja Clemons Yvonne Cook Josephine Everett Egertha Green Chandra Lynch Sandra Owens Jacqueline Taylor AITF What impact does your ministry have on First Union? MJB Each person that enters First Union is greeted with a generous and friendly welcome. AITF What positive changes do you foresee for this ministry in the short/long-term? MJB That we continue to evolve in workshops with training once a year to focus on the positive of making our ministry better. AITF What do you like most about First Union as a whole? MJB The generous spirit, the love shown, and the way that our Pastor brings humor to his messages where you will have a better understanding of the Bible/Word. AITF What would you change about First Union if you could? MJB Right Now - NOTHING! Looking forward to the renovation of the church so that we can have space for classrooms and other activities for the church. AITF Is First Union your family's church? If so, what immediate family members do you worship with at The 'U'? MJB Yes. My mother, Marjorie Parham; aunt, Lillie Rose Adkins, daughter, Miranda Wheatley; and granddaughter, Alexis Wheatley. AITF What do you like to do in your spare time? MJB Shop, spend time with my family, grand children, and other older people. AITF Please share a fun fact with us about yourself that most people don't know. MJB My siblings and I had a singing group when we were younger in our teens. October/November 2018
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Family & Friends
Happy Birthday to Debra McCalla, musician for the Special Chorus of First Union Missionary Baptist Church. Sister McCalla celebrated her special day on September 24th!
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Please note: * All students district-wide will have off for both the Florida State Fair and the Strawberry Festival, which is a change from prior years. ** Hurricane Day(s) if needed - November 12, 19, 20, & 21 Student Early Release Dates Each Monday - One Hour Early Release Last Day of School - 2.5 Hours Early
Student Calendar Students’ First Day of School
Aug 10, 2018
Labor Day Holiday/Non-Student Day
Sep 3, 2018
End of 1st Grading Period
Oct 12, 2018
Veteran’s Day Observance/Non-Student Day
Nov 12, 2018
Fall Break/Non-Student Days
Nov 19, 2018 - Nov 23, 2018
Students Return to School
Nov 26, 2018
End of 2nd Grading Period (End of 1st Semester)
Dec 21, 2018
Winter Break/ Non-Student Days
Dec 24, 2018 - Jan 4, 2019
Non-Student Day
Jan 7, 2019
Students Return to School
Jan 8, 2019
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday/Non-Student Day
Jan 21, 2019
*Florida State Fair Day/Non-Student Day (All)
Feb 8, 2019
Presidents' Day/Non-Student Day
Feb 18, 2019
*Strawberry Festival/Non-Student Day (All)
Mar 4, 2019
End of 3rd Grading Period
Mar 15, 2019
Spring Break/Non-Student Days
Mar 18, 2019 - Mar 22, 2019
Non-Student Day
Mar 25, 2019
Students Return to School
Mar 26, 2019
Non-Student Day
Apr 8, 2019
Non-Student Day
Apr 19, 2019
Memorial Day/Non-Student Day
May 27, 2019
Last Day of School/End of 4th Grading Period (End of 2nd Semester)
May 31, 2019
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Sunday, October 14, 2018 @ 10;00am
10th Anniversary Celebration Guest Speaker: Dr. Marvin S. Hall, Sr.
Rev. Bruce E. Sr. & Carla R. Garmon celebrate 10 Years as Pastor & First Lady of First Union MB Church. Pre-Anniversary Services Wednesday October 10, 2018 7:00pm
Thursday October 11, 2018 7:00pm
Friday October 12, 2018 7:00pm
NEW ST. MATTHEW MB CHURCH
FRIENDSHIP MB CHURCH
FAMILY NIGHT @ THE 'U'
Guest Speaker: Dr. Marvin S. Hall, Sr.
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r. Marvin Hall is a native of Brighton, TN in Tipton County. He received his primary and secondary education in the Tipton County School System. He is a 1978 graduate of Brighton High School. After his graduation from high school, Dr. Hall continued his educational pursuits with receipt of degrees from Dyersburg State Community College; Seminary Extension of the Southern Baptist Convention; Union University; Tennessee School of Religion; and Agape Christian School of Religion where he received his Doctorate of Theology. Dr. Hall accepted his call to ministry in 1982. His ministerial journey began as an Associate Minister at Smith Grove Baptist Church, Brighton, TN. Under the leadership and guidance of the church’s pastor, he grew in wisdom and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. In 1984, Dr. Hall accepted the call to become the pastor of St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church, Covington, TN where he served faithfully for over 24 years. During his pastorate, he brought the church from under a 10year mortgage in less than10 years. Although deeply convicted to his ministry at St. Stephen, God affirmed that it was time for him to move on. He did, however, return to St. Stephen to conduct the church’s mortgage burning ceremony. In September 2008, Dr. Hall yielded to God’s Will and accepted the pastorate of Greater St. Luke Baptist Church in Jackson, TN. Upon his arrival at Greater St. Luke, he brought a passion to the ministry as an advocate for the building of God’s Kingdom which he discovered was also the church’s vision statement — “To equip and send forth Kingdom-building Torchbearers whose flame of the Holy Spirit guides the lost sheep to The Shepherd through Exhortation, Edification, and Evangelism.” Dr. Hall’s passion is ministry and servanthood. He has been continuously employed with the Tipton County Board of Education at Covington High School and the Teen Learning Center for 20 years. He believes that in that position he possesses a calling whereas he can serve and make a difference in the lives of young people with troubled lives. He is also the founder and CEO of Dare to Care Charitable Organization in Covington, TN another avenue through which the organization provided support to children’s care services in the community. On February 27, 1981, Dr. Hall married Patricia Ann Nelson of Covington, TN. They are the proud parents of four children, Dekesha, Tijuana, Marvin, Jr., and Cameron. Dr. Hall’s family roots include a family of ministers. Those roots branch out to include his four brothers who are in the ministry. He believes this serves as proof that God has blessed the Hall family to be a blessing to many through the proclamation of the Word. Dr. Hall continues to serve God faithfully at home, throughout the community when the call is given. He continues to attract people to his ministry with his charismatic personality, contagious humor, and positive attitude. He is also a talented and gifted singer. His dynamic preaching has afforded him the opportunity to travel nationally preaching the Word of God. Amen.
Bruce Eric Garmon
was born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan. His father was the late Rev. Dr. Moses Garmon; his mother is Mrs. Ada Mae Garmon. He is the sixth child in a family of seven children; three boys and four girls - in this order: Arthur, Bill, Cindy, Linda, Gwen, Bruce, and Karen. Bruce attended Henry Elementary School in Grand Rapids until the 5th grade at which time he was placed in an advanced educational program for advanced students. He later attended Burton Middle School and graduated from Ottawa Hills High School Class of 1980 with high honors as a four-year member of the National Honor Society.
After High School, Bruce enlisted and served three years in the United States Marine Corps. After receiving a medical discharge from the Marine Corps due to a back condition, he began working for Meijer Incorporated, a very large corporation in the Midwest. He spent seventeen more years at Meijer and held various positions including Supervisory; Building Manager, and Construction Manager.
On September 17, 1982 Bruce married Carla Renee Dean, a friend of his sister Karen since early childhood elementary school days. Bruce commonly refers to his wedding day as “the happiest day of my life!� To this marriage God blessed them with three children; Jermaine, Bruce Jr., and Erica, and seven grandchildren.
Although Bruce accepted Christ at the age of 10 in 1972 and was baptized by Rev. R.L. Johnson, Pastor of the Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, Grand Rapids, Michigan; he later strayed away from the Lord in his ‘teen’ years. But God had other plans for Bruce’s life. In December of 1982 Bruce accepted his call into the Ministry after nearly four years of wrestling with the Lord. Because he was so young (age 20) he could not understand why God would call one who knew nothing of Him (God), and nothing of His Word. But nevertheless, in December of 1982 he surrendered to God’s call and in January of 1983 he preached his first sermon entitled: “The Last Will And Testament Of Our Lord Jesus”.
Now Rev. Garmon, his call into the Ministry was not just a preaching call, but it was also a “teaching” call; this is something that he realized and acknowledged right from the beginning. Rev. Garmon enrolled at International Bible Institute and Seminary in 1983 and received an Associate’s Degree in Ministry. He attended Triune Biblical University from 1987 – 1989 during which time he received the following educational accomplishments: Bachelor of Arts in Christian Education. Bachelor of Science in Theology, Bachelors of Arts in Apologetics. In 1990 Rev. Garmon re-enroll ed at Triune Biblical University and later received his Master’s of Divinity degree majoring in the areas of Christian Education and Theology. Among his educational accomplishments can be added; Licensed Auto Mechanic in the State of Michigan, Construction Management Degree from the University of Wisconsin; Licensed General Contractor in the State of Florida; and he has a desire to one day complete his Doctorate in Divinity degree.
In April of 1990, the Church building of The Prince of Peace was destroyed by fire. Rev. Dr. Moses Garmon was the Pastor at the time and assigned his son, Rev. B.E. Gamon, Sr. to be in charge of the re-construc tion of the new building. It was complete in October of 1990 at which time Rev. Garmon’s job called him to work in Dayton, Ohio. He spent the next five years in Ohio. In the fall of 1995, Rev. Dr. Moses Garmon felt the call of the Lord to retire and the members of The Prince of Peace called Rev. B.E. Garmon, Sr. to be their Pastor.
On the first Sunday in December 1995; Rev. Bruce E. Garmon, Sr. was formally installed as Pastor of The Prince Of Peace Missionary Baptist Church; there were approximately 35 members. For the next 2-1/2 years Pastor Garmon attempted to Pastor the Church and continue working full-time. It wasn’t long before he realized that this was too much. The Church was growing rapidly as a result of God’s blessings, and his work at his job and at the Church were suffering. Taking a “HUGE” leap of faith, Pastor Garmon quit his job June 1, 1998 and began Pastoring full time. God has continued to be with him and his family and that leap of faith turned out to be the best decision he could have ever made.
For the next six years, Pastor Garmon led The Prince of Peace to new heights and accomplishments. Not only was his work at the Church notable, but His work in the Community became very wide spread as well: • • • • • • • • • •
Certified Instructor for the Wolverine State Baptist Convention President of the Northern Michigan Baptist District Association Chairman of the Racial Justice Institute Immediate Response Team Parliamentarian of the Inter-Denominational Ministerial Alliance Board of Directors of the Grand Rapids Area Center for Ecumenism. Police Chief’s Action Committee Guiding Light Mission Mel Trotter Mission Co-Chaplain Kent County Jail Founder of Watchman Ministry, Inc.
Pastor Garmon was well known in the Community and the membership toppled over 200 and a building program was underway. It was at this time that God decided, it was time to move. There were seven associate Members at The Prince of Peace, and God could (and would) continue “HIS� work there with one of them; but he needed Pastor Garmon to move on. On December 31, 2003, Pastor Garmon tendered his resignation to the Church and the very next Sunday installed his successor, Rev. Eula C. Gaddis, II. On January 25, 2004, Pastor Garmon and his family then moved to Tampa (Brandon) Florida in the Spring of 2004.
For the next 3+ years, Rev. Garmon maintained ”Watchman Ministry”; a Ministry dedicated to the education of God’s people in the area of Eschatology, study of the End Times. However, as he continued to seek direction from the Lord, Rev. Garmon was led to First Union Missionary Baptist Church in September 2007. In October 2008, the Congregation selected him as their current Pastor where he has been serving for the past 8+ years, and counting. In a very short period of time, the heartbeat of First Union was invigorated! Ministries have been revived, and many new Ministries have been implemented. The Church Calendar is teaming with opportunities for Worship, Fellowship, and Discipleship. God has also blessed the leadership of Pastor Garmon with a stalwart Deacon Staff and has filled the pulpit with a Ministerial Staff of men to aid and assist the Pastor.
It is a proven fact that a Church will take on the personality of its Pastor, and this is definitely the Pastor to have if you want to learn more about the Word of God, grow Spiritually, and have a great time living the life of a Christian! Pastor Garmon’s leisure activities include jet skiing, bowling, motorcycle riding and roller skating. However, his number one leisure activity is studying the Word of God!
Prince of Peace Missionary Baptist Church July 12-15, 2019 Grand Rapids, Michigan LIASONS The mother/daughter team of Ava & Bri Drisdom will be the liaisons for this trip. They can be reached as follows: • See them at Church; • Call (info available upon request); • Text (info available upon request); • Email bdrisdom@yahoo.com and lolitaad1965@gmail.com
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