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ENLIGHTENMENT Looking Back to Move Forward By: Debra A.K. Thompson

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Shining Light… ruce 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 3 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-enrolled 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. Garmon, Sr. to be in charge of the re-construction 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

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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

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President of the Northern Michigan Baptist District Association

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Chairman of the Racial Justice Institute Immediate Response Team

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Parliamentarian of the Inter-Denominational Ministerial Alliance

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Board of Directors of the Grand Rapids Area Center for Ecumenism.

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Police Chief’s Action Committee

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Guiding Light Mission

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Mel Trotter Mission

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Co-Chaplain Kent County Jail

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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 it 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!

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FIR ST UN ION MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 3707 E. Chelsea Street S.E., Tampa, Florida 33610 813-238-1205 | www.firstunionmbc.com

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Date: July 17 - 21, 2017

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Congratulations to my our dear friend and columnist Debra A.K. Thompson “Just Ask Debra� on the release of her first book

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Through Enlightenment's main character, Tafinee, author and motivational speaker, Debra A. K. Thompson, helps you find meaning and purpose through introspection, examination and humor while also sharing how to escape the path of frustration and find the path to a happier life.

About the author: Debra A. K. Thompson is a freelance writer who lives in Riverview, Florida with her husband. She currently writes short stories and articles for a local magazine called The Church Bulletin. Debra has also written numerous specialty articles for Flavor Magazine, as well as feature articles for a popular Christian magazine, The Gospel Express. She is a prolific songwriter who founded and continues to coordinate the Gospel Songwriters Music Workshop, which is an annual conference for aspiring and veteran songwriters.

Debra obtained her Bachelor's Degree from the University of South Florida and a Master's Degree from Florida State University. She served one term on the Pensacola City Council and she was appointed to the Florida Rehabilitation Council by

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Good & Faithful Servant

A Gospel Songwriting Q & A

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Deacon Freddie Holliman

Frank: Our church has very few children.

Is that a problem?

Debra: It may not be an immediate problem, but children should always be a part of every thriving ministry.

The children of today will become the future church of tomorrow.

Children denote growth. The more children, the more growth.

If you have questions you would like Debra to answer, please send them to: thechurchbulletin@yahoo.com or P.O. Box 11722 St. Petersburg, FL 33733

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