14
Sep 2021
Dear Southwest Region Conference Family: Summertime is ending, and fall is just around the corner as we prepare ourselves for the final months of 2021. We praise God for His blessings on His people individually, and collectively as a Conference Family! This is especially true when we consider the impact and effects of Hurricane Ida which most recently swept through Southern Louisiana. Although property was damaged, electrical power was challenged, and water issues were paramount, God spared the lives of His people within the Southwest Region Conference territory as we have not heard of any......
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03
Sep 2021
From October 23 through November 6, each evening at 7:00 pm (except Mondays and Thursdays), we will have our Breath of Life Fall Evangelistic Revival in Houston, TX! That’s right – we’re going to preach the word of God and tell individuals of a soon coming Savior! Yours truly will preach God’s word and be accompanied by musical artists, Kurt Carr and the Kurt Carr Singers (October 23), Kierra Sheard (October 24), and Pastor Wintley Phipps (October 30)! If you’re in the Houston area, please plan to join us for this “in......
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02
Sep 2021
Dr. Carlton Byrd provides an update on our Hurricane Ida relief efforts from Lone Star Camp, in Athens, TX....
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30
Aug 2021
See below for detailed information on the funeral arrangements for Pastor Helvius Thompson. August 27, 2021 Greetings To All! As you are aware by now, one of the stalwart soldiers of the gospel, Pastor Helvius Thompson, fell asleep in Jesus on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. Our prayers are with the family as they walk through this valley of bereavement, for Jesus has promised to be with us and wipe away all tears. On behalf of the Grace Temple Seventh-day Adventist Church, we are honored to serve as the host church for the......
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16
Aug 2021
The donations made through “Give blood, Give love” will help many across our community. Here are some interesting facts: African-American donations are vital because types O and B, the blood types of about 70% of African-Americans, are the blood types most in demand. Hispanics are the fastest growing part of the U.S. population; however, only a small percentage of Hispanics donate blood. Research has found that 60% of Hispanics have type O blood, which is the type most frequently requested by hospitals to treat patients with a range of health challenges. Please consider......
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