| The History of Greater Pleasant Branch Baptist Church 2000 - Present |
History from 2000 - Present
With the onset of the twenty-first century (2001), pioneer members left as others came. After 40
years of service as Minister of Music, Deacon Lloyd Hervey was succeeded by Jessie Cain. After
25 years of service as the Church Musician/General Director, Deacon Ralph Calhoun was
succeeded by Terry Frazier. Carolyn Black currently serves as Mass Choir President succeeding
Jermanie Jones and Lynetta Dunevant. Choir members include: Carolyn Black, Janice Brown,
Hester Burgess, LaQuindria Brumfield, Emma Credit, Anetia Crenshaw, Wynona Fuller, Antonio
Givan, Betty Givan, Debra Givan, Charletha Harper, Charnesha Harper, Gladys Harris, Janet
Harris, Shonda Henry, Aja Hogan, James Hogan, Sarah Jenkins, Shirley Johnson, Regina
Kellybrew,
Markisa Lasker, Deidra Maltbia, Valeria Maltbia, Victor Maxfield, Katherine McCaster, Ellen
McFarlin, Darryl McGee, Gary McGee, Debra Miller, Yvonne Miller, Acquilla Myers, Lillie
Parker, Eamestine Pierce, Elmira Pierce, Sandra Sherman, Shanene Thomas, Helen Ticey, Ethel
Wade, Leona Walton, Mark White Sr, Mark White Jr, Maurice White, Diane Wright, Marcia
Wright, and Phushona Wright. Conductors: Naomi Brown, Gerald McHenry, Talisha Slater, Corey
Smith.
In 2002, Rev. Raynor served his forty-seventh year as pastor. The following deacons aided him:
Andrew White, Marvin Bedford, Darryl McGee, Frank Holbrook, and Clarence Ross. Trustees
serving at this time are Eugene Miller, Victor Maxfield, and Howard Nunn.
Greater Pleasant Branch has a congregation of approximately 200 members. Associate ministers
are Rev. Danny Wardlow, Rev. Lonnie Harris, Rev. Kenneth Myers, Rev. Kenneth Kellybrew and
Rev Chris DeJarnette.
Since the late 1990’s through 2003, Pleasant Branch has seen an increase in its ministries and has
been involved in community activities and outreaches.
OUR FOCAL POINTS:
OUR GOALS:
OUR SERVICE/INVOLVEMENT:
OUR MINISTRIES:
USE OF THE PINE STREET MULTI-PURPOSE BUILDING:
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With the onset of the twenty-first century (2001), pioneer members left as others came. After 40
years of service as Minister of Music, Deacon Lloyd Hervey was succeeded by Jessie Cain. After
25 years of service as the Church Musician/General Director, Deacon Ralph Calhoun was
succeeded by Terry Frazier. Carolyn Black currently serves as Mass Choir President succeeding
Jermanie Jones and Lynetta Dunevant. Choir members include: Carolyn Black, Janice Brown,
Hester Burgess, LaQuindria Brumfield, Emma Credit, Anetia Crenshaw, Wynona Fuller, Antonio
Givan, Betty Givan, Debra Givan, Charletha Harper, Charnesha Harper, Gladys Harris, Janet
Harris, Shonda Henry, Aja Hogan, James Hogan, Sarah Jenkins, Shirley Johnson, Regina
Kellybrew,
Markisa Lasker, Deidra Maltbia, Valeria Maltbia, Victor Maxfield, Katherine McCaster, Ellen
McFarlin, Darryl McGee, Gary McGee, Debra Miller, Yvonne Miller, Acquilla Myers, Lillie
Parker, Eamestine Pierce, Elmira Pierce, Sandra Sherman, Shanene Thomas, Helen Ticey, Ethel
Wade, Leona Walton, Mark White Sr, Mark White Jr, Maurice White, Diane Wright, Marcia
Wright, and Phushona Wright. Conductors: Naomi Brown, Gerald McHenry, Talisha Slater, Corey
Smith.
In 2002, Rev. Raynor served his forty-seventh year as pastor. The following deacons aided him:
Andrew White, Marvin Bedford, Darryl McGee, Frank Holbrook, and Clarence Ross. Trustees
serving at this time are Eugene Miller, Victor Maxfield, and Howard Nunn.
Greater Pleasant Branch has a congregation of approximately 200 members. Associate ministers
are Rev. Danny Wardlow, Rev. Lonnie Harris, Rev. Kenneth Myers, Rev. Kenneth Kellybrew and
Rev Chris DeJarnette.
Since the late 1990’s through 2003, Pleasant Branch has seen an increase in its ministries and has
been involved in community activities and outreaches.
OUR FOCAL POINTS:
- Acknowledge that the purpose of prayer is to seek God’s will (1 John 5:14).
- Increase biblical subject matter awareness.
- Heighten one’s knowledge of biblical truths.
OUR GOALS:
- Personal application responses of Christian duties.
- Increased measure of spiritual growth.
OUR SERVICE/INVOLVEMENT:
- Telephoning and visitations to private homes, hospitals, and nursing facilities.
- Mailing biblical studies.
- Attending services at other churches.
- Participating as food servers for Vacation Bible School and AR Children’s Week.
- Commissioned by the church to send cards/flowers to the sick, the shut-in, the bereaved.
- Co-sponsored with the church, the Pastor’s Anniversary.
OUR MINISTRIES:
- Tuesday’s Noon Prayer/Bible Study offers another time to unite in Christian fellowship for
prayer and bible study. - The Basketball ministry started with the vision of providing positive recreational activities for
youth with its ultimate goal to lead others to Christ. - Youth Sign Language Ministry, started in 2000, provides the youth with a sense of
involvement in worship services by praising God through signing in song. - Liturgical Dance Ministry provides another outlet for youth to fill a sense of involvement in
the church services by praising God through dance. - Summer Youth Work Program provides a means for the church youth to earn money during
the summer by doing cleaning and repairs on the church’s property so that they learn proper
work ethics to help prepare them for adult life. They are given spiritual training during the
process. - T.M. Logan Scholarship Awards was reinstated in 2003 to recognize the youth of the church
and other minority youth in the surrounding communities for academic excellence. - Sisterhood offers women opportunities to fellowship, study, and grow spiritually through a
variety of activities. Some highlights of our service and involvement within the church and
community include: Annual Spring Brunch held at GPPBC, Women's Spiritual Retreat held in
Atlanta, Georgia, Annual Conference held in October each year, Senior outings, visiting
nursing homes, intercessory prayer and meeting the needs of our church family and
community. - Youth Retreat theme for 2003 was “Mission Impossible – No Surrender – No Retreat.” The
youth found ways to use ‘THE WHOLE ARMOR OF GOD” in their daily lives. 11 youths
and 5 adults attend the seminar on July 27th through Aug 3rd in Orlando, Florida. - Bus Ministry was restarted in 2003 to provide transportation to Sunday services for college
students and members needing the service. - The Church voted approximately 5 years age to provide financial support to Excel and the
Cheerful Givers, two community-based organizations. The Pine Street Free Clinic was
added in 2003.
USE OF THE PINE STREET MULTI-PURPOSE BUILDING:
- Excel Summer Youth Program provides character training and teaches abstinence from risky
behaviors. - Gym used for sports activities by Ebenezer UM Church’s Feed and Teach Ministry and the
Christian Academy. - Building is used for community social gatherings/banquets.
- The Pine Street Community Development Center started the Wednesday Afternoon Tutoring
Program in 2002 to assist students in their studies. - Leased a portion of the building to Over The Rainbow Child Care as a temporary operating
site. - Leased a portion of the building to Little Stars Child Care as a temporary operating site.
- Provided operating space for the start up of the Pine Street Free Clinic. The Clinic provides
medical care for the uninsured. - Leased Building in 2003 to Focus Learning Academy as the temporary startup site for its
charter school.
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