Local church celebrates 19th anniversary

Word Tabernacle Church, located at 821 Word Plaza in Rocky Mount will celebrate its 19th anniversary with worship services scheduled for Sunday through Tuesday.

Distinguished guest pastors for the celebratory services include Bishop Paul S. Morton Sr., Pastor John K. Jenkins and Pastor Smokie Norful.

These anniversary worship services planned to be uplifting and transformative experiences for attendees, featuring powerful sermons and teachings along with dynamic worship. Each guest pastor brings a unique perspective to the pulpit, ensuring a weekend filled with enrichment and inspiration.

About the guest pastors:

Morton is the founder of the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International. He is renowned for his dynamic preaching and global ministry.

Jenkins is the leader of the First Baptist Church of Glenarden in Maryland. He is known for his passionate teaching and commitment to community outreach.

Norful is a Grammy award-winning gospel artist and pastor of Victory Cathedral Worship Center in Illinois, who will bring his testimony and ministry to uplift those gathered.

“As we celebrate 19 years of God’s faithfulness to Word Tabernacle Church, we are honored to welcome Bishop Paul S. Morton, Sr., Pastor John K. Jenkins and Pastor Smokie Norful. Their presence and ministry will undoubtedly inspire and bless our congregation as we reflect on our journey and look forward to the future,” said James D. Gailliard, senior pastor at Word Tabernacle.

Established on March 12, 2005, Word Tabernacle Church began as a church-plant with 14 constituting members, growing to more than 3,000 members within a city of 60,000 people. Committed to system-level change, Word Tabernacle Church has evolved into an institution impacting the local church, the region, the state and the country with gospel-dependent holistic human development — with the desire to see everyone thriving.

The 19th anniversary worship services are open to all who seek spiritual renewal and community fellowship. Those interested are invited to join the church in commemorating nearly two decades of serving the community.