Sweet Gum Grove Missionary Baptist Church Welcomes You
About Us
SWEET GUM GROVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
OUR MISSION
The mission of the Sweet Gum Grove Missionary Baptist Church is to MAGNIFY the Lord, EMBRACE one another in Christian love and SHARE the gospel within the local and global communities.
OUR MOTTO
"The Church where God gets the Glory and the people are His Story"
OUR HISTORY
In the grove of many Sweet Gum trees located in Caswell County, North Carolina on November 30, 1875, a group of dedicated Christians assembled to begin plans for a church. The church building was completed in 1883. The church was named after its location, Sweet Gum Level and later changed to Sweet Gum Grove. The original church was destroyed by fire in 1891. An old, no longer used church was to continue the Sweet Gum Grove Church's legacy. During the years, our forefathers and mothers have made many changes and renovations and with God's blessings, we have our great church today.
Contact Us
Church Contacts and Addresses
Address:
8609 South NC Highway 119 Mebane, NC 27302
Mailing Address:
Post Office Box 3637, Burlington, NC 27216
Phone Number:
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Pastor's Contact Information
Meet the Pastor
Pastor Paul Thompson
Pastor Paul Thompson
Biography
Rev. Paul Gabriel Thompson Sr. is a second-generation Pastor, who has a heart for God’s people and is one who God has raised up to advance the Kingdom of God. He is known to many as Pastor Paul because he desires to serves God’s people with humility.
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Pastor Paul knew from an early age that he was called to preach, but initially didn’t want to answer his calling. However, eventually he found himself needing the Lord and he gave his life to Christ. He started out serving the Lord as a Sunday School Teacher and a volunteer Chaplain at Brighten Gardens Living Facility in Raleigh, NC in 2011.
He was Licensed to Preach in June 2013 at his home church, Sandy Grove Missionary Baptist church in Henderson, NC, where he served as an Associate Minister for 5 years
under his father, Pastor Charles Thompson Sr. Pastor.
Paul Thompson was Ordained by the United Shiloh Missionary Baptist Association in Dec. 2015, and Pastor Thompson went through seminary training at St. Augustine’s University in Raleigh, NC.
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Pastor Paul was first called to serve as the Senior Pastor of First Ledge Rock MBC in Durham, NC in March of 2018 and in October 2021, he was favored to become the Senior Pastor of Sweet Gum Grove Missionary Baptist Church, where he currently serves along with his beautiful wife, First Lady Charlene Thompson.
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Above all, he is a proud Husband and Father of 3 gifts from God; Cheyenne Janae, Gabriella Nicole, and Paul Gabriel Jr. His heart’s desire is to remain faithful to the work and ministry that God has called him to do and to make a Godly impact in the lives of people and his community.
Monthly Calendar of Events
Bible Study every Wednesday
at 7pm via zoom
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82016830981?pwd=AmaPInlPEPbCFNgqEc3BtlaEyiJjPh.1
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Or Dial In;
1-301-715-8592
Meeting ID: 820 1683 0981
Passcode: 078251
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Sunday School
Every Sunday morning @8:45am
Worship Service
Every Sunday morning @10:00am
1st Sunday-Youth Sunday
2nd Sunday-2nd Person Sunday
3rd Sunday-Men's Sunday
4th Sunday-Communion Sunday
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APRIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Bible Study-Wednesdays at 7pm via zoom.
The Historical Committee will meet Thursday April 3, 2025 at 6:30pm. That link has been emailed to all members as well and can be used for all meetings going forward this year.
On Saturday April 5th, 2025 the Youth are inviting the entire church to join them for breakfast at 8:30am. Minister Trey Brincefield will be speaking to the youth on that day.
Then on Sunday, April 6th join us for Sunday School at 8:45am followed by worship at 10. This is our Youth Sunday, please come out and support our Youth.
The Outreach Ministry will meet April 6th right after morning service.
The Women's Ministry will meet Saturday, April 12th at 9am.
New Members Class will be held April 13th at 9am.
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Palm Sunday- April 13th
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Easter Sunrise Service-April 20th
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Mother’s Ministry Meeting-April 25th @12 noon
And as always, remember your individual noon day prayer, Friday at 12 noon.
For the 7th year, SGGMBC will sponsor the Passion in Pink Breast Cancer 5k Race/Walk-Program. Our Women's Ministry will host this event again this year and we will be inviting other community churches, organizations, and groups to support this endeavor. Our theme this year is "GOING THE EXTRA MILE IN PINK". On Saturday, April 26, 2025, we will have our 5k Breast Cancer Race/Walk. Registration begins at 8am and the Race/Walk will start at 9am. T-shirts will be available soon. Then on Sunday, April 27th, we will have our Passion in Pink Program. First Lady Vanessa Adams of New Cascade Primitive Baptist Church in Cascade, Va. will be the guest Speaker. This year the program will be held during worship service at 10am. They are asking that everyone wear pink on that day. Dinner will be served after worship on that Sunday. If you have any questions, Please see Sister Melissa Randolph, Sister Willie Esther Bigelow, or Sister Tonisha Sellars.
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Our Ministries
If you’re looking for a supportive community of believers who share similar values and want to make a difference in the world, Sweet Gum Grove Missionary Baptist Church is here for you. Our religious ministry programs offer a variety of opportunities to explore your faith and connect with others.
