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.
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.
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.
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
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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 2nd Sunday
3rd Sunday-Men's Sunday
4th Sunday-Communion Sunday
OCTOBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
CHURCH CLEAN-UP DAY REMINDER- SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10TH Join us for Clean-Up Day beginning at 9:00 AM. You may bring along any cleaning supplies you would like to use, and let's work together to care for our church home.
EVERY FRIDAY INDIVIDUAL NOONDAY PRAYER - 12:00 PM Pause from the demands of the day and make room for prayer. Take this time to seek God's direction, give Him thanks, and place your needs before Him.
The Men's Ministry will meet Saturday October 17th at 10am right after choir rehearsal. This is a mandatory meeting so please all men try to attend if at all possible. Thank you!
CHURCH CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7th at 10AM The Missionary Ministry will meet right before at 9am.
Also, Family and friends day will be held the 2nd Sunday in November (Nov. 8th) during our regular Sunday morning worship service. Please invite all your family and friends to our spirit filled service. See First lady Charlene Thompson, Sister Beverly Willis, Sister Betsy Long or Bro. Kelly Bigelow for your envelope if you did not receive one at service yesterday. All donations are tax deductible.
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.
Men's Ministry
We are proud to offer a Men's Ministry at Sweet Gum Grove Missionary Baptist Church with the purpose of providing opportunities to fulfill God’s five purposes in their lives of worship, fellowship, discipleship, ministry, and mission.
Women's Ministry
Our Women's Ministry offers opportunities for growth. Whether pursuing personal growth, spiritual enrichment, professional development, or emotional well-being, our women’s ministry aims to provide resources, guidance, and a sense of community to help women thrive.
Youth Ministry
It is our goal to welcome children into Christian fellowship and equip them to develop a deeper relationship with Christ through singing and learning church protocol.
Christian Education Ministry
As a ministry we come together to foster spiritual growth and development of individuals within our church. We aim to provide resources, guidance, and opportunities for a deeper connection with God and a better understanding of His Word.
Usher Board Ministry
The Ushers' Ministry seeks to be a doorkeeper in the House of God, receive visitors and members in a Christ-like fashion, to provide comfort and support to the worshippers, to ensure that worship is carried out respectfully and in order, and to perform ushering duties in a cheerful manner.
Let's Talk Ministry
The Mission of the SGGMBC Let’s Talk Ministry is to challenge youth to impact the world with purpose through faith, knowledge, love and compassion.
Transportation Ministry
Our Transportation Ministry offers free van service to people desiring transportation to attend Church services. For a ride to our Sunday Service contact us by phone anytime on Saturday before 7pm.
Lawrence Lee, Jr. (336) 269-0351
Tom Wiley, Jr. (336) 512-3397