All by Rev. Dr. Michelle Gooding

Dec 16

Dec 16 Mt. Calvary celebrates founder and pastor Elder J. Ervin Reddick

In May 1954, Elder J. Ervin Reddick became the Founder and Pastor of Mt. Calvary FWB Church in La Grange, NC. Beginning with 24 faithful followers, Pastor Reddick remained faithful to the calling as their Pastor.

May 8

May 8 A prayer for education by Pastor Michelle Gooding

Rev. Dr. Michelle Gooding

Columns

A prayer for education by Pastor Michelle Gooding.

May 1

May 1 Mrs. Oray Outlaw: 105 today and fabulous

Rev. Dr. Michelle Gooding

Local News

Mrs. Outlaw is energetic and never meets a stranger. She believes God has a purpose for her that is why she has lived this long. She stated the key to long life is to treat people like her Father in heaven by loving, helping and praying for one another.

Apr 8

Apr 8 Rev. Dr. Michelle Gooding: Easter is not canceled!

Rev. Dr. Michelle Gooding

Coronavirus, Columns

So what do you say— do you tell people “Happy Holy Week?’”

“You could say 'Happy Easter,’ when it’s actually Easter day, or ‘Christ is Risen!’. Normally there are so many activities during the week before Easter. This year is different but should be no less activity in our hearts.

Mar 15

Mar 15 40 Days of Lent Journal: Day 10

Rev. Dr. Michelle Gooding

Columns

Excerpts from the "No Greater Love: A Journey Through Lent" Journal as compiled by Dr. Michelle Gooding of Herring Grove FWB Church, Dr. Andre Cannon of Evangel Christian Community Church, and Eldress Wandra Williams of Hull Road FWB Church.

Mar 14

Mar 14 40 Days of Lent Journal: Day 9

Rev. Dr. Michelle Gooding

Columns

Mar 13

Mar 13 40 Days of Lent Journal: Day 8

Rev. Dr. Michelle Gooding

Columns

Mar 12

Mar 12 40 Days of Lent Journal: Day 7

Rev. Dr. Michelle Gooding

Columns

Mar 11

Mar 11 40 Days of Lent Journal: Day 6

Rev. Dr. Michelle Gooding

Columns

Mar 8

Mar 8 40 Days of Lent Journal: Day 3

Rev. Dr. Michelle Gooding

Columns

Mar 7

Mar 7 40 Days of Lent Journal: Day 2

Rev. Dr. Michelle Gooding

Columns

Mar 6

Mar 6 40 Days of Lent Journal: Day 1

Rev. Dr. Michelle Gooding

Columns

Dec 23

Dec 23 Michelle Gooding: The joy of knowing Jesus

Rev. Dr. Michelle Gooding

Columns

In my neighborhood, Christmas lights pave the way. One particular house has the carved letters colored bright white with a spot light illuminating “J-O-Y. I stopped for a moment, time stood still. I basked in my belief that Jesus is Joy.