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Welcome Welcome to Glory Tabernacle!
We're glad you're here.
If you desire to be in the presence of the Lord, come to Glory Tabernacle!
We seek to be a people and a place where God can reveal His love
and power to all. When you come to Glory Tabernacle you will
find a friendly atmosphere, sense the Love of God, and find
a sincerity that will be refreshing! We are a worshipping
church, a teaching church and an outreach church.
We place much emphasis on strengthening
families and on our children and youth. We have a
wonderful Kids Church, Youth Ministry,
Drama Team, and Praise Team. Our focus is
Jesus Christ, our worship is in the power of the Spirit,
and our strength is in the Word of God! So, as the scripture says in John 1:46,
"come and see" what God is doing at Glory Tabernacle!
Psa 34:8 "Taste and see that The Lord is good!"
We Have a Mission & Vision!
2 Peter 3:18 "But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. ."
We take the commission of our Lord Jesus Christ seriously and want to do all we can to fulfill it! We have a five point vision that we strive to live by:
UPWARD IN WORSHIP.............................THIS IS OUR LIFE!
OUTWARD IN EVANGELISM......................THIS IS OUR MISSION!
STRONG IN FELLOWSHIP..........................THIS IS OUR FAMILY!
CHRIST-LIKE IN DISCIPLESHIP.................THIS IS OUR QUEST!
USEFUL IN MINISTRY...............................THIS IS OUR JOB DESCRIPTION!
The Good News The Good News
The reason we're here is to tell you about Him.
Everything we do as a church, and the reason we exist in the first place, is because of God's gift of forgiveness through his son Jesus. More than anything else, we want you to know that God loves you and has a plan for your life!
Many spend their lives trying to earn God's approval by following rules, attending religious services, or being a good person; the truth is that the only way to a fulfilling life and an eternal future in heaven is through a relationship with Jesus Christ.
1) God loves you.
Because of God's love for all persons, He desires that you have unbroken fellowship with Him.
(John 3:16; Ephesians 2:4-5)
2) You are a sinner.
All persons are "sinners" in that they disobey God. Sin is choosing to go your own way and do your own thing as opposed to being obedient to God.
(Isaiah 53:6; Romans 3:10)
3) Sin separates you from God.
Sin forms a barrier that prevents you from entering into unbroken fellowship with God, Who is holy. As an unholy sinner, you can't have fellowship with God. You are headed for a Christless eternity that the Bible calls Hell.
(Isaiah 59:2; Romans 3:23)
4) You can't save yourself.
People often think that through their efforts they can overcome the sin barrier between themselves and God. That isn't true. There's nothing you can do to restore the broken relationship with God. You can't earn God's salvation.
(Ephesians 2:8-9; Titus 3:5; Romans 4:4-5)
5) God sent His son Jesus to remove the sin barrier.
What you cannot do for yourself, Jesus Christ has done for you! Your sin is a barrier between you and God. But the Good News is that Jesus died on the cross for you and then rose from the dead to demonstrate that His payment was acceptable to God. By taking your punishment on Himself, Jesus made a way for relationship with God.
(1 Peter 2:23; Romans 5:8; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Romans 10:9)
6) You can receive Jesus Christ through faith.
Faith is trusting in what Jesus has done for you rather than trusting your own efforts to restore fellowship with God. Faith is complete reliance on Christ to put you in right relationship with God, allowing Him to live His life through you. Faith also involves repentance or genuine sorrow for sin and willingness to turn away from sin.
(John 14:6; Acts 16:31; Romans 10:9-10)
7) Through prayer you can trust in Jesus Christ.
Admit to God that you are a sinner. Express sorrow or repentance for your sinfulness. Ask Him to forgive your sins. Invite Jesus into your life as Savior and Lord. Commit yourself to live for Him.
If you just prayed to receive Christ for the first time, please give us a call (803-276-3785) or email us and let us know! We would love to help you grow, because accepting Christ is just the beginning of an awesome life-long journey!
What We Believe 
What We Believe
And why we Believe it.
We believe . . . that the Bible is the verbally inspired Word of God and without mistakes as originally written. It is the complete revelation of His will for salvation and the only unfailing rule of faith and practice for the Christian life.
( Ps. 19:7-11 ; Prov. 30:5 ; 2 Tim. 3:16-17 )
We believe . . . in one God, Creator of all things, eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and that these three are co-eternal and of equal dignity and power.
( Gen. 1:26 ; Matt. 3:16-17 & 28:19 )
We believe . . . in the deity of Jesus Christ; He is God the Son, the 2nd person of the Trinity. On earth he was 100% God and 100% man. We believe in His virgin birth, His sinless life, His miracles, His atoning death on the cross and His bodily resurrection. He ascended to heaven and will return again to earth to reign as King of kings.
( Isaiah 7:14 ; Luke 1:26-35 ; John 1:1-5 , 14 )
We believe . . . that man was created by and for God; that by man's disobeying God, every person incurred spiritual death, which is separation from God, and physical death as a consequence; and that all people are sinners by nature and practice. In this natural state of a sinner, man is lost, without hope and unable to obtain righteousness.
( Rom. 3:19-23 & 5:12 , 18 ; Eph. 2:1-3 , 12 )
We believe . . . that Salvation is Gods free gift to us, but we must accept it by faith. First, there must be repentance from sin and then faith towards Jesus Christ. Righteousness results from our faith in the blood of Jesus and is totally separate from our works.
( John 14:6 ; Acts 3:19 & 4:12 ; Rom. 3:23-24 , 5:17-19 & 6:23 ; 2 Cor. 5:21 ; Eph. 2:8,9 )
We believe . . . in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit working to convict people of sin, save and indwell the repentant believer, guide true believers in all truth and to give spiritual gifts. The operation of spiritual gifts and the Baptism of the Holy Spirit is for all believers today as promised. The purpose of spiritual gifts is to build and sanctify the Church and confirm the power of the Gospel. All believers are commanded to earnestly desire the manifestation of the gifts which must always operate in harmony with the Scriptures.
( Matt. 3:11 ; Luke 11:13 ; John 7:37-39 & 16:7-14 ; Acts 2:1-4 , 8:14-17 , 10:44-47 & 19:1-6 ; 1 Cor. 12 & 14 ).
We believe . . . that Divine Healing is for today and is part of Gods plan of salvation. Healing of the sick is illustrated in the life and ministry of Jesus, and included in Jesus commission to His disciples.
( Ps. 103:2-3 ; Isaiah 53:5 ; Matt. 8:16-17 ; Mark 16:17-18 ; Acts 8:6-7 ; 1 Cor. 12:9 , 28 ; James 5:14-15 ).
We believe . . . in water baptism by immersion in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit- who is the Lord Jesus Christ. This was commanded by Jesus for all who believed in Him.
(Matt. 28:19; Acts 2:38, 10:48, & 19:5; Rom. 6:3-7; Col. 2:11-15)
We believe in observing the Lords Supper as a memorial to Jesus' death, resurrection and second coming. (Luke 22:13-22; 1 Cor. 11:23-32).
We believe . . . in the bodily resurrection of everyone who has lived, the everlasting blessedness of those in right relationship with God, and the everlasting punishment of those who have rejected God's forgiveness in His Son.
(Matt. 24:30-31; 1 Cor. 15:50-58; 1 Thes. 4:13-18; Heb. 9:27; Rev. 20:4-6,11-15)
Directions Get Directions Find the easiest way to get here.
We are located at 905 Pope Street (corner of Pope St and Nance St) in Newberry, South Carolina
From Interstate 26:
1. Take exit 72 into Newberry and proceed approximately 1 1/2 miles
2. Continue straight through stoplight (Hwy 121 becomes College St)
3. After approximately 1 1/2 miles, turn right onto Pope Street (across from Newberry College), Church is ahead on right.
Meet our Staff Meet Our Staff Learn about the leadership at GT
Joel & Lori Mundy Senior Pastor & Minister of Music
Send Email Joel & Lori came to Glory Tabernacle nearly six years ago. Prior to becoming Senior Pastor at GT, they both served at Bath Pentecostal in Aiken County, SC. By the Lords leading, they moved to Newberry and began leading the GT family. Joel & Lori are both ordained ministers of the IPHC. In addition, they both are active musicians & Lori serves as the Minister of Music. They have two children, Jacob & Jonathan.
Josh Parsons Associate Pastor
Send Email Josh serves as the Associate Pastor at Glory Tabernacle. Josh began serving in ministry at age 12 as a musician. He joined the staff of GT several years ago & has held other leadership positions prior to becoming Associate. Along with assisting in Pastoral Care duties, Josh is very involved with GT's music & media ministries. He is married to Bridgett & they have two children, Maggie & Eli.
Bridgett Parsons Youth Pastor
Send Email Bridgett serves as the Youth Pastor and Director of Christian Education at GT. She joined the staff several years ago and also serves as a vocalist on the Praise Team. Bridgett oversees all children and youth educational aspects at GT, provides pastoral care to youth and teenagers, and directs the annual Christmas program. She also serves as a vocalist on the Praise team. She is married to Josh and has two children.
Kelly Malloy Kids Pastor
Send Email Kelly serves as the Kids Pastor at GT. She provides Biblical instruction each week to children age 8-13. Kelly also serves as a vocalist on the Praise team and assists with annual programs. She is married to Randy and they have four children.
In addition to the Pastoral staff above, GT has four Elders: Earl Waters, Miller Jacobs, Frankie Jacobs, & Joan O'Dell.
How to Join How to Join It's easy to join the Glory Tabernacle family.
We would love for you to take the next step by
joining the Glory Tabernacle family!
There are four simple requirements
to become a member at Glory Tabernacle:
1. Request church membership
2. Trust Christ by faith for salvation
3. Be baptized by immersion
4. Attend Membership 101 and sign a membership covenant
Once you've become a member, you're on the Basepath to Maturity! This is our model of assimilating visitors into the Church and connecting you to serving in ministry. Read the brief description of each class below to learn more about this program. If you still have questions or you would like to request church membership, please let us know!
Membership 101
This basic introduction to our church family is designed to clearly explain who and what our church is. Youll learn about our beliefs on salvation, our statements of purpose, and our churchs strategy and structure. Youll also hear about the history of our church, and the plans for the future of Glory Tabernacle. At the end of class, you'll be given the opportunity to decide whether to complete the membership process by filling out and signing the membership covenant.
Discipleship 201
Do you want to become more like Jesus? Discipleship 201 will help you develop the habits you need to jump-start your spiritual growth. It will give you an overview of the three basic spiritual habits every Christian needs in order to grow: daily time with God (prayer and Bible study), giving, and fellowship.
Ministry 301
Did you know that God created you with special gifts intended for his purposes? God didnt design ministry for just a few he made each one of us a minister. At Ministry 301, youll learn how God can use your Spiritual Gifts, your Heart, your Abilities, your Personality, and your Experiences (S.H.A.P.E.) to minister to the needs of others. Afterwards, you will be encouraged to join an IMPACT (small group.
Mission 401
In Mission 401 you'll discover your life mission and how you can be a part of Gods plan to reach out to the world. This class will help you:
* Develop a personal perspective of the Gospel message
* Develop your personal story of how God has worked in your life
* Build confidence in sharing your story
FAQ FAQ Get Answers Now.
What is Glory Tabernacle Church all about?We are a community of people who are learning to center our lives on Jesus and share His love with others. We are overseen by the International Pentecostal Holiness Church and are a member of the Upper South Carolina Conference. We invite you to join us on the journey to grow in faith and pursue Gods best in our lives. From the very moment that you step into the church, you will sense the love and friendliness of a people with the love of Jesus. How do I check out Glory Tabernacle?Browse this web site to learn more, then be our guest for one of our exciting Weekend worship services! When you arrive, park in the visitors parking area (in front of the Church). Once you enter and the service begins, you will experience our modern worship, authentic community, and practical truth from scripture that applies directly to your life. We believe that we are to live out our faith every day of the week by studying God's word diligently, praying, serving others in our community, connecting in lifegroup studies, and having fun in recreational activities. Come check out what's happening!What if Im not Churchy?Great! We're not either! Everyone matters to God, and matters to us. Jesus loved the religious and the irreligious; the saint and the sinner. We are not about religion; we are about following Jesus and sharing His love with others. No suit or fancy dress to wear? No Problem! We love you just as you are and you are welcomed to discover with us the unconditional grace of Jesus Christ.Is there something for my kids?Kids are our specialty! We are highly invested in our kids, and provide safe, fun, and dynamic learning environments for them to grow in their faith under the guidance of trained, knowledgable and compassionate staff. We offer nursery care and Kids Church during all of our services where each and every child will learn about God in an exciting and engaging way. We use Group teaching curriculum and offer year-round activities for kids including Vacation Bible School, Summer Camp, field trips, Jr. Praise team (singers), and a drama team for youth. When and where are our services?We have services on the following days and times: * Sunday: Sunday School at 10:00am, and Worship services at 11:00am * Wednesday: 7:00pm Location: 905 Pope Street, Newberry 29108 How can I get connected?We have many ways to get connected from the very beginning of your visit with us! See the "How to Join" section on your left for more information!
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- What We Believe
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- Meet our Staff
- How to Join
- FAQ
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We're Here to Help
You don't have to go through it alone.
Talk to Someone Immediately
There is usually someone available during office hours (8am-12pm M-Th) at the Church. You can request to speak to a minister by calling (803) 276-3785. If after hours, call (803) 924-8305.
Prayer Requests
The fastest way to get your prayer request to the largest number of folks is to submit it to our prayer chain. You can do that by calling (803) 276 -
General Inquiries
Please submit all non-urgent, general inquiries through our contact form here. Please specify in the subject line what your inquiry is regarding and fill out the form completely. Your inquiry will immediately be sent to the relevant staff person and you will receive a speedy response.
Please refer to our Contact Us page for more detailed contact information.
Salvation Today can be a new day
It all starts with a Simple Prayer.
If you don't know the peace that comes from living a life with
Jesus and you're ready to begin, this is the place for you!
The Bible says in Romans 10:9:
"If you declare with your mouth, Jesus is Lord, and believe
in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will
be saved."
It's that simple! Confessing with your mouth and believing in
your heart that Jesus was who He said He was is our means
of Salvation because of God's grace. And the best part is,
you can receive this gift of grace right now. You can pray
something like the prayer below. But remember, speak from
your heart to God and use this prayer as a guide only.
Heavenly Father, I am a sinner in need of help. I believe in you and that your word is true. I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of the living God and that He died on the cross so that I may now have forgiveness for my sins and eternal life. I know that without you in my heart my life is meaningless.
I believe in my heart that you raised Him from the dead. Please, Jesus forgive me for every sin I have ever committed or done in my heart. Please Lord Jesus forgive me and come into my heart and cleanse me and make me a new person. I need you as my personal Lord and Savior today.
I give you my life and ask you to take full control from this moment on and help me to live for you the rest of my life.
In Jesus' name, Amen.
Congratulations! If you just said this prayer (or a similar one), you just made the most important decision of your life! We would love to hear from you and encourage you in your new decision. Please contact us by clicking "Yes!"
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Greeters & Ushers Ministry
This minstry is made up individuals who volunteer their time and energy to ensure that services and events function efficiently and with excellence. Ushers, Greeters, and Parking attendants are just some of the needs that this very important ministry fulfills. There is always a "need" and room in this department for volunteers.
Worship Team
The Praise Team is comprised of those who are gifted with vocal & musical talents. The team serves during Sunday worship & at other events when needed. Rehearsals, auditions and some experience may be required. There is also a "Jr." Praise Team for younger youth with a desire to serve in worship. Both of these ministries are directed by the Minister of Music.
Community Outreach Ministries
Looking for a way to reach out to the local community? Then our outreach program "Operation GO! (Glory Outreach)" is right for you. Operation GO! serves in ministering to shut-ins, offering encouragement and invitations to Church! We also partner with local community organizations to provide food, clothing, and other basic needs to those closest to us.
Youth, Adults, & Seniors Ministries
Here at GT, we're family and families spend time together! We have ministries for all age groups including: Youth/Teen- Our youth ministry PULSE is overseen by the Youth Pastor. The group meets each Wednesday at 7pm. The adults are split into Men's and Women's Ministries and meet for group studies, meals and more! Our Seniors ministry YOUNG AT HEART is a ministry for those over 60 and offers lots of fun!
Drama & Dance Team
Whether it be with sermon illustrations or other creative dramas, our drama ministry ACTS OF FAITH is always striving to create dynamic, life-changing experiences and atmospheres. This group is overseen by the Minister of Music and often travels to perform. The group specializes in interpretive dance for modern worship songs.
Multimedia Team
Have a knack for video, audio or other production elements? We have a place for you! Our media team is very important to us in facilitating quality sound and audio for our worship services and creating great media. Those with experience in areas such as computers, software, video, lighting, and recording are encouraged to use their abilities for God's glory. If you have no experience but possess a desire to learn, no problem!
Children's Ministries
Help us introduce children of all ages to God's love. Children are a gift from the Lord and we place a high priority on teaching them the Word of God. We have many positions to serve including nursery attendants, teacher aides, chaperones, etc. All of our children's workers undergo a criminal background and references check so you can rest assured your kids are safe and in good hands.
Giving Giving at Glory Tabernacle
Answering God's call to live generously.
Each of us is called to worship God with our entire life, including our time, talents and resources. Sharing those resources is an important way to worship the Giver of all good things. We pledge to be good stewards of your gifts, taking great care in how we manage and track your giving.
Giving is a part of our worship to God. It has been said that you can tell nearly everything about a person by the way they spend their money. Whether you are tithing in obedience to Malachi 3:10 or contributing over and above your tithe as an act of sacrificial generosity, your money will help us minister Gods hope and healing to South Carolina and beyond. We give in order to be blessed, not for fear of anything negative in our lives. We give out of gratitude and love!
You can give your gift in one of several ways:
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*Please note that all giving through PayPal is deposited into our general
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Draft Set Up Automatic Drafts with Your Bank
If you would like to set up an automatic draft from your bank's checking account, please print the form below and return it to the church office. You may choose any amount to be transfered from your bank account directly to the church account. This monthly payment will be made without any action on your part once the authorization is made. Submit the form in person or via mail to the attention of the Secretary. Once we receive your form, we will contact you to confirm the information. You may discontinue the debits at any time.
GT Bank Draft Form.pdf
Person Give at the Church
Offering Plate
It's always easy to give at one of our services! Either place your tithe/offering in the plate during one of our worship services or drop it off in a designated collection bin.
In the Mail
If you aren't near Newberry and prefer not to give online, feel free to mail your gift to the following address:
Glory Tabernacle Church
PO Box 778
Newberry, SC 29108
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