pastoral anniversary celebration
Eddie F. Collier Senior Pastor doctor“Honoring 41 Years of Servanthood, Stewardship and Shepherding in God’s Kingdom”
Ephesians 4:11-12
Sunday, April 28, 20224
9:00 a.m.
Towaliga County Line Baptist Church 153 Short Road Jackson, Georgia 30233
www.tclbc.org
To the Members of Towaliga County Line,
As we gather today, I am filled with gratitude and humility as we mark 41 years of ministry together. Celebrating 41 years as a pastor is truly remarkable!
As I was writing this message, I had to reflect on the journey of growth, challenges overcome, and the blessings experienced along the way. It's been an incredible journey of faith, filled with joyous celebrations, heartfelt prayers, and transformative moments. I want to thank each and every one of you for your unwavering support, love, prayers and encouragement throughout the years. Together, we've weathered storms, celebrated victories, and grown in our faith. Through it all, your faithfulness and dedication to our church family and my family have been a source of strength
Dr. Eddie F. Collier and inspiration.
As we look back on the past four decades, let us also look forward with hope and anticipation for what God has in store for us in the years to come. May we continue to serve with passion, love with compassion, and live out our faith with courage. May we continue to spread God’s love, serve our community, and grow in our relationship with Him.
Thank you for allowing me the privilege to walk alongside you on this remarkable journey. Thank you for embracing me as your pastor, for allowing me to shepherd this flock, and for being partners in ministry. Here's to many more years of ministry together! God bless you
Him. all.
Towaliga County Line Baptist Church
As the songwriter says, Thank you Lord, thank you Lord, thank you Lord, I just want to thank you Lord. You’ve been so good, you’ve been so good, you’ve been so good, I just want to thank you Lord!
Forty-one years ago, God provided the opportunity for us to serve the Towaliga County Line Baptist Church Family. My heart continues to be filled with gratitude as we continue to serve the TCLBC Family after all these years. We are extremely thankful and grateful to God for allowing us to serve this ministry.
On behalf of my husband, Dr. Eddie F. Collier, and our family, I just want to express my heartfelt gratitude to each one of you for the overwhelming love and support you’ve showered upon us. Your kindness has been a source of strength and encouragement and we feel truly blessed. Your prayers, warmth, love, and support make being a part of this church family special. Your dedication to creating a loving and vibrant church family is inspiring and I am thankful to walk this enriching journey with you. Your kindness doesn’t go unnoticed, and I feel blessed to be surrounded by such amazing brothers and sisters. We are grateful for each one of you and look forward to continuing to grow together in faith and fellowship.
With Love and Appreciation,
First Lady Michelle Collier
Towaliga County Line Baptist Church
County Line Baptist Church
Dear Towaliga County Line,
This is the day the Lord has made; I will rejoice and be glad in it. I am thankful to God today for His many wonderful blessings, for He has done great things. God’s word tells us that whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved. How then can we call on Him, in whom we have not believed, and how can we call on Him in whom we have not heard, and how shall we hear without a preacher? The Lord has given us a Pastor according to His heart who feeds us with knowledge and understanding.
Pastor Collier continues to preach and teach God’s word so that we may know, believe, and be saved; not only here at Towaliga, but where ever he goes. Pastor Collier has shepherded the Towaliga County Line Baptist Church for forty-one years. Today we celebrate our Pastor for his many years of dedication and service. His love for people extends far beyond the walls of the church. We can always count on him to be there in times of sickness and the deaths of our loved ones; he unselfishly gives of himself day in and day out. He is an example of “follow me as I follow Christ.” Pastor Collier, we honor you today for forty-one years of servanthood, stewardship, and shepherding in God’s kingdom. I pray that the Lord will keep you strong in mind, body, and spirit.
Deacon Jeffrey L. Crowder Chairman of Deacon Board TowaligaPastor Gerod D. Duff is a native of Memphis, Tennessee born to Mr. and Mrs. Abron Duff.
Pastor Duff has a tremendous passion for God’s word coupled with a love for God’s people. He has a contagious spirit of generosity that flows through every facet of his ministry. He is a beloved and passionate pastor, servant-leader, distinguished visionary, faithful friend and a highly sought after teacher, preacher and conference leader.
Pastor Duff surrendered his will to the Lord and accepted the call to ministry in December 1995. Under the leadership of Rev. Ulysses Ponder, Pastor of Poplar Springs Baptist Church of Ellenwood, Georgia, Pastor Duff was licensed and ordained to preach God’s Word. Pastor Duff’s first pastorate was at Saint Simon Missionary Baptist Church in Atlanta, GA where he served for six years.
In January 2004, Pastor Duff accepted the senior pastorate of Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church with the primary goal of impacting the world for the Kingdom of God from Griffin, Georgia. He strives to equip the saints, evangelize the lost, and exalt the Savior. Since his installation as Pastor, Rising Star has experienced phenomenal growth, both numerically and spiritually. God has blessed this ministry by showing Himself mighty through the great works of Pastor Duff‘s leadership. Under his leadership, Rising Star has become a beacon of light for the Griffin/Spalding Community.
Pastor Duff is an alumnus of Luther Rice University in Lithonia, Georgia holding a Bachelor of Arts degree in Religion. He was the recipient of the 2013 Gospel Choice Award as one of the Most Influential Pastors in the Atlanta, Georgia area.
Since May 1, 1999, Pastor Duff has been happily married to his beautiful wife, Lawanda Duff. Their greatest desire is to see those who do not know Christ enter into a personal relationship with Him.
Towaliga County Line Baptist Church Pastor Gerod D. Duff Guest PastorOrder of Service
Call to Worship - Scripture and Prayer
Minister Steve and Sister Shirley Head
Choral Praise
TCLBC Mass Choir
Theme Illumination
Brother Nick and Sister Carleetha Character and Family
Offertory Appeal
Minister Prince Arnold
Morning Hymn
#248 Hold to God’s Unchanging Hand
Video Announcements (TCLBC Action News)
Pastoral Anniversary Video Tributes
Introduction of Speaker (Video Presentation)
Sermonic Selection
TCLBC Mass Choir
Sermon
Pastor Gerod Duff
Invitation to Christian Discipleship
Pastoral Presentation/ Expressions
Closing Remarks
Dr. Eddie F. Collier and Lady Michelle Collier
Benediction
Worship and Study
Sunday Morning Worship: 9:00 a.m.
Brotherhood: 7:00 a.m. until 7:45 a.m. (Every Sunday)
Church at Study: 8:00 a.m. until 8:45 a.m. (Every Sunday)
Sisters of Integrity: 12:00 p.m. (2nd and 4th Sundays)
Tuesday Bible Study (In-person and online) 6:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday Bible Study (In-person only)
Noonday
Intercessory Prayer
Monday and Thursday: 8:00 p.m. until 8:45 p.m.
Ways to Give
Mail to: P.O Box 642, Jackson, Georgia 30233
CashApp $TCLBC153
Zelle: (470) 219-0123
Givelify: Towaliga Co Line Church
In-Person in the Sanctuary, Tithe Box or Admin Building