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
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82016830981?pwd=AmaPInlPEPbCFNgqEc3BtlaEyiJjPh.1
Or Dial In;
1-301-715-8592
Meeting ID: 820 1683 0981
Passcode: 078251
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
ANNOUNCEMENTS
We invite everyone to come and worship with us on Youth Sunday, Dec. 7th as we celebrate and uplift our young people. 📚 Sunday School: 8:45 AM 💧 Baptism Service: 9:20 AM We will celebrate the baptism of Kaytlin Jabria Vick and Whitney Kierra Lipscomb. 🙏 Morning Worship: 10:00 AM Come expecting a blessing - and bring a friend! We look forward to seeing you there.
Gifts/shoeboxes will be given out on December 21st, same day as our Christmas Dinner. If anyone has any questions, please see First Lady Charlene or Sister Roxie Lee.
And as always, remember your individual noon day prayer on Fridays!
Sweet Gum Grove Missionary Baptist Church
World Vision Chosen Sunday
Sunday, December 14th
We are excited to welcome the World Vision Chosen Representatives during our Sunday service!
To honor this special mission-focused day, we kindly ask everyone to dress in African attire as we come together in unity and celebration.
Let’s fill the sanctuary with color, culture, and compassion!
Members and visitors are encouraged to participate.
We look forward to seeing you there!
What Is World Vision?
World Vision is a global Christian humanitarian organization committed to serving children, families, and communities living in poverty. Their mission is rooted in faith, compassion, and long-term transformation. They work in nearly 100 countries, providing access to clean water, education, healthcare, food security, and spiritual encouragement.
What Is the Chosen Program?
The Chosen program is a special ministry where—for the first time ever—children get to choose their sponsor.
Instead of adults choosing a child, the child selects the sponsor who will walk alongside them, pray for them, and support their journey toward a better future.
This program emphasizes:
Dignity and empowerment for the children
Personal connection between sponsor and child
Christ-centered love and service
Sponsorship Opportunity
World Vision is asking for volunteers who feel led to sponsor a child monthly.
Your monthly sponsorship provides:
Clean water
Nutritious food
Medical care
Educational support
Spiritual development
Community transformation
A sponsorship doesn’t just change the child’s life—it uplifts their family and entire community.
Your sponsorship can change a life! Please watch the video below. You may click the second link if you wish to sponsor a child.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=nCVWcQnDX8I
https://www.worldvision.org/SGGMBC
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.
