Gaston County Missionary Baptist Association

06/02/2026

🛼✨ LET’S ROLL, GCMBA FAMILY! ✨🛼

The GCMBA Lit Team is getting ready for an unforgettable Skate Night at Kate’s Skating Rink! 🎉 Bring the youth, invite the family, and come enjoy a night full of fun, fellowship, music, and memories! 💙

📅 June 28, 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Kate’s Skating Rink – Gastonia, NC

🎟 $15 Youth (Under 18)
🎟 $23 Adults (18 & Up — Skating or Not)

⚠️ Registration & waiver are REQUIRED before entering the rink.

Scan the QR code to register today! 🛼🔥

05/30/2026

Mark your Calendars, see you there!

05/25/2026

GCMBA Memorial Day TRIBUTE!

We HONOR the brave and REMEMBER the fallen.

Today, on this Memorial Day, WE pay tribute to the courageous men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Your legacy of strength, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication lives on in your commitment to serve and in service to GCMBA.

05/24/2026

Greetings,

We have an incredible lineup of events coming to the African American Museum of History and Culture at Loray Mills, and we want you to be a part of it!

From honoring our veterans to celebrating the rhythm of our culture, there is something for everyone this season.

**Upcoming Events**

Summer Reading Program

Our "Lift Every Voice" program kicks off via Zoom on Sunday, May 31st at 6:00 PM, featuring Dot Guthrie and Nicole Antunes. Use the password **"singasong"** to join!

Tuning Up for Juneteeth.

Join us on Tuesday, June 16th from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM for an evening with DJ Don. This soulful night of legendary music is free to the public!

WWII Uniform Traveling Exhibit

Launching June 20th at 6:00 PM, this moving exhibit commemorates the service and sacrifice of African American soldiers. The exhibit will be on display through November 30th.

Black Music Month Concert

On June 20th at 7:00 PM, we are celebrating America250 with performances by Bettye Canada, Chriscynethia Floyd, Bruce Wiley, and The Booker Wilson Band. Tickets are $50.00 per person.

We also invite you to tour the museum! We are
Located at 300 South Firestone Street, Suite P, Gastonia, NC

Museum Hours: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
* **Admission:** * Adults: $3
* Children (6 & up): $2
* Children (5 & under): FREE

* Connect With Us**

Stay updated on all our latest news, behind-the-scenes content, and event reminders by following us on social media:
Website - https://africanamericanmuseumgastonia.com/
Facebook, Instagram and Tik Tok

Thank you for helping us keep our history alive!

Dawn Johnson
African American Museum of History and Culture at Loray Mills Social Media Manager :)

05/22/2026

✨ Join us for a powerful morning of prayer, unity, and encouragement with the Gaston County Missionary Baptist Association!

We are honored to welcome Pastor Thurman Clark of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church as our guest speaker for this special Intercessory Prayer Call 🙏🏽

📅 Saturday, June 13, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM

There is power in prayer, and when the people of God come together, lives are changed! Let’s seek God together believing for healing, strength, revival, and breakthrough.

📖 “Pray without ceasing.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:17

05/14/2026

05/08/2026

Well Done!

05/08/2026

Join the Gaston County Missionary Baptist Association for a powerful time of intercessory prayer and encouragement 🙏🏽✨

We are expecting God to move as Prophet Jeremiah Hunter shares on the topic: “Grace.”

📅 May 9th at 9:00AM
📞 Call In: 1-845-361-8942
🔑 Code: 6898781

“Pray without ceasing.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Come ready with expectation, faith, and a heart to seek God together.

04/30/2026

Greetings,

The Women’s Ministry of Greater Mt. Hebron Baptist Church is hosting a Women’s Wellness Conference on Saturday, May 16. This impactful event will focus on mental health, grief, and stress.

Two dynamic facilitators will share valuable insights and encouragement. Lunch will be served.

Tickets are $10.00 each. Please RSVP by May 13.

Thank you for helping us spread the word—we look forward to a meaningful time of fellowship and growth.

In Christ,