Greater United In Faith Community Church of God

Greater United In Faith Community Church of God GOD WILL ALWAYS GET THE GLORY IN THIS HOUSE It originated in the home of Mother Bessie M Crawford after relocating from Lancaster, SC. WELCOME TO THE GREATER U!

Apostle Dr. Christine Cathcart
Pastor Wynella Williams
Co-Pastor Elder Dianne Brooks
Youth Pastor Jolisha Collins
Head Deaconess Shirley Williams
Deacon Minister Josh Holston
Deacon Zeke Williams



Church History
Greater United in Faith, formerly known as New Vision of Faith (healing and deliverance ministry), was birthed in 1998. Later on a door was opened on South 321, and from there to Floyd L

n where others joined us, we thus became greater. We knew that the Lord had greater things in store for the ministry, and that He spoke Greater. It was prophesied through Mother Crawford before her passing, that Greater U would be in a church building, and even though she was blind, she saw the layout of the church and stated that we’d have everything we need. After much prayer and fasting in 2005, the prophecy manifested, Greater United relocated and rested on the corner of Calvary and Mountain View. It became a community church under the leadership of Pastor Christine Cathcart who always state that ‘In this house God gets the glory, and God will always get the glory, in THIS house.’
Over the years, we have seen the mighty hand of God, and his power moving within the walls of this church, where many souls being saved, healed, and delivered. And yes we do have yet a greater vision for the ministry while under the leadership of Apostle Dr. Christine Cathcart. Our many thanks and prayers for Brother and Sister Allen who the Lord chose to open the door to us.

09/06/2026

Sunday Service 9/6/26 - Dr Apostle Christine Cathcart “We’ve Come This Far By Faith And Grace”

GREATER U INVITATION:Whether you’re new to faith or looking to deepen your journey, there’s a place for you here. All of...
09/06/2026

GREATER U INVITATION:
Whether you’re new to faith or looking to deepen your journey, there’s a place for you here. All of us here at Greater United invite you to explore your faith and grow together with us. Join us on Sundays for uplifting services, meaningful connections, and to receive the Word of God as thus say the Lord.

📅 **Service Times:**
Sunday - 10a Sunday School, 1130a Praise & Worship, 1230p Announcements, 1245p The Word of God
Tuesdays - 12p Afternoon Prayer
Wednesdays - 630p Bible Study Online Via Conference Call

📍 **Location:** 207 Mountain View St, Gastonia NC

Come as you are, and experience the warmth of our welcoming community. Let’s walk this journey of faith together!

Good morning everyone! Today’s morning inspirational scripture comes from Galatians 5:22-23 NKJV. “22 But the fruit of t...
09/04/2026

Good morning everyone! Today’s morning inspirational scripture comes from Galatians 5:22-23 NKJV. “22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.”

THE INGREDIENTS

Have you ever picked up a box of food at the grocery store and turned it around to read the ingredients list? You may see a bunch of words you recognize, and then there are those ingredients that make you stop and say, “Now what in the world is THAT?” 😂

The ingredients tell you what’s actually inside the product. The box may look good on the outside, but if you want to know what’s really in it, you have to examine what’s on the inside.

Our lives can be looked at the same way.

People may see what we look like on the outside, but our character reveals what’s being produced on the inside.

In this passage of scriptures, Paul is citing off qualities that are the fruit of the Spirit.

When the Holy Spirit is working in our lives, something should begin to grow in us.

Love.
Joy.
Peace.
Longsuffering.
Kindness.
Goodness.
Faithfulness.
Gentleness.
Self-control.

And just like an ingredients list tells you what’s inside the box, our behavior can reveal what’s being produced inside our hearts.

It’s easy to say we’re walking with God.
It’s easy to post scriptures.
It’s easy to say, “I’m blessed.”

But what happens when somebody gets on your last nerve?

What’s in you then?

What comes out when somebody cuts you off in traffic? What comes out when you’re criticized? What comes out when you’re disappointed?

What comes out when somebody doesn’t treat you the way you expected?

That’s when the ingredients start showing.

And here’s the beautiful thing: the fruit of the Spirit isn’t something we manufacture through our own strength. The Holy Spirit produces this fruit in us as we walk with God and allow Him to transform our character.

You don’t have to pretend to have peace.
You can allow the Spirit to produce peace.
You don’t have to fake patience.
You can allow the Spirit to develop longsuffering.

You don’t have to force yourself to become more loving. You can surrender your heart to God and allow His love to work through you.

So take a moment and examine your spiritual ingredients.

What’s coming out of you?

If love is missing, ask God to grow it.
If patience is missing, ask God to develop it.
If self-control is missing, ask God to strengthen you.

Because God isn’t just interested in changing what people see on the outside.

He’s interested in transforming what’s being produced on the inside.

Closing Thought:
You don’t have to tell people what’s in you—your fruit will eventually show them. Let the Holy Spirit work on your heart until your life begins producing the kind of fruit that makes people see Christ in you.

Prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank You for giving us Your Holy Spirit to guide, strengthen, and transform us. Search our hearts and show us the areas where we need to grow. Help us produce love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control in our daily lives. When we are tested, help the fruit of Your Spirit come out of us instead of anger, bitterness, pride, or frustration. Continue shaping our character so that our lives reflect Jesus Christ. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Have a safe and blessed day everyone!

Good morning everyone! Today’s morning inspirational scripture comes from Proverbs 3:11-12 NKJV. “11 My son, do not desp...
09/03/2026

Good morning everyone! Today’s morning inspirational scripture comes from Proverbs 3:11-12 NKJV. “11 My son, do not despise the chastening of the LORD, Nor detest His correction; 12 For whom the LORD loves He corrects, Just as a father the son in whom he delights.”

THE LOVE BEHIND THE CORRECTION

Have you ever watched a parent discipline their child after they’ve done something wrong? Maybe the child breaks a rule, talks back, or makes a bad decision. The parent may have to correct them, take away a privilege, or give them a consequence.

And of course, the child may not understand it in the moment. They may think, “Why are you being so hard on me?”

But a loving parent isn’t disciplining their child because they hate them.

They’re correcting them because they love them.

Sometimes love says, “Yes.”

Sometimes love says, “No.”

And sometimes love says, “You can’t keep doing that.”

These passages of scripture are a powerful reminder that God’s correction is connected to His love.

There are times when God has to correct us.

He may convict our hearts about something we’re doing. He may close a door we desperately wanted open.

He may redirect our plans. He may reveal an attitude, habit, or decision that isn’t pleasing to Him.

And sometimes our first response is, “Lord, why are You doing this to me?”

But what if the correction isn’t punishment?

What if it’s protection?

What if God is correcting something in you because He loves you too much to let it destroy you?

A good parent doesn’t correct their child because they want to see them suffer. They correct them because they want to see them grow.

And God does the same thing with us.

His correction can teach us.
His discipline can mature us.
His conviction can redirect us.
His boundaries can protect us.

We may not always enjoy the correction, but we can trust the heart of the One giving it. God’s correction doesn’t mean He has rejected you. It can be evidence that He is still working on you.

So when God puts His finger on something in your life, don’t immediately run from the correction.

Stop.

Listen.

Ask Him what He’s trying to teach you.

Because sometimes the very thing that feels uncomfortable today is the thing God is using to prepare you for where He’s taking you tomorrow.

Don’t despise God’s correction. The hand that corrects you is the same hand that loves you. Let God shape your character, redirect your steps, and grow you into the person He has called you to become.

Prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank You for loving us enough to correct us when we’re going in the wrong direction. Give us humble hearts that are willing to receive Your instruction and learn from Your correction. When You reveal something in our lives that needs to change, help us not to resist You. Give us wisdom to understand what You are teaching us and strength to make the necessary changes. Thank You for loving us, guiding us, and never giving up on us. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Have a safe and blessed day everyone!

Good morning everyone! Today’s morning inspirational scripture comes from I Thessalonians 5:21 NKJV. “Test all things; h...
09/02/2026

Good morning everyone! Today’s morning inspirational scripture comes from I Thessalonians 5:21 NKJV. “Test all things; hold fast what is good.”

THE TEST

Have you ever walked through a grocery store and suddenly noticed one of those free food sample tables? You might be walking down the aisle minding your own business when somebody says, “Would you like to try this?”

You take the sample.
You taste it.
And then you make a decision.
“Oh yeah, I’m buying this!”

Or maybe you take one bite and think, “Yeah… that’s gonna stay right here on this table.”

Either way, the purpose of the sample is to try it and evaluate it before deciding whether it’s something you want.

In this scripture, Paul is teaching believers not to accept everything they hear simply because it sounds good.

Test it.
Examine it.
Compare it.
Discern it.

Then hold on to what is good.

And that’s especially important in today’s world because we’re surrounded by information and opinions.

Everybody has something to say.
Social media has something to say.
Culture has something to say.
Friends have something to say.

Even people who claim to speak for God have something to say. But just because something sounds good doesn’t mean it’s God’s truth.

That’s why we need to know the Word of God for ourselves.

When someone gives you an idea, test it.
When you hear a teaching, test it.
When somebody gives you advice, test it.
When something becomes popular, test it.

Don’t swallow everything just because somebody offered it to you. A grocery store gives you a sample, but you decide whether it belongs in your cart.

Spiritually, we need to do the same thing. Not everything deserves a place in our hearts.

Some things need to be rejected.
Some things need to be examined further.

And some things are worth holding onto because they are good and align with God’s Word.

Discernment doesn’t mean being suspicious of everything. It means being wise enough to know what deserves your trust.

Don’t accept everything you’re handed spiritually. Test it against God’s Word. Take a closer look, use wisdom, and hold tightly to what is good. Just because somebody puts it on the table doesn’t mean you have to put it in your heart.

Prayer:
Lord, give us wisdom and discernment in a world filled with countless voices. Help us to test everything according to Your Word and recognize what is true and what is not. Keep us from being deceived by things that sound good but don’t align with Your will. Give us the wisdom to reject what is harmful and the understanding to hold firmly to what is good. Help us grow deeper in Your Word so we can recognize Your truth when we hear it. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Have a safe and blessed day everyone!

Good morning everyone! Today’s morning inspirational scripture comes from Isaiah 59:19 NKJV. “So shall they fear The nam...
09/01/2026

Good morning everyone! Today’s morning inspirational scripture comes from Isaiah 59:19 NKJV. “So shall they fear The name of the LORD from the west, And His glory from the rising of the sun; When the enemy comes in like a flood, The Spirit of the LORD will lift up a standard against him.”

GOD’S STANDARD AGAINST THE FLOOD

Have you ever driven past a levee and wondered why that massive wall of earth exists?

A levee is designed to protect people and communities from rising water. When heavy rain causes rivers to swell or flooding threatens to overwhelm an area, the levee stands between the water and everything that needs protection.

The water may rise.
The current may become stronger.
The pressure against the barrier may increase.
But the purpose of the levee remains the same:

Stand against the flood.

Sometimes life feels like we’re standing in front of a flood.

Problems start rising.
Pressure starts building.
Trouble keeps coming.

And we wonder, “How much more can I take?”

When you read the Scripture, notice what it doesn’t say.

It doesn’t say IF the enemy comes. It says “when.”

There will be times when opposition comes.
There will be moments when trouble rises.
There will be seasons when it feels like the enemy is trying to overwhelm you from every direction.

But here’s the good news: God has a response to the flood. The enemy may come in like a flood, but the Spirit of the LORD will lift up a standard against him.

You may feel surrounded, but you’re not defenseless.

You may feel overwhelmed, but you’re not abandoned.

You may see the water rising, but God is still your protection.

A levee doesn’t stop rain from falling. It provides protection when the water begins to rise.

In the same way, God doesn’t promise that we will never experience storms, pressure, or opposition. But He promises His presence and power when those things come.

Sometimes God calms the storm.

Sometimes He parts the waters.

And sometimes He strengthens the barrier so you can stand until the waters go down.

So don’t panic because the flood is rising.

Don’t surrender because the pressure is increasing.

Don’t assume that because the enemy is making noise, the enemy has won.

The Spirit of the Lord is still at work.

The flood may rise, but God’s standard rises higher. When the enemy comes against you, remember that you don’t have to fight in your own strength. Stand firm, trust God, and let His Spirit be your defense.

Prayer:
Lord, thank You for being our protector when the storms of life begin to rise. When the enemy comes against us and we feel overwhelmed, remind us that Your Spirit is greater than anything that comes against us. Strengthen our faith, give us courage to stand, and help us trust Your protection even when the pressure feels unbearable. Be our refuge, our defense, and our strength. Let Your Spirit lift a standard over every area of our lives that needs Your protection. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Have a safe and blessed day everyone!

Good morning everyone! Today’s morning inspirational scripture comes from Psalm 121:1-2 NKJV. “1 “I will lift up my eyes...
08/31/2026

Good morning everyone! Today’s morning inspirational scripture comes from Psalm 121:1-2 NKJV. “1 “I will lift up my eyes to the hills—From whence comes my help? 2 My help comes from the LORD, Who made heaven and earth.”

LOOK UP

Have you ever heard the iconic Superman introduction:

“Look! Up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s Superman!”

Whenever Superman appeared flying through the sky, people looked up because they believed help had arrived. Whatever danger was happening on the ground, their attention shifted toward the one they believed could make a difference.

There’s something powerful about looking up.

In this passage, David didn’t just look toward the hills—he looked beyond the hills and asked where his help would come from.

And then he answered his own question:

“My help comes from the LORD.”

That’s the reminder we need when life gets difficult.

When the bills are piling up—look up.
When you’re facing a difficult decision—look up.
When you’re discouraged—look up.

When you don’t know where your next answer is coming from—look up.

When the situation seems bigger than your ability to handle it—look up.

Our help doesn’t come from the hills. It doesn’t come from our circumstances. It doesn’t come from our own strength.

Our help comes from the Lord.

And David gives us another reason we can trust Him: He is the One who made heaven and earth.

Think about that.

If God can create the heavens and the earth, there is no problem you’re facing that is too difficult for Him.

The Creator is greater than the crisis.
The Maker is greater than the mess.

The One who formed the universe is more than capable of handling what’s happening in your life.

So when everything around you has you looking down in discouragement, remember to lift up your eyes.

Help is on the way—but our help comes from the Lord.

Sometimes your circumstances will give you every reason to look down. But faith gives you a reason to look up. Don’t let what’s happening around you make you forget Who is above you. Lift up your eyes. Your help comes from the Lord.

Prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank You for being our source of help. When life becomes overwhelming, remind us to lift our eyes toward You instead of focusing only on our circumstances. Strengthen our faith when we feel discouraged, give us peace when we’re uncertain, and remind us that You are greater than every problem we face. Help us trust the One who made heaven and earth, knowing that nothing is too hard for You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Have a safe and blessed day everyone!

08/30/2026

Sunday Service 8/30/26 - Minister Patricia Moore: “Follow The Shepherd”

Good morning everyone! Today’s morning inspirational scripture comes from Hebrews 13:8 NKJV. “Jesus Christ is the same y...
08/28/2026

Good morning everyone! Today’s morning inspirational scripture comes from Hebrews 13:8 NKJV. “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.”

WHEN EVERYTHING CHANGES, GOD DOESN’T

Have you ever noticed how quickly the seasons change?

In the spring, everything begins to come alive. Flowers bloom, trees become green, and the world feels fresh again. Then summer arrives with longer days and warmer temperatures. Eventually, fall comes and the leaves change colors before falling to the ground. Then winter arrives, and everything looks completely different.

The seasons change because change is simply a part of life.

But there is One who never changes.

What a comforting promise the passage of scripture is.

Yesterday, Jesus was faithful.

Today, Jesus is faithful.

Tomorrow, Jesus will still be faithful.

His love doesn’t change with the seasons.
His promises don’t expire.
His character doesn’t shift.
His presence doesn’t disappear.

People may change their minds about you, but Jesus doesn’t change His mind about loving you.

Circumstances may change around you, but Jesus remains the same.

Your situation may look completely different from what it looked like yesterday, but the God who carried you yesterday is still able to carry you today.

Sometimes you’re in a spring season, where everything is blooming.

Sometimes you’re in a summer season, where you’re growing and producing.

Sometimes you’re in an autumn season, where God is asking you to let some things go.

And sometimes you’re in a winter season, where everything seems quiet.

But through every season, God remains the same.

The season may change.
The people may change.
The circumstances may change.

But Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

Prayer:
Lord, thank You for being the One constant we can always depend on. When people change, circumstances change, and seasons of life change, remind us that You remain the same. Help us not to lose faith when life looks different than we expected. Teach us to trust You in every season—the seasons of growth, waiting, loss, transition, and blessing. Thank You for being faithful yesterday, faithful today, and faithful forever. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Have a safe and blessed day everyone!

Good morning everyone! Today’s morning inspirational scripture comes from Romans 8:31 NKJV. “What then shall we say to t...
08/27/2026

Good morning everyone! Today’s morning inspirational scripture comes from Romans 8:31 NKJV. “What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?”

GOD’S GOT YOUR BACK

Have you ever watched the final battle in Avengers: Endgame? Thanos and his army appear on the battlefield, and the opposition seems overwhelming—thousands of enemies standing between Captain America and victory. Cap is bruised, beaten, exhausted, and his shield is broken. Yet he tightens his grip, stands back up, and begins walking toward that massive army by himself.

For a moment, it looks like he’s completely alone.

But then…

A portal opens.

Then another.

And another.

Suddenly, the battlefield is filled with reinforcements. The heroes who had been gone return through the portals, and Captain America realizes he isn’t fighting alone after all.

That moment changes everything.

His circumstances didn’t change because Thanos became weaker.

His circumstances changed because Cap discovered he had help.

Sometimes life can make us feel just like Captain America standing on that battlefield.

Bruised.
Beaten.
Exhausted.
Outnumbered.

You look at the opposition and think, “There’s no way I can win this.”

Maybe you’re facing financial pressure.
Maybe you’re dealing with family struggles.
Maybe you’re walking through a difficult season.
Maybe you’ve been praying about something for a long time and nothing seems to be changing.

And you find yourself asking, “Lord, how am I supposed to keep going?”

But Romans 8:31 gives us a powerful reminder:

If God is for us, who can be against us?

Notice it doesn’t say nobody will come against you.

People may come against you.
Circumstances may come against you.
The enemy may come against you.

But none of them are greater than the God who stands with you.

Captain America thought he was alone, but reinforcements were already on the way.

And sometimes, while you’re standing in your own battlefield wondering where God is, He is already preparing what you need.

You may not see the portal yet.
You may not see the breakthrough yet.
You may not see the help yet.

But God is still for you.

Your situation may look overwhelming, but God is not overwhelmed.
Your opposition may be numerous, but God is not outnumbered.
Your strength may be running low, but God’s strength never runs out.

And sometimes all you need is that reminder to get your second wind.

Don’t mistake being alone in a moment for being abandoned by God. You may not see your reinforcements yet, but God has never left your side. So pick up your faith, stand your ground, and keep moving forward. If God is for you, you already have everything you need to face whatever is against you.

Prayer:
Lord, thank You for reminding us that we are never truly alone. When we feel outnumbered, discouraged, and exhausted, help us remember that You are for us. Give us a second wind when our strength is gone. Help us stand firm when the opposition looks overwhelming and trust You when we cannot see the way forward. Open our eyes to recognize the people, resources, opportunities, and divine help You place around us. Most importantly, remind us that Your presence is greater than anything standing against us. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Have a safe and blessed day everyone!

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207 Mountain View Street
Gastonia, NC
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Sunday 10am - 2pm

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