Weekly Services
Consecration Prayer..........................9:00am
Christian Education...........................9:30am
Sunday Morning Worship..................11:00am
Wednesday Prayer........................12:00 noon
Wednesday Night Bible Study.............7:00 pm
Friday Night Prayer............................7:00 pm
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From HPFCC to Great Grace C
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The Holy People for Christ Church was started in 1983, in the basement of the Smallwood’s home by Pastor Varice O. Its first location in Seat Pleasant, Maryland, was the site of many miracles and great transformation. Every service was different, exciting; needs were met and deliverances were many. The preached Word was rich in revelation and the freedom of praise and worship under the leading of the Holy Spirit was truly awesome. These humble beginnings laid the foundation for the spiritual elevation that was to follow many years later. Job 8:7 says it best, “Though thy beginning was small, yet thy latter end should greatly increase.” Pastor Smallwood and the members of Holy People for Christ Church can attest to how God brought them from some tedious places and opened up the treasures of heaven through His many marvelous works both individually and collectively. The membership grew and the church had to relocate in 1985 to its next site in Cheverly, Maryland. This former storefront was the next phase of the faith-walk that God had prepared. The Holy Spirit continued to have His way in Pastor Smallwood and the members bringing to pass many miracle healings and deliverances. Continued spiritual development, preparation and elevation took place there. Pastor Smallwood grew in wisdom, knowledge and favor with God as she cared for the “sheep” that He had given her. Her faithfulness to God resulted in faithful members who exercised their faith and proved their love for God by obeying His word and using their gifts, talents and abilities to carrying out the vision for the church and the “Great Commission” to every believer—witnessing to lost souls. Our next leap of faith came when the Lord ministered to Pastor Smallwood that He would work a miracle if the church would raise $100,000 in three years. God began to miraculously open financial doors for the members to give abundantly and despite all obstacles, the Holy People for Christ Church family gave liberally and worked diligently towards bringing this vision to pass. Look around you and marvel at the handiwork of God. Not only was our place of worship changed but so were our individual lives. Our faith was increased to the point that God was able to work miracles in other areas of our lives so we could give Him MORE glory. He also has put us on notice that He intends on enlarging our borders. We have been in the refiner’s fire which will enable us to receive and effectively minister to the souls that He is sending to this ministry and together we can see Jesus when He returns for His people. We thank God for allowing us to be a part of this ministry where the gifts and fruit of His spirit are in full operation. In December 2014, HPFCC's name officially changed to GREAT GRACE CHURCH!!! "Great things are happening at GREAT GRACE CHURCH"
