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Where the Heart Is

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Pastor Brandon's Birthday 

After our Wednesday night service, we gave a surprise birthday party for Pastor Brandon Estep. 

Sunday, January 22, 2020


Photo Credit: Joanna Johnson
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Christmas 2019

Photos 1-9: Members of the church coming together to hang lights for the first annual Community Christmas Tree Lighting event. 12/14/2019

​Photo 10:
The children of Garden Baptist performing their annual Christmas presentation during the Sunday Morning Worship Service. 12/15/2019

Photos 11-12:
Children decorating Christmas cookies at the beginning of the Community Christmas Tree Lighting event on Sunday evening. 12/15/2019

Photos 13-20:
The outdoor portion of the Community Christmas Tree Lighting event. A big thank you to everyone who came and contributed. We hope to see you next year for our second annual celebration! 12/15/2019 (Photos 19 & 20 were taken the night before on 12/14). 

Photo 21: GBC Worship performing during the Sunday Morning Worship Service. 12/22/2019

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Revival 2019 

"Encouraging One Another" was the theme for Revival 2019. A special thanks to guest Rev. Gary Adkins for four days of worship, praise, and revelation!

Sunday, October 20 - Wednesday, October 23, 2019


Photo Credit: Pastor Brandon Estep
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Garden Day 2019

At the 2019 Garden Day Celebration, our church handed out free food, gifts, and shared the gospel to all who were curious to listen. Special thanks to all who helped out. 

Saturday, September 28, 2019


Photo Credits: Pastor Brandon Estep

VBS 2019: In the Wild!

Thanks to everyone who helped make VBS 2019 possible, we had a blast! Remember to keep your eyes on the VBS page for news about next summer's event. 

Sunday, June 9 - Friday, June 14, 2019


Photo Credits: Sara Hagy, Missy Vandyke, Audrey Estep

VBS Bonfire Night 2019

To kick off VBS week, we had a night of faith, food, music and fellowship. 

Friday, June 7, 2019

Photo Credits: Joanna Johnson, Pastor Brandon Estep

Easter 2019

On Easter Sunday 2019, we celebrated the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at Garden Baptist Church.

The morning began with our annual sunrise service on Fletcher's Ridge at 7:00 AM, followed by breakfast at the church and our Sunday Morning Worship Service at 10:45 AM. An egg hunt for the children took place during Children's Church. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this blessed day.

Sunday, April 21, 2019


Photo Credit: Missy Vandyke
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Pastor Brandon's Birthday

We gave a surprise birthday party for Pastor Brandon after our Sunday Morning Worship Service. Sorry the cake got a little messy, Pastor! 

Sunday, February 3, 2019


Photo Credits: Pastor Brandon Estep

Watch Service 2018

We held a New Year's Eve Watch Service at the church to help bless in the New Year. We were joined by special guest speaker Dr. Marc Brooks, and gospel group, Strings of Hope. 

Monday, December 31, 2018

Photo Credits:
Pastor Brandon Estep

Christmas 2018

The children performed their annual Christmas program during the Sunday Morning Worship Service. The youth did their presentation at the evening service. 

Sunday, December 16, 2018


Photo Credit: Missy Vandyke
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Revival at Blackey Baptist

Pastor Brandon Estep preached revival at Blackey Baptist Church. Our church's singing group, GBC Worship, also performed. 

Monday, October 8, 2018


Photo Credits: Eugene Whited 

Harvest Revival at FFM

Our praise & worship group performed at the Harvest Revival at Forever Faith Ministries.

Friday, September 21, 2018

​Supporting Our Troops

Our church ​partnered with Pure in Heart Ministries to provide lunch for our troops at the Cedar Bluff Armory this week as they prepare to mobilize for training.

Bro. Josh McClanahan took the lead on this ministry this week and the church helped provide the meal. God bless you for your all's faithfulness to our community, especially our troops.

Tuesday, July 24, 2018


VBS 2018: Game On!

Our theme for 2018 was Game On! We had an awesome week of fun & fellowship. Special thank you to Missy Vandyke, Audrey Estep, Kathy Witt, & Joanna Johnson for these photos. 

Sunday, June 10 - Friday, June 15, 2018


Easter Sunday 2018

On Easter Sunday 2018, we celebrated the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at Garden Baptist Church. We began the day with the sunrise service on Fletcher's Ridge, followed by breakfast at the church. The morning worship service began at 10:45 with special singing from our choir and Pastor Brandon, followed by his message. There was an egg hunt for the children during children's church. Thank you for everyone who attended.

Sunday, April 1, 2018


Photo Credits: Missy Vandyke & Audrey Estep

FCA / Twin Valley High

Photo 1: We gave out bibles to our local FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) at Twin Valley High School. Pastor Brandon is honored to be apart of this special group. If you're a student at Twin Valley who'd like to join but needs info, please send us a message on Facebook.

Friday, February 9, 2018


Photo 2: Pastor Brandon leading someone to the Lord.

Friday, December 8, 2017


Christmas 2017

The children giving their annual Christmas presentation. The GBC Youth also performed. Terry Ratliff gave his third annual Christmas concert that evening. 

Sunday, December 17, 2017


Photo Credit: Audrey Estep
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Supporting Our Troops

We provided lunch to our local troops of the 1033rd Engineers. It was an honor to spend the day with these brave men and women. Always remember to take time to thank your local heroes, many of whom live next door to you, and who stand ready to defend this nation in a moment's notice. 

Saturday, December 9, 2017


Hallows of Christ Hayride 2017

The cast for our participation in the second annual Hallows of Christ Hayride, which took place at Popular Gap Park in Grundy, VA. 

Sunday, November 5, 2017


Photo Credit: Tiffany Tackett
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Friday Night Light Ministry

Handing out gospel tracts at a football game at TVEM.

Friday, September 8, 2017

VBS 2017: Galactic Starveyors!

Our theme for 2017 was Galactic Starveyors! We had an awesome week of fun & fellowship. Special thank you to Tiffany Tackett, Audrey Estep, Kathy Witt & Joanna Johnson for these photos. 

Sunday, June 11 - Friday, June 16, 2017

Painting & Devotional Class

Some of the paintings from the Painting & Devotional Class. The theme for the paintings was Easter. 

Saturday, March 25, 2017

Photo Credit: Tiffany Tackett
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Youth Outreach Event

GBC Youth took over the morning and evening services. 

Sunday, February 19, 2017

Photo Credit: Tiffany Tackett
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Christmas 2016

A special thank you to our church family for making this such a wonderful Christmas season! 

Painting & Devotional Class

This was the group for our very first Painting & Devotional Class. Keep your eyes peeled for more dates in the future! 

Saturday, November 12, 2016

Photo Credit: Dr. Kathy Witt
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Hallows of Christ Hayride 2016

The cast of our scene in the Hallows of Christ Hayride, which took place at Popular Gap Park in Grundy, VA. 

Sunday, October 30, 2016

Photo Credit: Brittany Dye
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Supporting Our Officers

In October 2016 we presented special law enforcement bibles to the local police force. 
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VBS 2016: Submerged!

Our VBS theme for 2016 was Submerged! We had a blast. Special thanks to all who helped, and contributed photos. 

Sunday, June 12 -  Friday, June 17, 2016

Christmas 2015

Our beautiful tree, and the cast of our
annual church Christmas play. 

Sunday, December 13, 2015

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