Greater Faith Ministries

09/04/2026

We had a wonderful time celebrating Emmanuel Church’s 66th Church Anniversary! We thank God for everyone who joined us and helped make this celebration so special.

A special thank you to Overseer Jermaine Taylor and Light of The World International Ministries of Virginia Beach, VA for joining us in fellowship and sharing the Word of God.

On behalf of Superintendent Nathaniel L. Thomas, Lady Laura Thomas, and the entire Emmanuel Church family, thank you for your prayers, love, and continued support.

We are grateful for all God has done, and we look forward to what He will continue to do through Emmanuel Church!

To God be the Glory! 🙌🏾

09/02/2026

🙏🏾🙏🏻🙏 Join us for Prayer!

Greater Faith Ministries and the Essential District invite you to join us at Emmanuel Church on Sunday, September 6th from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM for an afternoon of prayer led by District Evangelist Robin Walker.

There is power when the people of God come together in prayer! Whether you are believing God for yourself, standing in the gap for your family, or desire to spend time seeking the Lord, we invite you to come and pray with us.

📍 Emmanuel Church
704 Celey St.
Hampton, VA 23661

Come expecting God to meet us as we seek Him together. Bring your family and friends. We look forward to seeing you there!

08/22/2026

Join us! We are looking forward to a blessed time in the Lord tomorrow at 2:00 pm. Celebrating 66 Years!

You are invited to join us as we celebrate Emmanuel Church’s 66th Church Anniversary on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM!

For 66 years, God has blessed and sustained Emmanuel Church, and we are grateful for the opportunity to come together and celebrate His faithfulness.

We are excited to welcome Overseer Jermaine Taylor and Light of The World International Ministries of Virginia Beach, VA as our special guests!

Theme: Crossing Bridges | 1 Corinthians 9:22

📅 Sunday, August 23, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM
📍 Emmanuel Church
704 Celey Street, Hampton, VA 23661

We invite you to join Supt. Nathaniel L. Thomas and the Emmanuel Church family for this special celebration. Bring your family and friends and come worship and fellowship with us!

To God be the Glory for 66 years!

08/16/2026

Yesterday’s Youth Fest was tons of fun! It was such a blessing seeing families enjoying good food, playing games, receiving prizes, and learning at our empowerment sessions for career and school success.

May God bless all of our youth as they return to school!

08/15/2026

🎉The Youth Fest at Lakeland High School in Suffolk, VA just started! Make sure you and your children don’t miss out on all the fun games, prizes, food, and back to school gear! All Free!

Today until 4pm!

08/13/2026

You are invited to join us as we celebrate Emmanuel Church’s 66th Church Anniversary on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM!

For 66 years, God has blessed and sustained Emmanuel Church, and we are grateful for the opportunity to come together and celebrate His faithfulness.

We are excited to welcome Overseer Jermaine Taylor and Light of The World International Ministries of Virginia Beach, VA as our special guests!

Theme: Crossing Bridges | 1 Corinthians 9:22

📅 Sunday, August 23, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM
📍 Emmanuel Church
704 Celey Street, Hampton, VA 23661

We invite you to join Supt. Nathaniel L. Thomas and the Emmanuel Church family for this special celebration. Bring your family and friends and come worship and fellowship with us!

To God be the Glory for 66 years!

06/16/2026

This Saturday! We invite you, your family, and your friends to our VBS & Community Fun Day event at Union Branch Church!

We will start the day with Vacation Bible School classes for all ages at 10 am. Then, join us for a cookout at 2:00 pm!

June 20, 2026
839 Union Branch Road, Corapeake, NC 27926

No registration needed.

Hope to see you on Saturday for delicious food, family fun, and uplifting fellowship!

06/03/2026

We celebrated Pastor Nate and Lady Laura Thomas' 22nd Pastor Anniversary with a banquet at the Dot Event Center in Suffolk, VA.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the program, attended the event, donated, supported, and prayed.

Photos by Charles Revelle

05/20/2026

The Union Branch Church Pastor Anniversary Committee is excited to honor Pastor Nate Thomas for 22 years of faithful Biblical leadership! Please join us for the following events:

Saturday, May 23rd
Black Tie Banquet
The Dot Event Center | Suffolk, VA
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
For Tickets, see flyer

Sunday, May 24th
Union Branch Church
Special Guest: Supt. Gerald Goodman New Gospel Temple COGIC Suffolk VA
2:00 pm

We can't wait to have you join us!

04/09/2026

Happy Spring! Here is a visual recap of our awesome Palm and Easter Sunday Worship Services!