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The Call of God

It Took a Lot of Faith

History of How the Church Began

Here is a history of how the church at A Crown of Eternal Life Church in Lubbock, TX began. Gladys was a struggling minister trying to speak the Word to all who would listen, holding church services out of her home in hopes of building a strong congregation. Of course, this came with many obstacles preventing her from realizing her dream of one day having a physical location to hold services. One day in April 2006, she was on the verge of losing her, going on 4 months without paying her mortgage, with little money and A LOT of faith. A stranger showed up at her doorstep asking for directions to a post office and a recommendation on food.

Help for a Struggling Minister

God Sent Help

After providing directions and telling this gentleman her restaurant of choice, he told her he was in town for a medical procedure and didn’t know anyone in the city and invited her to join him. Of course, Rev. Smith agreed and the two went and had lunch at a local restaurant where they discussed their lives and Rev. Smith’s vision of how her church would be if she had one. The stranger turned out to be a retired oil driller named Arthur Miller from Homer, Alaska.

Moved by the Word

Starting the Church

Moved by the Word, Mr. Miller said to Rev. Smith, “I’m going to start a church. Tell me about your vision. I’ve got the money, and I’m not going to give it to you, but to the Lord. Let’s go find a building.” Just like that, the two set off to find a venue to hold services all in the name of the Lord. Pentecostal Services were and still are kept on Wednesday nights from 7:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. and on Sunday mornings from 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. and Sunday evenings from 6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.

A Crown of Eternal Life Church

Rev. Gladys Mae Smith

Rev. Gladys Mae Smith

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Cell: 806-368-2871

Email: smithgladys854@gmail.com

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Feeling down, lost, and hopeless? Head over to A Crown of Eternal Life Church, and join us as we profess our faith in God. You’d be surprised how prayers and worship can change your life. You are most welcome to participate in our church services. To learn more about our church and you can send in your charitable donations, please feel free to get in touch with us.

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A Crown of Eternal Life Church

Contact Info

Cell: 806-368-2871

Email: smithgladys854@gmail.com

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