Melissa Norton Vincent will preach at two of our Sunday Morning Services in June. Melissa is a lover of Jesus, a talented speaker, a Deacon at Beacon of Hope, co-leader of one of our children's ministries, a certified Prophetic Heart Healing Prayer Minister with a  national Christian ministry, an accomplished and respected business-person, and native Islander (as well as a wife, mother, and grandmother). “I have opportunities to be a bridge to the people I meet bringing a new way of thinking by providing insight and clarity into the way in which God sees them, and the identity that they carry through Him." Melissa loves to study and speak God's word to strengthen, encourage and comfort whenever the opportunity arises, and seems to have boundless energy. Come and receive on both Sundays in June (1 and 15), 10 AM, at Beacon of Hope - YMCA MV on Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Road, in Vineyard Haven.

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At our Sunday Morning Service on July 20 Northeast Regional Pastor for the Conservative Congregational Christian Conference (CCCC) Paul McPheeters will be giving the Word. Originally from Wilmington, DE, and currently residing in Malden, MA, Paul has spent the past 40 years north of Boston as Pastor of Forestdale Community Church. During this time, Paul has served the CCCC’s in various capacities:  as the CCCC area rep, a member of the Guiding Coalition, chair of the Church Multiplication Committee and president of the Board of Directors. Paul sees his calling as the Northeast Regional Pastor a great privilege and is looking forward to helping churches and pastors stay connected with each other in this region.

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Thursday, May 1, 6:30-7 PM National Day of Prayer Gathering. A small group of people meet outdoors, under the monument at Cannonball Park in Edgartown to respectfully and humbly pray for our country. Non-partisan, non-pretentious. Everyone is welcome.

At our Sunday Morning Service on Memorial Weekend, Rev. Ronald R. Meikle will preach. Rev. Meikle grew up in Prattville District, Manchester Jamaica where he attended
public schools and Astra Academy, a private institution, before joining the Jamaica Constabulary
Force (Police Officer) where he served honorably for 20 years, before migrating to the United States in 1999.
He is a passionate and dedicated servant of God, guided by a deep faith and a strong desire to help others grow in their spiritual journey.  Married to his lovely wife Carol for 10 years, together they have eleven children and twenty grandchildren. The couple lives together in Edgartown with their youngest, Geovane.
A minister of the Gospel for 10 years, and ordained in 2017, Rev. Meikle attends and ministers at Vineyard Assembly of God in Vineyard Haven, under the leadership of Pastor Matthew Splittgerber. Assembly of God Church, under the leadership of
Rev Matthew Splittgerber. He occasionally preaches there and other locations, including Beacon of Hope on May 25 - we hope you join us and hear a Message from the Lord!
Pastor is a humble man who loves God, His people, and His Word. He enjoys family time,
relaxing, reading and learning whatever he can to share with others. 

At our Sunday Morning Service June 8 at 10 AM, the distinguished Rev. Dr. Robert Tankard will preach from Psalm 119:33-40. A native Islander, Dr. Tankard has spent the past fifty plus
years of his life as a strong advocate for people, improving the quality of life especially for the underprivileged, the disadvantaged, and Veterans. As an educator and administrator, Dr. Tankard has developed many programs that have improved the quality of education for both students and educators working
under his guidance. He has directed several television programs pertaining to community issues as well as programs designed to give high school and college students a voice and forum to discuss issues that affect them. Receiving many distinguished awards over the years, Bob is a long-time, committed Christian. Skilled in speaking, God uses him to share the Good News of Jesus Christ, and we are thrilled to have him with us!

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