Gastonia Ephesus Seventh-day Adventist Church

About this church

Gastonia Ephesus Seventh-day Adventist Church worships at 4159 Titman Road on Saturday. Sabbath School begins at 9:45 a.m. and the worship service at 11:15. The congregation's mission is to evangelize, educate, and equip members for Christian service in expectation of Jesus' return. Its office is open Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and includes notary services for the community.

The church traces its local beginnings to Angie Pryor Whitaker, who was baptized in Washington, D.C., in 1935, and to Vera Johnson Edwards, baptized in 1959 after Whitaker shared her faith. Early work included a branch Sunday School on Pryor Street. Current ministries continue the emphasis on education and service through Adventurers for children ages six to nine, youth development, Christian education, music, Sabbath School, and practical community assistance. The community-services department gathers food, clothing, and other supplies while also identifying needs that may call for seminars, visits, counseling, or neighborhood development. Visitors can join the study-to-worship sequence on Saturday and should check the official events page for Communion or youth-focused Sabbaths.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed August 24, 2026. Sources: Official homepage, Sabbath schedule, mission, office, and child-safety policy · Official local church history and early pioneers · Official children, youth, education, music, and community-service ministries · Official events

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