One Church Newsletter

The Leaders of One Church Covenant Fellowship serve with excellence, lead with integrity, and walk boldly in their God-given calling. Their faith, commitment, and obedience continue to shape lives and strengthen this ministry. Let us continue to pray for and support these eight remarkable leaders as they step forward - chosen and anointed - to be impactful to the Kingdom of God.

This week, we celebrate and honor our very own Elder Lydia Grimes, a 19-year cancer-free survivor!

We love Elder Grimes for so many reasons—from her dynamic preaching to the scrumptious meals she so lovingly prepares and shares with her One Church Family. She is a blessing to our church family, and we thank God for her life, her strength, and her testimony!

Join us as we celebrate 19 years cancer-free! Elder Grimes, we love you, appreciate you, and thank God for the victory He has brought you through. Your testimony is an inspiration to us all!

Please take a moment to view Shenee' Ruffin’s inspiring story as a breast cancer survivor! We love Shenee' and celebrate with her as she shares her journey of strength, courage, faith, and victory. Her story is a beautiful reminder of God’s goodness and the power of perseverance. Today, we honor her journey, celebrate her survivorship, and thank God for her life and testimony. Shenee, we love you and celebrate this victory with you!

With love from your One Church Covenant Fellowship Family!

We had about 20 children to attend the rehearsal, and we are so excited for the awesome turnout!!! Assistant Director Jakayla Townsend stepped in did a wonderful joy. Special "Thank you" to our Brothers Ronald Wilson, Tony Mitchell, and Zo Mitchell, Youth Pastors, Deaconess Jojo, Sister Asia, and Brother Trent for their assistance.

Please join us in celebrating our very own Broncos who faithfully attend One Church Covenant Fellowship! This week, as they celebrate Fayetteville State University Homecoming, we proudly recognize these outstanding individuals and their accomplishments.

Help us celebrate our honorees!

Vera Young — Miss Psychology

Jacob Ruffin — Mr. Phi Eta Sigma

Ed Sigma Tree Hall — Mr. Hackley Hall

B. John McLean — Mr. National Association of Black Social Workers

We are proud of your accomplishments, leadership, and representation of our church family and the FSU community!

We warmly invite you to support our High 5 for Kenya Campaign! Please give whatever you can! Whether it’s $5, $10, $15—or even $5 million! Every contribution makes a meaningful difference and helps give a student the opportunity to continue their education. Be sure to check out the video below from some of the grateful students that we've supported and a message from our Youth Pastors, Dr. Sonny and Elder Elenah Kelly.

Sermon Title: “NO CHEAT CODES”
Scripture: Ephesians 4:28–32
Speaker: Pastor Terrence

Pastor Terrence taught an inspiring and thought-provoking lesson entitled “No Cheat Codes!” reminding us there are no shortcuts that will result in spiritual growth. Our spiritual journey requires obedience, discipline, and a willingness to allow God to transform our lives.

He defined a shortcut as an attempt to achieve a desired outcome while avoiding the obedience, discipline, or transformation required along the way.

Using the story of Saul in 1 Samuel 15:13–15 and 1 Samuel 15:22–23, Pastor Terrence reminded us that God desires our obedience more than our excuses. We cannot bypass the process God has established for our spiritual growth. There are no cheat codes when it comes to living a life that pleases Him!

OUR CALL TO ACTION: Y.O.K.E.

Pastor Terrence challenged us to remember these four principles:

Y — Yield to God’s will and surrender to His direction.

O — Obey God’s Word, even when it is difficult or inconvenient.

K — Keep your focus on God and remain steadfast in your walk with Him.

E — Exhibit God’s light through your actions, words, and relationships.

The Takeaway: Spiritual transformation is not about finding the easiest way; it is about choosing God’s way! We must be intentional about our choices, our conversations, and how we treat others. Every day, we have an opportunity to reflect Christ in all that we do.

There are no shortcuts to spiritual maturity. Let’s yield, obey, keep our focus on God, and exhibit His light wherever we go!

October is Clergy Appreciation Month, and each Sunday, we are honored to spotlight and celebrate the dedicated clergy who faithfully serve our church and the body of Christ.

This week, we celebrated Pastor Terrence McAllister, Elder Lydia Grimes, Emeritus Assistant Pastor Keith Scriven, Minister Angela Carroway, Emeritus Pastor Dr. Ron Godbolt, Emeritus Pastor Lady Faye Godbolt.

We thank each of you for your faithfulness, your service, your leadership, and your commitment to God’s people. Your labor of love does not go unnoticed. One Church Covenant Fellowship appreciates and celebrates you!

Let’s continue to show our clergy how much we love and appreciate them throughout this special month.

We came together with Crystal Springs Chapel to feed the unsheltered and be the hands and feet of Jesus! Not even the rain could stop us from doing God’s will!

Rain or shine, our mission remains the same: to show God’s love through acts of kindness, compassion, and service to those in need. We are grateful for the opportunity to come together in unity, serve our community, and make a difference in the lives of others.

“For I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat…” — Matthew 25:35 (NIV)

When God calls us to serve, we show up! Because ministry is not just what we do inside the church—it’s how we show God’s love outside the four walls.

One Church Covenant Fellowship & Crystal Springs Chapel — Serving Together, Loving Together, and Doing God’s Will!

This special gathering gives GriefShare leaders an opportunity to connect, exchange insights, and learn from the different ways other groups serve their communities. Together, we will share wisdom, strengthen our ministries, and encourage one another in this important work.

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We extend our heartfelt thanks to all the members of One Church for your faithful giving of tithes and offerings. Your generosity and obedience make a powerful impact, allowing the ministry to continue serving the community, supporting outreach efforts, and advancing the work of the Kingdom. Because of your commitment, lives are being touched, needs are being met, and God’s love is being shared in tangible ways. We truly appreciate your continued faithfulness and partnership in what God is doing through our One Church family.

As a gesture of love and appreciation to honor our Veterans, please take a moment to review the flyer below.

We invite our veterans to participate by using the sign-up sheet to let us know what you would like to bring and share. Every contribution is appreciated as we come together to show our gratitude and celebrate you for courageously serving our country.

Let’s make this a special occasion filled with love, fellowship.

Don’t miss out on the Men’s Trip to Myrtle Beach! We’re looking forward to a great time of fellowship, brotherhood, fun, and making memories together.

Registration is officially open for the Women of Koinonia Conference & Retreat, happening February 18–20, 2027! Don’t miss this special time of fellowship, worship, encouragement, and spiritual renewal. Check out the flyer below for all the details and registration information. We can’t wait to see you there!

Our One Church Impact Giving Campaign is underway! We are believing God to raise $100,000 between September 19, 2026 and September 19, 2027. Let’s do what we can, let's do what is possible, and watch God do the impossible!