MLK Oratorical Competition Saturday, January 10, 2026 | 9:00 AM Students in grades 6-12 who live in the city limits of Rocky Mount or attend Nash County Public Schools can participate in the MLK Oratorical Competition during the Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration in January. Imperial Centre 270 Gay Street, Rocky Mount NC, 27804. Click Here for 2026 MLK Oratorical Competition Information & Application **The City of Rocky Mount hosts this competition. This website is specifically for the WTC youth ministry. The general information is applicable to any student who is eligible to participate in the competition. Some information has been added and adjusted specifically for our ministry programming to partner with the city. Support and workshops are offered once we know someone is taking part in the oratorical competition. Applications are due December 20th but it is recommended to let the next generation ministry know you are participating before then in order to obtain a coach and other support. PURPOSE: The purpose of the contest is to allow students the opportunity to express themselves verbally using Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s philosophy. THEME: Grades 6-8 – “What Community Means to Me” Grades 9-12 – “I Am the Future of My Community” ELIGIBILITY: Students must attend a Nash County school or live in the city limits of Rocky Mount and/or attend a school in the city of Rocky Mount. DATES TO REMEMBER: Deadline for Entry Forms: Turned in to The Youth ministry leadership by December 20, 2025 Workshops are offered based on who we know is participating. Waiting until the deadline to turn in your application will limit your ability to get support in writing and developing your speech. You can submit them electronically. Email them to kyle.johnson@wordtab.net Bring them to the church Rehearsal/Orientation: The Wednesday before the competition – 5:30 p.m. on the third floor of City Hall in the Council Chamber Oratorical Competition – Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at the Imperial Centre – 270 Gay Street – Downtown Rocky Mount RULES AND GUIDELINES: The speech should clearly reflect the theme’s message The speech should have an introduction, body, and conclusion Be very familiar with speech; do not totally rely on notes It must be typed on (8 ½ x 11) white paper Contestants’ names should appear on the cover sheet, along with the theme’s title All contestants should be present for rehearsal/orientation in order to participate in the competition The maximum time for the presentation is three (3) minutes. Turn applications in to youth ministry leadership Email: jalon.hill@wordtab.net In person Placed in Pastor Kyle’s mailbox in the WTC administrative offices Click Here for 2026 MLK Oratorical Competition Information & Application For additional information, please contact Jalon Hill at jalon.hill@wordtab.net or 252-406-0223 Kyle Johnson at kyle.johnson@wordtab.net or 252-316-8312

Staff Audrey Mikell Performing Arts Audrey.Mikell@wordtab.net Ayona Cooper Childrens Ministry Programing Director Ayona.Cooper@wordtab.net Cassandra Greene Database Management Cassandra.Greene@wordtab.net Cynthia Johnson Office Manager Cynthia.Johnson@wordtab.net Deborah Carroll Executive Assistant to Assoc. Pastor Deborah.carroll@wordtab.net Ida Arrington Word Alive Bookstore Ida.Arrington@wordtab.net Justin Hines Media and Broadcast Justin.Hines@wordtab.net Kielana Ham REACH Case Manager Kielana.Ham@wordtab.net Kim Johnson-Maryland Director of Counseling Counseling@wordtab.net Matthew Gailliard Director of Security Matthew.Gailliard@wordtab.net Shavanda Rountree Business Manager Shavanda.Rountree@wordtab.net Zelma Peeler Venue Reservations Zelma.Peeler@wordtab.net Zontrey Thomas Media Director Zontrey.Thomas@wordtab.net

Board of Directors James D. Gailliard Pastor@Wordtab.net Angela Gailliard Angela.Gailliard@Wordtab.net Stephanie Battle Stephanie.Battle@Wordtab.net Gerald Branch Gerald.Branch@Wordtab.net Eddie Mckoy III Eddie.Mckoy@Wordtab.net Belinda Whitaker Belinda.Whitaker@Wordtab.net Ida Arrington Ida.Arrington@Wordtab.net

Elders & Ministers Max Avent Max.Avent@Wordtab.net John Mitchell John.Mitchell@Wordtab.net Eddie Mckoy III Eddie.Mckoy@Wordtab.net Anthony Mitchell Anthony.Mitchell@Wordtab.net Albert Rodgers Albert.Rodgers@Wordtab.net Elders Alciner Jones Alciner.Jones@Wordtab.net Andrew Lee Andrew.Lee@Wordtab.net Barbara Feaster Barbara.Feaster@Wordtab.net Beatrice Battle Beatrice.Battle@Wordtab.net Bertha Smith Bertha.Smith@Wordtab.net Betty Daniel Betty.Daniel@Wordtab.net Cynthia Howard Cynthia.Howard@Wordtab.net Deborah Carroll Deborah.Carroll@Wordtab.net Dianne McNeil Dianne.Mcneil@Wordtab.net Dorea Nunery Dorea.Nunery@Wordtab.net Glenn Mitchell Prayerworks15@yahoo.com Jacqueline Jenkins Jacqueline.Jenkins@Wordtab.net Joann Thomas Joann.Thomas@Wordtab.net Joseph Beach Joseph.Beach@Wordtab.net Kenneth Lynch Kenneth.Lynch@Wordtab.net Kesha Warren Kesha.Warren@Wordtab.net Marilyn Mitchell Marilyn.Mitchell@Wordtab.net Mary Edge Mary.Edge@Wordtab.net Nedra Maryland Nedra.Maryland@Wordtab.net Rashonda Turnage Rashonda.Turnage@Wordtab.net Rhonda Washington Rhonda.Washington@Wordtab.net Robert Farmer Robert.Farmer@Wordtab.net Stanley Purvis Stanley.Purvis@Wordtab.net Tameka Joyner Tameka.Joyner@Wordtab.net Terry M. Williams Terry.Williams@Wordtab.net Tonya L. Parker Tonya.Parker@Wordtab.net Ministers

The E4 Church Conference, scheduled for January 24-26, 2025, at Word Tabernacle Church in Rocky Mount, NC, is a premier event dedicated to church development for individuals at all levels—from members to ministers. Guided by the principles of Ephesians 4:11-16, the conference emphasizes that every person has a unique gift and calling to serve God through the Church. JANUARY 23 - 25, 2026 FREE ADMISSION - REGISTRATION REQUIRED Registration will be available soon! Notify Me When Registration Opens

Our Model Christ We Are Christ Centered and Christ Focused Everything we do is in obedience to Christ, to glorify Christ and to draw people to Christ. We make efforts to be the hands and feet of Jesus so people can know Jesus for themselves and thrive in every area of life. Community We Are An Anchor Asset To The Community We know everyone in the community does not belong to the church, but we believe the church belongs to everyone in the community. As an anchor asset we use and leverage our facilities and resources to empower and support the entire region. Church We Are A Bible Driven and Relevant Church We are a church family with a holistic approach to spiritual discipleship and social development. We have an inclusive environment and diverse offerings that equip 5 generations of membership to thrive in their faith, family, fitness, and finances. Everyone Thriving This is how we achieve our Vision of Everyone Thriving. Areas Of Engagement “Through acts of faith, they toppled kingdoms, made justice work...” (Message Bible) “Through faith’s power they conquered kingdoms and established true justice…” (The Passion Translation) Hebrews 11:33

Plan Your Visit We are glad you have chosen to find out more about us. Here you will discover a warm group of real people dedicated to following our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We invite you to join us at one of our services. Service Times Rocky Mount and E-City Campuses: 1st Sundays: One Worship Service at 9:00am 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Sundays: Two Worship Services at 8:00am & 10:00am 5th Sunday: One Worship Service at 9:00am Bible Study Service Rocky Mount at 12PM E-City Campuses at 7PM *All services are Eastern Standard Time Rocky Mount Campus located at The Impact Center 821 Word Plaza, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. Need directions? Let us help you! Click on the address above for directions Our E-City Campus can be accessed via YouTube , Facebook , and Wordtab.net Bring Your Children Word Tabernacle Church has a worship service catered just for little ones. Our children's church (birth - 3rd grade) is open during the 9:00am service on 1st and 5th Sundays, and the 10:00am service on 2nd-4th Sundays. Fourth grade through highschool students can experience worship with their families or in our designated student section on the front left side of the sanctuary. You can Pre-Register your children before you arrive by clicking below. Click here to pre-register your child for Children's Church Hospitality When service is over, feel free to stop by our Welcome Center. We’d love to answer any questions you may have about our church ministries and resources. Resources & More WordAlive Shoppe & Cafe´ is a cozy place to pause, connect, and be refreshed. Explore uplifting books, Bibles, and meaningful gifts, then enjoy a fresh cup of coffee in a warm, friendly atmosphere. Stop by browse, sit and connect. WordAlive Shoppe & Cafe´Hours Sunday: 9:30AM - 10AM 11:30AM - 12PM 1st & 5th Sundays: 8:30AM - 9AM 10:30AM - 11AM Tuesday: 11:30AM - 12PM 12:45PM - 1:30PM What To Expect You will see a variety of styles here at Word Tabernacle Church, from suits and dresses to slacks and jeans. Our desire is that you come dressed in a way that you feel comfortable to worship God. As a church, we embrace different types of attire on different Sundays. First S undays - Dressy Black and White Second Sundays - Dressy or "Sunday Best" Third Sundays - Business Casual Fourth & Fifth Sundays - Casual If you would like assistance finding a seat in the sanctuary, our greeters will be more than happy to help. Our services are typically between one and a half to two hours and consist of praise and worship, prayer, and a relevant message based on Biblical principles. Come and learn what the bible has to say that will enrich our lives. When You Arrive We are so excited about you worshiping with us. After parking, one of our guest experience team members will be waiting to greet you and guide you to our hospitality room (located in The Impact Center Administration) where we have complimentary snacks and a gift for you. Please take a moment to fill out our form letting us know which service you plan to attend. We can’t wait to meet you! Click here to fill out our visitor form.

LOCATIONS & SERVICE TIMES Rocky Mount Campus 821 Word Plaza Rocky Mount, NC 27804 1st Sundays: One Worship Service at 9:00am 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Sundays: Two Worship Services at 8:00am & 10:00am 5th Sunday: One Worship Service at 9:00am Bible Study Service Tuesdays at 12pm E-City Campus Streaming on Youtube, Facebook and Wordtab.net 1st Sundays: One Worship Service at 9:00am 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Sundays: Two Worship Services at 8:00am & 10:00am 5th Sunday: One Worship Service at 9:00am Bible Study Service Tuesdays at 7pm

To reinforces scholastic concepts while nourishing areas of struggle in a fun and engaging manner. Provide great experiences where children get to play, develop life learning skills, while doing so in a well-structured and safe environment.  Financial Analyst Job Description The Financial Analyst serves as a critical steward of Word Tabernacle Church's financial resources, ensuring accurate financial data management, regulatory compliance, and strategic fiscal oversight. This position combines technical accounting excellence with ministry-minded service, maintaining the financial integrity that enables the church to fulfill its mission of "Everyone Thriving." A key component of this role includes maximizing North Carolina sales tax refund opportunities, strengthening the church's financial capacity to serve our community with excellence. Apply

Job Opportunities We are hiring the following positions and we hope you are the perfect fit to join our team! Please explore each position and find the right position for you! General Employment Application Afterschool Counselor Chief of Staff Financial Analyst