Join us for our 40 Day Fast during Lent. WTC 2024 fast will focus on our four THRIVE areas: Faith, Family, Finance, and Fitness. Lent 2026 COMMIT CLEANSE COMMUNE Join us for our 40 Day Fast during Lent. Starts Ash Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 12 noon Ends Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 11:59 pm The WTC 2026 fast will focus on unitiing us in sacrifice, prayer, and mutual support as we seek God together and grow spiritually as one body. Download the lent guide and join us on YouTube every Monday-Friday at 6am for prayer, starting February 18, 2026. Lent Guide FAQS What is fasting? Purpose of fasting Fasting is a sacred invitation to draw closer to God. At its heart, biblical fasting is about removing distractions so we can become more attentive to the voice and presence of the Lord. It creates space for spiritual renewal, allowing God to reset our hearts, restore our focus, and deepen our dependence on Him. Through fasting, we posture ourselves to receive God’s grace with clarity and humility. It heightens our awareness of His goodness and mercy and prepares us to receive the blessings, direction, and transformation He desires to bring into our lives. A meaningful fast should stretch us, but it should also be approached with wisdom—honoring your physical health, understanding your options, and most importantly, being led by the Holy Spirit through prayer. This is not about religious obligation, but about relationship—choosing to seek God intentionally and wholeheartedly. The Biblical Foundation of Fasting Fasting is woven throughout Scripture as a spiritual practice used by God’s people to seek His will, express humility, and draw near to Him. Moses fasted as he encountered God on Mount Sinai. David fasted in seasons of repentance and dependence. Jesus fasted as He prepared for ministry and victory over temptation. These examples remind us that fasting is not about what we give up, but about who we draw closer to—God Himself. Why should I fast? Fasting helps center your heart and mind on God. It creates space to deepen your prayer life, gain spiritual and mental clarity, and grow in self-discipline. More than simply abstaining from something, fasting is a way to express your dependence on God and invite Him to work more deeply in your life. Through this intentional time of seeking Him, many people experience a renewed sense of closeness, peace, and spiritual focus. How do I prepare for the fast? Preparing for a fast helps you enter the experience with wisdom, intention, and spiritual focus. Start by taking care of your health. If you have any medical conditions or concerns, consult your doctor before beginning a fast. Your well-being matters, and a healthy body allows you to fully engage in the spiritual purpose of fasting. Next, prayerfully set your intentions. Consider why you are fasting—whether you are seeking God’s direction, spiritual renewal, repentance, deeper faith, or a closer walk with Jesus. Let the Holy Spirit guide both your purpose and your approach. Decide what you will give up and for how long. This may include certain foods, beverages, or even activities that tend to distract you from God. Choose something that will meaningfully redirect your focus toward Him. Plan ahead. Stock your home with appropriate foods, prepare meals in advance, and think through how your days will look during the fast. This reduces stress and helps you stay committed once the fast begins. Ease into the fast by gradually reducing what you plan to give up. Slowly cutting back allows your body to adjust and makes the transition smoother. Be attentive to how your body responds and make adjustments as needed. Finally, stay hydrated. Begin increasing your water intake and keep water readily available throughout the fast to support your body and maintain energy. Fasting is both a spiritual and physical journey, and thoughtful preparation allows you to honor God while caring for yourself. Should I fast if I am a diabetic? Yes, you can participate in a fast if you are diabetic, but always consult your physician first. Your fast may need to focus on adjusting what you eat rather than skipping meals. Limiting processed sugars and unhealthy foods while choosing low-glycemic options like whole grains, vegetables, and fruits can help keep blood sugar stable. Continue to monitor your levels and stay well hydrated throughout the fast. Should I take my medications during the fast? Yes, always continue taking your medications exactly as prescribed by your physician. Will I experience headaches during the fast? Because many people regularly consume sugar and caffeine, it’s common to experience headaches during fasting. Reducing your intake of coffee and other caffeinated drinks in the weeks leading up to the fast can help ease this transition. Managing stress, getting adequate rest, and prioritizing sleep are also important in minimizing headaches and supporting your body during the fast. What happens if I mess up during the fast? If you slip up during your fast—whether by eating something you didn’t plan to, missing a devotional, or getting distracted—simply acknowledge it before God and recommit in that moment. There is no need to quit; just start again right where you are. Grace allows you to reset and keep moving forward. Also, increasing your water intake can help reduce hunger and support your body as you continue. What should I do during the fast? Use this time to draw closer to God through regular prayer, Scripture reading, worship, and quiet reflection. Journaling what God speaks to your heart can also be helpful. Set clear boundaries by limiting distractions such as social media, television, and certain types of music, replacing them with time spent with God. Be intentional about what you give up—choose something that will truly stretch you and create space for spiritual focus. Stay connected with a prayer partner or small group for encouragement and accountability Lent Devotion Music Worship music is a powerful tool during a fast because it helps center your heart on God and quiet outside distractions. It creates an atmosphere of peace, reverence, and spiritual focus, making it easier to pray, reflect, and hear God’s voice. As you fast, worship music can strengthen your faith, lift your spirit, and remind you of God’s presence, goodness, and promises. Listen

Summer Camp June 9- August 8 | 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM Rising Kindergarten - Rising 6th Graders Click Here to Register! Follow the steps below to make an Online Payment Click on the button to go to our payment portal You can sign in and access/set up your profile which tracks all payments Scroll down to choose "one-time" or "recurring" Recurring will set up an automatic draft so you don't have to worry about paying each pay cycle. One time will allow you to enter information each time. Click on the arrow in the "Fund" drop-down option Select the program/area for which you are paying Giving Location is "Rocky Mount Campus" Put the child's name in the "note" area to ensure documentation is made and applied to the right child Follow the instructions and prompts until you get to a "confirmation screen" Click Here to Make An Online Payment Ayona Cooper: Program Director 252-212-8141 Ayona.Cooper@Wordtab.net Kyle Johnson: Executive Director 252-316-8312 Kyle.Johnson@Wordtab.net Chasadie Searcy: Program Support 252-937-2945 Chasadie.Searcy@Wordtab.net WTC Church Administration Office (CLOSED on Fridays) 252-442-2925

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.

Students Students Spotlights WTC Preteen and Youth Ministries are where 4th-13th Grade students can grow, worship, fellowship, serve, and discover their identity and purpose in Christ in a fun and safe environment. We break out into small groups and studies, go on retreats, have awesome events, gather during the week, and serve as a team — all to empower people in every area of life to the glory of God. Pre-Teen Bible Study 4th-6th Grade | Tuesdays at 7pm The Preteen Ministry aims to help students and families thrive through preteen journey! Weekly Pre Teen Bible Study is catered to thier age group so they can truly learn how to study the Word of God! Student Section Seating 4th Grade - College Aged | Sundays at 10am Your are welcome to sit with you family during Sunday morning service or you can join us in the student section! We would love for you to introduce yourself and make a new friend to worship God with. The student section is located on the left side of the stage when you enter the Center for Performing Arts (CPAW). Youth Bible Study 7-13th Grade | Tuesdays at 7pm Weekly Youth Bible Study is real, relevant, and responsive! God gave us scripture so that we can know how to be in relationship with Him through salvation and how we should live on Earth through sanctification. "The Way" Classes 4th-13th Grade | 3rd Saturdays 8:30am-12:30pm The Way is a monthly opportunity for the student ministry to discuss purpose, design, salvation, sanctification, and connecting to Christ, Church, and the Community! Students in 4th-13th grade are welcome to join on third Saturdays from 8:30am-12:30pm! You don’t have to be a member or WTC to come! Click the link to register your student and let us know they are coming! Click here to register your student and let us know they are coming! Ministries & Programs We have many ministries and programs that your pre-teen or youth student can get involved in. Click below to learn more! Click here to learn about our ministries and programs for students. Become an Investor Serve With Our Youth Ministry Do you want to be a part of our amazing Investor team that is preparing the next generation of the Church! Click the button below to get more information about serving as a Youth Investor. Our Youth Ministry volunteers and staff are screened with background checks and trained for teaching and fun. Become An Investor

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In Word Tabernacle Church Business Meetings we report on our structures and systems, financial statements and give a comprehenvive state of the church report. WTC Family Meeting The Word Tabernacle Church Family Meeting is held to give members insight into the workings of the church. In our family meeting we report on our structures and systems, financial statements, and give a comprehensive state of the church report. Click below to view the Family Meeting Documents. Family Meeting Powerpoint State of the Church Report Yearly Church Audits 2018 Audit 2019 Audit 2020 Audit 2021 Audit 2022 Audit

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.  DIRECTOR, CAMPUS OPERATIONS AND VENUE MANAGEMENT REPORTS TO: Senior Pastor Job Description The Director of Campus Operations and Venue Management oversees the team responsible for maintaining the functionality, beauty, and hospitality of all Word Tabernacle Church facilities and venues. This role manages daily operations for diverse spaces including recreational, retail, memorial, food service, co-working, and event areas, ensuring they are well-kept and equipped to support ministry and community activities. The Director supervises staff, manages budgets, coordinates vendor services, and works with ministry leaders to create spaces that foster connection and reflect the church’s vision. Apply

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Decisions Salvation What is Salvation? Salvation is a gift from God, through the shed blood of Jesus Christ, which forgives us for our sins and grants us eternal life. How do I become Saved? This free gift of grace is received through believing. Romans 10:9 says, “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.” Have questions? Email altarcounselors@wordtab.net Become A Member You may have been attending Word Tabernacle for a while and are now wondering, “How do I become a member?” If you feel this is where God is leading you as a place to worship Him and a place where you can serve others in order to advance His kingdom, then you are in the right place. If you are ready to become a member, we would love to have one of our altar counselors speak with you. Take a moment and fill in your information at the link below and someone will contact you. Click here to become a member. After speaking with an altar counselor, you will become a part of the Word Tabernacle Church family by completing the New Members class! Church membership isn't just about having your name on the roster. It is about committing to a discipleship community in which you can serve, be served, share life with others, and grow in Christ! Children's new members is during Children's Church on Sunday. Preteen and Youth sessions titled "The Way" are hosted on third Sundays, and adult sessions can be completed on Sunday mornings, by Zoom on Thursdays, or through the self-paced online option. (Acts 2:42-47) Click here to sign up for New Members Class. Baptism Baptism is an outward confession of your faith, your commitment to God, and obedience to Christ. It does not save us, rather it is a response to salvation. Baptism is symbolic of the of the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ which, by faith and grace, saves us. (Matthew 28:19, Romans 6:3-5, Matthew 3:13-17) Click here for more information about baptism. Become A Partner Do you believe in the vision, mission, and work of Word Tabernacle? We would love to partner with you as we move forward together! You do not have to be a member to be a partner. Partner engagement includes volunteering, financial support, engaging in our communications, and commitment to helping everyone thrive! Become a partner by filling out the "Kingdom Decisions" form and completing the "Discovering Word" session! (Ecclesiastes 4:9, 2 Corinthians 8:23, Amos 3:3) Click here to become a partner.

Vision, Mission, & Values Our Values Accountability We are personally responsible and accountable to one another for our attitude, actions, and integrity as a means of accomplishing vision, building character, ensuring sound decision making, and growing as balanced disciples. (Acts 15:4; Job 31:6) Authority The Holy Bible is divinely inspired by God and is the inerrant authority by which God communicates, instructs, reveals, and directs our growth and our goals (2 Tim 3:16-17) Unity Just as the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are unified in purpose, we are to reflect the nature or God by uniting through our common faith and goals. We pursue unity as a reflection of God’s desire for His people to live in harmony with one another. Unity is not uniformity, but a shared commitment to walk together in humility, mutual submission, and love. As one body with many members, we honor our differences while standing together in purpose so that the world may see the power of a church that is spiritually, relationally, and missionally aligned. (Psalm 133:1; John 13:34-35; Ephesians 4:1-3) Community Because we are complementary by design, we need one another. We desire each person in our church and within our community to experience a sense of family as evidenced by our love for one another as we gather together in safe, transparent, and authentic spaces to work through issues of faith and life. (Acts 2:42-47; John 17:20-23; Ephesians 4:1-6) Equity Because the wages of sin is death, God’s greatest act of justice is salvation, however the gift of God is eternal life. We view salvation as both justification by faith and social action as we seek the holistic transformation of individuals and institutions. (Isaiah 1:17; Amos 5:7, 15, Micah 6:8) Generosity We willfully and cheerfully give our time, treasures, and talents so that others’ lives can be improved and impacted (Proverbs 22:9; 2 Corinthians 9:7) Quality We bring glory to God when we offer Him our best efforts and present to Him our best selves. We seek to serve in a spirit of excellence knowing God requires competency and consistency in addition to our character. (Daniel 5:14; 6:3; Colossians 3:23) OUR VISION "Everyone Thriving" Word Tabernacle Church is more than a building consisting of four walls. It is a spiritual vehicle for socio-economic, system-level change committed to the Vision of “Everyone Thriving”. OUR MISSION "People empowering people and communities in all areas of life to the glory of God." Word Tabernacle Church consistently serves its members and its community holistically through our mission of “people empowering people and communities in all areas of life to the Glory of God.”

The Word Tabernacle 2024 Women's Conference titled "Deeper" will help you become empowered to THRIVE as the Woman of God you were created to be. Our focus this year is to encourage, empower, and equip the daughters to grow in their worship. 2024 Women's Conference We are excited to announce our 2024 Women's Conference! You don't want to miss this 3 day event of being empowered to THRIVE as the Woman of God you were created to be. Our 2024 Women's Conference is titled "Deeper". It takes place Friday, November 8th - Sunday, November 10th . Our focus this year is to encourage, empower, and equip the daughters to grow in their worship. We are excited to have Elder Stacee Carr with us for our Friday Night Worship service, and Dr. Wanda Parker as our Sunday 10:00 am Worship speaker. Click below to register. Register for Conference Register To Be A Vendor

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