Trices to be honored for 42 years of ministry
South Plains Church will honor Pastors Eddie and Pat Trice in closing the chapter of 42 years as senior pastors of South Plains Church on Sunday, Aug. 28.
On June 1, 1980, the Trices started pastoring what was then South Plains Baptist Church. Before this, they had been working as part-time youth ministers and Pastor Eddie was also serving in the capacity of dean of College Relations at South Plains College.
The Trices were youth ministers at the church until May 28, 1980. At this point, they were elected as Interim Pastors. It was decided that Eddie Trice would be made Senior Pastor of South Plains Baptist Church. On Dec. 13, 1981, South Plains Baptist Church officially became South Plains Church. Dedication services were held at 11 a.m. with Dr. Walter Axtell preaching the dedication service. It was at this point that South Plains Church became a fully independent, interdenominational church.
Over the past 42 years, South Plains Church has grown physically, numerically, and most importantly spiritually under the leadership and guidance of Pastors Eddie and Pat Trice.
The future for the South Plains Church congregation is exciting as they will merge with Church on the Rock, based out of Lubbock, under the leadership of Pastor Jackie White and his ministerial team.
Tim Storey will be ministering in the 10:30 a.m. Worship Service. Storey is an acclaimed author, speaker, and life coach. He is well known for inspiring and motivating people of all walks of life, from entertainment to executives, celebrities and athletes, to adults and children in the most deprived neighborhoods throughout the world. Tim has visited seventy-five countries and has spoken to millions of people. He has published many books, some of which have been translated in multiple languages. He often meets privately and speaks with high-profile leaders, such as world shakers like Robert Downey Jr., Kanye West, Smokey Robinson, Duane “Dog” Chapman, Quincy Jones, Lee Iacocca and so many more.
Storey is gifted at the art of storytelling and encouraging people to live the utmost life God has purposed. He is not just concerned with motivating and inspiring but is passionate about taking them to new levels of clarity and possibilities. With over 30 years in the ministry, Tim has impacted multiple generations with the love and power of God. Tim Storey visited cities worldwide on his Life Tour, inspiring people to discover their life again and for many, finding life in Christ for the first time. He has spoken to large crowds in South Africa, Kiev Ukraine, and London, as well as speaking to smaller groups like the “The Study” in Hollywood. Tim is also the Senior Pastor of “The Congregation” Church, in Placentia, California.
Doors will open at 9:30 a.m. for the Morning Celebration at 10:30 a.m. There will be Connect classes for the entire family that begin at 9:30 a.m.
There will be children’s ministry for newborns through 4th grade for both services.
South Plains Church is located at 1421 Cactus Drive, Levelland. For more information on this or any other event at South Plains Church feel free to contact our offices at (806) 894-9674. You can also visit us on the web at www.southplainschurch.com or look us up on Facebook.
This article originally appeared on Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: Trices to be honored for 42 years of ministry
