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Welcome from Pastor Sandra Turnbull


I want to welcome you to the Glory Tabernacle Christian Center in Long Beach, California (GTCC)! We are a unique Christian church with a special message of God's inclusive love through Jesus Christ. GTCC is welcoming of everyone. We are also defined by our special ministry of sharing God's incredible love and acceptance to the gay and lesbian communities.

Over the past 28 years, GTCC has provided a place where individuals have come to know and accept Jesus Christ in a real way.  [read more]

 


What You Can Expect at the TAB

 

Casual

Friendly

Family

Contemporary

Growing

Diverse

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About Rev. Sandra Turnbull

 

The daughter of Assembly of God missionaries, Sandra Turnbull grew up on the front row pew and can’t remember a time when she was not involved in ministry. Born in the Dominican Republic, Sandra lived most of her young life in Central and South America with her parents and siblings ... [read more]

 

 


About Pastor Rich Cook


Rich Cook has served in the ministry of music for over 30 years. His background includes serving as musical director and producer for several large Evangelical television ministries, churches and schools, producing and staging large musical productions in arenas and theaters in the US and Asia. As well as working with Disney in creating “Night of Joy” at Disneyland, he has also served on the Gospel Music Association Board of Directors in producing the Dove Awards. ... [read more]
 


  

About Our Worship

 

Why We Worship

"Come into God’s presence with joyful songs"

The book of Psalms in the Holy Bible is a rich resource for understanding praise and worship. In Psalms 100 we are told to "Come into God’s presence with joyful songs!" Here at Glory Tabernacle GTCC musical praise is central to our congregational life. We gather together to celebrate God’s love through Jesus Christ in joyful song. [ read more ... ]

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions About Worship

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  1. Why do we have this type of worship?
  2. Why do we stand to sing?
  3. Why do we clap our hands?
  4. Why do we lift our hands?
  5. Why do we have audible praise to God?
  6. Why are musical instruments a part of the worship service?
  7. Why do we dance before the Lord?
  8. Why do we shout before the Lord?
  9. Why do we lift banners in the presence of the Lord?
  10. Why are we exuberant in praise?
  11. Why do we sing in tongues and in English?

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