Hundreds Flock to Grace Pointe to Celebrate 89 Years

Inspirational music, thunderous ovations and a dash of humor – all three were remotely present during last Sunday's 89th Homecoming Celebration for the Grace Pointe Community Church of God, Williamsburg.

Pastor Jim Spivey welcomed the crowd of almost 200 to what he referred to as "a celebration day," adding, "I think we look pretty good for 89 years."

Spivey told the group that in those 89 years there had been 20 pastors in the church – 19 male and 1 female – and remarked to the audience, "this is my truest honor to be your pastor."

The church started in the Stultz Implement Store,...