Church of the Great God

Many brethren have been affected by the California wildfires. Several have lost their homes and many have been displaced and incurred significant expenses. An effort is underway in conjunction with local church of God pastors to help displaced brethren receive relief funds for immediate needs (housing, groceries, clothing, toiletries, transportation, PO boxes, etc.). Contributions may be made via the Church of God Network: https://churchofgodnetwork.org/ca-wildfires-fundraiser/

Church of the Great God is pleased to announce the baptisms of Ragam Macatangay and his wife, Grace Macatangay, of Amityville, Rodriquez, Rizal, The Philippines. They were baptized on Sunday morning, December 1, 2024, by United Church of God Pastor Rey Evasco. As a bonus, their youngest child and Ragam's nephew were both blessed afterward. Congratulations, and welcome to the Body of Christ, Ragam and Grace!

Johnny and Brittany (Ballo) Ritenbaugh of Spartanburg, South Carolina, are thrilled to announce the birth of their first child, a daughter, Elara Camille Ritenbaugh! She was born Sunday, November 3, 2024, at 10:24 PM. She weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces, and measured 20 inches long. Mom and baby are healthy. Elara is the fourth grandchild of both Don and Camille Ballo and Richard and Beth Ritenbaugh. Congratulations!

Susan Gail Collins passed away in the place she made her home on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the age of 70.

Susan was born the third daughter in a large family of seven children. She held a deep, lifelong respect for her parents, John and Evelyn, and her siblings remained her closest companions throughout life.

Her devotion to family continued into her marriage to Martin, her best friend, with whom she built a peaceful and happy home. Sue became a loving mother to their three children Stacey, Kristy, and Chris; and eventually, a grandmother to grandsons Jordan, Logan, and Dylan. She served alongside Martin in caring for the church.

Sue was kind and reserved, hard-working, never stopped thinking, and gave pleasant attention and a listening ear to those around her. Her gift of quiet strength helped her bear up under difficult circumstances. She rarely complained, and modestly worked with diligence in service of her family and the church.

Susan is survived by her husband of 48 years, Martin Collins; daughters, Stacey Wiley and Kristen Collins; her son, Christopher Collins; grandsons, Jordan and Logan Lemieux; her brother, Richard Ritenbaugh; sisters, Virginia Speaks, Diane McIver, Alison Graham, and Sharon Onisick. Susan was preceded in death by her parents, John and Evelyn Ritenbaugh; sister and friend, Carol Ford; and her beloved grandson, Dylan Lemieux.

Sue will forever be loved and honored by those who knew her. We are thankful for the wonderful example God gave us through her.

A memorial service will be held on November 24, 2024, at 12:00 pm. Refreshments to follow service.

Address:

Church of the Great God
10409 Barberville Road
Fort Mill, SC 29707

Church of the Great God is pleased to announce the baptisms of James Spurlock of Milford, Ohio, and Joey Swall of Oregon City, Oregon. They were baptized on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at the DoubleTree Resort during the Feast of Tabernacles in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Richard Ritenbaugh and Mark Schindler officiated. Congratulations, and welcome to the Body of Christ, gentlemen!