15th Pastoral Anniversary. Four weekends in the month of April 2008 devoted to honoring the extraordinary Spirit-filled ministry and gifting of our spiritual father and shepherd, Rev. Bruce A. Beard, and First Lady, Rev. Elder Gardenia Beard. We thank and praise God for 15 years of preaching and teaching that have not only changed lives within our congregation but also the lives of those within the local community and abroad. What a mighty God we serve! Fifteen symbolizes deliverance, healing, restoration, and redemption! What an awesome depiction of the 15-year journey of Pastor Beard and First Lady Beard. Transformation Ministries First Baptist Church (TMFBC) cordially invites you, your family and friends to join us as we eagerly await a Davidic worship experience in celebration of what the Lord has done! With evening and morning worship services filled with anointed preaching, ministry in song and heartfelt tributes, you don’t want to miss a single blessing of this grand milestone occasion!

PrazeFest: April 5 Concert MLK Center 7:00pm $37.50

Integrity Gospel recording artist Minister Stephen Hurd, an anointed worship leader, will lead us to the throne of the God in songs of healing, deliverance and salvation. Our emcee for the evening from HBO's Def Comedy Jam the hilarious Jonathan Slocumb. Slocumb will bring his creative, family-oriented, & high-energy comedy show to Prazefest. Also ministering on this evening of high praise, Jazz saxophonist Merlon Devine and UVa’s Black Voices Gospel Choir.

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First Lady’s Night: April 11 Worship Service 7:00 pm

Come and prepare to be blessed as the Word of God is delivered by Rev. Melva McGlen Empowerment Temple, Baltimore, MD. Richmond, Virginia based gospel-singing group Ecclesia will minister in song. Ecclesia consists of four ladies: Sherry Easter (Cookie), Josandra Faniel (Jo-Jo), Monica Glass, and Yolanda Williams (Evette). Their mission is: Seeking excellence as His glory is revealed and manifested through ministry. The service is free open to the public. 632 West Main Street Charlottesville, Virginia.

Pastor’s Night: April 18 Worship Service 7:00 pm

Join us as we praise and worship God for all he has done. The Gospel message for the evening will be delivered Dr. Lance Watson, St. Paul’s Baptist Church in Richmond, Virginia. World-renowned Grammy nominated gospel/jazz recording artist, Minister Ben Tankard will provide his instrumental sounds of worship. Minister Ben Tankard is the Pastor of the Destiny Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The service is free open to the public. 632 West Main Street Charlottesville, Virginia.

A Night to Remember: Black Tie Gala
Saturday, April 26 6:30 pm

Please join us for "An Evening of Dinner and Dance." Enjoy fine dining, elegant atmosphere, and music provided by Cle Logan of 92.7FM as we honor our Pastor and First Lady. A Photographer will be on site to take candid shots and for a nominal fee,you may purchase posed photos in your evening attire as a keepsake of this special evening. You don't want to miss it!

DoubleTree Hotel Ballroom
Tickets: $50 per person; $90 per couple

(Must be purchased in advance and are available through Special Events Coordinating Ministry (SECM) members, Gala planning committee members, at TM Products table following each service, as well through our Church Office) * Child Care is available. TMFBC Nursery $25 per child