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Pastor Mary L.Beets  As a child she lived on a plantation with her mother and sister,
where they worked in exchange for food and shelter.
Determined to make a better life for her family, Pastor
Mary L. Beets’ mother worked hard to obtain independence,
This led to her relocating and starting her own café. As a young
adult, Pastor Beets would later display the same leadership
abilities as her mother.
Pastor Beets’ ministry started many years ago as a youth
leader in Milan, Tennessee. She joined Holy Temple COGIC in
Milan, and was given the opportunity to oversee the music
department. She coordinated one of the largest, youth choirs in
town. She was faithful and committed until she moved to another
state.
After moving to Cedar Rapids, Iowa in the early 1970’s she joined
New Jerusalem COGIC where she began directing the music
department. Again, she formed one of the largest youth choirs in
town. Several years later, she was appointed Minister of Music
at Gospel Tabernacle Church, founded by her late husband, Bishop
Paul Beets. and formed a third successful youth choir.
For almost 30 years, Pastor Beets has actively labored as a religious
leader in her community. As Pastor of Gospel Tabernacle Church,
she ministers to the youth, elderly, married couples, singles and those
in prison. Although her beloved husband Bishop Paul V. Beets has
recently passed she has continued to minister and serve. She is a seasoned
speaker an anointed exhorter, who expounds the Word of God with
experience, conviction and love. She attended Kirkwood College to
upgrade her skills and education. She was installed as Senior Pastor
of Gospel Tabernacle Church in 2006 by Bishop E.L. Warren, of |
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