"When we were younger"

Lorinda, Jerry, Karen with Linda Carol and unknown little girl

Jerry, Lorinda and their growing family

Still growing. . . . . .

Back:  Jerry Lee & Billie, Ken & Karen, Kenny, David

Front:  Keith, Kevin, Alanna, D. J., Lorinda, Ashley, Jerry, Misty, Crystle

Many of the  grandkids are in their teens now, another talented generation.

Jerry and Lorinda have three children:  Karen, Jerry Lee and David.  Karen lives just a lawn away from her parents and Jerry Lee lives nearby.  David lives a short drive away.

Karen's family consists of her husband, Ken Jacobs; sons Kenny, Kevin and Keith; and one grandchild.

Jerry Lee is married to Billie Crook and they have three girls:  Misty, Crystle and Ashley.

David and Shanna have three children:  Alanna, David Jerry (D.J.) and Jarrett.

Lorinda, Jerry, David, Jerry Lee, Karen

All of the family have been active in church activities all their lives and they are all very talented in music and singing, together or individually.

On the way to church

Another Birthday

Celebrating at Delores' place in Kentucky

Both Jerry Lee and David are ministers and sometimes help their dad out with speaking engagements at Faith Tabernacle.

Jerry, Jerry Lee and David

Jerry, his talented sons and some of their church folks have completely remodeled their church.  Jerry is skilled in many different areas, so they were able to do almost all of the work themselves.  He also used his skills at their home and transformed their basement into an activity center for family and friends.  They collect "Coke" items and have them tastefully displayed there.

Lorinda getting ready for guests at their 43rd wedding anniversary celebration

Celebrating 43 years in 2002

More of Jerry and family's handiwork

Jerry, with some help from his sons and son-in-law, built this cabin on the church camp grounds on Ohio.  A nice, relaxing get-away when they can find the time.

"Those were the days!"

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Even in their teen years, they knew~~~~~~

Lorinda attended  Burdine Elementary School until they moved to Detroit.

Lorinda on her tippy-toe during Burdine School days

This young lady turned out to be a very talented musician at the piano and organ and singing.  She, Jerry and their family are all talented in various musical instruments and singing voices. 

A few years ago

She's always been a "beauty."

Don't let her quite beauty fool you.  She has depth that is not always obvious, because she sits back and supports everyone else.  But she has a "light side" too, and I talked her into allowing her "Memories" to be published here.  Maybe she will relent and release some of her more serious writings too.

Easter Sunday 2007

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February 2008

Lorinda had a birthday February 2, but 17?   Daughter Karen was funning us!

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Jerry and Lorinda's Church

Faith Tabernacle Church of God

Rev. Jerry P and Lorinda Grubbs

Jerry's Dad and Mom

Rev. Paul and Vergel Grubbs

Click here for Memorial Page for Rev. Paul and Vergel Grubbs

On May 29, 1954, Rev. Paul and Vergel Grubbs embarked on a 41-year journey that began on Junction Street in Detroit, Michigan.  The door of Church of God M.A. opened because Rev. Grubbs felt that God had called him to start a church in Detroit.  He had pastored in Tennessee and Ohio, but he felt that he should move to Detroit with his family, Ina, Gloria, Mary and Jerry.

In August 1959, the church purchased property on Vernor Avenue in Detroit and renovated it into a beautiful worship center.  Over a period of time, the majority of their members lived in Lincoln Park, Michigan; so the decision was made to move to Lincoln Park in 1987.  With help of volunteer workers, the building soon became another beautiful place to worship. 

Some of the congregation

In 1992, Rev. Paul Grubbs retired and his son, Rev. Jerry P. Grubbs, assumed leadership of the church.  About three years later, Rev. Paul Grubbs was called home to be with the Lord he has served so faithfully.  His wife, Vergel, joined him in early 2007.  You can view a memorial page for them by clicking here:  Paul and Vergel Grubbs Memorial.  Click "Back" on your browser to return here after visiting their page..

Rev. Paul Grubbs

Many more renovations have taken place at the church.  Most of the work has been done by the dedicated members who volunteered their time, energy and finances. 

Charter Members

The church celebrated its fiftieth anniversary this year and honored six people (above) who were charter members and still active in the church today:  Vergel Grubbs, Lina Ferrell, Ina Mosher, Pastor Jerry Grubbs, Gloria Wright and Phyllis Ferrell.

Rev. Jerry P. and Lorinda Grubbs

The church continues to grow and affect the community.  Rev. Jerry P. and Lorinda (Adams) Grubbs are still at the helm and plans are to proceed “full speed ahead” with no thoughts of slowing down. 

They are both multi-talented in playing musical instruments and singing.

Visit Lorinda and Jerry's "Next Generation" Page

 Pastor Appreciation Day & Church Assembly 2006

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