Welcome to
Clifford Memorial
Celebrating 100 Years of Serving God and the Grovetown community
[Jesus said] "I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." John 14:6
Clifford Memorial Presbyterian welcomes you!
Clifford Memorial Presbyterian Church, centrally located in the heart of Grovetown, Georgia, was established in 1925. We offer traditional church services every Sunday beginning at 11:00 AM, with Pastor Elliott Norman officiating. Our mission as a godly church in an ungodly world is to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ through praise and worship, prayer ministries, mission work, both local and around the world, and by sharing our love of Jesus with everyone we meet.
We offer Sunday morning church services beginning at 11:00 AM on Sunday mornings, with Mini Ministries for children ages 2 to 10 beginning at approximately 11:30 AM. Come and see what we are all about - we welcome all visitors and hope to see you soon!
Location & HoursCLIFFORD MEMORIAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 110 East Robinson Avenue Grovetown, GA 30813 SUNDAY CHURCH SERVICE 11:00 AM WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY and CHOIR PRACTICE (TBA) |
NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Book Signing Held January 10, 2026
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On Saturday, January 10, the Church hosted a book signing in celebration of Pastor Elliott Norman, Sr.'s first published book, "Survivor's Remorse." We are so proud of our pastor's accomplishments and look forward to his next book. Pastor Norman is also excited to share that he is now on Instagram and Facebook to connect with everyone and promote his book. Whether you've already read the book or are just learning about it, he invites you to follow him on social media for updates, insights, and encouragement. You can find Pastor Norman on Instagram at @sr.elliottnorman, and on Facebook: Rev. Elliott Norman, Sr. Thank you for your support and encouragement!
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God's love celebrated at the annual Christmas play
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On Saturday, December 13, the Church held its annual Christmas play, "The Greatest Love Story Ever Told." God's love and presence were felt throughout the service as we celebrated His love and perfect gift of Jesus Christ. Thank you to all who worked tirelessly to make the service a great success, and to everyone in attendance. God is love! Merry Christmas.
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Thank you for your donations!
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A heartfelt thank you to all who donated to our "Feeding the Flock" food drive. We collected all kinds of canned and boxed goods, fit for a Thanksgiving feast for those in need in our community! God is so good!
"Let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not." Galatians 6:9 KJV |
Church Participates in City of Grovetown's Trunk or Treat Event
Some members of our church participated in the City of Grovetown's Trunk or Treat event on Friday, October 24, 2025. We gave away over 6000 pieces of candy - unbelievable! With our church's support and the generous donations of candy, we made it happen. Our theme was "Let Your Faith Be Bigger Than Your Fear" and we even had "Goliath" join us! The kids loved it, and it was such a blessing to be able to witness to so many people in our community and celebrate the love of Jesus Christ.
3rd Annual Samaritan Awards presented on July 26, 2025
Clifford Memorial hosted its 3rd Annual Samaritan Awards on Saturday, July 26, 2025. Keynote speaker and former Augusta mayor Deke Copenhaver gave a heartfelt speech about his life and work, which was a blessing to us all. We appreciate everyone who came out to recognize and honor those individuals who have selflessly served the Grovetown community and beyond.
Congratulations to this year's awards recipients:
Congratulations to this year's awards recipients:
- Giver's Award: David Edmiston
- Peace Office of the Year Award: Sgt. Brittany Nelson
- Minister of the Year Award: Pastor Rene Garcia III
- Medic of the Year Award: Matthew Whaley
- Family Oriented Award: Mary Ann Navarro
- Teacher of the Year Award: Pamela Kitchens
- Civic Leader Award: Eric Blair
- Citizenship Award: Dewey Roberts
- John Dewey Award: Mark Herbert
- "Lady Di"/Lifetime Achievement Award: Elaine Matthews
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Buy a Church Cookbook!
Church cookbooks are here and on sale for $25.00 each. These books have over 100 treasured family recipes and old photos and memories - order yours today! To order, please contact Courtney Neibel at 706-589-6401 or email the church at [email protected]. |
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The Church celebrated its 100th anniversary on Sunday, June 22, 2025 with a special presentation and dinner on the church grounds. What a happy time! We give all thanks to God and our faithful congregation, including the founding members who have enabled us to have our beautiful historic church for worship of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. A special thank you to all those who attended and who worked so hard to make the celebration a success! (For more photos, visit our Facebook page at https://m.facebook.com/p/Clifford-Memorial-Presbyterian-Church-61556101547250/)
"For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting, and His truth endureth to all generations." Psalm 100:5 
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Congratulations to Pastor Norman on graduating from Luther Rice Seminary and College. We are so proud of him and his accomplishments!
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FROM THE PASTOR'S DESK
Hebrews 11:6
But without faith it is impossible to please Him; for he that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him.
In Pentecostal Evangel, Pastor Dale Allen Robbins writes of an occasion early in his ministry, when he and his wife were barely making ends meet:
"When I arrived home, my wife Jerri saw the worry on my face. I had $3 in my wallet and there was one can of soup in the cupboard. After our meager supper, I quietly leafed through my Bible in the dim light. Tears streamed from my eyes. I wondered whether we were really called by God. I felt like giving up. Then I thought, 'What alternative do I have? What else but God do I have to turn to?'
I read the verse: '...the effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much' (James 5:16)... Encouraged, yet still burdened, Jerri and I knelt at opposite ends of the little trailer to seek God. Into the night we prayed, until sleep finally overtook us.
I was awakened by a pounding at the door. From the window I could see the brilliant orange sunrise behind the city skyline. A fresh, white blanket of snow now covered the ground. Again, the knocking came. 'Who is it?' I asked. A mystery voice replied, 'I've got something for you.'
Cautiously, I opened the door. There stood a short man with a grin on his face and two brown grocery bags in his arms. He quickly shoved the bags in the doorway, then turned and walked away.
Jerri joined me, and we began to look through the bags. There was bread, meat, canned goods, and several cans of my favorite soup. They were the same items and brands we normally purchased. There was also a can of shaving cream. Who knew I had just used my last ounce of shaving cream? On the bottom of one sack was an envelope with cash. (Later I discovered it was the precise amount needed to fill our gas tank to get us to our next destination.)
On that wintry Saturday morning in Syracuse, my wife and I wept in our trailer and thanked God for hearing and answering our prayer; no one on the planet knew about our need - only our Lord God Almighty. And He dispatched the little grinning man to minister to us. Throughout scripture, it has been made evident that God honors faith."
Pastor Norman, March 2025
But without faith it is impossible to please Him; for he that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him.
In Pentecostal Evangel, Pastor Dale Allen Robbins writes of an occasion early in his ministry, when he and his wife were barely making ends meet:
"When I arrived home, my wife Jerri saw the worry on my face. I had $3 in my wallet and there was one can of soup in the cupboard. After our meager supper, I quietly leafed through my Bible in the dim light. Tears streamed from my eyes. I wondered whether we were really called by God. I felt like giving up. Then I thought, 'What alternative do I have? What else but God do I have to turn to?'
I read the verse: '...the effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much' (James 5:16)... Encouraged, yet still burdened, Jerri and I knelt at opposite ends of the little trailer to seek God. Into the night we prayed, until sleep finally overtook us.
I was awakened by a pounding at the door. From the window I could see the brilliant orange sunrise behind the city skyline. A fresh, white blanket of snow now covered the ground. Again, the knocking came. 'Who is it?' I asked. A mystery voice replied, 'I've got something for you.'
Cautiously, I opened the door. There stood a short man with a grin on his face and two brown grocery bags in his arms. He quickly shoved the bags in the doorway, then turned and walked away.
Jerri joined me, and we began to look through the bags. There was bread, meat, canned goods, and several cans of my favorite soup. They were the same items and brands we normally purchased. There was also a can of shaving cream. Who knew I had just used my last ounce of shaving cream? On the bottom of one sack was an envelope with cash. (Later I discovered it was the precise amount needed to fill our gas tank to get us to our next destination.)
On that wintry Saturday morning in Syracuse, my wife and I wept in our trailer and thanked God for hearing and answering our prayer; no one on the planet knew about our need - only our Lord God Almighty. And He dispatched the little grinning man to minister to us. Throughout scripture, it has been made evident that God honors faith."
Pastor Norman, March 2025
Meet the Pastor
REVEREND ELLIOTT NORMAN
Rev. Elliott Norman was born in 1953 to a United States Navy family. He first attended a Catholic, Spanish-language school in Barcelona, Spain; in 1971, he graduated from Baker High School in Fort Benning, Georgia. Mr. Norman entered the United States Army in January 1972, serving as a combat medic, and received an honorable discharge in 1975. He first became a licensed minister on April 15, 1973, and was thereafter employed by the United Church of Christ headquarters in New York, New York, later becoming an ordained minister in April 1983. In 1980, Mr. Norman graduated from Augusta College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology with a minor in Social Work. He has worked with Gracewood State School and Hospital of Georgia and the Department of Juvenile Justice, retiring from the Department of Juvenile Justice in 2015. He is currently attending Luther Rice Seminary, pursuing a Masters degree in Pastoral Counseling.
Rev. Norman has been married since 1976 to his wonderful wife, Diane, and together they have four beautiful children - Astra, Amber, Ardra, and Elliott Jr. Along with his leadership at Clifford Memorial, he is also involved with community outreach, including Miracle Making Ministries, Inc. of Augusta, GA.
Rev. Norman has been married since 1976 to his wonderful wife, Diane, and together they have four beautiful children - Astra, Amber, Ardra, and Elliott Jr. Along with his leadership at Clifford Memorial, he is also involved with community outreach, including Miracle Making Ministries, Inc. of Augusta, GA.
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