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God's Hands, Master Artist Greg Crumbly
112 years: The Miracle On 34th St.
The Greater Mt. Carmel A. M. E. Church Family Celebration
Regardless if you know of all his accolades, a former mil- itary special ops, or having being a bodyguard for one of the U. S. presidents, a dedi- cated Army veteran, a noted psychologist, forensic artist, and law enforcement officer, but in Greg's humble words, “I'm just a servant of God pro- viding history and education through his god-given talent, art.”
Although afflicted with Crohn's disease, Greg has never allowed it to stop him from educating and inspiring others through his historical unreported facts of military, African and American history depicted in his masterpiece art- work and historical lectures.
Most of the historical facts that Master Artist Crumbly has revealed are there for all to discover, but for some odd rea- son remain hidden, the fact no Black History events reveal that an African slave actually cast the bronze statue that is on top of the nation's capital in Wash- ington, D.C., as well as tons of unreported historical contribu- tions of Black citizens through- out the nation.
The Pope has proclaimed after receiving one of Greg's masterpieces, one thing is cer- tain, Master Artist Greg
GREG CRUMBLY
Crumbly's god-given talent is undeniably God's hands.
Also his art befitting of a Kings, hangs in the Pentagon and in the Prince's Palace in Kenya.
Being sought after by inter- national and world art enthusi- asts, Master Artist Crumbly tries his best to keep up with the demand.
Why most don't realize he resides locally in Lakeland, Florida, and has for many years, his studio is filled with amazing wall pieces that are so lifelike that only a few have been given the privilege to seen up close, while others have sim- ply appreciated them from afar & through the use of modern technology.
Master Artist Crumbly's
artwork is now displayed in many varieties, fracture, tex- tiles and modern living decora- tive options.
After presenting the Hills- borough County School Board superintendent with 'on her shoulders, at their diversity debut, it has been agreed upon that Tampa and the entire State of Florida needs to be educated in history, and actual facts that are not recorded in traditional School books.
M. A. Crumbly believes all history needs to be revealed and exposed in its complete, entire and correct true form.
While M. A. Crumbly is most noted for his celebrity sports artwork featuring some of the greatest celebrity sports athletes, Arnold Palmer, Joe Louis and of course Tam- pa’a beloved Tampa Bay Bucca- neer, Lee Roy Selmon, who Greg was great friends with, and misses dearly.
Master Artist Crumbly
is looking forward to launching Operation H-E-ART history and education through ART It will help to acclimate our youth to the past and how it reflects and connects history with our future.
You can come out meet, greet and see up close and per- sonal the Master’s rendering of true history at the Black Her- itage Festival 2020, Greg has been featured there for the past decade.
Above all as a retired deco- rated Army veteran and sup- porter of local veteran charities, M. A. Crumbly’s desire is to have his art to benefit veterans & military Org's., and starving artists who are trying to display their god-given talents.
If you would like to have Master Artist Crumbly at- tend a military, Black History or art event or for more info to support the H-E-ART PROJ- ECT, contact 866-909-2929.
“It’s A Family Affair Celebration”
The Greater Mt. Carmel A. M. E. Church celebrated 112 years of existence last past weekend.
The “Miracle On 34th Street” schedule of events included a Church picnic at Edward Medard Park on Saturday, Oc- tober 12th, where family and friends enjoyed boating, games, great food and fellowship.
On Sunday, October 13th, the Celebration continued with their Bible Discovery Hour at 9:30 a. m., followed by the 11 a. m. service - High Praise and Worship, and 4 p. m. - “Family Reunion” - Family & Friends Celebration. Dinner was served for both services.
Rev. R. A. Polk, the Senior Pastor, was the 11 a. m. messen- ger, and the Rev. Dr. An- thony R. Thomas, Jr. (Leonard Beal, Sr. Family), Pastor of St. John CME Church, was the 4 p. m. messenger.
There were reflections and remembrances of humble be- ginnings as a church and school in 1907. Mr. Oscar Johnson was a student and member.
In 1938, The #3 Choir Union was organized, and later named in honor of GMC mem- ber, Mrs. Sarah Lawrence.
Perhaps you entrusted your health and wellness to one of GMC’s faithful members, Dr. Andrew Jackson.
Some may fondly remember the choirs at GMC who were led by great Music leaders: Sisters Emma McCullough, Vanessa Banks, Emogene Hubbard, Hannah Vicks and Danice Donaldson, and Brothers Maurice Jackson, Shawn Brown, Donald Beck, Henry White, Dr. Ralph Bennett and Alex Johnson, just to name a few.
“How can we labor with any affect to build up the church if we have no thorough knowl- edge of her history. For history is, and must ever continue to be, next to God’s Word, the richest foundation of wisdom, and the surest guide to all suc- cessful practical activity... Philip Schaff
The Greater Mt. Carmel Legacy: “Bridging the Wis- dom of our Great Past to a Brighter Future”
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