Join us in celebrating Rev. Dr. Frances Snelling Teabout for her 5·15·30 Milestone Celebration – honoring five years of pastoring the St. John’s Baptist Church (Jersey City); fifteen years as founder and pastor of Open Door Worship Center; and thirty years of faithfully preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
For thirty years, Dr. Teabout has given herself fully into communities and congregations, into lives and institutions. She has led with grace, served with excellence, and remained steadfast through every season –reflecting God’s love in the church, the community, and every sphere of influence He has called her to. We gather to honor a servant leader and to glorify the God whose timeless grace has been her portion through every season.
For thirty years, Dr. Teabout has given herself fully into communities and congregations, into lives and institutions. She has led with grace, served with excellence, and remained steadfast through every season –reflecting God’s love in the church, the community, and every sphere of influence He has called her to. We gather to honor a servant leader and to glorify the God whose timeless grace has been her portion through every season.
"The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning. Great is Your faithfulness." — Lamentations 3:22–23
Sunday Celebration Services
11:00 AM
Rev. Shawn T. Wallace, Sr., PastorSaint John's Baptist ChurchScotch Plains, NJ
4:00 PM
Bishop Donald Hilliard, Jr., Senior PastorThe Cathedral InternationalPerth Amboy, NJ
Sunday, September 20, 2026
Saint John's Baptist Church
525 Bramhall Avenue
Jersey City, NJ
Timeless Grace
An Evening of Elegance
Join us for an evening of fine dining, entertainment, fellowship, and a powerful word in honor of Rev. Dr. Frances Snelling Teabout.
At The Graycliff122 Moonachie Avenue, Moonachie, NJ
At The Graycliff122 Moonachie Avenue, Moonachie, NJ
The 5·15·30 Gala
Thursday, September 24, 2026
6 PM - 11 PM
Preacher of the Evening
Rev. Dr. Gina Steward, Senior PastorChrist Missionary Baptist ChurchMemphis, TN
Host of the Evening
Rev. Dr. Jerry Michael Sanders, Pastor EmeritusFountain Baptist ChurchSummit, NJ
Reserve Your Seats
Evening Essentials
Purchase by Mail Download the printable purchase form using the link below and mail it with your check or money order payable to Open Door Worship Center, Attn: 5·15·30 Committee, 525 Bramhall Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07304. Don’t have a printer? No problem — handwrite the information from the registration form below and include it with your check.
Purchase by Mail Download the printable purchase form using the link below and mail it with your check or money order payable to Open Door Worship Center, Attn: 5·15·30 Committee, 525 Bramhall Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07304. Don’t have a printer? No problem — handwrite the information from the registration form below and include it with your check.
Attire: Timeless Elegance
We invite you to dress in the elegance of a former era that never lost its grace.
Ladies — consider floor-length gowns, elbow-length gloves, fascinators, pillbox hats, and feathered stoles Gentlemen — consider tuxedos with tails, three-piece suits, top hats, and bow ties. These are simply a few ideas to spark your imagination.
Not a fan of themes? Your finest formal attire is warmly welcome. However you choose to come, come ready to celebrate – thirty years of faithful ministry deserves an evening just as timeless.
Ladies — consider floor-length gowns, elbow-length gloves, fascinators, pillbox hats, and feathered stoles Gentlemen — consider tuxedos with tails, three-piece suits, top hats, and bow ties. These are simply a few ideas to spark your imagination.
Not a fan of themes? Your finest formal attire is warmly welcome. However you choose to come, come ready to celebrate – thirty years of faithful ministry deserves an evening just as timeless.
Hotel Accomodations
For those traveling from out of town, hotel accommodations are available at The Newark Int’l Airport Marriott, 1 Hotel Rd., Newark, New Jersey. Room rates are $179.00+tax per night.
To reserve, contact Marriott Hotel directly at (973) 623-0006 and use code “Dr Frances Teabout”.
Reservations must be guaranteed with a major credit card and completed on or before Friday, September 5, 2026.
To reserve, contact Marriott Hotel directly at (973) 623-0006 and use code “Dr Frances Teabout”.
Reservations must be guaranteed with a major credit card and completed on or before Friday, September 5, 2026.
Adult: $200 per personChild (10 & under): $75 per person
Host a Table: $1,600 per tableReserve a table of eight for your family, friends, business, or organization and share in this celebration in a meaningful way.
Tickets may be purchased online or by mail.
Purchase Online Select the link below to purchase your tickets securely through Zeffy, our ticketing platform.
Please note: Zeffy is free to use; however, an optional processing tip will be included during checkout to support their website. You are welcome to contribute to Zeffy or adjust the tip to zero — the choice is yours.
Host a Table: $1,600 per tableReserve a table of eight for your family, friends, business, or organization and share in this celebration in a meaningful way.
Tickets may be purchased online or by mail.
Purchase Online Select the link below to purchase your tickets securely through Zeffy, our ticketing platform.
Please note: Zeffy is free to use; however, an optional processing tip will be included during checkout to support their website. You are welcome to contribute to Zeffy or adjust the tip to zero — the choice is yours.
