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Maze Jackson (1923-1996) was an American Independent Baptist evangelist, best known as Brother Maze to fellow preachers and friends. The Truck Driver's Special was a long-running radio series popular among truckers and their families, as well as believers from border to border and coast to coast. He was also the editor of The Preacher's Goldmine, a sermon and Bible study magazine for ministers. A series of digests from this magazine was called Golden Nuggets.

Born and raised in Hendersonville, North Carolina, Jackson made his home in Atlanta, Georgia. His wife, known as "Sister Dot," worked with him in his ministry.

Many of Jackson's sermons are available today on the Internet. Johnny the Baptist's website presents over thirty hours of Jackson's sermons (in RealAudio format), with plans to increase to a hundred hours. Repeats of The Truck Driver's Special continue to air in some American radio markets.

Maze Jackson (1923-1996) was an American Independent Baptist evangelist, best known as Brother Maze to fellow preachers and friends. The Truck Driver's Special was a long-running radio series popular among truckers and their families, as well as believers from border to border and coast to coast. He was also the editor of The Preacher's Goldmine, a sermon and Bible study magazine for ministers. A series of digests from this magazine was called Golden Nuggets.

Born and raised in Hendersonville, North Carolina, Jackson made his home in Atlanta, Georgia. His wife, known as "Sister Dot," worked with him in his ministry.

Many of Jackson's sermons are available today on the Internet. Johnny the Baptist's website presents over thirty hours of Jackson's sermons (in RealAudio format), with plans to increase to a hundred hours. Repeats of The Truck Driver's Special continue to air in some American radio markets.

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See previous "Grace Notes" Newsletters In this edition: Choose which gift you want from Grace Notes:                Joshua Series and 2008 Topical Sermons Released 2 New PowerPoint Sermons 80% off ends Jan. 1 First Timer Info. from Pastor Jerry: "As usual we have a Christmas gift for each of you to claim if you want it.  Only the Lord could be credited with the blessings this ministry has enjoyed this year, and that's why we can offer the downloads below for next to nothing, just barely covering the costs to get them to you.  Choose from 'good', 'better', or 'best' below...  You'll notice not only the usual 75% off below, but an additional 25% after that!  Never have we been able to offer so much for so little.  But that's what it's all about...sharing.  Merry Christmas!"   Just released: Keep your 'Complete Collection' complete w/ these brand new series... 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Our Christmas Eve Candle Light service will begin at 6:00 p.m. with a mini-cantata by our Choir. Following the songs, we will have a brief service, ending with candle lighting. This is always a simple but beautiful service. Please join us as we commemorate and celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Our Christmas Program, originally scheduled for Sunday evening December 21st, has been moved to, Wednesday, December 24th (Christmas Eve). The program will begin at 6:00 p.m. and be followed by our traditional Candle Light Service. Please come celebrate the true meaning of Christmas with us.

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