Rev. Robert J. Gay, Jr., “Bud,” received installation services as pastor at Moore’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church  in Newport, NC. The installation took place on February 22, 2015.

Moore’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church was begun in 1860.

Rev. Billy C. Boyd, pastor of Hays Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Pactulous, NC., preached the installation sermon. Rev. Dr. Jimmie L. Cooper, Moderator of Old Eastern Missionary Baptist Association presented the charge to the pastor. Dr. Reginald Barnes, President of Eastern District Union, delivered the charge to the church.

Pastor Robert Gay, Jr.,”Bud,” received encouraging remarks from his father, retired pastor of St. Matthews of Connecticut, Bishop Robert Gay, Sr. and Rev. Mary Worsley, pastor of Emmanuel Community Unison Baptist Church in Winterville, NC.

In his remarks Pastor Robert Gay, Jr., “Bud,” gave thanks to God most of all. He also thanked his father Bishop Robert Gay, his uncle, Deacon David Gay, and his cousin, Rev. Mary Worsley for their attendance. He thanked his mother, Mrs.  Mary Spain Gay, who was unable to attend the installation due to snowstorms in Connecticut.