SBC History

The History of Second Baptist Church

Washington, North Carolina

June 24, 2011

During the summer of 1951the First Baptist Church of Washington, NC nominated and elected Hubert Edwards, Paul Waters, Merrill Daniels and Dorsey Welch as a committee to search around for a suitable place to begin a Mission Sunday School. Dr. Wistar Hamilton, Pastor of First Baptist Church, assisted much in the work. One day while driving on East 10^th Street, one of the committee members spotted an empty building located on a large lot located on the corner of 10^th and Nicholson streets. Upon investigating this building he found it contained several rooms, a large room used as a store, and at the back of this building there were two rooms used as a bedroom and a kitchen. On the side of the building, he found a small room and a bathroom. In the middle of this lot, stood a large beautiful oak tree.

Original Church Building (1954) Original Church Building (1954)

This man, seeing the potential of this property, contacted the rest of the committee. Each was in favor of this property and it was under this beautiful oak tree that they prayed to God for his guiding hand. These men brought back to First Baptist Church, at the regular business meeting, their report. This report was accepted and it was voted upon to look into the matter of finance. Mr. Paul Waters was chosen to look into this matter.

When Mr. Waters checked with a banker (also a member of First Baptist Church) at one of the local banks, he was informed that this venture was not advisable as it was too risky. However, upon hearing this Mr. Waters contacted Mr. Jimmy Roberson, a good friend of his and also uncle of K. R. Roberson (latter a member of our church). Mr. Roberson loaned the amount of $4, 000.00 at 2% interest to purchase the building and property. First Baptist Church was the underwriter of the loan.

The workers that were elected from First Baptist Church to come and begin this work were Merrill Daniels, Hazel Edwards, Stella Manning, Olga Mitchell, Stella Williams, and Maggie Hales. This group cleaned and painted at night for three months to get the building ready. The first chairs used were borrowed from the Masonic Lodge. Then First Baptist Church donated $200.00, and with this money folding chairs and small children’s chairs were purchased. First Baptist continued to give $50.00 each quarter and then $25.00 each quarter until about 1972. We also received one of the pianos from First Baptist Church.

The first Sunday School began the 4^th Sunday in October 1951, with 35 present. Mr. Merrill Daniels was the Sunday School Superintendent, having served over 12 years in this capacity at First Baptist Church.

In May 1952, the Sunday School Mission organized as an arm of First Baptist Church. Morning worship services began under the able leadership of Merrill Daniels, who was doing the preaching. Olga Mitchell gave the first communion set in memory of her mother, Mrs. J. T. Hardison. It was a set of two plates and two trays. Merrill Daniels was given the authority from First Baptist Church to preside over the Lord’s Supper.

A Circle was started in the group of ladies and this was affiliated with the WMU of First Baptist Church. In the summer of 1952, Mr. L. Grady Burgiss, the associational missionary from the Roanoke Association in Greenville, brought a tent placed it on the vacant lot. From this tent he conducted a week long revival service, along with Vacation Bible School. He also brought a small organ to be used in the services. By this time the mission was outgrowing their facilities. Four rooms were added to the back of the building at the cost of $350.00. The Builders Club of the Roanoke Association helped to finance this endeavor.

On Mother’s Day, the second Sunday in May 1953, the mission had their first wedding. Being united in Holy Matrimony were Mr. Willie S. Edmondson and Miss Sallie Williams. Every year until his death, this couple has visited our church on Mother’s Day to celebrate their wedding anniversary. Mr. Russell Smith, Pastor of Albemarle Church of Christ, a friend of the bridegroom, and Dr. Wistar Hamilton performed the ceremony.

In late summer of 1953, Mr. Burgiss came again with the tent and trailer, which was hooked up to the building, so he, his wife and son could reside there while he conducted the second revival meeting. The first night of the meeting he asked if there was a possibility of borrowing a piano. One was loaned by Stella Warren. During this week a hurricane came this way. Mr. Burgiss stated, “He stayed up all night strengthening the stakes of the tent and keeping the piano covered.”

On the fourth Sunday in October, 1953, the Mission was organized into a duly Constituted Church with 41 Charter members. The following is the minutes of this meeting:

Minutes Of The Organizational Meeting Of The Nicholsonville Baptist Church, Washington, North Carolina October 25, 1953

The meeting opened at 3 o’clock Sunday afternoon, October 25, 1953 at the Church on the corner of Nicholson and 10^th Streets. There were more than 100 people present.

With Brother Merrill Daniels presiding, the hymn, “The Church’s One Foundation”, was sung after which responsive reading of Psalm 84 was read by Brother Daniels. Brother Tom Miller led in prayer.

Brother Grady Burgiss, Missionary of the Roanoke Baptist Association, was recognized and took charge of the service, explaining the meeting was called for the organization of a new Baptist Church. Brother Burgiss called for nominations for Moderator of the Council. Upon the nomination by Rev. Wistar Hamilton of the Cherry Point Baptist Church, who was pastor of the Washington First Church until May, 1953, and seconded by Rev. Earle J. Rogers, present pastor of Washington First Church, Brother Burgiss was unanimously elected Moderator of the Council. Brother Earle Rogers nominated Brother William A. Daniels of the First Church Board of Deacons as Clerk of the Council and he was duly elected. Brother Burgiss then called upon Brother Merrill Daniels to state the needs for a new Baptist Church. Brother Daniels stated that a Sunday School was organized there as a branch of First Baptist Church on the last Sunday in October, 1951 with an attendance at that time of thirty-five. He further stated that because of the potentialities of unchurched in the section that the need for a new church was evident. Brother Daniels further stated that the present enrollment of the Sunday School is 114. Brother Burgiss, Moderator, called upon Brother Earle Rogers to make a statement. Brother Rogers spoke of the wonderful spirit at Nicholsonville and the prospects of a great church. Brother Burgiss read the Resolution of Organization for a Baptist Church, after which Brother Merrill Daniels read the names of the charter members who had signed the Resolution. Letters of dismissal from the First Church were read of former members of the First Church and other churches, who were becoming charter members of the Nicholsonville Baptist Church.

Brother E. W. Holmes, Moderator of the Roanoke Baptist Association, read the Covenant which was accepted by the Body. The Articles of Faith were read by Brother Wistar Hamilton. It was moved by Brother Merrill Daniels and seconded by Brother Dick Jefferson that the Articles of Faith be adopted as read. This was unanimously passed.

A motion was made by Brother Merrill Daniels and seconded by Brother John Rochelle that this new organization be a duly constituted Missionary Baptist Church. This was unanimously adopted. It was then declared a duly organized Missionary Baptist Church by Moderator Burgiss. Brother John Rochelle made a motion, seconded by Brother Dick Jefferson that the name be Nicholsonville Baptist Church. This vote was unanimous.

Upon a motion by Brother Merrill Daniels and seconded by Brother Dick Jefferson, the following Church Officers were unanimously elected:

Moderator ------------------- W. H. Jones

Vice Moderator------------- W. L. Jones

Clerk-------------------------- Mrs. Tom Miller

Treasurer--------------------- Mrs. Olga Mitchell

Custodian-------------------- John Rochelle

Assistant Custodian-------- Joe Leary

Trustees---------------------- Tom Miller & Albert Roach

Deacons---------------------- (One Year) Tom Miller & Graham Parks

(2 yrs.) John Rochelle & Dick Jefferson

(3 yrs.) W. L. Jones & Merrill Daniels

Sunday School Supt.------- Graham Parks

Associate Supt.------------- Tom Miller

Secretary--------------------- Mrs. Tom Miller

Pianist------------------------ Mrs. Olga Mitchell

Financial Sec.--------------- Mrs. W. L. Jones

B.T.U. Director------------- Mr. J. D. Warren

Pres. Brotherhood---------- Mr. W. L. Jones

Brother Hamilton paid tribute to Bro. Merrill Daniels for his constant leadership and help in leading in the new enterprise. Brother Daniels was Superintendent of the First Baptist Sunday School for 12 years. Upon the suggestion of Brother Hamilton a standing vote of appreciation by the entire group was given Bro. Daniels.

Brother W. B. Harrington of Piney Grove Church made a few remarks stating that God would bless and let this grow into a great Church.

An offering was taken which amounted to $40.86

The hymn, “Bless Be The Tie”’ was sung by the entire group. Brother Earle J. Rogers led in the closing prayer. The right hand of Christian fellowship was extended members of the new Church by the Council. Brother Burgiss then took a picture of the entire group assembled in front of the Church building.

The Charter members of the New Nicholsonville Baptist Church are as follows:

Mrs. J. B. Mitchell Mrs. A. J. Jefferson

Mrs. Jesse Manning Mr. A. J. Jefferson

Mr. Dick Jefferson Mrs. James E. Stokes

Mrs. Dick Jefferson Mr. William Braddy

Mr. Alfred Jefferson Mrs. William Braddy

Mrs. Alfred Jefferson Mrs. David Barton

Mr. Graham Parks Mrs. Tom Miller

Mrs. Graham Parks Mr. Tom Miller

Mr. John Rochelle Mrs. J. D. Warren

Mrs. John Rochelle Mr. J. D. Warren

Mr. S. W. Whitaker Mrs. Harold Oehrli

Mrs. S. W. Whitaker Mr. Walter Hodges

Mr. W. H. Jones Mrs. Walter Hodges

Mrs. W. H. Jones Miss Andra Edwards

Mr. W. L. Jones Mrs. B. Frank Clark

Mrs. W. L. Jones Mr. H. T. Wallace, Jr.

Mr. Joe Leary Mrs. H. T. Wallace, Jr.

Mrs. Joe Leary Mrs. H. W. Swain

Mrs. Albert Roach Mr. Lyman Beacham

Mrs. Albert Roach Mr. Merrill Daniels

Mrs. E. L. Johnson Mrs. I. V. Ferguson

Members of the Council were as follows:

Rev. Wistar Hamilton, Ray J. Lackey, J. A. White, J. D. Dickens and Ralph Beasley of Cherry Point Baptist Church. Rev. John Smith and Robert Paramore of Chocowinity Church. Rev. E. W. Holmes of the Farmville Church. Rev. Earle J. Rogers, William Daniels, James M. Knight, W. D. Welch, Jr., J. D. Clark of the Washington First Church and Rev. L. Grady Burgiss, Missionary of the Roanoke association.

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William A. Daniels, Clerk

In January of 1954, Thelma Mayo from Rocky Mount, N.C., Assistant Associational Missionary, came to meet with the ladies of the Church at the home of John and Oneda Rochelle. There were over twenty in attendance. Miss Mayo taught the WMU Manual. A few weeks later the ladies met in the home of Albert and Betty Roach to organize a WMU. Mrs. C. S. Graves, President of the WMU of the First Baptist Church met with the group to assist in the organization of a WMU and Sunbeam Band, now called Mission Friends. Also, in January, 1954 the first Pastor was called, Mr. Kenneth R. Casstevens. He was a student of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary at Wake Forest, N. C. He pastored the Church until February, 1955 commuting each weekend. His health did not permit him to do this so his Doctor told him that he must either give up the school or the Church. Since he had only one more year of school, he decided to resign.

The State Mission Board helped the Church for five years with the Pastor’s salary.

The second Pastor called was Mr. Charles Ray Frye who had just graduated from Southeastern Seminary in the spring of 1955. He was called in August of 1955 and began his work here on September 1, 1955. His wife was the former Kathy Bradley.

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First Homecoming Dinner on the grounds (1955)

In the fall of 1956 the Church changed the name of Nicholsonville Baptist Church to Second Baptist Church. During this time, the Church grew until the building must be enlarged again! There were six more rooms added to the back of the building, three on each side with a hall down the middle. A Junior Department across the back was also added. Once again the Builder’s Club of the Association helped to finance this expense. The amount of $850.00 was given.

In 1958 the State Mission Board contributed to the Church the sum of $500.00 and during this year the Church was able to pay off the original note on the property with the 2% interest to Mr. Jimmy Roberson. Having been advised by Mr. Paul Waters at the beginning of the Mission Sunday School to begin Building and Loan shares.

These shares had matured and a note burning service was held on a Sunday

Afternoon (Fall 1958).

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L to R: John Moore (SRBS Director), Rev. Ray Frye (SBC Pastor), Thurman Williams (Deacon), Rev. Earle Rogers (First Baptist Pastor), Albert Roach (Deacon), Paul Waters (Church Friend and Lawyer), John Rochelle (Deacon), Merrill Daniels (Sunday School Director).

During these years Miss Ivey Harmon, a member of the Church, gave her piano. This made three, the Church had bought one and the First Church gave one. This gave each department a piano and Mrs. Olga Mitchell, the first pianist, was kept very busy.

The third Pastor, Mr. Rufus L. Morgan, was called in September of 1959 and began his work here November 15, 1959. During this time plans were beginning to be drawn up in preparation for a new building which was badly needed. However, Mr. Morgan resigned in August of 1962 and moved to New Jersey. The plans were presented to the Church on October 14, 1962.

REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING AND SURVEY COMMITTEE TO THE CHURCH

OCTOBER 14, 1962

Having been elected by the Church to present alternate plans for new structures on the present site, the Planning and Survey Committee is pleased to make the following report and recommendations: First of all, the committee was faced with two big problems which we believe we have overcome. The problem of space was always before us and the problem of providing space without exorbitant cost was a real problem to be solved. We believe we will have provided for us enough space for several years with a beautiful and adequate Sanctuary for worship.

We turned to the plans that have been provided by the Architecture Department of the Baptist Sunday School Board in Nashville, Tennessee. These plans were designed for us, to meet our needs, here at Second Baptist Church. We believe these plans are the very best that can be devised at this time. The plans call for a building to be built at the rear of the lot facing Nicholson Street and extending back to within five feet of the property line adjacent to the Ramsay property. It will be a two story edifice with the lower floor containing the Sanctuary and the top floor containing space for three departments of the Sunday School. This building will be constructed of blocks, brick and redwood. Also on the ground floor will be the present classes for adults and an assembly room. Another department will be adjacent to the present building. The schedule calls for a seating capacity in the Sanctuary of 225 with more space available if needed

The fourth Pastor, Mr. Oscar O. Turner, was called and came to the Church July 1, 1963. His wife is the former Mildred Hopper. In August of 1963, $40,000.00 worth of Church Bonds was sold to begin the first phase of the new building. A clipping from the Washington Dailey news was entitled “August 28, 1963 Kick-Off Night turns out to be Victory Night.” Second Baptist Church is on the move. What was planned to be “Kick-Off Night” turned out to be “Victory Night”. Last night as Teams started out to complete the selling of the $40,000.00 in 6% bonds, reports were made of progress thus far: When the reports were completed, a total of $36,000.00 had been sold and the remaining $3,100.00 was sold this morning.

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Pastor Oscar Turner

A few months later, $20,000.00 in bonds was sold to complete the building. Second Baptist Church is beginning the first building of the two structures to be erected on the lot at Nicholson and 10^th Streets. Ground breaking for the first building will be held Sunday at 3pm, with actual construction set to begin Monday AM. The public is invited to the ceremony Sunday afternoon, which is the first Sunday in September.

Believe it or not, a plow was used instead of a shovel.

Groundbreaking Sept 1, 1963 Groundbreaking Sept 1, 1963

(Note plow at right in picture)

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2^nd Second Baptist Church Building (1980’s) Sanctuary in 2^nd Building (1980’s)

Second Baptist Church (1980's)

In October of 1964, the Church was Hostess of the Fall meeting of the South Roanoke Association. (see picture and write up on another page).

Mr. Turner resigned the Pastorate in 1969 and went home to be with the Lord in January, 1976. The first Sunday in February of 1970, Mr. Leonard Gerald, began his Pastorate and stayed until July 1973. His wife was the former Nancy Smith. In September 1973 Pastor Gerald accepted work with the Baptist Children’s Home of North Carolina.

In 1974, the second Sunday of May, Pastor, Mr. E. C. Reeves, began his work here. His wife is the former Kathryn J. Rich.

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Among the Interim Pastors between the times of not having a Pastor, the Church was very fortunate in having such able Leaders as Dr. R. L. Holt from Greenville, N. C. in 1959. Mr. J. R. Everett from September, 1962 through June, 1963. Mr. Percy Upchurch from September, 1973 through the first Sunday in May of 1974.

Now Second Baptist Church has a Mission in Eastern Village, Sunday School, Sunday and Wednesday night’s worship services are held in the Housing Authority Building. Once again under the able leadership of Merrill Daniels, Jesse & Judy Manning, Mrs. Ruth Stevens and Mrs. Stella Manning. All were elected by Second Baptist Church to “go forth, telling the story of Jesus”.

There have been several conversion experiences and several have been baptized in this Church. This work has been in progress now for eight years. Second Baptist has a daughter and the First Church has a granddaughter. If you want to receive a great blessing, just go out to visit the Mission sometime.

Compiled By: Stella M. Warren

The original First Typing done by:

Mrs. Odell Horton

Pastor E. C. Reeves resigned from the Pastorate on August 21^st, 1977 and a retirement reception was held for him and his wife on December 1^st, 1977 at Second Baptist Church.

The seventh Pastor called to Second Baptist Church was Rev. Sherwood Allcox. The call was issued in church conference on March 5^th, 1978 and Rev. Allcox accepted the call and began his ministry on May 7^th, 1978. His wife is the former Frances Williamson. On January 30^th, 1983, Rev. Allcox resigned from the Pastorate with an effective date in June, 1983. He will be in semi-retirement and working some in home missions in West Virginia.

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Pastor Sherwood Allcox (third from left) at Dedication of new parsonage (1979)

The eight Pastor called to Second Baptist Church was Rev. John Melancon, Jr. The call was issued on May 20^th, 1984. His wife is the former Pamela Temple.

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Pastor John Melancon, Jr. and his wife the former Pamela Temple (1985)

The ninth Pastor to be called to Second Baptist Church was Rev. William Massey. The call was issued on December 9^th, 1990. His wife is Vivian. Pastor Massey obtained his Doctorate Degree while at Second Baptist Church and then took a church in South Carolina.

Interim Pastors in the 1993-1994 timeframe were Rev. John Phillips and Rev. Steve Conerly.

The tenth Pastor to be called by Second Baptist Church was Rev. William I. Gay, Jr. His pastoral duties at the church began on August 1, 1994 and a Service of Installation was held for him on September 18, 1994. His wife is the former Ann Dale. Pastor Gay left Second Baptist Church on September 30^th, 1998.

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Pastor Bill Gay (1997)

Interim Pastor, Rev. Mack Styron was called by the church on Homecoming Day, October 4^th, 1998.

The eleventh Pastor called to Second Baptist Church was Rev. Phillip L. Hayes. Rev. Hayes’ wife is Della. Pastor Hayes started at Second Baptist as the Interim Pastor in January 1999 and received a called to full time ministry there on August 28, 1999. Pastor Hayes obtained his Doctorate degree while at Second Baptist Church and retired from the Ministry in October 2008.

Pastor Phil Hayes (2001)

The twelfth and present Pastor of Second Baptist Church was Rev. Scott Setzer. Rev. Setzer’s wife is Crystal. A call was issued in church conference to Rev. Setzer on March 19, 2009.

Pastor Scott Setzer, Crystal, their daughter Hope and son Levi (2010)

In accordance with a church approved proposal (5/23/1993), the Long Range Planning Committee found six acres of land located one and ½ miles west of Washington City limits on Highway 264 adjacent to the old Abrams Barbeque building. The cost of this property is $85,000.00. The committee proposed on August 22, 1993 that this property be purchased and then erect a building to be used as a preaching/teaching mission of the church. The “Challenge to Build” Program began at Second Baptist Church in January, 1996.

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“Challenge to Build” Dinner (March 17, 1996)

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Easter Sunrise Service on land for new church (March 30, 1997)

This proposal and program eventually led to the present Second Baptist Church. A ground breaking ceremony was held on this property on June 3^rd, 2000 and construction starting on June 5^th, 2000. First service held in the new church was on March 25^th, 2001 and the Dedication Service was held on May 6^th, 2001.

Second Baptist Church (2001-2008)

A Family Life Center building was later added to the church complex. On April 22^nd, 2007 a ground breaking ceremony was held at the church for our new 450 seat Sanctuary. The new steeple for the new Sanctuary was put in place on January 29^th, 2008. Our old steeple (which we had gotten from another church when the new church was built on Highway 264) has gone on to find a new home at another North Carolina church. Dedication of the new Sanctuary took place on May 18, 2008.

Second Baptist Church (2008 – Present)

The old church Sanctuary has become the new Fellowship Hall. The “Racing to Victory” debt reduction campaign began at Second Baptist on January 31, 2010 and is ongoing. The goal of this campaign is to help reduce the debt encumbered by the church during the construction of our present Sanctuary.

In regards to the Second Baptist Church parsonages, the following history is recorded. Initially the church rented homes for our pastors. But in 1962-1963 the church purchased our first parsonage at 300 East 11^th Street. Our fourth pastor, Rev. and Mrs. Oscar Turner, was our first pastor to live in this parsonage.

In December of 1978, the church purchased a second parsonage, at 301 Rodman Road. The first parsonage was sold in 1979. We had a dedication service and reception at the new parsonage in the spring of 1979. It began with a “Ring of Prayer” around the house. We all joined hands and encircled the house for prayer. It was very meaningful for all. Rev. and Mrs. Sherwood Allcox were the first pastor’s family to live in the new parsonage.

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Parsonage Dedication “Ring of Prayer” (1979)

At a church business meeting on February 14^th, 1990, the Pastor Search Committee recommended to the church, that it sell the church parsonage and allow any new pastor a housing allowance. It was discussed. The upkeep on a parsonage had become a financial burden.

At a church business meeting in March, 1990, a motion was made to sell the parsonage and use the money for a future new sanctuary. It was passed. The sale on the parsonage was closed on May 23, 1990.

Church Secretaries have been, Ruby Gurganus, Betty Lou Ingalls, Gail Ambrose, Rita Jernigan, Irene Bell, Kathy D. Bright, Gwen Hardin, Vickie Peele, and Pat Crompton.

In January 2007, the church hired a Minister of Youth and Education. Mr. Rodney Bragg (Seminary student at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary). Rodney and his wife Caryl joined our membership on January 14, 2007 and left Second Baptist Church on June 28, 2008.

The Media Center of Second Baptist Church was established and placed in the church budget on September 10, 1970. The first three volunteers were Mrs. Carol Waters (Media Center Director), Mr. Joe Brown (AV Equipment Director), and Mrs. Fran Everette. The Media center was dedicated on March 7, 1971. At the time of dedication there were 169 books, 3 filmstrips and 1 set of old encyclopedias.

Outreach Missions

At a called business meeting on July, 1986 it was voted to become a sponsoring church for the Love Baptist Mission located on River Road in Washington, NC. Rev. Selby Smith was the pastor of Love Baptist Mission and would be receiving financial support from both the Baptist State Convention ($4,800.00) and Second Baptist Church ($3,000.00) for an annual salary of $7,800.00. Love Baptist Mission became a church in early 1990. In November of 2009, Second Baptist Church started a new ministry outreach through a Bible study offered to the students at the North Campus Crossings Apartments in Greenville. Many of these your adults are students at East Carolina College. In May of 2010, Second Baptist started a new ministry outreach through a morning worship service conducted at the Twin Lakes Camp Ground.

Senior Groups

There have been two senior member groups during the history of Second Baptist Church. The first group, called the “Faithful Followers” was founded in 1990 by Irene Roberson. The second group, called “Glory Bound” was started in 2006, by Joyce Godley.

Cantatas and Musicals

Christmas Musical 1994 – Child Divine

Christmas Musical 1995 – An Old Fashioned Christmas

Christmas Musical 1997 – He is Born…Child Devine

Christmas Musical 1998 – Color It Christmas

Christmas Musical 1999 – Sing We Now of Christmas

Christmas Musical 2000 – From the Realms of Glory

Christmas Musical 2001 – Christmas! Sing of the Wonder

Christmas Musical 2002 – He’s Still the King of Kings

Christmas Musical 2003 – His Very Own Star

Christmas Musical 2004 –

Christmas Musical 2005 –

Christmas Musical 2006 –

Christmas Musical 2007 – Hark! The Angels Sing

Christmas Musical 2008 – Christmas Extravaganza

Christmas Musical 2009 – Christmas Extravaganza

Christmas Musical 2010 – Hope Has Hands

Easter Cantata 1991– The Day He Wore My Crown

Easter Cantata 1999 – Amazing Love

Easter Cantata 2000 – Because He Lives

Easter Cantata 2001 – Because You’re Alive, I Live

Easter Cantata 2002 –

Easter Cantata 2003 –

Easter Cantata 2004 – Were You There?

Easter Cantata 2005 – Once and For All

Easter Cantata 2006 – Behold the Lamb

Easter Cantata 2007 – Then Came the Morning

Easter Cantata 2008 – Via Dolorosa

Easter Cantata 2009 – In the Presence of JEHOVAH

Easter Cantata 2010 – I Know My Redeemer Lives

Easter Drama 2011 – A Picture of Calvary

Patriotic Musical 2002 - 2007 – I Believe In America

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SBC Choir (Late 1970’s) SBC Choir (1985)

SBC Choir 1999 SBC Choir 2009

Revivals

April 2-6, 1995 Rev. Ellis Fulbright

April 28-May 2, 1996 Dr. Michael K. Moore, Rev. Jim Loftis

April 13-16, 1997

October 11-15, 1998 Rev. Tony Warren

April 7-10, 2001 Dr. Allen McKeithan

May 19-23, 2002 Dr. Tom Crisp

May 7-11, 2006 Dr. Allen McKeithan

May 13 – 17, 2007 Rev. Royce Williams

March 30 – April 2, 2008 Dr. Rodney Keith

Choir Directors

Treva Fiddler

Ruth Myer

Phil Adams

Ron Barringer

Jim Perry xxxx-1997

Philip Todd Elliott 1997-1998

Teresa Furlough 1998-Present

Youth Workers

During several successive years, summer youth workers were hired from Baptist Colleges for the summer. One such worker was Junior Gray, who later became a minister and served at Belhaven Baptist Church.

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