Starts tonight, Wednesday, August 16.
Leading up to the 150th anniversary of the constitution of Smyrna Baptist Church in 1873, the church will have three nights meeting with the pastor and two former pastors preaching. Starts at 7 p. m. on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, August 16-18, 2023.
- Wednesday 7 p.m. Preaching by former pastor John Paul Little.
- Thursday, 7 p.m. Preaching by Pastor Charles Williams.
- Friday, 7 p.m. Preaching by former pastor Joe Griffith.
- Sunday, 10 a.m. Bible study by Brother Jim Nixon.
- Sunday, 11 a.m. Preaching by former pastor R. L. Vaughn
- Sunday, 12, Noon meal.
- Sunday, circa 1-1:30 p.m. Church history, pictures, member memories, testimonials.
“Sat. before the 3rd Sun. in Aug. 16, 1873.
“A number of Brethren and Sisters met at Chinquapin for the purpose of organizing a Missionary Baptist Church. After divine service by Elder John Sparkman. Solicited brethren called for, none present. On motion Bro. John Deason was called to preside with Eld. John Sparkman, Bro. F. O. Galloway to act as clerk protem. Opportunity then extended to those wishing to unite whereupon 17 came forward with letters of recommendation and were received. Namely E. S. Parker, Rebecca Parker, Jasper Parker, G. A. Parker, M. T. Wells, E. Wells, W. J. Parker, C. A. E. Parker, Martha Moore, J. F. M. Reid, Mary V. Reid, Robert P. Goldsberry, Nannie E. Goldsberry, G. W. McNew, Martha McNew, C. M. Holleman, F. O. Galloway. After letters being read, fellowship for each other called for and was granted, then we extended to each other the right hand of Christian and church fellowship. Prayer being offered by Eld. John Sparkman for the preservation and the unity of the church. We then proceeded in conference, elected J. F. M. Reid church clerk. On motion the meeting was protracted. No farther business. Conference adjourned, Conference approved.”
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