OUR RICH HISTORY

Hamilton Baptist Church was organized July 1829 and was first known as "Baptist Church Of Christ, Lebanon". In many of the reports to the church conferences, it was stated that the Church was constituted in 1832.

A copy of the deed as recorded in Deed Book "A" in Harris County Court House reads:

DEED 339
HAMILTON BAPTIST CHURCH

This indenture made this twentieth day of July, 1829 between the Justice of the Inferior Court of the County of Harris and the state aforesaid of the first part Clark Blanford and Jabez Johnson, Trustees of the Baptist Church of Christ, Lebanon, in Hamilton and Harris County and the state of Georgia, aforesaid, witness that in obedience of the act and to assist in the organization of the county of Harris with others of the late acquired territory and for laying out of a site for the public buildings of the same in which it is required there shall be lots set apart for churches. Now know ye that we the said Interior Court for the county aforesaid have laid out and do agree to set apart the 1/2 lot 115 in said town of Hamilton, being the western half of said lot, by a center of said lot 115 and by these present do grant alien and convey conform unto the said Clark Blanford, Jr. and Jabez Johnson, Trustees and their successors forever in fee simple, a good and sufficient right and title to the same and we said Justices of said Interior Court, against ourselves and successors of persons shall and will warrant forever defend the same by order of these present.

Thomas Mahone, Littleberry Wright, J.I., John Harper, George Bryan, Henry H. Lowe.

According to the May 20, 1865, minutes of Hamilton Baptist Church, all church records dating from 1829 to 1865 were burned in a Federal raid on April 18, 1865. Consequently, a new book was purchased for $7.00 to record the minutes of the conferences. In these minutes were both the Baptist church and the African American church conferences from 1865 until September 1869. The entry for September 1869 reads: "Appearing that our colored members having attained sufficient members and being favored with a colored ordained minister in their midst. Therefore, be it resolved that a committee of five white members be appointed to meet with them and advise them the propriety of their withdrawing and forming themselves into a separate church."

The committee met with the African American members, and granted them letters of dismission. The Saturday before the second Sabbath in October 1869 was set aside for organization of the African American church, which is now the Friendship Baptist Church. To this day in the twenty-first century, Friendship Baptist Church thrives as one of the larger and more active churches in Harris County.

Even as early as 1882, missions were a part of this church. In the conference of September 1882, the finance committee composed of the young ladies of the church reported they had collected $34.30. The church requested that 1/3 of this be given to Indians, 1/3 to State Missions, and 1/3 to Foreign Missions, after sending $1.00 to Home Missions. Mercer University was sent $30.00 in 1884.

In 1886 Rev. W.W. Arnold was called to preach two Sundays in each month. He was given a salary of $300.00 per year and a house to live in. A conference was called to determine the best way to move Rev. Arnold from LaGrange, Georgia to Hamilton. Five or six men agreed to furnish wagons for the move, and Brother Burt Cook offered one conveyance for the Arnold family. (Brother Cook, father of Mrs. Joe Peavy, served as Church Clerk for 36 years, 1884 - 1920).

In 1888, the church voted to withdraw from the Columbus Baptist Association, of which it had been a member since the church's beginning in 1829, and establish a new association in Harris County. This new association, the Pine Mountain Baptist Association, (still in existence today), was formed in October 1889. Brother Burt Cook served as Treasurer of the association for 55 years.

On December 14, 1889, the church agreed on a motion to sell the old church building, which was in need of repair, and appropriate funds for a new church building. The church as located on lot 115 west, across from what is now the Hamilton Elementary School. A committee was named to ascertain what they could get for the old church building. The committee members were Brethren B.H. Walton (Ralph O. Walton, Jr.'s grandfather), S.G. Riley and Burt Cook and Sisters V.A. Hunter, Mollie Williams (B.W. "Skinny" Williams mother) and Dovie Cook. In 1844 the church purchased lots 28 and 29. The pastorium now sits on Lot 29 and the house next door on Lot 28, which was sold in 1916. In 1848, Lot 5, site of the present church, was purchased.

The conference of December 1889 also voted to sell the old organ for not less and $25.00. The organ was sold for $25.00, and the responsibility for purchasing a new organ was given to the Sisters. When the committee reported that the highest offer received for the old church was $225.00, not the $400.00 they had asked for, the church instructed them to sell the the highest bidder.

In further business, the church passed a motion to build a hull of a house for $1,600.00, to be completed as early as the money could be secured. The building committee was composed of B.H. Walton, chairman, A.F. Truitt, J.H. Lynch, S.G. Riley, E.D. Long and Burt Cook.

In the conference of February 1890, the committee appointed to dispose of the old church building reported that they had decided not to sell. Instead they wanted to tear the old building down and to use what lumber they could in the new building and sell the remainder.

The following brethren agreed to furnish a team for one day to haul rock for the foundation of the new church: W.H. Dean, J.S. Irvin, Jr., B.H. Walton, Burt Cook, W.T. Whitehead, Willis Jones, E.D. Long, A.C. Harris, E.T. Miller, E.F. Truett and B.C. Kimbrough.

Initially, a motion was made to front the church North. At the March conference, however, Brother A.F. Truett asked the church to reconsider the action of locating the new church building, and balloting resulted in a choice for East. Brothers A.F. Truett, B.H. Walton and S.H. Riley were relieved from the building committee at their request. The building committee then consisted of Brothers J.H. Lynch, E.d. Long and Burt Cook.

On June 14, 1890, the building committee reported that they had paid out $1,035.45 for the building, a sum of $12.15 more than they had subscribed. Also,, an additional $500.00 or $600.00 would be needed to complete the church. The following committee members were appointed to solicit further subscriptions for the church: Brethren Walton, Long and Cook and Sisters Hunter and Parker. They were instructed to borrow on the church's credit what money they would need to complete the church after they had raised all they could by subscription.

Rev. W.W. Arnold was granted a month of vacation in July while the church as being finished. Appreciation was extended to our Methodist brethren for their kindness in allowing us the use of their house of worship from February to July, while our church was being built.

Dr. G.A. Nunnalee, President of Mercer University was invited to preach the dedication sermon of the new church on Sunday, September 21, 1890. He preached a special service on September 20, 1890, as well as the dedicatory sermon for Sunday. His text was from 1 Timothy 3:15, "The church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth."

Brethren B.H. Walton and C.H. Talley and Sister Mollie Copeland comprised the committee for tables for the dinner on the grounds. Brothers Burt Cook, J.H. Lynch and M.M. Jones were appointed to prepare a history of the church, which was read at the dedication service.

This important day, as recorded in the church records reads: "On Sunday 21st, September 1890, we met to dedicate our new house of worship. Rev. G.A. Nunnalee preached to a crowded house and a collection was taken of $405.00, nearly enough to pay our indebtedness on our building." The first Lord's Supper to be celebrated in our new church was in October 1890.

A committee was appointed to secure seats for the new church. These arrived at the depot on February 14, 1891. The cost of the seats was $325.00. $205.00 cash was paid on the seats, and a note was given at 8% interest for the $120.00 balance. On June 7, 1891, the Ladies Aid Society presented a new organ to the church. Sister Minnie Hudson (Margaret Garret’s and Francis Hudson’s great-aunt) was organist. Rev. W. W. Arnold served the church from 1889 through 1891. In 1891 Brother Lamar Jones was ordained as a minister from this church. Also in 1897 a committee was appointed to collect money to pay for two shade trees to be set in the church yard. One of the trees still stands today.
The Ladies Aid Society was mentioned in the minutes of 1891. Also the conference of June 1896 gave this report:

The Ladies Aid Society of the Hamilton Baptist Church was organized about two years ago with only 6 members. The number has increased to ten (10) members. Now as to what they have done, we make the following statement:

Mrs. Burt Cook (Mrs. Lyra Peavy’s mother) and Mrs. W. I. Hudson (Margaret Garrett’s and Francis Hudson’s mother) served as presidents of the society for many years and Mrs. A. F. Copeland (Rev. Alec Copeland’s stepmother) as Secretary. The Sunbeam Band led by Mrs. A. F. Copeland was the “Busy Bee Band.” In 1900 the Woman’s Missionary Union Association for the Pine Mountain Association was formed in Hamilton, with Mrs. C. M. Brittain elected president and Miss Claire Zachry secretary. Mrs. A. F. Copeland served this organization for 4 years as president and for 25 years as treasurer. The average membership for the Hamilton Baptist Church was 107 for most of these years. The Sunday School attendance was 35. The value of the house or worship was $2,500.00, the two vacant lot $250.00. The budget for 1907 was $896.60.

In 1911 Mrs. W. I. Hudson purchased 12 nursery chairs for the Sunday School class that are still used in the nursery today.

In 1912 two rooms were added to the church and new lamps were purchased. On Sunday, September 21, 1913, the church had a “Homecoming Day.” The pastor preached a very strong, earnest sermon from the text “Go Forward,” Exodus 13:15, to a large congregation. The contributions from the church for the past year were written on the blackboard. $455.00 was given for missions, an increase over previous years. The budget was $1,381.55 for the year, and membership was 166. Services were held 1st and 3rd Sundays since during this time Hamilton shared a pastor with Waverly Hall and Cataula, with the pastor living in Hamilton.

In 1916 the deacons recommended to the church to build a pastorium at an investment of about $1800.00. The money was to be raised in subscriptions to be paid in 4 installments. The pastorium was finished in 1917 and was valued at $2,500.00.

In 1903 Brother Alec Copeland united with Hamilton Baptist Church. On Sunday, September 13, 1903, he received the ordinance of baptism by Brother O. T. Moncrief. He served as organist and Sunday School Superintendent and was named to many committees for the church. Brother Alec resigned as organist in 1917 to go to Locust Grove as music teacher. The following resolution was read in conference:

“We commend our young brother to the church and especially to our young Master. He has organized our church choir and for ten years held it an example of promptness and punctuality, inspiring in them like qualities of devotion.”

Brother Alec later returned to Hamilton and was again organist. On May 30, 1920, he was ordained to the full work of the ministry of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The minutes recorded:

“It was a great day in our church and an impressive service. The house was full of Brethren, Sisters, and friend of Bro. Alec Copeland.”

Brother Alec served as pastor of Hamilton Baptist Church from 1925 through 1927. May 9, 1941, was observed as Alec Copeland Day in the church.

In addition to the contributions made by Brother Alec to our church, the Copeland family has given three organs and two pianos to the church. The piano currently being used at the church was Brother Alec Copeland’s personal piano. This piano, and the one used in the fellowship hall, were both refinished and restored on March 18, 1978.

Brother C. I. Hudson was very active in the church. He served as Sunday School Superintendent from 1900 to 1914. In many of the minutes, resolutions were prepared on the death of church members and Bro. C. I. Hudson and Mrs. Juliet Hudson, his wife, served on the committee. Mrs. Hudson also served as W. M. U. President for seven years.

In 1908, Brother, C. I. Hudson was Chairman with J. J. Hadley and J. H. Lynch to collect $80.00 to cover the cost of painting and material for the outside of the church. These individuals were the grandparents of Margaret Hudson Garrett and Francis Hudson.

Mr. R. O. Walton, Sr. was baptized September 1917. He served as Chairman of the Board of Deacons, Youth Sunday School Teacher and Young Adult Teacher for many years.

In 1920 Brother Burt Cook resigned as clerk due to his deafness after serving for 36 years. A resolution was drafted in thanks for the retiring clerk by Brethren W. I. Hudson (Margaret Garrett and Francis Hudson’s father), Judge J. F. K. Williams and J. L. Blackmon. On motion form the church, Brother Dayton Calhoun, Sr., was elected to succeed Brother Cook. Mr. Dayton served as deacon and Sunday School Superintendent and was clerk of the church from 1920 to 1958. Mr. J. B. Peavy was another member who gave many years of service to the church. He served as treasurer for 25 years and was also a deacon and a Sunday School teacher. A summary of the more recent history of our church follows:

1948 – The first addition was annexed, 2 Sunday School rooms and 2 bathrooms. The basement was renovated into a Sunday School room, and the front of the sanctuary remodeled. Mr. Ralph Walton, Sr., served as Chairman with the Board of Deacons as committee: Dayton Calhoun, Sr., J. D. Askew, J. B. Peavy, Ben Smith and “Skinny” Williams.After the 1948 remodeling G. H. Williams, Sr., and family gave the first 10 choir chairs in December at a cost of $141.90.

1960 – With Rev. Ayers Ward as pastor, the sanctuary was redone as it is today. The remodeling committee was Miss Ruth Bruce and Mrs. Rebecca Williams.

1965 –The pulpit chairs needlepoint covers were done by Mrs. Ralph Walton, Sr., and Mrs. Cason J. Callaway, Sr.

Also in 1965, Mrs. Pat Sumrell started a childrens choir. Brother Alex Copeland played for the choir. The Choir preformed not only for the church, but also at Easter Sunrise Service at Callaway Gardens. Members included Melissa Wyatt, Connie Salter, Judy Glisson, Connie Glisson, Tommy Glisson, Susie Chambless, Edith Chambless, Elizabeth Whitley, Janie Wall, Chris McDowell, Debbie Billings, Steve Kitchens, Joanie Kitchens, Joe Moon, Bob Moon, Ben Sumrell, Carolyn Smith, Becky Sue Whisnant, Ken Chambless, Alex Garrett, Glenn Sumrell, Keith Sumrell, Ben Sumrell, John Whisnant.

1968 – The church voted to add the fellowship hall with new educational facilities and a nursery at a cost of $16,000.00.

1969 – A new heating and air conditioning system was installed in the sanctuary.

1974 – A public address system was installed with money from a memorial fund.

1976 – The two lights on the front of the church, the light fixtures in the vestibule, and the flower container in the sanctuary were all donated by a member.

1977 – The first Chrismon Tree decorated the sanctuary of our church. Eighty-two gold and white ornaments symbolizing the Christian faith were made by 55 people, representing a minimum of 500 hours of work.Newman Construction of LaGrange, Georgia, donated a symbolic tree stand large enough to support a huge fir tree. At Easter the trunk of the tree, adorned with the crown of thorns and crown victorious, is used in our Easter celebration.

1978 – The fellowship hall was renovated. New bathrooms, steps, air conditioning, and heat were added at a cost of $24,000.00. The brass flower container in the vestibule was given as a memorial gift by the W. M. U.

1979 – The mirror in the vestibule was given as a memorial gift.

1980 – On May 4 the church voted to refinish the pews at a cost of $100.00 each, to be funded by donations from families or individuals

Pre 1980 The Estate of Ruth Bruce gave $2700.00 to the church.Mr. Isaac McAbee was ordained as a minister by the church.Communion cup and envelope holders were made and installed by Col. James Cochran.

1981 - William (Billie) I. Hudson, Jr. gave enough Bibles for each pew to have two in memory of his mother and father Mr. & Mrs. William I. Hudson, Sr. He also gave recording machines so sermons could be recorded and taken to shut-ins.

September 18 & 19, 1982 - 150th Celebration – Committee Martha Walton, Mary Robertson, Mary Lou Hall, Sally Taylor. Jo Vincent organized the fashion show and created the skit.The 150th Celebration began on Saturday, September 18, 1982 at 6:00 p.m. with a progressive dinner and 1800’s fashion show. On Sunday, September 19, 1982 Dr. Kirby Godsey, President of Mercer University was our guest speaker. Dinner on the ground was enjoyed by all followed at 2:00 p.m. by special music and a skit on our church history.

September 1982 - There was much discussion in the minutes about the new steeple. It was paid for by memorial money and a plaque was made and dedicated to the following people: Miss Ruth Bruce, Col. James W. Cochran, Jr., Mrs. Louise H. Collins, Sr., Brother Alex F. Copeland, Jr., Mrs. Mary Hancock, Mrs. Bertha Jones, Mr. Lewfay Mobley, Mr. Charles Moultrie, Mrs. Juliet Hudson Terry, Mr. & Mrs. Harold Williams, and Mr. G. Roy Wilson. New front steps and a handicapped ramp were also added at this time and are still used today (2003).

October 1982 - Jean Garrett ordained as HBC's first female deacon.

April 28, 1983 -In honor of Dr. Bill Chambliss a much loved doctor, long time member and organist for approximately 22 years, Hamilton Baptist Church placed his portrait painted by Nancy Jane Kimbrough Houston from Pine Mountain and Manchester at the new Health Department to acknowledge his service to our church and community.

October 1983 - Hamilton Baptist Church was renovated and the decorations in the corner of the ceiling which were boxed-in were unboxed. We also put siding on the fellowship hall. The cost was $15,000 and Wayne Harris was the project manager.

August 1984 - A new Baldwin organ was purchased in memory of Rev. Alex Copeland. He served as pastor from 1925-1927 and pianist for many years. He was a mentor to Mabry Collins and a role model for many of us. He served by giving out “many cups of cold water” which were one of his favorite lessons. Charlotte Northrop our organist and pianist for many years, from 1969 to 1991, encouraged the selling of the keys (122 keys @ $75.00 each) to raise money for the organ. Mike Morgan was guest organist for the dedication of our new organ. Yamaha piano was presented to the church by Hal Northrop and family in memory of Rev. Alex Copeland.

January 1985 - Reception was held for Mabry and Pat Collins for 20 years as our minister and friend. He was presented with a $300 piece of porcelain. That same year Mabry, Pat, and their two children also enjoyed an exchange trip to England for a month. Reverend Harry Throner, an English minister came to Hamilton Baptist Church during that time.

March 1985 - An oak tree was planted on the grounds in front of the Church in memory of Mrs. Pinkie Wyatt, mother of Cecil Wyatt, Sr.

February 1986 - Another oak tree was planted in honor of Mrs.”Chic” Walton’s 90th birthday donated by Mr. & Mrs. John Marous, Jr. of Pittsburgh, PA.

October 1986 - Charles Carson was given a copper picture of church for his 15 years of service as our church treasurer. This picture is now located downstairs in the foyer area.

July 1987 - Mr. & Mrs. Henry Morgan donated a much needed air conditioner for our secretary’s office.

1988 - $1500 was donated by Mrs. Rebecca Williams estate to Lottie Moon missions.

May 1989 - Twenty (20) choir robes and stoles were purchased for $2,229.10.Also in 1989 the first sound system was installed for $6,156.00 in memory of Mrs. Rubie Calhoun, Mrs. Catherine Clement, Mr. Grady Duke, Mr. Frank Fourman, Mrs. Berta Hadley, Mr. & Mrs. William I. Hudson, Mr. William I. Hudson, Jr., Miss Rebecca May Hudson, Mr. Milas Kenneth Hudson, 1st Lt. James Alexander Hudson, WWII, Mrs. B. O. Mathis, Mrs. Lyra Peavy, Mrs. Laura Smith, Mr. Cecil Wyatt, Sr. and Mr. B.W. (Skinny) Williams.

1990 - Jo Vincent donated two communion cloths from the Island of Madeira, Portugal.

1994 - The Pastorium was remodeled. The loan from First Union Bank was for $31,694.05 to include bank fee and interest. The note was paid December 6, 1994 from rent of pastorium, pledges and cash contributions.

September 1996 - Mrs. Zenobia (Zee) Glass initiated our Wednesday night suppers. Marion Bounds has continued to organize the supper to the present date. (2003).

April 1996 - The new church sign on Highway 116 was dedicated in memory of Mr. L. Ben Smith and Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Walton Sr. The sign was paid for with memorial. The cost was $3,518.49.

1997 - Several new items were added to the kitchen including an icemaker as our Wednesday night suppers continued to be enjoyed. These were paid from memorial funds.The WMU and Men’s Brotherhood also purchased dishwasher, stove, dishes and other miscellaneous equipment.New choir pews were purchased for $1457.50.

1998 - The church received a new coat of paint plus repair work to gutters, windows, 2 stoops. Also work was done on the pastor’s office and siding was put on the back of the church. Paid out of the estate of Mrs. Bon E. Berner for a cost of $10,000.The Church dedicated new Allen organ May 31, 1998. Mike Morgan was the guest organist for the dedication.

1999 - Abbie Smith was honored for eleven years of service as Treasurer. We also benefited from her faithfulness as WMU member, clerk and historian to name a few.

March 1999 - The estate of Zenobia (Zee) M. Glass gave the church $3,000 to be held in trust with income to be used for maintenance and operating expenses.One hundred fifty-two song books were purchased in memory and honor of friends or family. These are listed on the inside cover of the books.

February 2000 - Rev. Mabry Collins retired after 35 years of continuous service at HBC. Rev. Collins, at the time of his retirement, was the longest serving single term Baptist Pastor in the State of Georgia. The church held a celebration dinner. The Church and Special Friends gave Mabry and his wife, Patricia, an expense-paid trip to Australia.

March 2001 - In March of 2001, the Church purchased our first desktop computer. It made the preparation of the Church’s documents, such as the weekly worship service program, the monthly newsletter (The Link) and other correspondence so much easier. Shortly thereafter, we subscribed to an Internet and email service. Bill Glisson, our first Web Servant, was asked to build the Church’s first Web site so that we could share our beliefs and our love of Jesus Christ with people all around the World. We purchased our domain, www.hamiltonbaptist.org, and before long our new site began receiving visits from around the world, the most distant being from Richard D. Morrison, pastor of the Hamilton Baptist Church in Hamilton, Newcastle, Australia. Pastor Morrison left us with this short, but powerful message in our guestbook: “Hello brothers & sisters, I’m the pastor of another great Hamilton Baptist Church. Eph. 4:4-6”, August 21, 2001. With the passing of time, the Church continues to enhance our site, not only updating information for the casual Internet surfer, but by adding a private member section where members can share information about themselves to facilitate the growing of a closer church family.

2001 - The renovation of the sanctuary was begun in April 2001 and completed June 15, 2002, under the leadership of Dan McMichael and the property committee Ben Williams, Emily Minton, George Garrett. Keith Millican of Excellent Concrete Co. was the contractor. The decorating committee was Ginger Turner and Melanie Thompson.More extensive foundation work had to be done due to the termites and the corrosion of the rock and mortar foundation.The cost was $192,273. Church funds from the past paid $113,756 left $78,517 to be paid of which previous members, and their families plus friends of the church donated $31,000 leaving 47,517 for the present church members to pay. Eighty seven people contributed and the note was burned on January, 2003.

2002 - Eleven Bibles were purchased for the fellowship hall for $210.15 in memory of: Mrs. Frances Killingsworth, Mrs. Juliet Terry, Mr. Kendrick Hudson, Mr. Ernest Trammell, Mrs. Vera Turner, Brother Isaac McAbee and Mrs. Myrtle Shannon.

October 2002 - A cross, which is hanging in the Baptistery, was given by Rev. Mabry and Patricia Collins. Mabry was pastor for 35 years.

The Bible in the Foyer was restored as part of the renovation. It was the old pulpit Bible used for many years.

Sunday School Teachers

Kathy Foor, Ted Robinson, Kathy Robison, Dr. Miriam Chambless, Ben Williams, Mike Turner, Ralph Walton, Martha Walton, Kathy Glisson, Bill Glisson, George Garrett, Mabry Collins, Emily Minton, Barry Morgan, Becky Morgan, and Abbie Smith, Mullins Whisnant, Nancy Salter, Emily Castleberry, Ann Wilcheck.

Deacons

Dave Askew, Curtis Adams, Hollis Billings, Marian Bounds, James Baugh, Bryan Boyd, Tom Braezell, Dr. Bill Chambless, Dayton Calhoun, Sr., Dayton Calhoun, Jr., James Cochran, Charles Carson, Richard Carlisle, Travis Crutchfield, Dan Dykes, David Ellis, Gus Evans, Mickey Ellis, Jean Garrett, George Garrett, Bill Glisson, Charles Harper, Wayne Harris, Cecil Hadaway, Mary Jones, Ralph Justice, Sr., Nelson Jones, Sam Jones, David Luke, Isacc McAbee, Dan McMichael, Jake C. Moon, Barry Morgan, Roy Moultric, Walter Moore, Charlotte Northrop, Hal Northrop, Joe B. Peavy, Bob Pedigo, Adrian Palmer, Ted Robinson, Prakash Rai, L. Ben Smith, Sr., Forrest Salter, Sr., Billy Sumrell, Tom Shannon, Ray Sheppard, Dennis Tipton, Sid Tucker, Mike Turner, Ralph O. Walton, Sr., Ralph O. Walton, Jr., Mullins Whisnant, B. W. (Skinner) Williams, Sheron Williams, Ben Williams, Kim Wyatt, Cecil Wyatt, Jr., Cecil Wyatt, Sr., Tom Young.

Choir Members

Kathy Foor, Pat Dykes, Patricia Collins, Mike Turner, Dan McMichael, Chris McMichael, Sheron Williams, Melanie Ehman, Gary Poole, Susan Braezell, Forrest Salter, Sr., Dan Dykes, Cathy Robison, Asley Jones, Jenny Pilkington, Abbie Smith, Nanelle Wilson, Gail Sheppard, Travis Crutchfield, Debbie Crutchfield.

Fulltime Musicians & Music Directors

Pianist: Bro. Alec Copeland, Kim Wyatt, Sue Fourman, Bethany McClure, Bonnie McClure

Organist: Bro. Alec Copeland, Pat Sumrell, Charlotte Northrop, Johannes Mueller, John Manseau

Choir Director: Forrest Salter, Sr., Betty Waldrop, Johannes Mueller, John Manseau, Gary Poole, Kathy Foor, Sheron Williams

Minister of Music: Steve Pace

There are so many faithful members who have worked behind the scenes in the gathering of information for this recording of our history. We want you to know your service was appreciated and needed even though it might not be listed herein. You know and God knows the contribution you made.

And Life Goes On . . . To Be Continued!