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The First 100 Years, 1848 to 1948     The history of the Ringgold Baptist Church is but a review of the fulfillment of God's plans as His hand guided the spirits and lives of our forefathers; it is a story of consecrated hearts and dedicated lives used by our Lord to accomplish His work here.  So, amid our rejoicing and shouts of victory, let us remember with grateful appreciation the leading of our Lord in the early beginnings and progress of our church.  Let us also pause to recognize that we, today, are reaping which another has sown.  Let us pay tribute to the host of Saints, whom have through the years, worked, prayed and built here for God.

     In searching for records of the beginning of our church, we find them few and far between.  The earliest records exist only in the memories of our oldest members, and they have their knowledge of these records only as their parents and grandparents told it to them.  As we searched and began to read and retell these scarce records, which are available, we find them filled with named that are sacred to our memory, and we find ourselves upon Holy Ground.

     Our church had its beginning in 1848, when a small group of Christians banded themselves together with a common place of worship.  Services of worship were held irregularly and no more often than once a month.  No records were found concerning its activities until the body joined the Red River Association in 1854.  The annual minutes of the Red River Association of 1855 list Ringgold Church as being of the first district with W. B. Tippet, an Ordained Minister, as pastor.  The congregation of the time consisted of 25 members and the church contributed $2.50 to the causes of the Association.

     In the early days, there was no building for the church.  The congregation met in the school building located in front (south) of the old two-story dwelling known as the Annie Laurie Cook house, which was located at 2771 Hall Street, but is no longer standing.  Later, the church met in the Masonic Lodge, one of the first public buildings in the town, which was located west of US 371 and north of Hall Street, near both roads.  The first Sunday school, or Sabbath School, was held in the Masonic Lodge.  The Methodist and the Baptist had a joint, or "union", Sunday school in these early days, but their congregations met on different Sundays for worship services.  Mr. Zack Page served as Superintendent of the Sunday school.  During those early years, there was no business organization; funds were obtained by voluntary contributions, by organizing suppers, or by holding festivals.

     According to records dated in 1867, the Association met with Siloam Church in Winn Parish.  The pastor of Ringgold Church was E. N. Kirtley.  Other earlier pastors of the time were Reverend Dallas T. Head and W. C. Moreland.

     Between 1900 and 1901, two things of importance took place.  First, a beautiful church building was completed and dedicated.  The church building was a sturdy frame structure with two front doors and a typical bell tower.  The building was approximately forty feet wide and seventy feet long.  The location was north of Hall Street and east of Broad Street, where the Dale Meachum property is (2524 Broad Street.)  The lot the church was donated by Dr. Graves.  This was a one room, shotgun style building.  The benches were stretched at intervals from wall to wall with burlap cloth curtains pulled from each side to the middle of the room to partition off the Sunday school class as needed.  This building served as home of Ringgold Baptist Church from 1901 until 1925.  Reverend W. D. Alford was the pastor at this time.  He lived in Minden and preached in Ringgold once each month.

     The second thing of importance, as aforementioned, that took place was that the Ladies Aid was organized.  The membership was small, but their activities and good deeds were large.  Money was raised by them to help with the church expenses: having the church painted, beautify the church grounds and buying carpet for the church.  The church clerk at this time was Mr. J. P. Owens and the first pianist was a Miss Lizzie Woodard.  The Sunday School Superintendent was Mr. Carey A. Thomas.

     The church had fourth-time services until the year of 1912.  During this time, pastors were M. A. Price, J. M. Hickson, C. E. Reed, and J. M. Brooks.  Much progress was made by the church during these years.  In 1910, the W. M. S. (Women's Missionary Society) was organized.  The first president was Mrs. O. G. Thomas.  The first B. Y. P. U. (Baptist Young People’s Union) was also organized with Mrs. H. E. Page as director.  At first, there were no separate age groups; all met in one department.  Mr. Weaver taught the first Sunday School Study Course between 1910 and 1912.  Great and stirring revivals were held yearly and many souls were added to the church.  Deacons were elected, among whom was J. F. Allums, Sr.  In 1912, the church voted to go to halftime worship services.  This called for a home for the pastor who would now live on the field.  At first, a home was rented for the pastor, but later a parsonage was purchased.  The old Shehee house was bought from the Sailes Estate.  Although it has been remodeled, according to Miss Annie Laurie Cook, this two story building stood west of US 371 on what is now church property and near the present nursery building.  This building was once a store and the Ringgold Post Office.  This property is located at 2902 Bienville Road; it was remodeled to its present size and served as the parsonage until 1959.

     Prayer meetings were held weekly on Wednesday.  From 1915 to 1924, four men had served as pastors.  They were Reverend J. T. Moore, H. E. Pettus, J. P. Durham, and R. D. Stinger.  During these years, the Sunday school was departmentalized.  H. E. Pettus was called for full-time duty.  Miss Ruth Tooke organized a Sunbeam Band.  The class met in Miss Ruth’s upstairs apartment located on Hall Street across from the old Cullie Conly house at 2710 Hall Street.  The meetings were held after school on certain days each week.

     It was not long before the one-room building was no longer adequate to meet the needs of the growing church; therefore, plans were made to build a new church of brick.  A committee composed of Mr. O. G. Thomas, Mr. J. M. Hill, Mr. E. F. Whitton, Mr. L. B. Cook, Mr. C. E. Tomme, and Mr. L. A. Hess.  These men were appointed to select a location and to supervise building construction.  Mr. L. C. Graves and Mr. O. G. Thomas donated a lot for the church. Mr. W. A. McMichael of McMichael Construction Company designed and constructed the building, which was completed in 1925 and dedicated in 1926.  Reverend Finley Tinnin preached the dedication sermon.  This Building Committee should be commended for its farsightedness.  Through the years, we have enjoyed the beauty of the building as we have worshipped in it.  The spacious upstairs sanctuary was cooled by ceiling fans, and heated by huge gas space heaters.  The pews were factory made, contoured, of heavy oak, and comfortable.  Many visiting speakers remarked that they had never spoken in any church where the acoustics were of such quality.  Later, in the year 1954, the building was air conditioned, and in 1956, a baptistery was installed behind the speaker’s platform.  This made those hot summer days and nights very comfortable and this building served the congregation well for many years to come.  Chimes were erected atop the building and for years, the bells tones on Sunday mornings inspired the community to gather for Sunday school and Worship.

     It was during the first years of worship in this new building that the first person from the Ringgold Church was called to preach.  Mr. P. C. Williams dedicated his life to the ministry and entered the Seminary at Fort Worth for preparation.  Two others have been ordained through the years; Lavelle Kennedy and Charles McCullen have been given by the church for full gospel ministry.

     Among the first pastors in the new building were Revered A. T. Pilgreen and Reverend R. J. Brown.  During the years 1924 to 1930, several things of importance were recorded.  During the pastorate of Brother Brown, the basement of the church was remodeled in order to take care of several separate classes in each department.  Tables and chairs to accommodate each age group were made or purchased.  The building was well equipped to take care of several separate classes in each department.  Tables and chairs to accommodate each age group were made or purchased.  The building was well equipped to take care of its large and growing Sunday school.

     Pastors who have led the church since 1934 include: Reverend J. T. Cropp, R. W. Singleton, J. C. Robinson, and W. S. McCullen.  Reverend Singleton was pastor for seven years; his was an outstanding ministry.  The duplex envelope system for financing the church was recommended and established, and a unified budget plan was proposed and voted on.  The name of Mrs. Singleton is included when we mention Mr. Singleton’s ministry: her zeal for missions, her interest in the young people, and her untiring efforts in proselytizing and evangelism aided the pastor greatly in leading the church into greater missionary activities.  Together, they reorganized the R. A. and missionary organizations for young people.  The W. M. S. was divided into six circles and more study and giving to missions resulted.  Youth Revivals and Youth Week were observed each year.  The church library was begun in 1937.  Miss Nell Norman was our first librarian.  Others have been Miss Arnie Kennedy, Mrs. Carmen McDowell, and Mrs. Georgia Mai Myers.  The first daily Vacation Bible School was held in 1937 and has been held annually since that time.

     It was about this time the Lord called from the church our first foreign missionary: Miss Ethel Singleton, daughter of the Reverend and Mrs. R. W. Singleton.  It was a sad, yet happy, occasion when the members of the church celebrated her going to Chile with a farewell reception at the parsonage in December of 1941.

     We are thankful that records are kept in Heaven and that the Angels in Heaven record the names and deeds of the many that we have not mentioned.  Looking back over the years, we can call the names of the following who have served as officers in the church: Church Clerks have been Mr. J. P. Owens, S. J. Burkhalter, B. F. Hamner, E. C. Parker, O. B. Davis, and J. H. Hicks.  Sunday School Superintendents have been Zack Page, Carey A. Thomas, Bill Booth, Arledge Cook, H. E. Page, Willie Williams, A. D. Jackson, J. F. Thomas, and L. V. Noles.  Treasurers have included L. C. Graves and L. M. Burkhalter.  Deacons have included O. G. Thomas, George Pope, Charlie Tomme, Willie Williams, L. C. Graves, J. P. Franks, Jr., Jim Leshe, Bert Conly, Hamp Tipton, L. J. Tipton, J. F. Allums, V. W. Fletcher, I. V. Noles, L. J. Myers, Roy Chancey, E. C. Parker, and L. M. Burkhalter.  Choir Directors have included C. E. Tomme, Willie Williams, Lavelle Kennedy, Mrs. L. Z. Walker, and Mrs. Ellis (Virginia) Martin.  Pianists have included Miss Lizzie Woodard, Mrs. H. E. Page, Mrs. Lexie Burkhalter, Mrs. R. H. Hood, and Mrs. T. L. Tooke.  B. T. U. (Baptist Training Union) Directors have included Miss Jewell Perry, Mrs. H. E. Page, Mrs. J. R. Chambers, Mrs. E. C. Parker, and Mrs. Leland J. Myers.  It is impossible to name all of the loyal members who have served as Sunday school teachers, as Young Peoples Leaders, or as helpers in other services of the church.

     For about nine years, Reverend W. S. McCullen was pastor.  His tenure has seen years of growth in church membership, Sunday school enrollment, giving (tithing), and in volunteer workers.  The spiritual growth of the church under Reverend McCullen’s leadership was remarkable.  Souls were saved, during not only the annual Youth and Church Revivals, but also weekly; many had also joined the church’s congregation.  The most outstanding material advance of the church during his ministry was the planning and building of the Educational Building.  In 1945, the church voted to build an educational building, with the building committee being composed of L. V. Noles, P. G. Cook, J. P. Franks, Jr., Ellis S. Martin, Mrs. L. M. Burkhalter, and Mrs. T. L. Tooke.

     Today, we are still using part of this educational building.  The nursery and preschool area of our present church facilities stands as proof of their splendid planning and vision.

“Now a glorious century of work with and for the Lord has ended.  Much good has been accomplished by the church in service for one hundred years.  Hundreds have found Eternal Life through its ministry; hundreds have found how to give to the Lord by the stewardship of their time, talents, influence, and possessions.  Of those first connected with the organization, all have gone on to their rewards.  Memories of the past must not be dwelt upon, however glorious they may be.  There is a future to gain.  The future must be pleasing to God.  For it to be so, people must prepare and work for it.”

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Year 1949 to the present day     Considering the numerous great things our church has accomplished over its lifetime, we shall mention as many as we can, hopefully without missing anything.

     Dr. James McClendon came to our church in February of 1953 and left on April 7, 1954.  During his short time, the nursery was organized.  The staff was required to wear uniforms and work full time.  The nursery had 10 beds and most every Sunday there was very good attendance.  Velma Moreland was the one in charge of helping organize and see that things went smoothly.  The thing the children of the time remember most about Dr. McClendon was his piercing brown eyes that would draw everyone’s full attention.

     Brother Byron Cox served as pastor from May 30, 1954 to September 23, 1956.  During this time, the church adopted the unified budget and single envelope system and gave a definite percentage to the Cooperative Program.

     Brother Kenneth Gipson, June 1957 to October 4, 1964, served our church as pastor.  In November 1957, the church voted to build a new parsonage.  The Building Committee was to select a suitable lot.  The lot selected for the new parsonage was located just east of the T. L. Tooke home, 1846 Vickers Street.  Many people today still remember “Mrs. Gladys” for her years of service as pianist for First Baptist Church.  Mildred Scott Thomas and David Percy Thomas donated the lot for the new parsonage to the church.  The parsonage was built for a cost of $13,795.93.  Travis Thomas was in charge of the building project.  This parsonage is no longer being used.

     The church needed larger youth facilities, so the old parsonage was voted to become a youth center and a tennis court was added for youth recreation.  On March 18, 1962, the old parsonage (youth center) was sold by sealed bidding for $8,000.00 to O. D. Evans.  The money from the sale was placed in the Building Fund.

     On September 10, 1959, the church purchased a rebuilt Steinway piano from Walker-Rodie Music Company.  The Steinway piano was recognized as being the best piano made, retailing for $4,000.00.  The church paid $2,700.00 for the piano, which enabled them to save $1,300.00 by purchasing the rebuilt model.  This same piano sits in our auditorium to this day.  We all owe a special “Thank You” to the many who have served our church well in helping to develop our church music to the level it is today.  Those who have served us faithfully as Choir Director and Minister of Music are as follows:

G. E. Tisdale                        J. C. Davis                            Brother Bryan Cox           M. L. Kilpatrick

Virginia Martin                  Ray Kimbell                         Clarence Sapp                   Richard Trant

Benjie Harlon                     Johnnie Martin                 Drew Pesnell                     Chip Bailey

B. B. Fields                          David Brown                      Harold Riddle                     Nancy Edwards

Deborah Mullins               Larry Alton                          Scotty Hill                            Cindy Madden

     The family of Dr. V. W. Fletcher gave $1,000.00 in his memory to begin a new library for the church since the old library had since fallen into disarray.  The new library was to be named “Fletcher Memorial Library”.  The extra cost of constructing and stocking the new library was met through designated memorials and gifts.  Ellis Martin donated the materials and Travis Thomas donated his time and talents to build the shelving and furnishing.  According to Mrs. Velma Moreland Turner, who was elected as the church’s new librarian, “Mrs. Alpha Scaggs of Miami, Florida spent a week in our church in July giving a few of our church ladies a brief course in library work, scrambling our brains to begin with, but being smart and eager learners, we mastered our course.”  On October 8, 1861, our beautiful church library was dedicated.  In 1991, upon a request by Bill Scott, the portrait of Dr. Fletcher, then hung in our church library, was given to the community so that it could be hung in the new Ringgold Hospital.

     December 31, 1961, a kindergarten was organized at First Baptist, with Joyce Ponder as teacher and Matt Lou Thomas as the assistant Teacher.  The monthly salaries were set as such: teacher’s $60.00 and assistant teacher’s $30.00.

     On May 15, 1963, a scholarship of $100.00 each was given to Connie Moreland and Harry Wayne Meachum in appreciation of their faithful service as organist and song leader.  Karen Eichelberger was given a $100.00 scholarship in May 1964 in appreciation as church organist.  Our church minutes also show that Billy Morrow, Reverend Richard Blue, Larry Haynie, and Joe Clements were recipients of Singleton Memorial Scholarships from our church.

     One of our biggest social events each year has become to annual church fish fry.  This event was first begun under the leadership of M. M. (Red) Moreland, who gathered up some good fry cookers in 1954.  It was held annually on a Thursday afternoon in the spring, because all the stores in town were closed on Thursday afternoons and more people could attend.  Fifty-five years later, we are still enjoying the fish fry every spring.

     Calvin Hazelwood served us as pastor from April 4, 1965 until February 28, 1969.  During Brother Hazelwood’s ministry, several things were accomplished.

     On October 6, 1965, the church voted to buy a lot from Mr. C. H. Scott for $19,000.00.  The Scott home was moved, by the church, and relocated on Mill Street.  It is the second house on the right after passing Vickers Street.  It is said that “Mamma Scott” rode in the house down the street to its new location.

     The church also started a new system of budgeting through the Sunday school.  Area-wide revivals were held.  The one that seems to be best remembered, at the time, was the one that was preached by Brother J. Harold Smith.

     Construction started in 1968 on our present church building and completed in 1972.  Brother Calvin Hazelwood was invited back, and preached the dedication service for the new building.

     Dr. Vance Kirkpatrick became our Pastor on March 1, 1970.  After much work and planning, the construction of the new building was completed at a cost of $162,408.00.  Howard Lumber Company received the winning bid and Brother Travis Thomas was given the responsibility of supervising the construction of the new building.  Zack Woodard, treasurer for the church, projected the payoff on the new building to be 15 years.  The loan was paid off in full ten years before the projected date, as the loan was completely paid back in a mere 5 year’s time.  Velma Moreland Turner, who was service as Church Secretary during this time of construction, remembers the day when Dr. Kirkpatrick called her to “come upstairs and see the workers raise the first beam of the new building.  This was a very exciting moment for us.”

     Dr. Kirkpatrick and his wife, Cherry, left First Baptist Church and went to Kenya, East Africa, answering the call of God to serve as Missionaries.

     Brother Kit Hathorn became our pastor in 1972, following Dr. Kirkpatrick.  He served us until 1979, and he has with him great memories of the people of First Baptist Church.  He describes his years at Ringgold as one of the most enjoyable pastorates of his ministry.  It was during his years of service that the church parking lot was paved.  In addition, the C. I. I. McDonald property was purchased for $23,000.00, allowing room for future building expansion.  A building committee was elected for the purpose of building a new educational building.  Committee members were Johnny Martin, Mary Clare Woodard, Ronald Tipton, Sr., Travis Thomas, and Paulette Hawthorne.

     From October 28, 1979 until November 3, 1979, our church was without a pastor.  It was during times like this that our church has been blessed by having within its membership dedicated men of God, retired ministers and their wives, who have given of themselves unselfishly to help us through the time by preaching from the pulpit and serving us as interim pastors.  We thank God for loyal and faithful couples like Lavelle and Ruth Kennedy, Buzz and Mary Grace Abbott, and Kemuel and Nellie Corkern who have always been ready to help lead us.

     Brother Malcolm Self accepted our call to become our pastor on November 3, 1979, and he pastured us until he resigned in 1986.  During his years of service, our Television Ministry to the Ringgold community began.  Seeing the need for our homebound church family and the many that were now living in the nursing home to still be a part of our church worship, Eddie Higginbotham and Ronald Tipton began the church T. V. Ministry.  They used their own cameras and other personal equipment to begin those first broadcasts.  As funds became available, the church provided the other needed equipment.  Today, our church’s T. V. equipment is a three-camera state-of-the-art system, broadcasting our Sunday Morning Worship services and the Community 5th Sunday Night Singing over the local cable provider, now SuddenLink on Channel 49.  First Baptist also provides the Ringgold area cable system with the Acts-Odyssey channel, giving Ringgold a wholesome, family oriented channel for television viewing.

     On May 4, 1984, a tornado struck our community; damaging many buildings and homes of the area.  The home of our church custodian, Ola Mae Davis, was completely destroyed by the storm.  However, with the help of our neighboring churches, it was not long before Ola Mae’s home was totally rebuilt.  She is still very grateful for all the Christian help she received during this difficult time.  She is still eager to show her “newspaper clippings” and tell her testimony about how God and His people helped her through the aftermath of the storm.  Brother Self read a certificate of appreciation from the Red Cross that was presented to the people of First Baptist Church for their help in ministering to the needs of the community following the recovery from the tornado disaster.

     It was during Brother Self’s years of service that a motion was made on October 3, 1985, to begin construction of our youth building.  $35,000.00 was set aside for this purpose.  Once again, Brother Travis Thomas was placed in charge of construction.  It was agreed that the new youth building was to be built at cost plus 5%.  The youth building was completed in 1986 at a total cost of $184,080.87.

     On August 28, 1985, the church voted for Reverend Malcolm Self to act as official representative of First Baptist Church to partition properties of the late Clyde G. Watts.  Mr. Watts left $62,731.00 to First Baptist Church, a very generous gift, to be placed in “Trust”.  The interest earned from the gift was to be used as the church saw fit.  On April 9, 1986, the interest earned by Clyde Watts’ gift was used to send the Acteens of First Baptist Church on a mission trip to Round Mountain, Nevada.  Those who made the trip were Carolyn Tipton, Francis Mason, Rhonda Tipton, Ginger Griffin, Bridget Higginbotham, Bret Mason, and Russell Flint.

     The coming of a new pastor marks the year of 1986 once more.  Brother Self answered the call to return to Antioch Baptist Church in Minden, and First Baptist welcomed their new pastor, Reverend Richard Blue.  Reverend Blue served as our pastor from 1986 to 1990.

     On October 23, 1988, after much perseverance and hard work on Mrs. Mary Grace Abbott’s part, the church purchased a mini-bus for $29,999.00.  This was a “dream come true” for Mrs. Abbott.  Up to this time, the church had been using a white and maroon striped school bus to make youth trips and other church related trips.  This bus was later sold to Jerusalem Baptist Church for $3,000.00.  The new mini-bus was used for W. M. U. meetings, youth trips and for transporting people who could no longer drive to church because of health, and for many children of the community.

     In the year of 1989, our church was once more a recipient of a special bequeath of $10,000.00.  The family of Mrs. Virginia Martin, one who had served us so faithfully in the music ministry of our church, presented the church with this gift, that it may be used as the church felt it was needed.

     Two events mark the day of December 31, 1991.  First, Mrs. Velma Moreland Turner retired as our church secretary after 28 years of devoted and faithful service.  Every pastor who served during Mrs. Velma’s tenure will readily agree that because of her knowledge and love for the First Baptist Church Family, she made their work much easier.  Second, following the resignation of Reverend Richard Blue on October 17, 1990, Dr. Johnie Adkins came to serve us as interim pastor for a period of six months.  He answered the call to be our pastor, and served as such from December 31, 1991 to 1995.  “Brother Johnie” had a wonderful, outgoing personality, was always happy, and making others happy.

     Brother Donald Woodard and wife, Connie, became our pastor on February 4, 1996.  They blessed our hearts in all ways as they diligently supported all of the church programs.  During their time, they planned the 150th anniversary special day, which was a great success.  While he was here, we had wonderful veteran’s services – displaying a World War II flag inscribed with names of sons who had served our country.

     While Brother Don was our pastor, Mike Whitlock became our Choir Director, coming from a church in Minden where Brother Don had been pastor as well.

     A huge permanent American flag was purchased and installed by Mr. & Mrs. Don Hawthorne, which is still in use as of today.

     Brother Don and Connie eventually returned to their roots in the Arcadia area.  Reverend Floyd Lisenby served as interim pastor for the church until Dr. A. W. Smart and wife, Bonnie, became our pastor on March 21, 2005.  They served our church for about two and one-half years.  Good memories are those times that Dr. Smart presented us with “The Not So Grand Ole Opry” with special guests such as Dollie Parton, Geraldine Lewis, Hank Williams, Eddie Arnold and many more.  During his stay, a final step was made to incorporate our church to protect our members from liabilities.  The new Board of Directors was to have ten members.  Mr. Clarence (Bud) Mason was in charge of this endeavor.

     Dr. Smart resigned in September 2007.  Brother Dwight and Mrs. Beth, as interim pastors, helped church business until a new pastor was called.  Mrs. Beth liked to walk around the congregation every Sunday and greet members and visitors as if they had been with us for years.  The church came to love both dearly and have a special place in their hearts for them.  God called Brother Dwight home in the spring of 2008 as he had a heart attack.

     Our dear Brother Ronnie Osborne and wife, Tabitha (Tabi) and their three girls, Megan, Anna Grace and Sara came to be our pastor family on February 4, 2007.  During his time thus far, several accomplishments have occurred.  He greatly increased our attendance and membership, renovated the old original (1971) east wing, remodeled other parts of the church, and opened a Thrift Store on land donated by the Nettles family.  In addition, 7.4 acres of land belonging to the Durwood Thomas and Knotts estate was purchased for $120,000.00, also, Mrs. Velma Turner’s house and land were purchased for $120,000.00 to serve as a new parsonage, selling the old parsonage on Vickers Street for $64,000.00.  A Television Ministry was setup in the sanctuary as well, allowing our sermons to be watched on SuddenLink local channel 49. Playground equipment was donated anonymously as well.  A new church van was also purchased.

     Let it be mentioned that Travis L. Thomas, a deacon who has served for 68 years, has served under 14 pastors, served as Chairman of the Deacons for about 50 years, and still serves as a Sunday school teacher, mentor, and as a “whatever needs to be done person”

     One story told by Travis, as a very young man, is that they would take up the offering, put it in Mr. Burkhalter’s coat pocket to take home to be counted.  The offering would be returned to the church, no questions asked.  What trust!!!

     These dear saints of God that have gone before us have given us a wonderful place to study and worship.  May each of you here today take to heart this mandate: “Go ye, therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost; Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen”

(9/14/2011)

Realizing our history is not up to date, we will be working on it and update as soon as possible.  We apologize.

 
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