11/29/2023 0 Comments Pastor anniversary messageOur founding members planted those seed of faith though which God is blessing us today. It is my pleasure to greet you on the occasion of our 65th Church Anniversary Observance! We've come this far by faith and God has blessed our congregation immensely. Our goals for 2001 are: Strip Mall Phase I (Kenilworth & Woodward) Country Preacher Restaurant New Parking Spaces 1000 New Souls Five Apartment Buildings Strip Mall Phase II Direct TV and 300 rehabilitated homes. In this year 2000, with the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we achieved our goal of 2000 students at the Detroit Academy of Arts and Science gave $10,000.00 in scholarships took 200 students on a tour of Historical Black Colleges and we have both a radio and TV ministries. A beautiful new bookstore was created along with additional classroom the same year. In August 1998 the electronic marquee in front of the church was dedicated and in 1999 the church parking lot was extended and paved, providing additional safe parking spaces for our members. Expanded and updated the air conditioning system in the spring of 1996. The magnificent stained glass windows which were designed by our pastor were installed and dedicated March 29, 1992. Holley s financial proficiency we succeeded in the burning of the church mortgage March 15, 1987. Throughout the twentieth century we did "Great and Mighty Things." Through Rev. Holley's dynamic leadership, vision and zeal to do the work of the Lord, he as initiated a host of specialized programs and outreach ministries designed to enhance and enrich the spiritual and educational growth of our church and community. On August 13, 1978, the Little Rock Baptist Church relocated to our present home, at 9000 Woodward Avenue, where our church's membership continues to multiply and prosper.ĭuring the twenty-one years that we have been at our present location, under Rev. The congregation grew until soon it was evident that even renovation and expansion was not enough for the rapid growth of the congregation. He came with a mission of saving souls and spreading the good news and many souls were saved. Jim Holley, our present pastor, was elected to become our shepherd. He continued his work until December 22, 1971. Townsell, in his role as pastor inspired the church to purchase the adjacent parsonage. Townsell, and under his pastorage the congregation relocated to 4903 Maxwell Street. On March 20, 1968, the call was extended to Rev. John Bussell was called to pastor on Apand through many hardships and sacrifices lead the congregation until July 1967. LaBeaux, of San Antonio, Texas, who pastored from June 1960 to 1962. Provost remained pastor with the church until 1959, when he was called to pastor in San Fransisco, California.ĭuring the next decade, the church experienced several changes in leadership beginning with Rev. Provost was installed as the new pastor, and under his leadership, the church relocated to 7639 Mack Avenue. Tate continued to pastor until his death on July 17, 1953. The membership steadily increased and recognizing the need for a larger church home the congregation moved to anew building at 3734 Russell Street. (There were in addition to Brother and Sister Hooks, Brother and Sister Ernest Robinson, Mother Della Brown and Mother Gaillard.) In this small, but adequate Christian home, the word of God provided the light to guide their path and the love to inspire fellowship. At that time there was a small but faithful band of six worshipers, who all attended worship services regularly in the home of Brother and Sister Hooks at 1214 E. The Historic Little Rock Baptist Church was established in April 1936 under the pastorage of Rev. He has guided us with his counsel blessed us by his providence and inspired us bu his spirit. Certainly, God has been our shield and strength. It is our prayer that they will preserve the ideals and dreams of those who labored for so long enduring many hardships while working in this area of the Lord's vineyard. The history of the Historic Little Rock Baptist Church is preserved with the hope of inspiring our present and future congregations during this new millennium. The Historic Little Rock Baptist Church History
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