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![]() Steele served as president and vice president, respectfully. Senior Choir (1950): Deacon Allen Brown served as the first president.Brother Riley Peterson served as president also. Pastor’s Aide Club (1980): Deacon Mack Evans served as the first president.Ushers’ Board (1950): Deacon Harrison DeJournette served as the first president.Sister Arnita Howard served as president, and Sister Lucille Johnson served as advisor. Matrons’ Circle (1978): Sister Connie Peterson served as the first president.Ministers and Deacons’ Wives’ Circle (1977): Sister Bernice DeJournette served as the first president.The following auxiliaries were organized under Elder T. We are thankful for our past Christian leaders and pioneering soldiers, who have strived so hard to make it possible for us to enjoy a place of worship with a reasonable amount of comfort as we march forward on this Christian journey. Some of the improvements are the addition of a fellowship hall, inside baptismal poo, central heat and air conditioning, new church pews and furniture, and the bricking of the church. Many improvements have been made to our church home under the leadership of Elder T. Her affiliations has also carried her the position of president of the Women’s Congress, Tri-State Convention (Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee). Sister Gardner has served as president of the Women’s Congress and president emeritus of the Pilgrim Rest Primitive Baptist Association Women’s Congress. Zion Primitive Baptist Church for 50 years. Sister Louise Gardner has been a member of Mt. Gardner, Jr’s leadership, the following deacons served: Deacon David Oliver, Chairman of the Deacon Board (later called into the ministry) Deacon Frederick Johnson, Financial Secretary Deacon Willie Brown, Deacon Edward Hutchinson and Deacon Philip Howard, Jr. Elder Willie Williams was also called into the ministry under Elder T. (There are no records available where there is an omission of a name.) Former deacons who have been called into the ministry are Elder Nathaniel Braxton and Elder Alien Brown. Deacon Harrison DeJournette is a former deacon but is no longer a member of Mt. Gardner, Deacon Ben Davis, Deacon Nathaniel Potts, Deacon Ernest Knight, Deacon Shelby Sharpe, Deacon Mack Evans, Deacon Richard Williams, and Deacon Isaac Singleton. Zion was blessed with the following deacons’ faithful services until their demises: Deacon A. The membership originally consisted of 25 members but increased to 94 during this time. Gardner, Jr., as the next pastor in 1957. Zion Primitive Baptist Church were Elder Lewis Daniels, Elder Wash Daniels, Elder Green Daniels, and Elder S. Zion moved to its final move to the church’s present location at 1032 Stephens Street.įormer pastors of the Mt. Zion moved to its next location on Jeff Davis Avenue and later in a house on Carlisle Street. The church originated in a house on the west end of Montgomery. Elder Lewis Daniels was the first pastor. The first recorded information dates back to 1917 through the Pilgrim Rest Primitive Baptist Association’s minutes. This revelation was to be a giant footprint in the sands of time, to be used as a stepping-stone by many Christians and unsaved sinners down through the years to come. In the early nineteen hundred, God revealed to a few chosen and humble servants the need to establish a Primitive Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama. There were performances by Stillman College Choir and Stillman College Blue Pride Marching Band.Īll rights reserved, Gumptown Magazine. Cynthia Warrick, Stillman College President and Willieĭurham, Past Chairman of The Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce. Montgomery Mayor Timothy Ragland, City of Talladega Mayor Tony Haygood, City Special guests for the event were Mayor Steven Reed, City of Ellis, Pastor of Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist talked about the importance of youth getting an education as he was giving the closing remarks. In addition, scholarships were presented to twenty-one students to help purchase books. The recipients were:Įmerging Student Leader Award- Walter Carr, Oakwood Collegeĭistinguished Alumni Award- Jessie Johnson Crawford, Alabama State Alumnae. Promise, follow God’s plan, and faithfully praise.” In his message “It’s Nothing” WalkerĮncouraged college students to stay focused on their goals. of New Home Missionary BaptistĬhurch in Mt. Gave the occasion and greetings from the church. University of Alabama at Birmingham student Mikayla Holley The theme was “Begin with the End in Mind”. Montgomery, AL- Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church hosted its 9 th Annual College Sunday last weekend.
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