St. John Missionary Baptist Church - Decatur, TX - Baptist Churches on Waymarking.com

A Texas Historical Marker in front of the building gives a little background:

This historic church formed in the spring of 1882. A group of women, led by Missouri Brown, began a Sunday school and later initiated the organization of a new church. The first church building was used as a school and became a center for all denominations. Reverend Morris Anderson of Gainesville served as the first pastor. The original building was replaced with a one-room structure in 1941 on the site of today's church. Under Rev. H.B. Allen, an auditorium was added in 1947 and a brick structure replaced the old church in 1951. St. John Missionary Baptist Church is the only church in the area that is predominately African American and has served the community for over a century. (2012)

Date Built: 01/01/1951 Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque Service Times: Sunday 9:30 AM - Sunday School 11:00 AM - Morning Worship 6:00 PM - Youth for Christ Monday 4:00 PM - Mission Wednesday 6:30 PM - Choir Rehearsal 7:30 PM - Prayer Service & Bible Study Every First Saturday 8:00 AM - Brotherhood Church Address: 904 N FM 51 Decatur, TX USA Website: Not listed

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