Antioch Baptist Church - Bells, TX
N 33° 37.098 W 096° 27.617
14S E 735611 N 3722727
The Antioch Baptist Church is located in the Pink Hill community, about three miles west of Bells, at 455 Pink Hill Rd, Bells, TX. Sunday services are at 11 AM.
Waymark Code: WMV8W1
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 03/15/2017
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There is no church sign, and their Facebook page is a bit neglected, but web searches turn up plenty of activity. A 2001 Texas Historical Marker provides some history:
Formally organized in 1861 as Antioch Baptist Church of Christ, this congregation first worshiped in a log cabin approximately 2.5 miles south of this site. S.J. Wright, R.T. Gardner and J.D. Thomas comprised the organizing presbytery.
In 1872, the congregation moved to the Pink Hill community where it shared a building and land at this site with the Pink Hill school. Baptisms took place in Choctaw Creek and in nearby stock tanks. As a charter member of the Grayson County Baptist Association, Antioch became known simply as Antioch Baptist Church after 1886. The 1890s saw much growth, resulting in the dedication of a new building in 1890 and the establishment of a Sunday school in 1893.
In the early 1900s, Antioch Baptist Church became active in foreign and home mission work, a tradition it has continued into the 21st century. A growing membership required the completion of larger worship spaces in 1919 and again in 1974. In the latter half of the 20th century, the congregation secured its first full-time pastor, enhanced its mission work in the community and abroad, and provided a number of programs for young people.
As an integral part of the Pink Hill community, Antioch Baptist Church has played an important role in the lives of those who worship here. It continues to uphold the ideals and traditions of its founders as it moves forward in service to others. (2001)
Church Name: Antioch Baptist Church
Church In Use (even only just occassionally): yes
Date Church Built: 1974
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