Forest Avenue Baptist Church - Ypsilanti, MI
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N 42° 14.969 W 083° 36.399
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Forest Avenue Baptist Church is a community church in Ypsilanti.
Waymark Code: WM5BZ2
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 12/15/2008
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The Churches website at (
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"History of Forest Avenue Baptist Church
On Sunday afternoon, July 11, 1943, a group met with a desire to start an independent, missionary-minded church in the Willow Run area of Ypsilanti, Michigan. At this first meeting, the congregation decided to call the Rev. R.C. Nicols as the first pastor. The new church was named the Baptist Tabernacle on August 11, 1943, and the first Constitution was adopted on August 27, 1943.
The name was changed to Forest Avenue Baptist on May 21, 1947, along with some other major changes. The original wood frame building was brought from the Willow Run Village location to the current location on East Forest Avenue. This same structure is what is attached to the rear of the current facility. It has been remodeled into a game room and craft area for children and youth ministries. The main auditorium was dedicated in October, 1952, and the main Education unit on April 16, 1961, under the ministry of Pastor Engel. Modifications and balcony were made along the way. The drive-up handicap accessible entrance, foyer, and elevator unit was dedicated on August 29, 1993 at a special 50th Anniversary Weekend Celebration of FABC! The new millennium began with installation of a new baptistry, windows, and other improvements. We thank God for the facilities He has graciously provided, and we continue to submit their use to Him for His purposes and for His glory! "