Bethel Missionary Baptist Church
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N 32° 21.793 W 086° 19.539
16S E 563444 N 3580896
Marker describes the history of the socially active neighborhood church, on Mill Street, in West Montgomery.
Waymark Code: WMJVK1
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 01/03/2014
Views: 3
Marker text:
Organized in 1967 as the Second Colored Baptist Church, congregation later changed named to Bethel Missionary Baptist. First building in 1908. Rev. E.W. Pickett then conducted services in "Love and Charity Hall" until second structure built in 1912 in same neighborhood but different site. In 1943, church remodeled under leadership of Rev. H.H. Hubbard. During the ministry of Rev. Edward Martin, the members, having outgrown the old building, built present edifice. Congregation has taken active role in social ministry, contributing to the well-being of the community. Cornerstone reflects its philosophy: "Home of Amazing Grace and Headquarters of the Holy Ghost."
Marker Name: Bethel Missionary Baptist Church
Marker Type: Urban
Addtional Information:: Erected by the Alabama Historical Association.
Date Dedicated / Placed: 2000
Marker Number: Not Listed
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