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A History of La Grange First Free Will Baptist Church

Explore the rich history of La Grange First Free Will Baptist Church, from its origins and early founders to its growth and milestones over the years. Discover the significant events and key figures that have shaped this community.

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A History of La Grange First Free Will Baptist Church

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  1. Built in 1885 – Purchased by FWB in 1916 A History of La Grange First Free Will Baptist Church

  2. Free Will Baptist History • Free Will Baptists were first known as General Baptists. • Paul Palmer founded the 1st General Baptist Church of NC in 1727 in Cisco near Edenton.

  3. Elder Joseph Parker’s Tombstone1705-1791 • The Reverend Joseph Parker • Buried on this site near • Wheat Swamp Church • Lenoir County • 1705-1791 • One of the early founders of the Original Free Will Baptist in Eastern North Carolina serving Little Creek, Grimsley, Gum Swamp and Wheat Swamp Churches, Early Preacher, Teacher, (Organizer of Churches) • . This marker placed here by the Historical Commission of the State Convention of Original Free Will Baptist churches in North Carolina. • AD-1966

  4. Revival PastorsChurch Organized after Revival Elder J.L. Casey Elder Rudolph H. Faircloth First Pastor

  5. Church Organized June 4, 1916 First Church Officers: J.W. Wilson, Clerk Florence H. Anderson, Treasurer George Williams, Deacon Susan Williams, Deaconess Octavis Taylor and Vinie Wilson, Finance Committee

  6. Charter Members • Florence H. Anderson • I. Edward Braxton • Julia Braxton • Annie Croom • W. J. Dawson • Herman Rudolph Faircloth • Lula Faircloth • Mac Lee Fields • Florence Gainey • J. L. Gainey • Maggie Gainey • Lettie Hughes • Noah Russell • Octavis Taylor • M. L. Turner • Carl Wade • Eliza Wade • W. L. Wade • Lela Wade • Mary Walters • George Williams • Maude Williams • Joseph Walter “J.W.” Wilson • Vinie Wilson

  7. Original Pulpit, Chairs, Altar Table and Flower Stands

  8. Musical Instruments Organ Piano

  9. Original Communion Set(Made in 1885)

  10. Presentation of the Deed by the Creech Familyof the Land to Build the New Churchl to r Joseph Harrison, Marvin Gray, Rev. LB Manning, Tyson and Laurah Creech and Raymond Kennedy

  11. Building the New Church 1975

  12. Sign for New Church1976

  13. New Church Building - 1976

  14. Deacons

  15. Rev. Chris Singleton held first revival in new church building. Pictured with Cleo and Amy Hinson Sudie Wiggins, Della Dawson, and Delia Layden

  16. Vacation Bible School • Lollipop Dragon • Came to VBS • In the 1980’s!

  17. 70th Anniversary Celebration1986

  18. 2nd Parsonage - 1982

  19. CRIB Outdoor Worship Center

  20. La Grange Students

  21. CRIB

  22. La Grange Kids

  23. New Fellowship Hall Groundbreaking 2009

  24. New Fellowship Hall – 2010

  25. Fellowship Hall Dedication 2010

  26. Music and Drama

  27. Music and Drama

  28. Music and Drama

  29. Music and Drama

  30. Music and Drama

  31. Easter Sunday

  32. Advent Season

  33. La Grange 1st FWB Church

  34. 2015

  35. Pastors Pastor Ronnie Hobgood Youth Pastor Joshua Hobgood

  36. Building Program – Sanctuary Expansion

  37. Centennial Bell Tower

  38. Centennial Bell

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