CBF is "committed to the preservation and propagation of individual and historic Baptist freedoms and distinctives, including the priesthood of all believers, the acceptance of the authority of the Bible without the aid of creeds, the autonomy of each church, and the separation of church and state in the interests of religious liberty" (from Article II of the CBF Constitution adopted May 1993). Those who would affirm the state's right to support missions as it sees fit, or to grant to the local church the privilege of supporting Baptist work as it sees fit, are often branded as 'disloyal' Baptists. ''And the King f E I A T I N SEPTEMBEJ Inscribed on the old communion table are the words: shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, inasmuch as ye have done it unto the one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me''' {Matthew 25:40, King James Version). Jim r 92 Baucom of Emerywood Baptist Church in High Point said in the High Point Enterprise on June 19, 1997 that the convention doesn't have the authority to force churches to comply with the boycott. Several organ companies were contacted and ^ Sancriiary before organ pipes were added 34 each suggested 38 ranks of pipes as a minimum for a sanctuary with the seating capacity of First Baptist. He served in the church in many capacities, among those being, Superintendent of Sunday School, Sunday School Teacher, Deacon Board and member of the Usher Board. Jo Ellen Godfrey of First Baptist was elected to the CBF North Carolina Coordinating Council in March 1996 and has been the National CBF representative from North Carolina for several years. The name was changed to Salem Street Baptist Church for a while before becoming First Baptist Church, recognizing the fact that although we were the third church in the new city of High Point, we were the first Baptist church. He started a nondenominational Sunday class for the children who worked in a local factory so they could have an opportunity for "proper direction and guidance" (A History of the York County Academy, 1953). Thus, organist Sylvia Carter became pianist Sylvia Carter. After the War, the care of orphans became a major concern and women's missionary societies began to play a large part in the Convention. By the power and leading of the Holy Spirit, we are committed to share the Gospel of Christ through worship, education, prayer, ministries, missions, and recreation. Standing: Mrs. Mary French, Mrs. Sarah Diamond, Mr. Porter Conner, Mrs. Minnie Conner, Mrs. Hattie Lowman, and Mrs. Minnie Cochran. "The virus situation has slowly brought all church activities to a halt, " says Casey Hawkins, director of video engineering and IMAG [image magnification] operations at the Green Acres Baptist Church Broadcast Ministry in Tyler, Texas.
He wanted the church to grow and wanted to get the name First Baptist Church out in front of people. A person who enjoys study of Scripture and application to current lifestyles. First Baptist Church members Corinne King and Wayne Perdue were on the organizing board and several members of First Baptist helped in the organization. Churches had to change with the times. We had 58 youth and adults participate in the two week trip. Scott Frady of Calypso. This service also has occasional choir and handbell music. Our church was regularly one of the top 20 churches in North Carolina in Cooperative Program giving up to this point. Program Mrs. Elizabeth Randolph, chairman Dr. Spencer Durante, co-chairman Members: Mrs. Mildred Alridge and Mr. Raymond Rorie. North Carolina Baptists made history when, on August 9, 1964 in Durham, Addie Davis was ordained as the first female minister in the history of the Southern Baptist Convention. In 1998 and again in 2000, the church was host for the North Carolina Statewide Youth Handbell Festival. We could expect a true revival.
The Church Herald of February 13 read: "Churches have groundbreakings on special occasions. Her friends spoke of missions consuming Hazel's time and talents for practically her entire life. Vacation Bible School 1999 recognized the fact that 111 First Baptist Church has been a part of the High Point community for 150 years. The Enterprise noted that "Undoubtedly it would be difficult for the early forebearers of First Baptist, whose worship services included mostly preaching and baptizing, to recognize a contemporary (1975) church today.... At First Baptist, as with any church of its size today, many tasks must be performed each Sunday for the church to function. We were called to make pledges to retire the debt on the building. We extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to the official boards, committees and members who have worked very hard to make our Centennial celebration a success. David Coggins also served as Youth Director from 1973 to 1974. 74 Again, prior to hiring a new minister, a survey of the members was conducted. This passed, and we were able to pay off the loan in September 1989. In doing so, I feel that we will grow, because this, helping others, is ingrained in us from God. In 1980 she went on the church's first mission trip to Milton, West Virginia.
The offering may be designated on the envelope, by telephone to the financial secretary, or by letter or note to the financial office. He earned a Master of Divinity from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and a Doctor of Ministry from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. When Hazel Young died February 25, 2000, she was involved in the preparation of this new addition to the history of First -iSfe Baptist. Baptist Men had breakfasts, lunches, and golf tourna- ments to raise money for the project. He hopes the Youth "become mission minded.. the need in others even before themselves. On February 4, 1990 plans were presented for the Recreation Ministries Center by John S. Clark Construction Co., at a cost of $1, 508, 165.
As early as the summer of 1978 we began sponsoring two refugee families from Vietnam. Past winners were Elizabeth Reaves (1993, 1994), Irene Clodfelter and Maxine Teague (co- volunteers 1995), Tess Ellington (1996, 1997), and Johnny Clapp (1998, 1999), Wilbur Stancil (2000), and Jeanne Cooke (2001). Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of Missouri website, 1998) The SBC is the largest protestant denomination in the world, with 15. Pearl Bullard and Frances Quigley were delegates to the Baptist World Alliance in Stockholm, Sweden in the 1970s. Members who so desired could purchase their own personal receiver. Hartgrove has the distinction of being our longest serving staff member. The Sunshine Band was organized by Mrs. Lillie Justice. CIRCLE: Trina Brooks, Mrs. Oreatha Bridges, Leader; Carol Stedman, Mona Jones, Furma Bridges, Mrs. Helen Kibler and Mrs. Mildred Grier, Leaders. He has the V distinction of having served as minister for the longest period in our history, moving in 1994 to First Baptist, Charleston, South Carolina. Want us to continue to reach out to people in that larger community-not limited to the boundaries of High Point city, but to that region. Under this Plan, some of our money goes to the Baptist State Convention, some to the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, and some to the Baptist colleges in North Carolina.
Blackwell authored New Millennium Families, a ■ "^^^m ^^^^^ ^^ building a strong family. The children's classrooms would be moved into the former lower auditorium area, the office area would move, a Youth Center could be designed in the building at the corner of Church and N. Elm streets, which, at that time, housed the Golden B Restaurant and Small Luxuries Jewelry store, and Sunday School classrooms would be added and designed in the area. PUSH - Pray until something happens. OTHER STAFF MEMBERS Susan Stanley became Organist upon the resignation of Mike Hill in December 2000. The Youth Choirs also traveled on mission trips to West Virginia and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. For more detail, see our Score Definitions page. A spacious lobby is the focal point for weekday visitors and members entering and leaving the church. Falls, District Manager KALE-LAWING CO. 'Complete Office Outfitters" Phone: 377-2641 217S.