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Kevin Hegg Omeka MetsExport Plugin The software used to generate this document is called Omeka MetsExport, which operates as a plugin for Omeka. Documentation can be found at http://github/MetsExport/ First Baptist Church Dedication Services Booklet First Baptist Church First Baptist Church dedication services booklet First Baptist Church James Madison University Libraries 1964 Justin L. Attas (digitizer & annotator) records (documents) MAF1002 Harrisonburg (Va.) • "The Church's One Foundation Is Jesus Christ Her Lord." Dedication Services For First Baptist Church ~ Harrisonburg, Virginia September 6, 1S64 3:00 P. M. OFFICIATES Rev. Thomas C. Allen, Pastor Dr. M. F. Robinson Rev. David H. Mefford DEDICATION PROGRAM Organ Prelude Call To Worship The Invocation ----------------· ------------- Rev-. Thomas C. Allen, Pastor Hymn Of Praise (No. 244) _____ ___ The Church's One Foundation Wesley W elcome From Church ___ _________________ ___ _ Mrs. Gloria June Moore Rev. Richard Bell, John Wesley Methodist Church Greetings: Churches of Harrisonburg _______ _________ Ministerial Association Mayor of Harrisonburg, Mr. Frank C. Switzer Berean Valley Baptist Association Recognitions: Local Committee ____ George McGuire, Chm., Deacons Board Architect and Builders ------------------------------ Leon A. Awkard, Chairman of Building Committee Presentation of Keys, Mr. Charles E. Burgoyne, Contractor Dedication Hymn (No. 2L17) _______ _ I Love Thy Kingdom Lord Handel Dedication of Tithes and Offerings The Offertory The Prayer Song of Inspiration Introduction of Speaker ---------------------------- Rev. Thomas C. Allen The Dedication Sermon ---------------------------------- Dr. M. F. Robinson Pastor First Baiptist Church, Covington, Va. The Responsive Reading of Dedication __Rev. David H. Mefford, Minister, Harrisonburg Baprtist Church The Prayer of Dedication -------------------------------- Rev. Calvin Chew, Pastor New Hope Baptist Church, McGaheysville, Va. Hymn ,(No. 343) ____ ___ _ Come, We That Love The Lord-Lowry Remarks by the Pastor Closing Hymn Benediction "HISTORICAL SKETCH" 1871 - 1964 In the year of 1871 the Baptist believers desired to build a house of worship in the town of Harrisonburg, Virginia. The Rev. "\Villiam Hill was called for this purpose, and was the church's first pastor. From his leadership and the aid of a few Baptist people a church ,vas organized. The first building was located on \Vest Market Street. In 1873 a church vvas erected on the corner of Wolfe and Mason Streets at a cost of about $850. This Church soon became too small 'for the growing congregation. In 1878, under the leadership of Dr. G. B. Howard, the old church was set hack 50 feet. A new church was erected at the cost of several thousand. Having no basement to the new edifice, the congregation then decided to use the old church building as a Hall and Lecture room. In later years a church house was built on the church property for its ministers. In the year 1963 the church was purchased by the City of Harrisonburg for the Urban Renewal Program. Ground breaking for the present church was held Sept. 17, 1963. Corner Stone was laid February 23, 1964. First Service was held July 12, 1964. Former P astors of the Church were: ... Rev. W. Hill Rev. J. vV. Howard Rev. St. Clair Drake Rev. Deskins Rev . J. W . Hasket Rev. Arthurs • Rev. Walker . Rev. G. Fox Rev. Lee Rev. T. White Rev. S. 0 . Garland Rev. J. 0. Wright Rev. Taylor Rev. 0. Simms Rev. S. Moses Rev. Jordan Rev. J. Morgan ~ -. ~~ THE SERVICE OF DEDICATION The people standing and all joining in the responses. Pastor: To the glory of God, our Father, by whose favor we have built this house; To the honor of Jesus, the Christ, the son of the living God, our Lord and Saviour; To the praise of the Holy Spirit, source of light and life; People: We dedicate this house. Pastor: For worship in prayer and song; For the ministry of the Word; For the celebration of the Holy Sacraments; People: vVe dedicate this house. Pastor: For Comfort to those who mourn; For strength to those who are tempted; For help in right living; People: Vve dedicate this house. Pastor: For the sanctification of the family; For the guidance of childhood; For the salvation of men; People: We dedicate this house. Pastor. For aggression against evil; For fostering patriotism; For promoting civic righteousness; People: We dedicate this house. Pastor: For sympathy and fellowship with the needy; For brotherhood with all men; For the essential unity of all believers in Jesus Christ; People: We dedicate this house. l J- Pastor: For the building of character; For the giving of hope and courage to human hearts; For the teaching of morality, temperance and justice; People: \Ve dedicate this house. Pastor: For missionary endeavor at home and abroad; For world-wide evangelism and education, till all the kingdoms of the world become the kingdom of our Lord, and of his Christ; For the reform of social wrongs, till all human society is transformed into a kingdom of heaven; People: We dedicate this house. Pastor: In grateful remembrance of all who have loved and served this church; with hearts tender for those ·who have fared forth from the earthly habitations; People: We dedicate this house. Pastor and People: vVe, novv, the people of this church and congregation, compassed about with a great cloud of witnesses, grateful for our heritage, remembering the sacrifices of the fathers, confessing that a.part from them our work could not be made perfect, do decicate ourselves anew to the worthy \vorship of God in this place and to the constant service of God in the Christian service of men. I l Gifts Of Memorial '\-Vindows Mr. George Terrell Mr. Leon Awkard Mrs. Hattie \ Vashington and Mrs. Margaret Rowe Mr. Hampton Sampson Mrs. Maude Carter Miss Mary F. Awkard Miss Louise VVinston Mrs. Mary Yokley Mr. Earl Harris P.F.C. Gary Martin Mr. Edward Black Mrs. Marena Flemming Board Of Deacons George McGuire, Chairman Albert Francis Hampton Sampson Ralph Sampson Allan Howard Charles Thomas James Fairfax Trustee Board Robert Fields, Sr., Chairman George Terrell Leon Awkard Percy vV ells Church Treasurer ----------------·------------------ ·-·------ Mrs. Maude Carter Church Secretary ------------------------------------ Mrs. Marena Flemming Church Organist ------------------------------------------ Miss Mary F. Awkard President Ladies Auxiliary ______________ ____ Mrs. Hattie Washington Head Usher ------------------------------------------------------ Mrs. Inez ,vmiams Sunday School Supt. ------------------- ----------------------- Miss Elsie Martin Building Committee Mrs. Maude Carter Mr. Leon Awkard Mr. Charles Thomas Mr. Allen Howard Miss Mary Awkard Mrs. Susie Bryant Mrs. Hattie vVashington Mrs. Ruby Sampson Mr. Lester McCall - ---- ·- ___ __,j