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Home My WebLink About2008 Homecoming Bulletin./1114 t91k4:64Zety and amu�iiuumui III September 21, 2008 1892 to 2008 3:00 p.m. Theme: I went out full and the Lord brought me home again empty. Ruth 1:21 1801 Texas Avenue College Station, Texas Reverend E. E. Garvin, Pastor Happy Homecoming! Come Home to God's Love How good it is to gather in God's house to worship and praise and bless His holy name How good it is to gather in God's house. / I /'+ nnr UAMC! J.11.11, Families & Friends Washington Chapel Baptist Church Homecoming Committee '08 PROGRAM Master of Ceremony .Brother Lee Thompson Devotion Brother Johnny Washington and Others Congregation Hymn .Musician Choice Pulpit Devotion .Ministers Song Selection .St. Paul Primitive Baptist Church Choir Greeting .Brother Philip Steen Response Visitor Song Selection .St. Paul Primitive Baptist Church Choir Historical Marker Presentation Sister Andre Mae Steen Reflections of Yesteryears: 5- Minutes Introduction of Reflectors Sister Audrey Steen Williamson Sister Ethel Delley .Brother Philip Steen, Sr. Sister Betty Franklin ...Sister Pervie Robison Sister Louise Robison .Sister Addie Washington Sister Betty Groce The Hollands Brother Paul Waldon .Brother Jeremiah Waldon, Sr. Song Selection Congregation Introduction of Speaker Pastor E. E. Garvin Sermon Reverend Curtis Tennell Pastor, St. Paul Primitive Baptist Church Invitation to Discipleship Offering Brothers Lavern Brooks and Jimmy Baker Remarks /Announcements /Benediction Dinner will be served in the L.W. Flowers Fellowship Hall The History of Washington Chapel Baptist Church "Upon this rock I will build my Church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail, against it." (Matthew 16:18) With this scripture in mind, the Washington Chapel Baptist Church was built on a Solid Rock, whose foundation is Christ. On December 31, 1892, the Washington Chapel Baptist Church was organized by Reverends L. K. Williams and R. H. Littleton. Their initial meeting was held in the Old Foster School, below the College Station Cemetery. The following persons were in attendance: Josh Washington, Dallas Brown, Peter Curry, Millie Washington, Ruth Brown, Elvira Collins, Jure Washington, and Amy Washington. The School membership grew. In April, 1900, a Soul Saving Campaign was conducted for three weeks. Forty candidates accepted Christ as their personal Savior. These candidates were baptized on the 4 Sunday in May, 1900. The Deacon Board consisted of the following: Josh Washington, Dallas Brown, Peter Curry, Frank Landrum, William Curry, and Lee Richard. The members continued to worship in the old Foster School until it was destroyed by fire. The members kept the faith in spite of their loss, and built a place of worship on the corner of the Stasney Estate. Many members began to move various places. This did not hinder the progress of the Church. The membership continued to grow spiritually and numerically. The members had a profound determination to work. In 1903, the first missionary society was started at Washington Chapel, with Sister Amy Martin as president. Having led the Church for several years, Pastor L. K. Williams work here ended here on earth. Overriding hardships, these dedicated people of God called Rev. Williams P. Keating in 1909 as pastor. Brother Matthew Davis served as secretary of the Church. Realizing that God's Church must advance, the Rev. John Ayres was invited to preach the first revival services. After serving faithfully as pastor for many years, Rev. Keating's tenure as pastor ended. The Church felt a need for a new leader. In the 1920's Rev. G. W. Williams was called to lead the flock at Washington Chapel Baptist Church. Under Rev. G. W. William's inspiring leadership, it was discussed and agreed upon to purchase property from Bro. Lee Richard. A new Sanctuary was built. Moving upward to higher heights, a misunderstanding developed, which is quite prevalent in many Church families, and a split occurred in the membership, causing some members to seek membership elsewhere. Being led by God, the members did not become discouraged and continued to work toward the up building of God's Kingdom. The Deacons serving under the leadership of Rev. G. W. Williams were: Deacons Sam Richardson, Wallace Raiford, Sandy Henderson, and David Martin who also served as Superintendent of Sunday School. Bro. Matthew Davis served as secretary. Rev. G. W. Williams served his Master well. He accepted the call of pastor at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, and resigned as pastor of Washington Chapel. Washington Chapel was again seeking a Shepherd to lead them. Rev. W. T. Jackson was called to pastor Washington Chapel in 1929. He preached and taught God's word, convincing men, women, boys, and girls to come to Christ. The Deacons serving under his leadership were: Deacons David Martin, Sam Richards, J. C. Chew, Roland Columbus, Ed Carroll, Walter Steen and Johnny Waldon. Brother Priestly Mitchell served as secretary. After serving 20 years or more as pastor, the Church felt they were not progressing as well as they would like. Unfortunately, Rev. Jackson was asked to resign. The Church sought a new leader. The members went down in unified prayer, seeking strength and guidance. Thanks to God, those prayers were answered. In the spring of 1946, Rev. L. W. Flowers was chosen as our new leader, being knowledgeable and business minded as well as a devout Christian leader. With God's help, under the dynamic leadership of Rev. Flowers, the loyalty and courage of the faithful members, a new edifice was erected in 1953, valued at $28,000.00, which was paid in full in approximately 3- years. Believing that tithes and offerings are God's way to finance the Church, the members contributed fervently toward the support of the Church, enabling the Church to make improvements on the edifice whenever necessary. The Deacons serving under Rev. Flowers' leadership were: Deacons Walter Steen, Sr., Daniel Washington, Roland Columbus, Philip Steen, Sr., and Willie Howard, Sr. August 1973, six new Deacons were added: Deacons Philip Steen, Jr., James E. Steen, Jeremiah Waldon, Clinton Robison, S. A. Ford, and Thomas Hall. Bro. Daniel Washington served as secretary for a number of years, subsequently, Bro. Sam Pierce served as secretary until he was called to his heavenly home. In September 1964, Bro. Philip Steen, Jr., filled the position as secretary and is still serving in that capacity. For 32 years the members worked closely under the firm leadership of Rev. L. W. Flowers, accomplishing many goals. Due to deteriorating health, the Church felt that Rev. Flowers needed assistance. During our quarterly business meeting, Rev. Flowers, Deacons and members discussed selecting an Associate Pastor. It was decided by the Church that Rev. E. E. Garvin would be contacted. Upon Rev. Garvin's acceptance, it was motioned by Sis. Daisy Steen and seconded by Sis. Hattie Turner that Rev. E. E. Garvin would be our Associate Pastor. On July 23, 1976, Rev. E. E. Garvin delivered his first sermon as Associate Pastor. After the demise of Rev. L. W. Flowers, in January, 1981, Rev. E. E. Garvin was chosen as his successor in April 1981. The Church celebrated his First Anniversary in April 1982. He has worked diligently as God's servant for 25- years and continues to do so, with love, faith, meekness, kindness, and humility. Under the leadership of Pastor E. E. Garvin, a dining hall has been added, which bears the name, "The L. W. Flowers Fellowship Hall ". The following Deacons have been installed: Deacons Willie Stroud, Jimmie Baker, Johnny B. Washington, Lee Thompson, and Clifford Walker. The Church is steadily growing spiritually, numerically, and financially. Playing a magnificent and dynamic role in the early history of this great Church were the following: Rev. L. K. Williams Rev. G. W. Williams Rev. Bob Williams Rev. C. C. Littleton Rev. G. W. Terry Rev. W. T. Jackson Rev. W. M. Keating Rev. L. W. Flowers Presently serving is Rev. E. E. Garvin with Associate Pastor, Rev. L. B. Groce. %Hi\6TO% CUPEL B:\PTIST CHURCH �.4s►, 5 , 4co, 9 10AV M arFM srf 7 00 Mc; *4,14 S.FVat, I t KAM CA gr- Acknowledgements c Let's give God the praise for this opportunity to gather in His name for another Homecoming. Special thanks to Reverend Curtis Tennell, The St. Paul Primitive Baptist Church family and to everyone that's present. May God bless each of you. Programs by Anni