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Home My WebLink About1991 Homecoming BulletinI j ~ ~~±~~/ ~ C r i. I ~, _ r /~l ~, _ ~ ._w. ~_. ~~e~~~ y. ~~~ R n ~.~ ,. <, ~.J-ere- =~~ ~~ ~~~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ l Washington Chapel Baptist Church Annual Homecoming Day September 15, 1991 3:00 P.1VI. 1801 Texas Avenue South College Station, Texas Rev. E. E. Garvin, Jr., Pastor l 1892-1991 Program Howbeit Jesus suffered him not, but saith unto him, go home to thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on thee. St. Mark 5:19 Devotion .................................. .................Bro. Jeremiah Waldon Song ......................................... .................Congregation Pulpet Devotion ........................................Pastor or Appointee Song ..........................................................Visiting Choir Welcome ...................................................Sis. Audrey Williamson Response ..................................................Visitor Song ..........................................................Visiting Choir Church History .........................................soft music ......Read Silently Homecoming Address ..............................Bro. J.C. Peterson Selection Bro. &Sis. Andrew Waldon Introduction of Speaker ............................Pastor Garvin Sermon .....................................................Rev. E. L. Burrell, Pastor of Evangelist Temple Baptist Church Dallas, Texas Invitation To Discipleship Offering ....................................................Bro. J.R. Delley Remarks Announcements Benediction Sis. Betty Franklin, Mistress of Ceremonies Rev. E.E. Garvin, Jr., Pastor Bro. Philip Steen, Jr., Church Clerk l r 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 4th 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 to various places. This did not hinder the progress of the Church. The membership continued to grow spiritually and numeric- cally. 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 ended here on earth. Overriding hardships, these dedicated people of God called Rev. William 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 in- vited to preach the first revival services. l 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. Anew 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 upbuilding 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 teached 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, Johnny Waldon. Brother Priestly Mitchell served as secretary. After serving 20 years or more as pastor, the Church felt that 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 195$, 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 and some still are: Deacons Walter Steen, Sr., Daniel e Washington, Roland Columbus, Phillip 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, afterwhich, 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 have 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 dis- cussed selecting an associate pastor. It was decided by the Church that Rev. E. E. Garvin 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. The Church is steadily growing, spiritually, numeri- cally 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 This concludes the History of The Washington Chapel Baptist Church. l