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 In 1943, a few Christian families armed with a strong faith in God and very little money had the vision of a meeting place where they could worship God together, a vision of training and growth for their children in God’s world, a desire to spread the gospel to others in the community and satisfy a very immediate need to meet and pray together for their sons, husbands, and brothers in World War II.

      During the summer of 1943, the families of Vick Foster, Elisha Fugate, Sam Sandidge, and Ernest Helton began conducting Sunday School in the Sandidge home.  More families became involved, and the need for a meeting place resulted in the desire for a Baptist Church.

      This group purchased property across from the Sandidge home where the church building was later built.  Brother Charles Martin, the Association Missionary, worked with the people to promote and encourage their efforts to become a ...