![]() ![]() It is an independent Baptist church and associates with an organization called Baptist Bible Fellowship.Coordinates: 51☃5′10″N 1☀7′23″W / 51.586°N 1.123°W / 51.586 -1.123 Organized visitation and special events such as Friends' Day are planned. The church is starting a men's program and plans to expand ministries to reach more people, using the property to provide softball in the summer and basketball in the winter. In the new year, it will hold a movie night with the show "Fireproof." Classes for young adults are also planned. The church was once famous for quartets and gospel music, with many famous groups singing here. We have a strong and active senior group and people are very friendly." "I am very respectful of their likes and dislikes. The congregation is very open, Tatterson said. Devon Lougheed, custodian, serves part time. He serves full time, as do Hubbard and Overby. Seventy people were involved in recent chorale program, with youth choir, adult choir and children's bells. The music program provides a good mix of traditional and contemporary styles, directed by the pastor. It holds monthly events such as a shopping trip in January, a secret sister program, and special speakers. "People really enjoy it."Ī ladies' fellowship is led by the pastor's wife, Marilyn Tatterson. "They do a wonderful job," Tatterson said. Each month, 40 to 50 seniors participate in activities such as trips and fellowships. Forty children sang at Crossroads Village at Christmas time.īob and Sherry VanKuren lead the JOY Group (Just Older Youth). This scouting type program helps grade school children earn badges and memorize scripture. with prayer and Bible study for adults, a teen program and Masters' Club, led by Terri and Rick Gatz. Sunday school for all ages meets at 10 a.m. in an area above the gymnasium filled with games and pool tables. It meets on alternate Sundays at 6:30 p.m. Josh Hubbard, heads a strong and growing junior and senior high group called The Loft. Members pledge support at a Faith Promise conference, held in March with missionary speakers. The church supports over 150 missionaries and gave $70,000 to missions last year. The 17 acre property has two houses, a shelter area for picnics and a baseball diamond. The red brick building seats 600 average attendance is 200. The property was mostly swamp land, secretary Lisa Overby said, and the church dug a hole and prayed it would be filled. An auditorium was added in 1957 and a gymnasium in 1969. ![]() The original building, once a Christian school, now serves as a chapel. The church met in a home, a store front and at West Bendle Public School before purchasing the current property in 1954. Many of the family members still attend the church and are active in its ministry. Don Lougheed, founded the church in 1952. She leads the drama team and writes original plays for special presentations. The recent Christmas program included an original drama written by Bethany Lougheed. People in the church select residents' names and buy them individual presents, given out on December 22.Ī bus ministry headed by Jeff Keen sends out two busses and a van to pick up children for services, according to the pastor, the Rev. Each resident received a Christmas gift through a program organized by Sherry Van Karen. The group goes to Briarwood on the third Saturday of the month to provide a worship service with music and a speaker. ![]()
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