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Bouldercrest Baptist Church
History Of The Church
During May of 1952, the Woodland Hills Baptist Church of Atlanta organized a mission Sunday School.In August of 1952, a group of individuals gathered with the dream of constituting a new congregation.
"we believe that it is God's will for us to have a church here and we are willing to cooperate, work, and pray and do our best for the sake of Jesus our Lord"
One source states that 18 Charter members gathered for the beginning of the Church. Another document gives the names of the Charter members, and it only contains 13 names.
The dream of this group was realized on September 21, 1952, as the Church was constituted at services held in the Bouldercrest Elementary School located near the intersection of Bouldercrest and Constitution Roads.The church began under the sponsorship of the Woodland Hills Baptist Church and the Atlanta Association of Churches.The Church was constituted with 28 members.Dr. J. L. Baggot presided over the service.Also participating in the service was Rev. Ebb G. Kilpatrick, Sr., Rev. C.J. Johnson, and several denominational leaders of the Atlanta area.The following week, Rev. C.J. Johnson, the first pastor of the Church, led the congregation in its first revival service.
One year later, the church celebrated its first anniversary with 62 members.Allen Stephens reported a Sunday School Enrollment of 115 and Mr. Mobley reported a B.T.U. enrollment of 42.Mr. and Mrs. Maddox were serving as Chorister and Pianist.
Another significant moment for the church in 1959 was the building of a new Pastorium adjacent to the church.Ebb Kilpatrick, his wife, Allie and son, Gray moved in.On April 5, 1959, the Kilpatrick's had an "open house" for all the church membership.
The Church began to look at the long-term needs of the church and its potential for growth and ministry.The Church felt the need for more space and property if they were to realize their potential.After much time and energy, the church purchased, from Mr. R.M. Brown a 10- acre tract on Bouldercrest Road just two miles from their present site.The cost of the tract of land was $10,000.The church requested aid from sister churches of the Atlanta Baptist Association.
Another historic moment for Bouldercrest Church came during 1962, as the Church marked the beginning of the Church Kindergarten.Also, on Wednesday, October 24, 1962, the church began their regular family night suppers.The cooks on that night were: Mrs. Fannie Crowder, Mrs.Annelle Jordan, Mrs. Millie Ward and Mrs. Joan Wooten.
Sunday School enrollment on the first Sunday in 1965 was 349.By September of 1966, the Sunday School enrollment had reached 458.One year later in 1967, Sunday School Enrollment had increased to 495 with an average weekly attendance over 250.The operating budget was $46,000.On January 8, 1967, the church approved the purchase of a sound system for the Auditorium with speakers in the Nursery.The cost was $300.
The Bouldercrest congregation has embraced a new century with a commitment to caring, ministry, and touching lives.Community changes continue to give more opportunities for witness and a place to minister. Some might look upon Bouldercrest Baptist as a "small church". A closer look reveals a church that has a big heart for ministry, a big compassion for people, and a big desire to touch the lives of others. It continues to find new ways to present the good news of Christ!
During May of 1952, the Woodland Hills Baptist Church of Atlanta organized a mission Sunday School.In August of 1952, a group of individuals gathered with the dream of constituting a new congregation.
"we believe that it is God's will for us to have a church here and we are willing to cooperate, work, and pray and do our best for the sake of Jesus our Lord"
One source states that 18 Charter members gathered for the beginning of the Church. Another document gives the names of the Charter members, and it only contains 13 names.
The dream of this group was realized on September 21, 1952, as the Church was constituted at services held in the Bouldercrest Elementary School located near the intersection of Bouldercrest and Constitution Roads.The church began under the sponsorship of the Woodland Hills Baptist Church and the Atlanta Association of Churches.The Church was constituted with 28 members.Dr. J. L. Baggot presided over the service.Also participating in the service was Rev. Ebb G. Kilpatrick, Sr., Rev. C.J. Johnson, and several denominational leaders of the Atlanta area.The following week, Rev. C.J. Johnson, the first pastor of the Church, led the congregation in its first revival service.
One year later, the church celebrated its first anniversary with 62 members.Allen Stephens reported a Sunday School Enrollment of 115 and Mr. Mobley reported a B.T.U. enrollment of 42.Mr. and Mrs. Maddox were serving as Chorister and Pianist.
Another significant moment for the church in 1959 was the building of a new Pastorium adjacent to the church.Ebb Kilpatrick, his wife, Allie and son, Gray moved in.On April 5, 1959, the Kilpatrick's had an "open house" for all the church membership.
The Church began to look at the long-term needs of the church and its potential for growth and ministry.The Church felt the need for more space and property if they were to realize their potential.After much time and energy, the church purchased, from Mr. R.M. Brown a 10- acre tract on Bouldercrest Road just two miles from their present site.The cost of the tract of land was $10,000.The church requested aid from sister churches of the Atlanta Baptist Association.
Another historic moment for Bouldercrest Church came during 1962, as the Church marked the beginning of the Church Kindergarten.Also, on Wednesday, October 24, 1962, the church began their regular family night suppers.The cooks on that night were: Mrs. Fannie Crowder, Mrs.Annelle Jordan, Mrs. Millie Ward and Mrs. Joan Wooten.
Sunday School enrollment on the first Sunday in 1965 was 349.By September of 1966, the Sunday School enrollment had reached 458.One year later in 1967, Sunday School Enrollment had increased to 495 with an average weekly attendance over 250.The operating budget was $46,000.On January 8, 1967, the church approved the purchase of a sound system for the Auditorium with speakers in the Nursery.The cost was $300.
The Bouldercrest congregation has embraced a new century with a commitment to caring, ministry, and touching lives.Community changes continue to give more opportunities for witness and a place to minister. Some might look upon Bouldercrest Baptist as a "small church". A closer look reveals a church that has a big heart for ministry, a big compassion for people, and a big desire to touch the lives of others. It continues to find new ways to present the good news of Christ!