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Glasgow Baptist Church

805 10th Street
540-258-2655

October 1900- Constituted as Glasgow Baptist Church. September 1901- Received into the Augusta Association. 1900's- New building constructed on Fitzlee on property donated by William A. Anderson and William G. Matthews.

 1940's- Baptistery was added. 1950's- Construction continued with the addition of Sunday School area - Glasgow baptist Church became a part of the newly formed Natural bridge Baptist Association July, 1969- Plans made for constructing a new building June, 1971- Eugene Campbell , pastor: Building program under way, to be financed through the sale of mortgage bonds.

October, 1972- Cornerstone laid- A donation made by Mrs. Lida Edminister in memory of her parents, Dr. John and Mrs. (Sallie)  Cleveland enabled the church to complete the Sunday School section. Most of the labor for this project was furnished by the church members along with some of the needed furnishings.

March 25th, 1973- Doors opened for the first service in new building.
June 3rd, 1973- Building dedicated to the " Glory of God"

July 1973- Rev. Frank Petty called as pastor- New growth, both in Spirit and number were experienced. More improvements made to  the building and grounds, along with paying off church debt.

November 1986- Rev. Bill Thomas called as pastor- the church continue to grow, in number and spirit. Many additions and improvements have been made to enhance the church's ministry: New Organ, sound system, hymn books, hearing assist system, pew Bibles, audio and video equipment, new chairs and tables for several Sunday School classes, mission offerings continue to increase, ministry teams have become active, 15 passenger van purchased, all "to the Glory of God"

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