The Founders of this church in the 1800’s were given a vision from God. The vision was to establish a black Baptist church in Lucama for the purpose of winning souls to Christ. They built this church on the Solid Rock, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. They knew that all other grounds would be sinking sand.
Some might say “why is it so important to know the history of this church?” Well, it is important so we can look back and see how the Lord has blessed this church through the years. After looking back, we can then give thanks to our Father for all he has done for our church. We can recall and we can visualize just how great, how powerful, how wonderful he is and how his precious Holy Spirit continues to dwell with us today.
The first services were held under a bush shelter made of a few planks and a top made out of bushes; just enough protection to keep out the rain, snow, and sun in the summer. These pioneers were Brother John Hardy and Sister Lutoria Battle, Sister Mary E. Morgan, Brother Elias Barnes, Rev. Needham Dew, Sister Mabel Austin, Brother Rufus Kent and Brother John Newkirk. Soon the first building was erected and stood beside the railroad in downtown Lucama. After a few years, a lot was purchased and the church moved because of noise from the trains. In 19l7, the cornerstone was laid at the new and our present location. First Missionary Baptist Church of Lucama celebrated 80 Years of praising God for his blessing’s in the year of 1997 (Specific dates of the bush shelter were not recorded).
Some might say “why is it so important to know the history of this church?” Well, it is important so we can look back and see how the Lord has blessed this church through the years. After looking back, we can then give thanks to our Father for all he has done for our church. We can recall and we can visualize just how great, how powerful, how wonderful he is and how his precious Holy Spirit continues to dwell with us today.
The first services were held under a bush shelter made of a few planks and a top made out of bushes; just enough protection to keep out the rain, snow, and sun in the summer. These pioneers were Brother John Hardy and Sister Lutoria Battle, Sister Mary E. Morgan, Brother Elias Barnes, Rev. Needham Dew, Sister Mabel Austin, Brother Rufus Kent and Brother John Newkirk. Soon the first building was erected and stood beside the railroad in downtown Lucama. After a few years, a lot was purchased and the church moved because of noise from the trains. In 19l7, the cornerstone was laid at the new and our present location. First Missionary Baptist Church of Lucama celebrated 80 Years of praising God for his blessing’s in the year of 1997 (Specific dates of the bush shelter were not recorded).
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in memoriam
Rev. odell forte
