Planning and Building Whitsett Baptist Church
Date:
18 Nov 1961
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Location: Whitsett, Guilford, North Carolina, United States
Planning and Building
Location: Whitsett, Guilford, North Carolina, United States
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Planning and Building
Whitsett Baptist Church
7006 Burlington Road Whitsett, NC 27377
- By fall of 1961, the debt on the building had been paid and they were beginning to look for land on which to erect a new building. The land where the church now sits was purchased on November 18, 1961.
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| concept of new building |
- On January 1, 1962, the members had raised $1,000 to serve as down payment on the $3,500 parcel of land. On October 13, 1962, the church gave Mr. Clarence Ingle a check to pay the balance on the land purchased from him. Plans for construction began immediately.
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| Maude Doby breaks ground |
- The plans were approved on March 4, 1963, and Greeson Builders, Inc., owned by Raymond Greeson, church member, was selected as general contractor. On June 1, 1963 a ground breaking ceremony was held in the place where the new church would be built. The honors of the "first scoop" was given to Maude Lee (Fulk) Doby, the oldest charter member, followed by other members including the Pastor and Archie Capps. Construction began at once. The church raised money for construction by pledges from members and friends, the sale of the old building, and a building loan. New furniture was purchased and installed in November of 1963. Sunday, December 7, 1963, was the big day for the little band of members. The first service was held with 147 persons in attendance. The membership grew from the original 26 to 60 by the end of 1963.
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| Archie Capps takes another scoop |
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| Left to right: Raymond Greeson, Rev. Bernard Dodson, Troy Doby Sr., Archie Capps |
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| Left to right: Maude Doby, unknown, Gaynor Whitesell, Archie Capps, Burton Greeson, Raymond Greeson, Rev. Bernard Dodson |
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| group photo on the new church grounds |
- On December 6, 1964, the cornerstone of the new building was laid and the building was decidated to the service of the Lord.
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