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NEW HEBRON HISTORYNew Hebron, MississippiNew Hebron Baptist Church History |
On August 6, 1905, thirty-one Baptists of the town of New Hebron met for the purpose of organizing a Baptist Church. After the election of R. Drummond, as moderator pro tem, and F. L. Riley, Sr., clerk pro tem, a brief worship service was held.
F. L. Riley, Sr. read the following resolution which was adopted: Resolved that those whose letters have been read do constitute themselves into a Baptist Church at this place to be called the New Hebron Baptist Church.
The following list of members constitutes the group enrolled as charter members:
T. M. Ware | Mrs. Tobiatha Ware | Dr. T. P. Ware |
Mrs. Myra Ware | Mrs. Sara J. Izard | J. V. Izard |
Dr. S. E. Izard | R. M. Izard | O. P. Izard |
V. L. Izard | Miss Janie Izard | D. L. Smith |
Mrs. Emily Smith | F. L. Riley, Sr. | Mrs. Bal Riley |
J. B. Riley | Mrs. Eula Riley | J. D. Riley |
Mrs. Minnie Riley | Miss Ellen Riley | Miss May Riley |
Paul Riley | Z. Carter | Mrs. Nora Carter |
Garvin Carter | Mrs. Sara Weathersby | Burgess Weathersby |
Miss Myra Weathersby | Mrs. Matilda Weathersby | C. E. Lee |
Mrs. Emma S. Berry |
T. M. Ware was the first one to be elected as deacon.
The church immediately sought recognition of the Lawrence County Baptist Association.
On September 25, 1905 and after motion by F. L. Riley the following were appointed to serve as building committee: F. L. Riley, Chairman, S. E. Izard, Z. Carter, T. M. Ware, and J. V. Izard. The committee was charged with the duty of locating the site for the church building and to decide upon the style of building and approximate cost.
The first service in new church. On April 22, 1906, the first service was held in the new building
Cost reported: $2,100.00.
On September 1, 1912, church voted to build pastor's home.
Building Committee: D. D. Berry, J. J. Berry, H. C. Lane, C. B. Dampeer, and Lee Benson.
Cost -- $1,100.00.
The original church building was destroyed by fire originating from lightning on Saturday April 7, 1917.
The church was rebuilt and set debt free in a final report of building committee in church conference April 20, 1919. The cost of building was $5,125.00. The building committee was composed of : C. E. Lee, C. F. Benson, D. T. Langston, J. B. Rogers, J. J. Berry, and John B. Riley.
May 1, 1949 -- Resolutions were adopted authorizing and creating a planning board to dispose of old building and recommend type of building and estimated cost to church.
Committee elected -- Clyde Dampeer, Estus Waltman, G. W. Shivers, Roy Berry, Noel Lane, Mrs. Ned Weathersby, Mrs. Clyde Dampeer, Mrs. M. W. Berry, Mrs. Robert Hutchins, Mrs. J. O. Seay, J. E. Culpepper and Rev. B. E. Phillips.
July 30, 1950 -- Plans and contract for new building were approved at a cost of $49,000.00 plus $1,000.00 allowed for old building, auditorium furniture $5,500.00, new church organ $2,485.00, and new piano $1,300.00.
Rebuilding
Work on wrecking old building began the 2nd week of August, 1950.
Services held in high school auditorium during the building program
Building Contractor -- W. H. McDaniel, Prentiss, Miss.
Architect -- Arthur Lutrick, Jackson, Miss.
Building completed and accepted by committees March 23, 1951.
Building Committee -- Clyde Dampeer, Chairman; Roy A. Berry; George W. Shivers; E. D. Waltman; E. N. Lane; J. M. Shows; M. W. Berry
Finance Committee -- B. H. Garner, Sr., Chairman; S. B. Culpepper; Pat Shivers; Cooper Sharp; D. T. Langston, Jr.; Mrs. Clyde Dampeer; Mrs. M. W. Berry
Advisory Committee -- J. E. Culpepper, Chairman; Mrs. M. W. Berry; Mrs. Clyde Dampeer; Mrs. R. R. Hutchins; Mrs. J. O. Seay; Mrs. R. E. Weathersby
Decoration Committee -- J. E. Culpepper, Chairman; Mrs. M. W. Berry; Mrs. Clyde Dampeer; Mrs. R. R. Hutchins; Mrs. J. O. Seay; Mrs. R. S. Weathersby
Committee on Open House -- J. E. Culpepper, Chairman; Mrs. M. W. Berry; Mrs. Clyde Dampeer; Mrs. R. R. Hutchins; Mrs. J. O. Seay; Mrs. R. S. Weathersby
Program Committee -- Rev. J. B. Watkins; Joe F. Sharp; Mrs. R. E. Weathersby
Committee for Cornerstone Service -- C. A. Stevens, Chairman; O. P. Izard; J. L. Benson; Mrs. J. C. McGuffee; Mrs. J. O. Seay
Easter Sunday, March 25, 1951, Morning Service
Organ Prelude
Doxology--481
Invocation-- by the Pastor
Responsive Reading--(Rev. Butler)--515
Prayer--by Rev. Butler
Old Rugged Cross--71
Art Thou the Christ?--solo by Dewey Lane
Announcements
Something for Thee--by the Choir
Christ Arose--127
Worship with Tithes and Offerings
He is Risen--solo by Miss Elma Seay
Sermon--Rev. B. E. Phillips
God Bless this Church--solo by Mary Catherine Garner
Benediction
Organ Postlude
Program for the Laying of the Cornerstone
My Hope is Built on Nothing Less--96
Prayer
Scripture: Acts 17:22-31; I Cor. 3:10-15; Psalms 127:1; Eph. 2:19-22
(Congregation please stand and go outside to the southeast corner of the building)
Momentos placed in Receptacle by the Church Clerk, E. N. Lane; calling out each item, one by one, as it is placed in the receptacle.
Sealing of the Receptacle by Mr. J. T. Hall
Prayer--Rev. B. E. Phillips
Message--Pastor
Laying of the Cornerstone:
Cornerstone placed into position by the Pastor, J. B. Watkins, and the Building Committee Chairman, Clyde Dampeer.
As our Lord Jesus Christ is the Chief Cornerstone of our salvation and Liberty, as the Holy Spirit hath revealed Him to us, and as God the Father in Love hath conceived and promulgated the whole glorious scheme of human redemption, we, therefore, lay the Cornerstone of the meeting house of the New Hebron Baptist Church in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Take heed therefore that the Cornerstone of your faith shall ever be Jesus Christ, the Son of God, our Savior
Rock of Ages--(Inside the Building)--171
Benediction--by C. E. Lee
August 5, 1995--4:00 P.M.
Organ Prelude--Dr. Roy Daughdrill
Hymn Medley--Bro. Scott Adkins
Blessed Assurance
Victory in Jesus
When We All Get to Heaven
Invocation--Rev. Charles E. Davis, Sr., Pastor
Instrumental Praise--Worthy Is The Lamb
Dr. Roy Daughdrill, Organ; Mrs. Donna Little, Piano
Solo--Bro. Scott Adkins
Message in Word--Rev. S. A. (Sonny) Adkins
Hymn 3--Worthy of Worship
Solo--Mr. Ed Dacus
Closing Prayer and Grace--Rev. David Henderson
Organ Postlude--Dr. Roy Daughdrill
The evening meal will be served in the felowship hall.
Welcome, former members and other friends; we are very happy to have you as our guest for this 90th Anniversary Observance. We hope this day will live in your memory for many years to come. May God bless you always.
August 6, 1995--10:30 A.M.
Organ Prelude--Mrs. Becky Yarbrough
Call to Worship Abide With Me --Mrs. Jane Little
Hymn 4 To God Be The Glory --Rev. David Henderson
Invocation--Mr. James Chancellor
Hymn 629 God of Our Fathers --Rev. David Henderson
Childern's Sermon--Rev. Charles E. Davis, Sr.
Choral Worship Great Is Thy Faithfulness --Adult Choir
Offertory Hymn 605 Because I Have Been Given Much
Worship with Tithes & Offering My Tribute
Mrs. Pat Garner, Piano; Mrs. Becky Yarbrough, Organ
Choral Worship To God Be The Glory --Adult Choir
Message from God's Word--Rev. Earl Clark
Hymn of Decision 287 Take My Life, Lead Me Lord
Parent & Child Dedication--Mr. & Mrs. Barry McCool & Hunter
The Church History--Mr. & Mrs. Eddie Little
Testimonies--Mrs. Marilyn Lane Sirmon; Mrs. Tanya Newsom Bridges
Message in Song Find Us Faithful --Rev David Henderson
Benediction--Rev. Charles E. Davis, Sr.
The noon meal will be served in the Fellowship Hall
R. Drummond, August 6, 1905 - December 31, 1906
J. H. Lane, January 1, 1907 - December 31, 1907
J. P. Williams, January 1, 1908 - December 31, 1910
J. E. Thigpen, January 1, 1911 - December 31, 1913
N. A. Edmonds, January 1, 1914 - December 1, 1915
J. E. Cranford, December 1, 1915 - August 1, 1917
J. G. Murphy, August 1, 1917 - August 1, 1918
B. E. Phillips, August 1, 1918 - December 31, 1949
J. B. Watkins, April 1, 1950 - December 25, 1954
Landon B. Spradlin, (Interim), January 1, 1955 - June 1, 1955
J. W. T. Siler, June 1, 1955 - July 1, 1969
James Harrell (Interim), July 1969 - December 1969
Jimmie Wood, December 28, 1969 - June 8, 1979
Carroll Jackson (Interim), July 13, 1979 - January 11, 1981
James Earl Clark, January 18, 1981 - ? 1984
James Parker (Interim), July 1984 - November 1984
S. A. Adkins, November 11, 1984 - July 17, 1988
James Yarbrough (Interim), September 11, 1988 - March 19, 1989
James Yarbrough, March 19, 1989 - December 1, 1991
Charles E. Davis, Sr., December 1, 1991 - December 1, 1997
Ed Daichle (Interim)
David Mikell (Interim)
David Wilkinson, December 1998 - present
F. L. Riley, Sr., August 6, 1905 - April 27, 1906
John B. Riley, April 27, 1906 - June 1, 1910
O. P. Izard, June 1, 1910 - September 1, 1918
John J. Berry, September 1, 1918 - August 19, 1934
O. P. Izard, August 19, 1934 - August 1, 1937
E. N. Lane, August 1, 1937 - 1955
J. C. Garner, 1955 - 1965
John A. Flynt, 1965 - 1969
Charles H. Shows, October 1, 1970 - September 30, 1982
Mrs. Janice Flynt, October 1, 1982 - September 30, 1984
Michael H. Little, October 1, 1984 - September 30, 1986
Henry Riley, October 1, 1986 - September 30, 1987
James Chancellor, October 1, 1987 - September 30, 1990
Carl Bruce Garner, October 1, 1990 - September 30, 1992
Mrs. Jane Little, October 1, 1993 - August 31, 1997
Mrs. Betty Wigington, September 1, 1997 - ???
Mrs. Judy Cole, ??? - present
F. L. Riley, Sr., August 6, 1905 - November 28, 1906
C. E. Lee, November 28, 1906 - June 6, 1948
Roy A. Berry, June 6, 1948 - 1963
C. Little, 1963 - 1970
C. B. Garner, October 1, 1970 - September 30, 1982
Roy Webb, October 1, 1982 - September 30, 1983
James Chancellor, October 1, 1983 - September 30, 1986
Michael H. Little, October 1, 1986 - September 30, 1989
Randy Sharp, October 1, 1989 - September 30, 1992
Mrs. June Grubbs, October 1, 1993 - September 30, 1994
Mrs. Ann May, October 1, 1995 - August 31, 1998
Mrs. Sharon Fox, September 1, 1998 - ???
Mrs. Rena Cone, ??? - present