| Children's Church Nancy Grissom Audrey Evans Angie Miller Sunday School Director Martha Ellsworth Song Leader Audrey Evans Deacons Bob Grissom Junior Hargraves Buddy Randolph Joe Woolverton (Lee Downing in the near future) Church Secretary Shelby Brown Sunday School Secretary Nancy Grissom Sunday School Teachers Bob Grissom Martha Ellsworth Lee Downing Gina McGinley Nancy Grissom Audrey Evans Vicky Berry Piano Players Andie Stanfield Shelley Johnson Bus Ministry Mark & Cindy Parker Dalton & Angie Miller |
| A Brief History of Stanfield General Baptist Church |
The first decision to form a congregation and establish a church happened during a birthday dinner for Eva Hargraves'
father in 1929. During the afternoon, family and friends began to sing hymns and two visiting ministers were asked to
preach. Everyone was delighted with the spontaneous service and a suggestion was made to organize a church for
people in the surrounding area.
The first services were held in the homes of the ministers. In the summer of 1930 a brush arbor was constructed which
served as a meeting place during the summer months. The first revival was held in the brush arbor with J.P. Stanfield and
John Hargraves as the evangelists. In winter, services were held in the Peanut School near the home of Jack Sullivan.
The first church conference was held on September 7, 1930. Legal organization was established at this meeting. Rev.
John Hargraves was elected as pastor, Earl Clark and J.D. Hargraves were appointed as deacons, and Pauline Hayes
was chosen as the clerk.
Soon after the conference, work began on a frame church with lumber supplied by the Keene and Sons Sawmill. The
building, located 5 1/2 miles south of Gideon became known as "The Jog," because of its location at a jog in the road.
In 1948 the building was sold to Tatum Chapel and a new block building erected. The church now had a sanctuary and
two classrooms. However as farming practices changed, the congregation saw the need to move to a more centralized
location in town. In 1965, after a storm damaged the church, the decision was made to build in the town of Gideon.
A parsonage was built in June of 1972 and a fellowship hall was added to the in 1974.
father in 1929. During the afternoon, family and friends began to sing hymns and two visiting ministers were asked to
preach. Everyone was delighted with the spontaneous service and a suggestion was made to organize a church for
people in the surrounding area.
The first services were held in the homes of the ministers. In the summer of 1930 a brush arbor was constructed which
served as a meeting place during the summer months. The first revival was held in the brush arbor with J.P. Stanfield and
John Hargraves as the evangelists. In winter, services were held in the Peanut School near the home of Jack Sullivan.
The first church conference was held on September 7, 1930. Legal organization was established at this meeting. Rev.
John Hargraves was elected as pastor, Earl Clark and J.D. Hargraves were appointed as deacons, and Pauline Hayes
was chosen as the clerk.
Soon after the conference, work began on a frame church with lumber supplied by the Keene and Sons Sawmill. The
building, located 5 1/2 miles south of Gideon became known as "The Jog," because of its location at a jog in the road.
In 1948 the building was sold to Tatum Chapel and a new block building erected. The church now had a sanctuary and
two classrooms. However as farming practices changed, the congregation saw the need to move to a more centralized
location in town. In 1965, after a storm damaged the church, the decision was made to build in the town of Gideon.
A parsonage was built in June of 1972 and a fellowship hall was added to the in 1974.
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added of our Christmas
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2009. Be sure to check
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| Pastor Bro. Andy Evans |
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| A Special Welcome To Our New Youth Leaders! Dalton and Angie Miller Our youth will enjoy services together on Sunday mornings, Sunday nights and Wednesday nights! Come and have some serious study and some serious fun as we worship our Lord Jesus Christ! |