In the 1870's, the Red Oak Baptist Church was founded
by a small group of faithful and devoted Christians who loved praising
and worshiping God. The original church named RED OAK GROVE BAPTIST
CHURCH was located southeast of Eastman Road on land donated by
the late Sally Rollins Family. Reverend Rube Wright served as first
spiritual leader of this membership.
Through many trials and tribulations, the church family grew spiritually,
numerically and financially. In the year of 1926, the need arose
for a larger facility and land was purchased from the Jacobs-Rollins
Estate.
Since the initial founding to this present date, fifteen,(15) spirit
filled committed men, by the Grace of God, have exemplified perseverance,
determination and encouraged a stronger commitment to Christ to
serve with understanding and humbleness.
In 1984, the present church was completed and in 1996 the land
surround the facility was purchased from the Mills Estate to enhance
the grounds and provide needed parking space. During last year,
thirty-three souls have been welcomed to Christ and twenty-six came
by Christian experience, three by baptism and four for watch care.
GROUND -BREAKING
To ensure the continued growth of our church the continued growth
of our church, the Sacrificial Giving Plan (SGP) was formulated
in September, 2000 so that we may continue to meet challenges and
responsibilities of an ever-changing world.
Results of the plan became a reality in August 2001 when ground
breaking was held to add an Educational Wing and a Family Life Center
to completed in 2002.
"The God of Israel has blessed us indeed and enlarged our
territory" and we thank HIM for HIS omnipresence, compassion
and mighty works.
New Additions
On July 8, 2001, a groundbreaking ceremony was held for an 11, 300
square foot Family Life Center and a 6, 900 square-foot Educational
Wing annexed to the main structure of the church. The FLC houses
a state-of-the-art-gymnasium with weight and aerobics rooms, basketball
courts, kitchenette, youth director's office and other amenities.
The Educational Wing provides ten additional classrooms.
Construction on the new annex and the FLC was completed in July
2002. |
