Montgomery in Montgomery County, Alabama — The American South (East South Central)
Bethel Missionary Baptist Church
Photographed By Mark Hilton, January 3, 2014
1. Bethel Missionary Baptist Church Marker
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Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. . Organized in 1967 as the Second Colored Baptist Church, congregation later changed named to Bethel Missionary Baptist. First building burned in 1908. Rev. E.W. Pickett then conducted services in "Love and Charity Hall" until second structure built in 1912 in same neighborhood but different site. In 1943, church remodeled under leadership of Rev. H.H. Hubbard. During the ministry of Rev. Edward Martin, the members, having outgrown the old building, built present edifice. Congregation has taken active role in social ministry, contributing to the well-being of the community. Cornerstone reflects its philosophy: "Home of Amazing Grace and Headquarters of the Holy Ghost."
Organized in 1967 as the Second Colored Baptist Church, congregation later changed named to Bethel Missionary Baptist. First building burned in 1908. Rev. E.W. Pickett then conducted services in "Love and Charity Hall" until second structure built in 1912 in same neighborhood but different site. In 1943, church remodeled under leadership of Rev. H.H. Hubbard. During the ministry of Rev. Edward Martin, the members, having outgrown the old building, built present edifice. Congregation has taken active role in social ministry, contributing to the well-being of the community. Cornerstone reflects its philosophy: "Home of Amazing Grace and Headquarters of the Holy Ghost."
Location. 32° 21.793′ N, 86° 19.539′ W. Marker is in Montgomery, Alabama, in Montgomery County. Marker is at the intersection of Mobile Road and Clio Street, on the right when traveling south on Mobile Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2106 Mill Street, Montgomery AL 36108, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 25, 2018. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2014, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 877 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on January 3, 2014, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
