Black History Month

bhmCelebrating the accomplishments of Blacks throughout history and encouraging success for the future… 

 

Church History 

Mt. Nebo Baptist Church was established in 1867, built on land owned by a man named Mr. Rickets. Mr. Rickets dedicated that land to only be used for worship. Mt. Nebo was built on the unity of colored people praising God and supporting one another. The first pastor of Mt. Nebo., Reverend P. F. Fitzgerald, was put through school by the church and dedicated his life to preaching the word of God. Under him came the development of a deacons ministry and Sunday school.  20170416_131411Rev. Fitzgerald served for 44 years then passed away staying true to his word that he would preach for Mt. Nebo his whole life. The second pastor of Mt. Nebo Baptist Church was elected, Reverend William Thomas, who served for 7 years. Then came Reverend J. B. Rather who served for 29 years. 

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Rev. Rather was followed by Reverend Clarence Jones who served 1 year, Reverend R. R. Wilkinson who served 6 years, and Reverend David E. Gordon who served for 18 years. The current church building was built under Rev. Gordon accommodating the masses that were coming to be a part of Mt. Nebo. Rev. Gordon gave the first sermon in the new building in 1978. Following Rev. Gordon was Reverend Joseph B. Fields, Jr. who served for over 32 years. And currently serving is Pastor Damion T. Batts. The previous building still remains across the street holding all the memories and history in mint condition. It stands a historic monument featured in the Civil Rights in Education Heritage Trail. Just as its start, Mt. Nebo Baptist Church is built on a foundation of God, love, and family.

Announcements: 

  • Join us for service every Sunday at 10am – Drive up or Zoom. Details in the announcements.

Trivia:

Test your knowledge! Take this Black History Month quiz and see how much you know! 

  • Absalom Jones established the Free African Society, along with Richard Allen, to help emancipated slaves and give spiritual support. He became America’s first Black Priest leading the African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas.
  • Alexander Crummell was a Protestant Episcopal missionary in Liberia where he established churches and schools in the 1800s.
  • Martin Luther King Jr. pastored Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Atlanta Georgia. He was a main catalyst and contributor of the Civil Rights Movement.
  • Wearing hats to church has been a way to honor God. Men and women looked their best to enter the house of the Lord and the hats symbolized a crown showing triumph as Christians.
  • The First African Baptist Church in Savannah Georgia was the first Black church established in America (1778).
  • Jarena Lee was the first Black woman to be authorized to preach. She traveled all across America teaching the gospel.
  • Spirituals were sang at praise houses and in the fields during slavery to stay connected to African traditions, praise God, and share the good news of the Gospel to other slaves.
  • Sojourner Truth preached across America interpreting the Bible in support of abolishing slavery and fighting for women’s rights.
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