Framing the Building
November 1997
Laying the Foundation
November 1997
ELIM BAPTIST CHURCH'S
SESQUICENTENNIAL (150 YEARS) CELEBRATIONS
March is the month we highlight the
BUILDING OF THE CHURCH
The third month of the Church’s Birthday Year, we will highlight the activities that led to the building of the present church. We start the story a long time ago with the first meeting of the congregation under the oak tree arbor. Please see "Building Timeline" that includes information collected thus far, and help us document the many changes since 1857. To be able to do this, we are collecting stories that will explain some of the challenges the members faced over the years and pictures that show some of the physical changes of the church. (Click to enlarge some pictures)
Committee Members:
Sharon Henson - 877-2526
Annette Abbey - 977-4210
Frances Groover - 876-3347
Reggie Burgess - 368-4714
Ground-Breaking Ceremony
September 14, 1997
Raising the Roof
December 1997
Walls and Insulation
November 1997
Baptistry
Aug-Sep 1998
Interior
Jan - Jun 1998
Exterior
Jan-Jun 1998
Building Dedication
September 20, 1998
Rev. & Mrs. Merian_Purcell Dr. & Mrs. Larry Strickland Mike_Timkin
(1963-1968)
Erecting the Steeple
March 30, 2001
Remodeling the Old Santuary into Preschool Rooms
February 1999
Original 1847 Deed of Land
Transcribed 1847 Deed of Land
Transcribed 1920 Deed of Land
Original 1920 Deed of Land
1970 Ground Breaking
(pictured in the 1970 Ludowici News)
Elim Baptist Church Pastorium and Cemetery
(pictured in the 1969 Ludowici News)
Elim Baptist Church being renovated
(pictured in the 1972 Ludowici News)
