Burlington, July 22—The First Baptist church of this city is planning for the celebration of the 35th anniversary of the founding of the church, which will occur the latter part of this month.
The church was organized in the year 1887. J.W. Cates and T.M. Roberson, both now deceased, were the first deacons elected, and Rev. A.T. Hord was the first pastor. The church was started with 13 members, and by the end of the year 1887, nine additional members were received. The lot upon which the present church building stands was purchased from the railroad company in 1888 for $25, and the church building was erected at a cost of about $1,000. The second pastor was Dr. Thomas Hume, who served the church at a salary of $150 per year from 1889 to 1890.
Since that time the church has grown rapidly, and today is one of the most substantial and largest Baptist churches in North Carolina.
The present pastor, Rev. Martin W. Buck, began his pastorate in 1913. The plans for the celebration of the anniversary are being worked out by committees and the pastor, and the occasion will bring together possibly nearly all the present membership and many former members. A noted minister of the denomination will be secured to speak, and other features will make the event one of the most significant of the year for the local pastor and congregation.
From the Raleigh News & Observer, July 23, 1922
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