Mission Point Missionary Baptist Church

History 
In 1908, after a number of families had purchased homes in this community the need for a church was dreamed of and resulted  in the organization of Mission Point Baptist Church. Under the leadership of Rev. M.F. Gordon, some boards were nailed to five persimmon trees to form seats near Armor and 46th street. It was here that the young people met for Sunday school. Their teacher was Rev. M.F. Gordon. 

When the weather had  became to cold to hold service outside, the group moved into a three room schoolhouse that was located on the Orphan Home Academy site. This was owned by the Antioch District. At this location they started holding church services. All the families in the neighborhood, both Methodist and Baptist, worshiped together.
In 1909, Rev. William Jones, pastor of 9th Street Baptist Church and moderator of the Antioch District Church, officially organized the families into a church. Is was named Mission Point Baptist Church. Reverend  M.F. Gordon was called to pastor the church.

The members paid $5 for the first down payment on the site. The site was purchased for $100. The membership built a brush arbor and held services here for a while. In 1910 Mr. Will Cato, a white contractor, built the church structure. A church was formed, a bell was purchased, and installed in the tower. In July 1910 Mission Point Missionary Baptist Church was represented in the 37th Annual Session of the Antioch District Association. The association met at New Prospect Baptist Church in Russellville, AR. Mission Point had only thirty members. Brother W.M. Sweeden was the messenger. Rev. MF Gordon was the pastor. Rev. William Jones was the moderator. The church grew steadily and many departments became active; namely the choir, the missionary department, the sunday school department, and the Baptist Training Union. 

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Officers

Pastor

Vacant


Ministerial Staff

Reverend Lonnie Jackson

Reverend Jerome Woods

Reverend C.A. Woods


Minister’s Wives

Sis. Betty Nickson

Sis. Lanisa Jackson

Sis. Deloris Rucker

Sis. Austine Wyatt

Sis. Rosie Woods


Mother’s of The Church

Sis. Rosie Cravens 

Sis. Rosie Christian

Sis. Louise Christian


Board of Trustees

Chairman- Bob Josenberger

Bro. William Bell

Bro. Vincent Jacobs

Bro. Vernon Simpson


Deacon Board

Chairman- Brother Alvin Bradley

Bro. Darrell Thompson Sr

Bro. Isaiah Hills

Bro. William May

Bro.Archie Rone


Laymen Department

Bro. Vernon Simpson


Missionary President

Sis. Gwendolyn Bradley


Mission Circles

Missionary Circle 1 Chair

Sis. Austine Wyatt

Eula Bennett Circle Chair

Sis. Vadine Kinnard

Willie Mae Ferguson Circle Chair

Sis. Irene Holmes

 

Baptist Training Union

Sis. Betty Simpson


Kitchen Committee Chair

Sis. Louise Christian


Wednesday Night Nutritionist 

Sis. Judy Gilyard


Transportation Ministry

Bro. Archie Rone


Dean of Christian Education

Sis. Marsha May


Finance Committee 

Chair- Sis. Rosie Cravens

Bro. Isaiah Hills

Bro. William May Sr.

Bro. Darrell Thompson 

Sis. Ruth Ann Christian


Treasurer

 Bro. William May Sr.


Male Chorus

The Brightsiders


Musicians

Sis. Rosie Christian

Sis. Betty Simpson 

Reverend Jerome Woods

Reverend Lonnie Jackson 


Church Custodian

Bro. William May Jr.

 

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