Fbcrockville.com First Baptist Church of Rockville, Indiana
Title
First Baptist Church
Description
About FBCR
The First Baptist Church was formed as a congregation on December 29, 1888, under the leadership of S.K. Fusion. The first meeting place outside the members' homes, was a room over the Cheney and Janders Drug Store on the Northside of the square. The church rented the space for $2.50 per month.
In 1889, the Virginia and York Street lot was purchased and an old school building was moved to the lot. During that first year, the church membership rose from twelve to thirty-two. From 1891-1902, many improvements went into the church building. These improvements included a new pulpit platform, new seats, carpet, doors, windows, painting and some electrical work. In 1948, a new church basement was constructed. With the addition of the new basement classrooms, Sunday School attendance increased by 41%. The Baptist Youth Fellowship was organized, and twenty-one new members were added to the church.
In December of 1959, a special dinner was held at the church for the dedication of new church furnishings, but most importantly, to burn the old mortgage which had been paid off. From 1959 to 1978, many reports were given of spiritual and physical progress, and many members were added to the church. On Palm Sunday of 1978, a ground breaking service was held for the new addition to the church. This new addition included seven classrooms, a Pastor's office, men and women's restrooms, steps going down to the basement, and three folding doors between classrooms. Because of the remodeling, some classes had to meet outside or in member's homes. The high school class met in the dentist office next door. But this did not discourage the people; the new space being added included new classes which allowed the church to reach many more souls.
Languages
English
