Tuesday's Internet Edition, July 08, 2008.
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brother Dan, children of Herman and Elnora Otto, grew up in FBC. Ruby Jane served many years as a Southern Baptist Home Missionary. |
Former pastor of 23 years, Reuel Cooper, addressed the congregation. In attendance were several family members of other former pastors. Mrs. Dorothy Dietering, widow of former pastor, Q. C. Dietering, attended with her son Blair. Evelyn Dill Lewis and Margie Nell Dill Clem, two daughters of Reverend F.R. Dill, were among the visitors too.
The church was established in January 1855 by nine original members. Rev. J.G. Thomas was the pastor at that time.
The little white church house was located in Old Town Lexington and the building was later replaced by a larger sanctuary. The current church is the third building for this congregation and is located on Third Street next to the Lexington Middle School.
Pictures and memorabilia from church history were on display throughout the church building. Pictures of Youth and Children’s Activities, pictures of Missions Activities and of musical performances were on display as well.
One of the highlights of the day was the Wedding Chapel, which featured pictures of many weddings which had been held in the church. Two invitations of weddings held for church members in 1894 and 1897 were on display. The oldest wedding picture was of Ascenia Parker and E. M. Peebles.
During the morning service, the church presented a portable pedal-operated bellows organ to the Lexington Log Cabins and Historical Society. The organ was restored to its original condition by Lee County artisan, Jack Weiderhold. Kay Van Dorn, President of the Cabins, accepted the organ and also played “Amazing Grace” for the congregation.