His dream has lived on and become a reality. Freeman home after almost 15 years of dedicated service. He wanted Union Missionary Baptist Church ready to begin the next century with a strong commitment to doing great things in the name of the Lord and the 100 year Anniversary was the beginning of this spiritual rebirth. ![]() He formed a committee and gave them a vision of a grand celebration. Freeman led the celebration of our 99th Anniversary and had the foresight to begin planning the 100 year anniversary. New Saturday morning Discipleship classes were taught by our Assistant Pastor, Rev. Freeman’s administration are, renovation of heating and air conditioning, purchase of a Baby Grand Piano, renovation of the sanctuary and repair of the Bell Tower, renovation to the front and side entrances of the church, built a new wheelchair ramp, and recent remodeling of the bathrooms. Freeman Male Choir was formed in his honor. He encouraged the organization of the 26/46 Mission Society. He held Wednesday night Bible classes and started week long training institutes twice a year. Freeman, Sr., a firm believer in the Bible. In 1978, the church called the honorable Rev. Sunday worship service was extended to the first through the fourth Sundays. Smith resigned, but under his administration new windows were installed in the auditorium, new carpeting, and a micro-audio system was purchased. Smith Young Adult Choir because of the time, effort, and dedication shown by Rev. Thomas Choir which had grown considerably, was divided by age groups forming a young adult choir ages 16-30. The youth choir is named in memory of the pastor that cared so much about youth and education. Thomas retired and was later called to rest. After twenty-two years of faithful service, Rev. Thomas was the moderator of the Yellow River Missionary Baptist Association, Trustee of the Union Baptist Institute in Athens, GA, and chairman of Rockdale County Fifth District of the General Missionary Baptist Convention of Georgia. The Junior Church, a City-Wide Daily Vacation Bible School, the Annual Easter Sunrise Services held on Pine Mountain, the observance of “Fellowship Day” on the third Sunday in January, and the observance of “Family Day” still celebrated on the third Sunday in March. The main auditorium was decorated three times, including new carpeting, new pews, and a baptism pool. Under his leadership the new rock building annex was completed and paid for. Felix Lavonia Thomas’ ministerial endeavors, teachings and preaching added to our church numerically and financially. We were blessed with a dynamic and powerful leader. He served faithfully for the next six years. During his leadership, pavement was put down, parking areas were laid, and the new building was started. Walker served for 14 years, resigning in 1944. There were three acres of land bought and a host of members were added to the church. The first walkway was constructed, street lights were installed, and the Baptism pool was erected. Walker the church was covered with a roof which has only recently been repaired. In 1931, there came another God-fearing man our way. He served faithfully for 10 years, and under his administration the church was paid in full. ![]() Dobbs served willingly and patiently for eleven years, then he too was called to his eternal home. Dobbs who was the moderator of the Yellow River Missionary Baptist Church Association. ![]() In 1908, the Union Baptist Church called the Rev. Baker served faithfully for seven years, and then he too was called from labor to reward. Under his leadership the above named building was remodeled and enlarged. He served approximately five years and was called from labor to reward. There was a small wooden building erected on the north side of the church and at the time it was called the Second Baptist Church, located on Chigger Hill, which is now Bruce Street. ![]() The Union Missionary Baptist Church was organized in the year of our Lord 1894 by the Rev.
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