On the 7th day of April, 1905, a council made up of J. W. McAtee, Rev. Dodson of Guthrie, and H. G. Phillips of Yukon met in the Union Church House in Crescent, Oklahoma, to organize a Baptist Church in the community. Bro. Dodson was elected chairman and Bro. Phillips, clerk of the council. The following names were presented to the council, desiring to be included in the organization: Mr. and Mrs. Sam Kendrick, Mrs. E. T. Moore, Stella Moore, Mr. Ed Maise, Mrs. Ed Maise, Mrs. Martin, Mrs. May Smith, Mrs. Minervie Smith, Mrs. Mattie Ryland, Mrs. Josie Armstrong, and Etta Armstrong.
After the first articles of faith were read and adopted; the Church Covenant read and adopted; and the hand of fellowship was extended, the church was "thrown open" for the reception of members. Four were received as candidates for Baptism: Lillie Martin, Mrs. Nancy Powell, Mrs. B. F. Ryland and Mrs. Ora Lane.
Rev. H. G. Phillips was called as the first pastor. Thus was the beginning of the First Baptist Church of Crescent.
Organized April 7, 1905
In 1934, under the pastorate of S. H. Casey, the second church sanctuary was built on the lot just west of the present day church. The new church included a finished basement.
In 1948, under the leadership of pastor C. T. Perkins, an Educational building was added on the East side. On March 13, 1949 there was a dedication service and Dr. Andrew Potter delivered the address.
In 1950, the church auditorium was completely redecorated.
The History of
First Baptist Church
Crescent, Oklahoma
Updated 05.10.09
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THE ORGANIZATION OF THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF CRESCENT
Not having a building of its own, the church held all of its meetings for five years in the Crescent Union Building, located at West Madison and North Hickory, our present day Abernathy-Aaron Funeral Home.
In 1905, the members voted to construct a church building. The first building was erected in 1910 on the corner lot, southwest of the present day facility at 304 South Grand.
In 1916, a church parsonage was purchased, located on South Grand, south of the original church building of 1910.
Some of the long-time church members included: Lula Hopson, who joined in 1908, and Anna Yenzer, who joined about 1919. Anna was the daugher of George H. Wilson, one of the founding fathers of the church.
Membership grew from the original 12 in 1905 to 77 in 1912, and 119 in 1916.
NAMES:Dates Served:
H. G. Phillips 1905 -
W. H. Williams
C. W. Haskins
J. M. Page
Harry W. Boult
E. P. Roe
W. F. Farrar
E. D. Jeter
J.F. Watkins,
C. C. Mosier
S. H. Casey 1932 -1938
James A. Hog
H. B. Long
C. T. Perkins 1942 - 1950
Kenneth Kern
Cecil. H. Flowers
PASTORS - of the First Baptist Church of Crescent
NAMES:Dates Served:
Harvey Kneisel 1954 - 1956
(He & his wife surrendered for Missionary
service & they went to Georgetown, British Guiana).
J. Pat Shields
J. D. Farrell
Clyde PlunkMay 1961 - (1965+)
Vern Ross
Ronnie Rice_______ - Dec 1973
Tim Moody (he may have left in 1976)
Jim Lady Maybe only here for @7 months
J. C. Jones @ 1979 and 1981
Fred King @ 1985
C. Fred WilliamsJuly 1, 1987 - Feb 1991
(Fred was Interim Pastor for seven months prior. His wife, Margaret Jo Williams, died on Aug 14, 1989,
On the 7th day of April, 1905, a council made up of J. W. McAtee, Rev. Dodson of Guthrie, and H. G. Phillips of Yukon met in the Union Church House in Crescent, Oklahoma, to organize a Baptist Church in the community. Bro. Dodson was elected chairman and Bro. Phillips, clerk of the council. The following names were presented to the council, desiring to be included in the organization: Mr. and Mrs. Sam Kendrick, Mrs. E. T. Moore, Stella Moore, Mr. Ed Maise, Mrs. Ed Maise, Mrs. Martin, Mrs. May Smith, Mrs. Minervie Smith, Mrs. Mattie Ryland, Mrs. Josie Armstrong, and Etta Armstrong.
