A Brief History of the First Baptist Church of Ratcliff The first organized worship services of those Ratcliff and area residents of the Baptist faith were reported in 1905. Meeting only one Sunday each month, they gathered in one location on Sunday morning and another location Sunday evening. These meetings were held in store buildings or the local school. By late 1908 or early 1909, a one-room, white building with a pot-bellied stove in the center was constructed near the railroad station. Seventeen charter members are listed. The first pastor indicated was J. Hall. Property was valued at $700.00. In 1945, the original white frame building was rocked with native stone. 1958 saw the church addition of the east wing and in 1972 the west side rooms were added. By 1983 church attendance had grown and with a yearly average of 102, the members began plans for a new sanctuary. This was completely paid for within five years. by Barbara Kizziar |
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