Dec 24th, 2023

FBC New Brockton held a Christmas Eve candlelight Service for the 2nd year in a row. A Children’s Christmas play was presented under the direction of Mrs. Echo Pope.

(References – Records – “Church records” 2022- 2024 (these Records are stored in the Church Archives & Coffee County Baptist Association)

Photograph – (2023 Christmas Play) (Photographer-Echo Pope)

Dec 10th, 2023

Damascus Baptist Church performed an enchanting Christmas Cantata at FBC New Brockton.

(References – Records – “Church records” 2022- 2024 (these Records are stored in the Church Archives & Coffee County Baptist Association)

Dec 9th, 2023

FBC New Brockton took part in the New Brockton Christmas Parade by adorning a float, riding it in the Parade for the 2nd year in a row. The Float theme ‘Jesus the Original Super Hero.

(References – Records – “Church records” 2022- 2024 (these Records are stored in the Church Archives & Coffee County Baptist Association)

Photograph – (2023 Christmas Parade) (Photographer-Jennifer Pope)

Dec 8th & 9th, 2023

FBC New Brockton took part in the Good New Rodeo.

(References – Records – “Church records” 2022- 2024 (these Records are stored in the Church Archives & Coffee County Baptist Association)

Wednesday, Oct 25th, 2023

The Church participated in “Light the Night,” a delightful fall festival in the Town of New Brockton.  This wonderful event was spearheaded by Rev. Anthony Sherrer, the Head Pastor of Connect Church. 

(References – Records – “Church records” 2022- 2024 (these Records are stored in the Church Archives & Coffee County Baptist Association)

Photograph – (Jennifer Pope, Wolf & Sonja Steiner and Rev. Stephen pope) (Photographer-Unknown)

August 20th, 2023

FBC New Brockton Joined numerous other church to Have a ‘Prayer Walk’ through the Schools in New Brockton.

(References – Records – “Church records” 2022- 2024 (these Records are stored in the Church Archives & Coffee County Baptist Association)

Photograph – (2023 Prayer Walk) (Photographer-Kyle St.Andrews)

June 25th – 28th, 2023

FBC New Brockton joyously hosted Vacation Bible School (VBS) for the first time in five years, with Mrs. Danielle Donaldson serving as the VBS Superintendent. Theme ‘Twist & Turn’.

(References – Records – “Church records” 2022- 2024 (these Records are stored in the Church Archives & Coffee County Baptist Association)

Books – St.Andrews, Kyle, • “Upon this Rock” The History of the FBC New Brockton”  • (2024)

Photograph – (2023 VBS) (Photographer-Kyle St.Andrews)

June 11th, 2023

The Women of the Church restored the W.M.U. at FBC New Brockton, with Midge Hogan as the W.M.U. President.

(References – Records – “Church records” 2022- 2024 (these Records are stored in the Church Archives & Coffee County Baptist Association)

Books – St.Andrews, Kyle, • “Upon this Rock” The History of the FBC New Brockton”  • (2024)

June 5th – 10th, 2023

The One Way Student Ministries attended the MFuge retreat, where Rev. Stephen and Mrs. Jennifer Pope accompanied them.

(References – Records – “Church records” 2022- 2024 (these Records are stored in the Church Archives & Coffee County Baptist Association)

Books – St.Andrews, Kyle, • “Upon this Rock” The History of the FBC New Brockton”  • (2024)

Photograph – (One Way Youth Ministry) (Photographer-Unknown)

May 7th, 2023

The Church held a Sr. Recognition service for the seniors of 2023. Noah Nolin, Damian Pope & Kaysley Broxson.

(References – Records – “Church records” 2022- 2024 (these Records are stored in the Church Archives & Coffee County Baptist Association)

Photograph – (Noah Nolin, Damian Pope & Kaysley Broxson) (Photographer-Jennifer Pope)

May, 2023

The Men of the Church, including Bro. Chuck Hogan, Bro. Kyle Strickland, Bro. Rod “Wolf” Steiner, Bro. Chuck Nelson, Bro. Dale Nolin, Bro. Noah Nolin, Bro. Phil Freese and Bro. Johnny Donaldson, began a tradition of praying for the Rev. Stephen Pope before every Sunday Morning Church Service.

(References – Records – “Church records” 2022- 2024 (these Records are stored in the Church Archives & Coffee County Baptist Association)

Books – St.Andrews, Kyle, • “Upon this Rock” The History of the FBC New Brockton”  • (2024)

April 6th, 2023

The Church conducted a special LORD’s Supper Service.

(References – Records – “Church records” 2022- 2024 (these Records are stored in the Church Archives & Coffee County Baptist Association)

Books – St.Andrews, Kyle, • “Upon this Rock” The History of the FBC New Brockton”  • (2024)

March 26th, 2023

Harmony Baptist Church’s performed a captivating Easter Cantata.

(References – Records – “Church records” 2022- 2024 (these Records are stored in the Church Archives & Coffee County Baptist Association)

Books – St.Andrews, Kyle, • “Upon this Rock” The History of the FBC New Brockton”  • (2024)

Feb 26th, 2023

The Men’s Ministry was inaugurated under the guidance of Bro. Chuck Nelson

(References – Records – “Church records” 2022- 2024 (these Records are stored in the Church Archives & Coffee County Baptist Association)

Books – St.Andrews, Kyle, • “Upon this Rock” The History of the FBC New Brockton”  • (2024)

Feb 11th, 2023

FBC New Brockton hosted in the Fellowship Hall a delightful Valentine’s Day Banquet prepared by Mrs. Vicky Harrison.

(References – Records – “Church records” 2022- 2024 (these Records are stored in the Church Archives & Coffee County Baptist Association)

Books – St.Andrews, Kyle, • “Upon this Rock” The History of the FBC New Brockton”  • (2024)

Jan, 2023

The Church reinstated the Choir under the leadership of Bro. Chuck Nelson, as Choir Director.

(References – Records – “Church records” 2022- 2024 (these Records are stored in the Church Archives & Coffee County Baptist Association)

Books – St.Andrews, Kyle, • “Upon this Rock” The History of the FBC New Brockton”  • (2024)

Feb., 09-12, 2020

Joint Revival Services were held with Calvary Baptist Church, Enterprise, AL) Don Graham (Speaker) & Danny Williams (Worship Leader).

(References – Records – “Church records” 2002 – 2020 (these Records are stored in the Church Archives & Coffee County Baptist Association)

2020

Rev. Nathan Sims became the second longest tenured Pastor.

(References – Records – “Church records” 2002 – 2020 (these Records are stored in the Church Archives & Coffee County Baptist Association)

Photograph – (Rev. Nathan Sims) • Alabama Baptist Website

April, 2018

The Church votes to sale the Pastorium

(References – Records -“Church records” 2002 – 2020 (these Records are stored in the Church Archives & Coffee County Baptist Association)

Feb., 25-28, 2018

Joint Revival Services were held with Calvary Baptist Church, Enterprise, AL) Don Graham (Speaker) & Chris Diffey (Worship Leader).

(References – Records – “Church records” 2002 – 2020 (these Records are stored in the Church Archives & Coffee County Baptist Association)

April 10-13, 2016

Revival Service were held “Buddy” Hood (Speaker) & Hal Yarbrough (Worship Leader).

(References – Records – “Church records” 2002 – 2020 (these Records are stored in the Church Archives & Coffee County Baptist Association)

March 16-19, 2014

Revival Service were held Stacy Stafford (Speaker) & Kevin Cobb (Worship Leader).

(References – Records – “Church records” 2002 – 2020 (these Records are stored in the Church Archives & Coffee County Baptist Association)

Oct., 2012

Hal Yarbrough began to serve as Music Minister (until resignation Sep., 2017) .

(References – Records – “Church records” 2002 – 2020 (these Records are stored in the Church Archives & Coffee County Baptist Association)

March 11-14, 2012

Revival Service were held Rev. Chad Hixson (Speaker) & Craig Stringfield (Worship Leader).

(References – Records – “Church records” 2002 – 2020 (these Records are stored in the Church Archives & Coffee County Baptist Association)

2010

Dr. Ernest Bailey was called by the Church and served as Interim Pastor (until Oct., 2011).

(References – Records – “Church records” 2002 – 2020 (these Records are stored in the Church Archives & Coffee County Baptist Association)

2003

Rev. Chad Hixson was called by the Church and served as Pastor (until he resigned 2008).

(References – Records -“Church records” 2002 – 2020 (these Records are stored in the Church Archives & Coffee County Baptist Association)

Photograph – (Rev. Chad Hixson) • History Committee  • “History of Coffee County Baptists Association, New Brockton, Alabama 1998-2002”  • (2002) • (Pages 52)

Sept., 2001

Rev. Henry Johnson was called by the Church and served as Interim Pastor (until July, 2003).

(References – Records – “Church records” 2002 – 2020 (these Records are stored in the Church Archives & Coffee County Baptist Association) &  “First Baptist Church, New Brockton, AL Church Centennial”, 1902-2002 (these Records are stored in the Church Archives & Pea River Historical Society)

Books -History Committee  • “History of Coffee County Baptists Association, New Brockton, Alabama 1998-2002”  • (2002) • (Pages 52-53)

1999

Rev. Carlton Moore was called by the Church and served as Interim Pastor.

(References – Records – “First Baptist Church, New Brockton, AL Church Centennial”, 1902-2002 (these Records are stored in the Church Archives & Pea River Historical Society)

1996

Dr. John Granger taught Winter Bible Study at New Brockton First Baptist.

(References – Books – Shoffner, Roy, • “Go Ye Therefore…” History of the Coffee County Baptist Association 1981-1998”  • (1998) • (Pages 261-264)

1994

The Church bought a Van.

(References – Records – “First Baptist Church, New Brockton, AL Church Centennial”, 1902-2002 (these Records are stored in the Church Archives & Pea River Historical Society)

Books – Shoffner, Roy, • “Go Ye Therefore…” History of the Coffee County Baptist Association 1981-1998”  • (1998) • (Pages 261-264))

1989

Rev. David Atchison was called by the Church and served as Pastor. The Pastor’s Sunday School Class and the Children’s Worship were both organized.

(References – Records – “First Baptist Church, New Brockton, AL Church Centennial”, 1902-2002 (these Records are stored in the Church Archives & Pea River Historical Society)

1989

Rev. Mack King was called by the Church and served as Interim Pastor (until 1989).

(References – Records -“First Baptist Church, New Brockton, AL Church Centennial”, 1902-2002 (these Records are stored in the Church Archives & Pea River Historical Society)

Oct. 21th, 1983

Rev. Rex Henderson (Pastor of New Brockton) spoke on the 75th Annual Session of the Coffee County Baptist Association at Kinston Baptist, Kinston, AL.

(References – Books -Shoffner, Roy, • “Go Ye Therefore…” History of the Coffee County Baptist Association 1981-1998”  • (1998) • (Page 367)

1975

Rev. D. Richburg was called by the Church and served as Pastor (until 1978).

(References – Records – “History of the New Brockton First Baptist Church from 1902” (Held in the archives of the FBC New Brockton) & “First Baptist Church, New Brockton, AL Church Centennial”, 1902-2002 (these Records are stored in the Church Archives & Pea River Historical Society)  

Newspapers- The Enterprise Ledger by Albert L. Strezier • 30 June, 1978, Fri • (page 5) (Enterprise, AL)   & The Enterprise Ledger • 18 Sept, 1987, Fri • (Pages 5) (Enterprise, AL) 

Books – Strozier, Albert L., • “Coffee County Baptists, History of the Coffee County Baptist Association of Alabama and of the forty-five members of the Body”  • (1981) • (Pages 208-212)

Photograph – (Mr. & Mrs. David Richburg, Marica and James David II) The Enterprise Ledger by Albert L. Strezier • 30 June, 1978, Fri • (page 5) (Enterprise, AL) Photographer – Unknown

1975

Rev. Howard Jones was called by the Church and served as Interim Pastor.

(References – Records – “First Baptist Church, New Brockton, AL Church Centennial”, 1902-2002 (these Records are stored in the Church Archives & Pea River Historical Society)

Oct. 13th, 1972

The 64th Annual Session of the Coffee County Baptist Association was held at First Baptist Church of New Brockton. Speaker was Alfred Ikner

(References – Records – “History of First Baptist Church New Brockton”, 1902-1960 (these Records are stored at Pea River Historical Society)

Books – Shoffner, Roy, • “Go Ye Therefore…” History of the Coffee County Baptist Association 1981-1998”  • (1998) • (Page 366)

1970

Rev. Charles B. Raley was called by the Church and served as Pastor (until 1972).

(References – Records – “History of the New Brockton First Baptist Church from 1902” (Held in the archives of the FBC New Brockton) & “First Baptist Church, New Brockton, AL Church Centennial”, 1902-2002 (these Records are stored in the Church Archives & Pea River Historical Society)

Newspapers – The Enterprise Ledger by Albert L. Strezier • 30 June, 1978, Fri • (page 5) (Enterprise, AL)   & The Enterprise Ledger • 18 Sept, 1987, Fri • (Pages 5) (Enterprise, AL)

Books -Strozier, Albert L., • “Coffee County Baptists, History of the Coffee County Baptist Association of Alabama and of the forty-five members of the Body”  • (1981) • (Pages 208-212) & Shoffner, Roy, • “Go Ye Therefore…” History of the Coffee County Baptist Association 1981-1998”  • (1998) •(Page 366)

1967

Rev. Frank McWhirter was called by the Church and served as Pastor (until 1969).

(References – Records – “History of the New Brockton First Baptist Church from 1902” (Held in the archives of the FBC New Brockton) & “First Baptist Church, New Brockton, AL Church Centennial”, 1902-2002 (these Records are stored in the Church Archives & Pea River Historical Society)

Newspapers – The Enterprise Ledger by Albert L. Strezier • 30 June, 1978, Fri • (page 5) (Enterprise, AL)   & The Enterprise Ledger • 18 Sept, 1987, Fri • (Pages 5) (Enterprise, AL)

Books – Strozier, Albert L., • “Coffee County Baptists, History of the Coffee County Baptist Association of Alabama and of the forty-five members of the Body”  • (1981) • (Pages 208-212)

Sept. 24th, 1964

The Coffee County Baptist Woman’s Missionary Society Prayer retreat was held at First Baptist Church of New Brockton. Rev. M. T. Gales spoke on 17th chapter of the Gospel of John, then he asked each of the ladies to open their Bible and selected Scripture and give time for personal Testimonies. He Close the devotion period by singing “Teach me to Pray”

(References – Newspapers -The Elba Clipper • 01 Oct., 1964, Thu  • (Pages 4) (Elba, AL)

1964

Rev. M. T. Gales was called by the Church and served as Pastor (until 1966).

(References – Records – “History of the New Brockton First Baptist Church from 1902” (Held in the archives of the FBC New Brockton) & “First Baptist Church, New Brockton, AL Church Centennial”, 1902-2002 (these Records are stored in the Church Archives & Pea River Historical Society)  

Newspapers – The Enterprise Ledger by Albert L. Strezier • 30 June, 1978, Fri • (page 5) (Enterprise, AL)   & The Enterprise Ledger • 18 Sept, 1987, Fri • (Pages 5) (Enterprise, AL) 

Books – Strozier, Albert L., • “Coffee County Baptists, History of the Coffee County Baptist Association of Alabama and of the forty-five members of the Body”  • (1981) • (Pages 208-212)

Oct. 13th, 1960

The 52nd Annual Session of the Coffee County Baptist Association was held at First Baptist Church of New Brockton. The Moderator was J.F. Lindsey, The Clerk was A. L. Strozier, the Speakers was Rev. Q. P. Jones ( Bethany Baptist, Pastor), and Rev. James W. Eady (Mt. Pleasant Baptist, Pastor).

(References – Records – “History of First Baptist Church New Brockton”, 1902-1960 (these Records are stored at Pea River Historical Society)

Newspapers – The Enterprise Ledger • 11 Oct, 1960, Tues • (Pages 1) (Enterprise, AL)  & The Elba Clipper • 13 Oct, 1960, Thu • (Pages 1) (Elba, AL) 

Books – “Go Ye Therefore…” History of the Coffee County Baptist Association 1981-1998” by Roy Shoffner (Page 365)

1960

The Church Membership grew to 426. The value of the Church property was at $85,000.00

(References – Records – “History of the New Brockton First Baptist Church from 1902” (Held in the archives of the FBC New Brockton)

Dec., 1958

Rev. Clarence M. Mezick returned and again served as Pastor of First Baptist Church of New Brockton (until 1964).

(References – Records – “History of the New Brockton First Baptist Church from 1902” (Held in the archives of the FBC New Brockton) & “First Baptist Church, New Brockton, AL Church Centennial”, 1902-2002 (these Records are stored in the Church Archives & Pea River Historical Society) & “History of First Baptist Church New Brockton”, 1902-1960 (these Records are stored at Pea River Historical Society)  

Newspapers – The Enterprise Ledger by Albert L. Strezier • 30 June, 1978, Fri • (page 5) (Enterprise, AL)   & The Enterprise Ledger • 18 Sept, 1987, Fri • (Pages 5) (Enterprise, AL)

Books – Strozier, Albert L., • “Coffee County Baptists, History of the Coffee County Baptist Association of Alabama and of the forty-five members of the Body”  • (1981) • (Pages 208-212)

1958

Chaplain John N. Hudson was called by the Church and served as Supply Pastor (until Dec. 1958) upon the resignation of Rev. J. B. Johnson.

(References – Records – “First Baptist Church, New Brockton, AL Church Centennial”, 1902-2002 (these Records are stored in the Church Archives & Pea River Historical Society) & “History of First Baptist Church New Brockton”, 1902-1960 (these Records are stored at Pea River Historical Society)

Newspapers -The Enterprise Ledger by Albert L. Strezier • 30 June, 1978, Fri • (page 5) (Enterprise, AL)   & The Enterprise Ledger • 18 Sept, 1987, Fri • (Pages 5) (Enterprise, AL)

Books -Strozier, Albert L., • “Coffee County Baptists, History of the Coffee County Baptist Association of Alabama and of the forty-five members of the Body”  • (1981) • (Pages 208-212)

From 1953 – 1957

Marking a Great Spiritual Awakening in First Baptist Church of New Brockton and for the first time in the history of the Church, men and women answered the calling of God for the Ministry and Missionary work.

Those that answered the call: Miss Peggy Helms, Miss Sarah Nell Peacock, Miss Linda Lou Jones, Mr. Richard L. Hayes, Mr. James Maddox, Mr. James C. Mezick, Mr. Jimmy D. Sawyer, Mr. Eldrid Ellis and John Ed Sawyer.

The Church had the pleasure of licensing Mr. Richard L. Hayes, Mr. James Maddox, Mr. James C. Mezick, Mr. Jimmy D. Sawyer, Mr. Eldrid Ellis and John Ed Sawyer.

The Church later Ordained three of these young men Mr. Richard L. Hayes, Mr. James C. Mezick and Mr. Jimmy D. Sawyer.

Miss Peggy Helms, Miss Sarah Nell Peacock and Miss Linda Lou Jones advanced their education and prepared for Missionary Work.

(References – Records – “History of the New Brockton First Baptist Church from 1902” (Held in the archives of the FBC New Brockton) & “First Baptist Church, New Brockton, AL Church Centennial”, 1902-2002 (these Records are stored in the Church Archives & Pea River Historical Society) & “History of First Baptist Church New Brockton”, 1902-1960 (these Records are stored at Pea River Historical Society)

Newspapers – The Enterprise Ledger • 11 Jun., 1954, Fri • (Pages 17) (Enterprise, AL) & The Enterprise Ledger • 27 Jul., 1954, Fri • (Pages 19) (Enterprise, AL) & The Enterprise Ledger • 30 Aug., 1956, Fri • (Pages 3) (Enterprise, AL)  & The Enterprise Ledger by Albert L. Strezier • 30 June, 1978, Fri • (page 5) (Enterprise, AL)   & The Enterprise Ledger • 18 Sept, 1987, Fri • (Pages 5) (Enterprise, AL)

Books – Strozier, Albert L., • “Coffee County Baptists, History of the Coffee County Baptist Association of Alabama and of the forty-five members of the Body”  • (1981) • (Pages 208-212)

Aug., 1956

James C. Mezick (The pastor’s son) was ordained to the Gospel ministry by Frist Baptist of New Brockton, at the request of Oenaville Baptist Church, Waco, TX .

(References – Records- “History of the New Brockton First Baptist Church from 1902” (Held in the archives of the FBC New Brockton)

Newspapers – The Enterprise Ledger by Mrs. Tom Brock • 30 Aug., 1956, Thu • (Pages 3) (Enterprise, AL)

Feb. 12th-19th, 1956

Frist Baptist of New Brockton held a Revival, with Rev. C. M. Mezick was the Speaker.

(References – Newspapers – The Enterprise Ledger • 09 Feb., 1955, Thu • (Pages 1) (Enterprise, AL) & The Enterprise Ledger • 13 Feb., 1955, Thu • (Pages 2) (Enterprise, AL)

Sep. 26th, 1954

Dedication Service was Held for the Educational Building under the leadership of Rev. Clarence M. Mezick (Pastor). The Dedicatory sermon was preached by Rev. J. W. Eady (of Opp Baptist Church, Opp, AL)

(References – Records – “History of the New Brockton First Baptist Church from 1902” (Held in the archives of the FBC New Brockton) & “First Baptist Church, New Brockton, AL Church Centennial”, 1902-2002 (these Records are stored in the Church Archives & Pea River Historical Society) & “History of First Baptist Church New Brockton”, 1902-1960 (these Records are stored at Pea River Historical Society)

Newspapers – The Enterprise Ledger • 01 Oct., 1954, Fri • (Pages 5) (Enterprise, AL)  & The Enterprise Ledger by Albert L. Strezier • 30 June, 1978, Fri • (page 5) (Enterprise, AL)  

Books – Strozier, Albert L., • “Coffee County Baptists, History of the Coffee County Baptist Association of Alabama and of the forty-five members of the Body”  • (1981) • (Pages 208-212)

Photograph – (Newly built First New Brockton Baptist Ed. Building- 1954) The Enterprise Ledger by S. D. Fuller  • 8 Oct, 1954, Fri • (Sec. 2 page 1) (Enterprise, AL) Photographer – Unknown

Sep. 23th, 1954

The corner stone of the Educational Building was laid.

(References – Records – “First Baptist Church, New Brockton, AL Church Centennial”, 1902-2002 (these Records are stored in the Church Archives & Pea River Historical Society) & “History of First Baptist Church New Brockton”, 1902-1960 (these Records are stored at Pea River Historical Society)

Newspapers – The Enterprise Ledger • 01 Oct., 1954, Fri • (Pages 5) (Enterprise, AL)  & The Enterprise Ledger  • 18 Sept, 1987, Fri • (Pages 5) (Enterprise, AL)

Photograph (First Baptist of New Brockton’s Ed. Building Corner Stone – 2022) Photographer – Kyle Strickland

Sep. 14th, 1954

7 a.m. – Howard College opened the Howard Extension Center at New Brockton Baptist Church. Three courses were offered; New Testament, Preview of the Sunday School Lesson, and English Grammar. Teachers were; Rev. A. O. Martz (Pastor of Park Ave. Baptist Church, Enterprise AL.), Rev. Murray L. Seay (Pastor of Park Ave. Baptist Church of Elba, AL), Rev. J.W. Lester (Pastor of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church). Rev. C. M. Mezick (Pastor of New Brockton Baptist) was the Registrar, and Rev. Lester the Director of the Center.

(References – Newspapers – The Enterprise Ledger  • 10 Sept, 1954, Fri • (Pages 2) (Enterprise, AL) & The Enterprise Ledger  • 01 Oct., 1954, Fri • (Pages 13) (Enterprise, AL)

Aug. 15th, 1954

Richard (Dick ) Hayes was Ordained to the Gospel Ministry by First Baptist of New Brockton.

(References -Newspapers – The Enterprise Ledger  • 27 Aug, 1954, Fri • (Pages 19) (Enterprise, AL)

July 11th – 16th, 1954

Revival at First Baptist of New Brockton. Speaker is Rev. Clarence M. Mezick (Pastor of New Brockton).

(References -Newspapers – The Enterprise Ledger  • 09 Jul, 1954, Fri • (Pages 6) (Enterprise, AL) & The Enterprise Ledger  • 09 Jul, 1954, Fri • (Pages 10) (Enterprise, AL)

July, 1954

Richard Hayes was called to serve as Assistant Pastor of First Baptist of New Brockton (Until he goes to school in Forth Worth, Texas in Sep 1954)

(References – Newspapers – The Enterprise Ledger  • 02 Jul, 1954, Fri • (Pages 3) (Enterprise, AL)

June, 1954

First Baptist of New Brockton Completed the two story Educational Building.

(References – Newspapers – The Enterprise Ledger  • 25 Jun, 1954, Fri • (Pages 6) (Enterprise, AL)

May 30th, 1954

Mr. Richard L. Hayes and Mr. James Maddox was give licensed to preach by First Baptist of New Brockton. Miss Sarah Nell Peacock was selected to do Missionary Work (in the State of Alabama)

(References – Newspapers – The Enterprise Ledger  • 11 Jun, 1954, Fri • (Pages 17) (Enterprise, AL)

Jan. 20th, 1954

Ground was broken form the Educational Building, free workers ditched, hauled sand and unloaded bricks, etc.. Materials were bought and delivered to the Church at whole sale price by J. B. Maddox and Colley Pittman Mere. Co.. (Total cost for the Building and furnishings – $31,360.78)

(References – Records – “First Baptist Church, New Brockton, AL Church Centennial”, 1902-2002 (these Records are stored in the Church Archives & Pea River Historical Society) & “History of First Baptist Church New Brockton”, 1902-1960 (these Records are stored at Pea River Historical Society)  

Newspapers – The Enterprise Ledger  • 19 Fed., 1954, Fri • (Pages 2) (Enterprise, AL)  & The Enterprise Ledger by S. D. Fuller  • 8 Oct, 1954, Fri • (Sec. 2 page 1 & Sec. 2 page 4) (Enterprise, AL)  & The Enterprise Ledger by Albert L. Strezier • 30 June, 1978, Fri • (page 5) (Enterprise, AL)   & The Enterprise Ledger • 18 Sept, 1987, Fri • (Pages 5) (Enterprise, AL)

Books – Strozier, Albert L., • “Coffee County Baptists, History of the Coffee County Baptist Association of Alabama and of the forty-five members of the Body”  • (1981) • (Pages 208-212)

Photograph – (Ground Breaking for the Educational Building) The Enterprise Ledger  • 19 Fed., 1954, Fri • (Pages 2) (Enterprise, AL)  • Photographer – Unknown

November, 1952

Chimes were installed in the Church Tower.

(References Records – “History of the New Brockton First Baptist Church from 1902” (Held in the archives of the FBC New Brockton) & “First Baptist Church, New Brockton, AL Church Centennial”, 1902-2002 (these Records are stored in the Church Archives & Pea River Historical Society) & “History of First Baptist Church New Brockton”, 1902-1960 (these Records are stored at Pea River Historical Society)

Newspapers –  & The Enterprise Ledger by Albert L. Strezier • 30 June, 1978, Fri • (page 5) (Enterprise, AL)  &  The Enterprise Ledger • 18 Sept, 1987, Fri • (Pages 5) (Enterprise, AL)

Books – Strozier, Albert L., • “Coffee County Baptists, History of the Coffee County Baptist Association of Alabama and of the forty-five members of the Body”  • (1981) • (Pages 208-212)

August 10th, 1952

Revival held at First Baptist of New Brockton, Speaker is Rev. Clarence M. Mezick (The Pastor of Bethany Baptist, New Brockton, AL and Damascus Baptist, Elba, AL)

(References – The Enterprise Ledger • 08 Aug., 1952, Fri • (Pages 12) (Enterprise, AL) & The Enterprise Ledger • 15 Aug., 1952, Fri • (Pages 12) (Enterprise, AL)

July 5th-16th, 1950

Revival services were held First Baptist Church of New Brockton, Rev. R.T. McLeod (Pastor of Brundidge Baptist, Brundidge, AL) was Guest Preacher. Music Director Rev. C. C. Bennett (Pastor of Hartford Baptist, Hartford, AL)

(References – Newspapers – The Elba Clipper  • 29 June, 1950, Fri. • ( page 2) (Elba, AL) & The Enterprise Ledger • 30 June, 1950, Fri • (Pages 1) (Enterprise, AL) & The Dothan Eagle • 05 July, 1950, Wed.  • (Pages 2) (Dothan, AL) & The Enterprise Ledger • 07 July, 1950, Fri • (Pages 1) (Enterprise, AL) & The Dothan Eagle • 09 July, 1950, Sun.  • (Pages 6) (Dothan, AL)

Photograph – (Rev R.T. McLeod) The Enterprise Ledger • 07 July, 1950, Fri • (Pages 1) (Enterprise, AL) Photographer -Unknown • Graphics – St. Andrews Media (Kyle Strickland)

April, 1948

Rev. J. Hollan Dykes (Pastor of New Brockton) conducted a Revival at Park Ave. Baptist, Enterprise AL.

(References – Newspapers – The Enterprise Ledger • 22 April, 1948, Fri • (Pages 8) (Enterprise, AL) & The Enterprise Ledger • 23 Oct, 1948, Fri • (Pages 3) (Enterprise, AL)

July, 1946

A Layman’s Revival was held at First Baptist Church of New Brockton, Conducted by E. E. Cox (of Birmingham).

(References –  The Enterprise Ledger • 05 Jul., 1946, Fri • (Pages 1) (Enterprise, AL)

June, 1946

First Baptist Church of New Brockton postponed the Vacation Bible School because of the Polio Threat.

(References –    The Enterprise Ledger • 14 Jun., 1946, Fri • (Pages 1) (Enterprise, AL)

Jan. 22nd, 1946

The Coffee County Baptist Sunday School Convention was held at First Baptist Church of New Brockton.

(References – Newspapers – The Elba Clipper • 17 Jan., 1946, Thu  • (Pages 1) (Elba, AL)  & The Enterprise Ledger • 18 Jan., 1956, Fri • (Pages 1) (Enterprise, AL)

1944

Rev. J. W. Jones (of Deatsville, AL) was called by the Church and served as Pastor (until Oct., 1946).

(References – Records – “History of the New Brockton First Baptist Church from 1902” (Held in the archives of the FBC New Brockton) & “First Baptist Church, New Brockton, AL Church Centennial”, 1902-2002 (these Records are stored in the Church Archives & Pea River Historical Society)  & “History of First Baptist Church New Brockton”, 1902-1960 (these Records are stored at Pea River Historical Society)

Newspapers – The Enterprise Ledger by Fred S. Watson • 10 Feb., 1950, Fri • (Pages 11) (Enterprise, AL)  & The Elba Clipper by Fred S. Watson • 23 Feb., 1950, Thu •(Pages 7) (Elba, AL)  & The Enterprise Ledger by S. D. Fuller  • 8 Oct, 1954, Fri • (Sec. 2 page 1 & Sec. 2 page 4) (Enterprise, AL) & The Enterprise Ledger • 18 Sept, 1987, Fri • (Pages 5) (Enterprise, AL)

Books – Strozier, Albert L., • “Coffee County Baptists, History of the Coffee County Baptist Association of Alabama and of the forty-five members of the Body”  • (1981) • (Pages 208-212)  

May, 1941

Rev. Frank J. Fleming (from Luverne Baptist, Luverne, AL) was called by the Church and served as Pastor (Served until his death March 8, 1944).

(References –   Records – “History of the New Brockton First Baptist Church from 1902” (Held in the archives of the FBC New Brockton) & “History of First Baptist Church New Brockton”, 1902-1960 (these Records are stored at Pea River Historical Society)

Newspapers – The Troy Messenger • 03 April, 1941, Thu  • (Pages 3) (Troy, AL) & The Dothan Eagle • 04 May, 1941, Sun  • (Pages 11) (Dothan, AL) & The Troy Messenger • 06 May, 1941, Thu  • (Pages 3) (Troy, AL) & The Enterprise Ledger by Fred S. Watson • 10 Feb., 1950, Fri • (Pages 11) (Enterprise, AL)  & The Elba Clipper by Fred S. Watson • 23 Feb., 1950, Thu •(Pages 7) (Elba, AL)  & The Enterprise Ledger by S. D. Fuller  • 8 Oct, 1954, Fri • (Sec. 2 page 1 & Sec. 2 page 4) (Enterprise, AL)  & The Enterprise Ledger by Albert L. Strezier • 30 June, 1978, Fri • (page 5) (Enterprise, AL)

Books – Strozier, Albert L., • “Coffee County Baptists, History of the Coffee County Baptist Association of Alabama and of the forty-five members of the Body”  • (1981) • (Pages 208-212)

Sept. 27th – 28th, 1939

The 31st Annual Session of the Coffee County Baptist Association was held at First Baptist Church of New Brockton. Speakers were; Rev. J. D. Willingham on the 27th and Rev. A. W Baker on the 28th.

(References -Records –  & “History of First Baptist Church New Brockton”, 1902-1960 (these Records are stored at Pea River Historical Society)

Newspapers – The Elba Clipper • 21 Sept., 1939,Thu.  • (Pages 4) (Elba, AL)  & The Enterprise Ledger • 22 Sept., 1939, Fri  • (Pages 1) (Enterprise, AL)  & The Dothan Eagle • 28 Sept., 1939, Thu  • (Pages 5) (Enterprise, AL)

Books – Shoffner, Roy, • “Go Ye Therefore…” History of the Coffee County Baptist Association 1981-1998”  • (1998) • (Page 364)

Sept. 29, 1937

Rev. W. M. Bush (Pastor of New Brockton) spoke on the 30th Annual Session of the Coffee County Baptist Association at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Elba, AL.

(References – Books – Shoffner, Roy, • “Go Ye Therefore…” History of the Coffee County Baptist Association 1981-1998”  • (1998) • (Page 364)

1934

The Pastorium was bought ($1,200.00) from S. D. Fuller (The former home of Dr. J. B. Woodall, located on Main Street (currently known as McKinnon St.)

(References – Records – “First Baptist Church, New Brockton, AL Church Centennial”, 1902-2002 (these Records are stored in the Church Archives & Pea River Historical Society)  & “History of First Baptist Church New Brockton”, 1902-1960 (these Records are stored at Pea River Historical Society)

Newspapers – The Enterprise Ledger by Fred S. Watson • 10 Feb., 1950, Fri • (Pages 11) (Enterprise, AL)  & The Elba Clipper by Fred S. Watson • 23 Feb., 1950, Thu •(Pages 7) (Elba, AL) & The Enterprise Ledger by Albert L. Strezier • 30 June, 1978, Fri • (page 5) (Enterprise, AL)

Books – Strozier, Albert L., • “Coffee County Baptists, History of the Coffee County Baptist Association of Alabama and of the forty-five members of the Body”  • (1981) • (Pages 208-212)

Sept. 23,1930

The 23rd Annual Session of the Coffee County Baptist Association was held at First Baptist Church of New Brockton. Speakers were; C.S. Thomas and W. M. Bush (Pastor of New Brockton Baptist),

(References – Records –   “History of First Baptist Church New Brockton”, 1902-1960 (these Records are stored at Pea River Historical Society)

Books -Strozier, Albert L., • “Coffee County Baptists, History of the Coffee County Baptist Association of Alabama and of the forty-five members of the Body”  • (1981) • (Page 364)

1930

The Men of Church organized the Men’s Brotherhood (the First in the Coffee County Baptist Association and in the State of Alabama). Rev. R. M. Hunter (founder of the Church) was presented and given special recognition as founder of the Church.

(References – Records – “History of the New Brockton First Baptist Church from 1902” (Held in the archives of the FBC New Brockton) & “First Baptist Church, New Brockton, AL Church Centennial”, 1902-2002 (these Records are stored in the Church Archives & Pea River Historical Society)

Newspapers – The Enterprise Ledger by Albert L. Strezier • 30 June, 1978, Fri • (page 5) (Enterprise, AL) 

Books – Strozier, Albert L., • “Coffee County Baptists, History of the Coffee County Baptist Association of Alabama and of the forty-five members of the Body”  • (1981) • (Pages 208-212)

1928

First Baptist Church of New Brockton’s Congregation grew it membership to 313.

(References -Records – “History of the New Brockton First Baptist Church from 1902” (Held in the archives of the FBC New Brockton) & “First Baptist Church, New Brockton, AL Church Centennial”, 1902-2002 (these Records are stored in the Church Archives & Pea River Historical Society) 

newspapers – The Enterprise Ledger • 18 Sept, 1987, Fri • (Pages 5) (Enterprise, AL)

Dec. 12th, 1926

The new church building was dedicated under the leadership of Rev. J. S. Johnson.

(References – Records – “History of the New Brockton First Baptist Church from 1902” (Held in the archives of the FBC New Brockton) & “First Baptist Church, New Brockton, AL Church Centennial”, 1902-2002 (these Records are stored in the Church Archives & Pea River Historical Society)   & “History of First Baptist Church New Brockton”, 1902-1960 (these Records are stored at Pea River Historical Society)

Newspapers – The Enterprise Ledger by S. D. Fuller  • 8 Oct, 1954, Fri • (Sec. 2 page 1 & Sec. 2 page 4) (Enterprise, AL)  &  The Enterprise Ledger • 18 Sept, 1987, Fri • (Pages 5) (Enterprise, AL)

Books – Strozier, Albert L., • “Coffee County Baptists, History of the Coffee County Baptist Association of Alabama and of the forty-five members of the Body”  • (1981) • (Pages 208-212)

Photograph ( First Baptist Church of New Brockton Corner Stone – Sept. 2022) Photographer – Kyle Strickland

1924

The Old Church building had served congregation well, the congregation grew to over 150 members. During the Pastorate of Rev. J. S. Johnson, plans were made for a new Church building. the site for the new building was chose to be at the corner of McKinnon St. and Massey St. (currently know as Lee St.) (which is the present Location). The lot was secured from Professor J. J. Langham. (Committee that secured the lot: J. G. Crumpler and J. T. Jones.)

Those serving on the building committee were; H. L. Crabtree, J. A. Wright and S. D. Fuller. The new brick building was completed. (the total cost was $13,800.00).

(References – Records- “History of the New Brockton First Baptist Church from 1902” (Held in the archives of the FBC New Brockton) & “First Baptist Church, New Brockton, AL Church Centennial”, 1902-2002 (these Records are stored in the Church Archives & Pea River Historical Society)  & “History of First Baptist Church New Brockton”, 1902-1960 (these Records are stored at Pea River Historical Society) 

Newspapers – The Enterprise Ledger by S. D. Fuller  • 8 Oct, 1954, Fri • (Sec. 2 page 1 & Sec. 2 page 4) (Enterprise, AL)  & The Enterprise Ledger by Albert L. Strezier • 30 June, 1978, Fri • (page 5) (Enterprise, AL)  & The Enterprise Ledger • 18 Sept, 1987, Fri • (Pages 5) (Enterprise, AL)

Books – “Strozier, Albert L., • “Coffee County Baptists, History of the Coffee County Baptist Association of Alabama and of the forty-five members of the Body”  • (1981) • (Pages 208-212)

Picture – (Newly built New Brockton Baptist Church- 1924) Day, Amelia Herring  •  “A Quilt of Memories from a place called Home. New Brockton, Alabama” • (2010)  •  (page 69) Photographer – Unknown

1924

Rev. J. S. Johnson (of Gurley, AL) was called by the Church and served as Pastor (until 1928).

(References – Records – “History of the New Brockton First Baptist Church from 1902” (Held in the archives of the FBC New Brockton) & “First Baptist Church, New Brockton, AL Church Centennial”, 1902-2002 (these Records are stored in the Church Archives & Pea River Historical Society)  & “History of First Baptist Church New Brockton”, 1902-1960 (these Records are stored at Pea River Historical Society) 

Newspapers – The Enterprise Ledger by Fred S. Watson • 10 Feb., 1950, Fri • (Pages 11) (Enterprise, AL)  & The Elba Clipper by Fred S. Watson • 23 Feb., 1950, Thu •(Pages 7) (Elba, AL)  & The Enterprise Ledger by S. D. Fuller  • 8 Oct, 1954, Fri • (Sec. 2 page 1 & Sec. 2 page 4) (Enterprise, AL)  & The Enterprise Ledger by Albert L. Strezier • 30 June, 1978, Fri • (page 5) (Enterprise, AL)  & The Enterprise Ledger • 18 Sept, 1987, Fri • (Pages 5) (Enterprise, AL)

Books – Strozier, Albert L., • “Coffee County Baptists, History of the Coffee County Baptist Association of Alabama and of the forty-five members of the Body”  • (1981) • (Pages 208-212)

1922

Rev. (Dr.) J. A. Lowery (of Newton, AL) (President of the Baptist Collegiate Institute at Newton) was called by the Church and served as Pastor. The Church starting buying Baptist Young People’s Union material, also. New Brockton Baptist was active in Women’s and Young People Missionary organizations. The Young People’s leader was Mrs. N. R. Phillips.

(References – Records – “History of the New Brockton First Baptist Church from 1902” (Held in the archives of the FBC New Brockton) & “First Baptist Church, New Brockton, AL Church Centennial”, 1902-2002 (these Records are stored in the Church Archives & Pea River Historical Society)  & “History of First Baptist Church New Brockton”, 1902-1960 (these Records are stored at Pea River Historical Society)

Newspapers – The Enterprise Ledger by S. D. Fuller  • 8 Oct, 1954, Fri • (Sec. 2 page 1 & Sec. 2 page 4) (Enterprise, AL)  & The Enterprise Ledger by Albert L. Strezier • 30 June, 1978, Fri • (page 5) (Enterprise, AL)  & The Enterprise Ledger • 18 Sept, 1987, Fri • (Pages 5) (Enterprise, AL) 

Books -Strozier, Albert L., • “Coffee County Baptists, History of the Coffee County Baptist Association of Alabama and of the forty-five members of the Body”  • (1981) • (Pages 208-212)

Oct., 20th, 1920

Rev. L. A. Nall (Pastor of New Brockton Baptist) spoke at the 13th Annual Session of the Coffee County Baptist Association at Clintonville Primitive Baptist Church, Clintonville, AL.

(References – Books – “Go Ye Therefore…” History of the Coffee County Baptist Association 1981-1998” by Roy Shoffner (Page 363)

1920

Rev. L. A. Nall (of Elba, AL) was called by the Church and served as Pastor (one associational year, until 1921). Church membership had grown to 137. Also, repairs and painting of church property was done ($325.00).

(References – Records – “History of the New Brockton First Baptist Church from 1902” (Held in the archives of the FBC New Brockton) & “First Baptist Church, New Brockton, AL Church Centennial”, 1902-2002 (these Records are stored in the Church Archives & Pea River Historical Society)  & “History of First Baptist Church New Brockton”, 1902-1960 (these Records are stored at Pea River Historical Society)

Newspapers – The Enterprise Ledger by Fred S. Watson • 10 Feb., 1950, Fri • (Pages 11) (Enterprise, AL)  & The Elba Clipper by Fred S. Watson • 23 Feb., 1950, Thu •(Pages 7) (Elba, AL)  & The Enterprise Ledger by S. D. Fuller  • 8 Oct, 1954, Fri • (Sec. 2 page 1 & Sec. 2 page 4) (Enterprise, AL)  & The Enterprise Ledger by Albert L. Strezier • 30 June, 1978, Fri • (page 5) (Enterprise, AL) & The Enterprise Ledger • 18 Sept, 1987, Fri • (Pages 5) (Enterprise, AL)

Books – Strozier, Albert L., • “Coffee County Baptists, History of the Coffee County Baptist Association of Alabama and of the forty-five members of the Body”  • (1981) • (Pages 208-212))

1920

The Church was repaired and painted inside and out

(References – Newspapers – The Enterprise Ledger by Fred S. Watson • 10 Feb., 1950, Fri • (Pages 11) (Enterprise, AL)  & The Elba Clipper by Fred S. Watson • 23 Feb., 1950, Thu •(Pages 7) (Elba, AL)

1914

Rev. Pope Lloyd Moseley (of Enterprise, AL) was called by the Church and served as Pastor (until 1920).

(References – Records – “History of the New Brockton First Baptist Church from 1902” (Held in the archives of the FBC New Brockton) & “First Baptist Church, New Brockton, AL Church Centennial”, 1902-2002 (these Records are stored in the Church Archives & Pea River Historical Society)  & “History of First Baptist Church New Brockton”, 1902-1960 (these Records are stored at Pea River Historical Society)

Newspapers – The Enterprise Ledger by Fred S. Watson • 10 Feb., 1950, Fri • (Pages 11) (Enterprise, AL)  & The Elba Clipper by Fred S. Watson • 23 Feb., 1950, Thu •(Pages 7) (Elba, AL)  & The Enterprise Ledger by S. D. Fuller  • 8 Oct, 1954, Fri • (Sec. 2 page 1 & Sec. 2 page 4) (Enterprise, AL)  & The Enterprise Ledger by Albert L. Strezier • 30 June, 1978, Fri • (page 5) (Enterprise, AL)& The Enterprise Ledger • 18 Sept, 1987, Fri • (Pages 5) (Enterprise, AL)

Books – Strozier, Albert L., • “Coffee County Baptists, History of the Coffee County Baptist Association of Alabama and of the forty-five members of the Body”  • (1981) • (Pages 208-212)

Photograph – (Rev. Pope Lloyd Moseley) Allen, Lee N. • “Notable Past, Bright Future 1893-1993 Frist Baptist Church Enterprise, Alabama”  • (1993) • (Pages 21)

Nov., 1909

Rev. J. M. Loftin (of Troy, AL) was called by the Church and served as Pastor (until 1914).

(References – Records – “History of the New Brockton First Baptist Church from 1902” (Held in the archives of the FBC New Brockton) & “First Baptist Church, New Brockton, AL Church Centennial”, 1902-2002 (these Records are stored in the Church Archives & Pea River Historical Society)  & “History of First Baptist Church New Brockton”, 1902-1960 (these Records are stored at Pea River Historical Society)

Newspapers – The Enterprise Ledger by Fred S. Watson • 10 Feb., 1950, Fri • (Pages 11) (Enterprise, AL)  & The Elba Clipper by Fred S. Watson • 23 Feb., 1950, Thu •(Pages 7) (Elba, AL)  & The Enterprise Ledger by S. D. Fuller  • 8 Oct, 1954, Fri • (Sec. 2 page 1 & Sec. 2 page 4) (Enterprise, AL)  & The Enterprise Ledger by Albert L. Strezier • 30 June, 1978, Fri • (page 5) (Enterprise, AL) & The Enterprise Ledger • 18 Sept, 1987, Fri • (Pages 5) (Enterprise, AL) 

Books – Strozier, Albert L., • “Coffee County Baptists, History of the Coffee County Baptist Association of Alabama and of the forty-five members of the Body”  • (1981) • (Pages 208-212)

May 29th – 30th, 1909

Fourth District 5th Sunday Baptist Rally was held at Brockton Baptist Church.

(References – Newspapers – The Elba Clipper  • 18 May, 1909, Thu. • (page 4) (Elba, AL)

Photograph – (Newspaper Article) The Elba Clipper  • 18 May, 1909, Thu. • (page 4) (Elba, AL)

Dec., 1907

Rev. Critten Livingston Matthews (the first Pastor of Brockton Baptist) returned to sever as Pastor for less than a year (until 1908).

(References – Records – “History of the New Brockton First Baptist Church from 1902” (Held in the archives of the FBC New Brockton) & “First Baptist Church, New Brockton, AL Church Centennial”, 1902-2002 (these Records are stored in the Church Archives & Pea River Historical Society)  & “History of First Baptist Church New Brockton”, 1902-1960 (these Records are stored at Pea River Historical Society)  

Newspapers –  The Ozark Tribune • 07 Dec, 1907, Sat • (Page 10) & The Ozark Tribune • 21 Dec, 1907, Sat • (Page 9) & The Enterprise Ledger by S. D. Fuller  • 8 Oct, 1954, Fri • (Sec. 2 page 1 & Sec. 2 page 4) (Enterprise, AL)  & The Enterprise Ledger • 18 Sept, 1987, Fri • (Pages 5) (Enterprise, AL) 

Books – Strozier, Albert L., • “Coffee County Baptists, History of the Coffee County Baptist Association of Alabama and of the forty-five members of the Body”  • (1981) • (Pages 208-212)

1907

The streets were not laid off then and being near the business section and the railroad it was decided to move the Church Building was moved (rolled on Logs) 400 feet to the East, on the Southwest corner of the intersection of Massey St. (currently Lee St.) and Byrd’s Mill Road (currently known as Church St.).

(References – Record – “History of the New Brockton First Baptist Church from 1902” (Held in the archives of the FBC New Brockton) & “First Baptist Church, New Brockton, AL Church Centennial”, 1902-2002 (these Records are stored in the Church Archives & Pea River Historical Society)  & “History of First Baptist Church New Brockton”, 1902-1960 (these Records are stored at Pea River Historical Society)

Newspapers – The Enterprise Ledger by Fred S. Watson • 10 Feb., 1950, Fri • (Pages 11) (Enterprise, AL)  & The Elba Clipper by Fred S. Watson • 23 Feb., 1950, Thu •(Pages 7) (Elba, AL)  

Books – Strozier, Albert L., • “Coffee County Baptists, History of the Coffee County Baptist Association of Alabama and of the forty-five members of the Body”  • (1981) • (Pages 208-212)

Monday, April 1st, 1907

Brockton officially changed its name to New Brockton, and was recognized by Atlantic Coast Line and U.S. Post Office.

(References – Newspaper – The Elba Clipper  • 02 April, 1907, Tues., • (pages 3 & 4) (Elba, AL)

Tuesday, Jan. 22nd, 1907

A fire in the Town of Brockton, two business burned.

(References – Newspaper – The Elba Clipper  • 22 Jan, 1907, Tues., • ( page 3) (Elba, AL)

1905

Rev. Robert M. Hunter (the Minster that helped organize Brockton Baptist Church) returned to sever as Pastor (until 1907).

(References – Records – “History of the New Brockton First Baptist Church from 1902” (Held in the archives of the FBC New Brockton) & “First Baptist Church, New Brockton, AL Church Centennial”, 1902-2002 (these Records are stored in the Church Archives & Pea River Historical Society)  & “History of First Baptist Church New Brockton”, 1902-1960 (these Records are stored at Pea River Historical Society)

Newspapers – The Enterprise Ledger by Fred S. Watson • 10 Feb., 1950, Fri • (Pages 11) (Enterprise, AL)  & The Elba Clipper by Fred S. Watson • 23 Feb., 1950, Thu •(Pages 7) (Elba, AL)  & The Enterprise Ledger by S. D. Fuller  • 8 Oct, 1954, Fri • (Sec. 2 page 1 & Sec. 2 page 4) (Enterprise, AL)  & The Enterprise Ledger by Albert L. Strezier • 30 June, 1978, Fri • (page 5) (Enterprise, AL) & The Enterprise Ledger • 18 Sept, 1987, Fri • (Pages 5) (Enterprise, AL)

Books – Strozier, Albert L., • “Coffee County Baptists, History of the Coffee County Baptist Association of Alabama and of the forty-five members of the Body”  • (1981) • (Pages 208-212)

Photograph – (Rev. Robert M. Hunter) In the Archives of Newton Baptist Church (Newton, AL) (Photographer-Unknown)

1905

The members of the Church continues to worship in the Brockton School Building until plan to build a Church Building were made, the Building Committee was: Mr. E. G. Brunson, Mr. W. B. Harper, Mr. Hugh Brock (the Founder of the Town Brockton), Mr. J. P. Phillips, Rev. C. L. Matthews (Brockton Baptist Pastor).

Mr. Hugh Brock (founded of Town Brockton) gave a lot for the Church to be built. The lot was located near the Atlantic Coast Line Depot, on the Byrd’s Mill Road (at that time was the public dirt road leading from Elba to Enterprise, this road is currently know as Church St), (which was near the washeteria (1950’s).

The church building was completed (at the cost of $90 for Material), with volunteer labor for Construction. The dedication service was held by Rev. C. L. Matthews (Brockton Baptist Pastor). Winston W. Moore (of Goodman, AL) was baptized and joined Brockton Baptist Church at this dedication service.

(References – Records – “History of the New Brockton First Baptist Church from 1902” (Held in the archives of the FBC New Brockton) & “First Baptist Church, New Brockton, AL Church Centennial”, 1902-2002 (these Records are stored in the Church Archives & Pea River Historical Society)  & “History of First Baptist Church New Brockton”, 1902-1960 (these Records are stored at Pea River Historical Society)

Newspapers – The Enterprise Ledger by Fred S. Watson • 10 Feb., 1950, Fri • (Pages 11) (Enterprise, AL)  & The Elba Clipper by Fred S. Watson • 23 Feb., 1950, Thu •(Pages 7) (Elba, AL)  & The Enterprise Ledger by S. D. Fuller  • 8 Oct, 1954, Fri • (Sec. 2 page 1 & Sec. 2 page 4) (Enterprise, AL)  & The Enterprise Ledger by Albert L. Strezier • 30 June, 1978, Fri • (page 5) (Enterprise, AL) & The Enterprise Ledger • 18 Sept, 1987, Fri • (Pages 5) (Enterprise, AL)

Books – Strozier, Albert L., • “Coffee County Baptists, History of the Coffee County Baptist Association of Alabama and of the forty-five members of the Body”  • (1981) • (Pages 208-212)

Sunday, Nov. 30th, 1902

Rev. Robert M. Hunter (Pastor of the Elba and Enterprise Baptist Churches) was Special Guest Speaker at Brockton Baptist Church

(References – The Elba Clipper • 04 Dec., 1902, Thu • (page 5)(Elba, AL)

Photograph – (Rev. Robert M. Hunter) The People’s Ledger  • 16 April, 1906, Mon. •(Pages 8) (Enterprise, AL) (Photographer-Unknown)

1902

Brockton Baptist Church became a Member of the Pea River Baptist Association soon after it organization as a Church.

(References – Records – “First Baptist Church, New Brockton, AL Church Centennial”, 1902-2002 (these Records are stored in the Church Archives & Pea River Historical Society)  & “History of First Baptist Church New Brockton”, 1902-1960 (these Records are stored at Pea River Historical Society) 

Newspapers – The Enterprise Ledger by S. D. Fuller  • 8 Oct, 1954, Fri • (Sec. 2 page 1 & Sec. 2 page 4) (Enterprise, AL) & The Enterprise Ledger by Albert L. Strezier • 30 June, 1978, Fri • (page 5) (Enterprise, AL)

Sunday, July 13th, 1902

The Brockton Baptist Church held service at the Brockton School Building, this is where Rev. Robert M. Hunter ended the revival meeting. Great crowds flocked to the School House to hear the Gospel preached,

9 a.m. Rev. Robert M. Hunter Baptized the first to join the Church for Baptism (Miss Mattie Wilson, Miss Josie Wilson, Miss Jessie Brock , Miss Ida McCree, Miss Florence Marsh, Miss Collie Brunson and Miss Pearl Dean), in the Byrd’s Mill Pond. At 11 a.m. Rev. Hunter preached at the school House during the fall of a very fine rain.

(References – Records – “First Baptist Church, New Brockton, AL Church Centennial”, 1902-2002 (these Records are stored in the Church Archives & Pea River Historical Society)  & “History of First Baptist Church New Brockton”, 1902-1960 (these Records are stored at Pea River Historical Society) 

Newspapers – The People’s Ledger  • 17 July, 1902, Thu. • (Pages 3) (Enterprise, AL)

Thursday, July 10th, 1902

The Brockton Baptist Church was constituted with Rev. Robert M. Hunter (Pastor of the Elba and Enterprise Baptist Churches), and Rev J. M. Moore (of New Brockton) being the Presbytery that aided in the organizing of the Church.

The Constituent members were: Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Harper, Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Brunson, Mr. and Mrs. Dock Taylor, Rev. and Mrs. J. M. Moore, Miss Bertie Brunson, Miss Bessie Brunson, Miss Berchie McGee, Mrs. Malissa Marsh and Mr. Ed Brunson. The Meeting Place of the newly organized Church was in the New Brockton School building located on the South Side of Massy Street (currently known as Lee St.) and West Side Byrd’s Mill Road (currently known as Church St.).

Rev. Critten Livingston Matthews (of Ozark, AL) was called as the first Pastor (until 1905), (The Church made Rapid progress under Rev. Matthews.) Committee appointed to build a house of Worship for a Missionary Baptist.

(References – Records – “History of the New Brockton First Baptist Church from 1902” (Held in the archives of the FBC New Brockton) & “First Baptist Church, New Brockton, AL Church Centennial”, 1902-2002 (these Records are stored in the Church Archives & Pea River Historical Society)  & “History of First Baptist Church New Brockton”, 1902-1960 (these Records are stored at Pea River Historical Society) 

Newspapers – The People’s Ledger  • 17 July, 1902, Thu. • (Pages 3) (Enterprise, AL) & The Enterprise Ledger by Fred S. Watson • 10 Feb., 1950, Fri • (Pages 11) (Enterprise, AL) & The Elba Clipper by Fred S. Watson • 23 Feb., 1950, Thu •(Pages 7) (Elba, AL) & The Enterprise Ledger by S. D. Fuller  • 8 Oct, 1954, Fri • (Sec. 2 page 1 & Sec. 2 page 4) (Enterprise, AL) & The Enterprise Ledger by Albert L. Strezier • 30 June, 1978, Fri • (page 5) (Enterprise, AL)  & The Enterprise Ledger • 18 Sept, 1987, Fri • (Pages 5) (Enterprise, AL)

Books – Strozier, Albert L., • “Coffee County Baptists, History of the Coffee County Baptist Association of Alabama and of the forty-five members of the Body”  • (1981) • (Pages 208-212)   &  Shoffner, Roy, • “Go Ye Therefore…” History of the Coffee County Baptist Association 1981-1998”  • (1998) • (Pages 261-264)   & History Committee  • “History of Coffee County Baptists Association, New Brockton, Alabama 1998-2002”  • (2002) • (Pages 52-53)

June 30th – July 13th, 1902

Rev. Robert M. Hunter (Pastor of Elba and Enterprise Baptist Churches) had Revival Meetings in the Town of Brockton, 21 people joined the “Church” (came to Christ), plan to organize a Baptist Church was started.

(References – Newspapers -The Elba Clipper • 03 July, 1902, Thu  • (Pages 2) (Elba, AL)  & The People’s Ledger  • 03 July, 1902, Thu. •(Pages 2) (Enterprise, AL)  & The People’s Ledger  • 17 July, 1902, Thu. • (Pages 3) (Enterprise, AL) & The Elba Clipper  • 17 July, 1902, Thu. • ( page 5) (Elba, AL)

One day in 1902

Rev. J. M. Moore and son (Obe), had returned from the field and were sitting on the porch. When they looked up, they saw a man with a long mustache dressed in a long frock tailed coat and high hat coming toward the house. Rev. Moore said, “Son, I’ve never seen that man before, but I’m Sure he is a preacher.” He came to the porch and introduced himself as Rev. Robert M. Hunter, of Birmingham. He told them he had come for the purpose of trying to organize a Baptist Church in Brockton, because Brockton did not have one.

(References – Newspapers – The Enterprise Ledger by Fred S. Watson • 10 Feb., 1950, Fri • (Pages 11) (Enterprise, AL) & The Elba Clipper by Fred S. Watson • 23 Feb., 1950, Thu •(Pages 7)(Elba, AL)

May 31st, 1902

There was an election held in the Town of Brockton, Alabama that Incorporated it as a Municipality. The Election was held a H. E. Brock’s Store. Was sealed by F. M. Rushing, Judge of Probate

.(References – Newspapers- The Elba Clipper by F. M. Rushing • 22 May, 1902, Thu • (page 7)(Elba, AL)