First Baptist Church
The original First Baptist Church was opened it’s doors August 13, 1891 behind it’s current location on the corner of Fountain Ave and Third Street. The current building was completed August 15, 1912. On March 7, 1933 a fire gutted all but the old walls but the church was rebuilt and still continues strong today.
This church is where I got to know the Hazen family that owned the old dairy farm beside what is now Trader Horn. Mrs Hazen was one of the nicest and most caring people I have been lucky enough to have had the oppurtunity to meet.
I can list the history of the church in Ellwood City, list the date the locations were built like I did above, list the pastors, so on and so on. However that is not really what this site was started for. I am looking for MEMORIES. Funny stories, touching stories, you know, the good stuff. Stories like the time the shepard had toilet paper stuck to his foot in the Christmas play, the memories of the children that grew up in the church, or the entire church coming together as one to help another. If you have a story you would like to share about First Baptist Church, please email me at info@ellwoodcitymemories.com or share you memories in the comments section at the bottom of this post.
Post Originally Published Feb 18, 2009
I attended First Baptist Church while I was growing up. I made many great friends with the other kids in sunday school and I still consider every one a friend. Although many have passed in the 50 years since I attended. Many adults gave of their time to teach sunday school or lead the youth group (BYF) A belated thanks!!! I remember one summer we went to Sandy Lake and swam out to the diving platform, Brenda Snare, Olivia young, Clarence Wiseman and I dove off the low board which was almost as high as the high board in Ewing Park. Then we decided to dive off the high board which was very high. Olivia and Clarence jumped off. Brenda and I climbed back to the low level . It was too high for us!!!! I have many memories of hayrides, parties, scout meetings, various activities and most importantly attending services with my friends. We usually sat together and there was always a bond between us in all we did as we grew up.
Jim,
This was a great read not only about you, but the 3 others that I was friends with during our days at Lincoln. Do you have contact with Liviy?
I remember attending Boy Scout meeting in the basement of the church, led by Arlie Miller (I believe). Jim, Brenda Snare and Clarence Wiseman I knew, not sure of Olvia Young????