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| 1901 |
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In
February, Rev. George Lumpkin and a few other members of Roanoke Rapids
Baptist Church met for the first time in a house in Rosemary Village. On October 7, construction began on the
first church building for Rosemary Baptist.
The first worship service was conducted in the new building on
November 24. |
1974 |
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First
female youth week sermon was conducted. |
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1980 |
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Marshall
White-Hurst was elected Pastor Emeritus after 36 years as pastor. |
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1981 |
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C.
Thomas Bodkin was called as pastor. |
| 1902 |
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On
June 8, Rosemary Baptist Church was admitted to the Tar River Association. |
1984 |
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Present
sanctuary was built. |
| 1910 |
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The
Woman’s Missionary Society was organized. |
1986 |
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XYZ
(Extra Years of Zest) was organized. |
| 1916 |
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H.C.
Chaffin was called as the first full-time pastor. |
1989 |
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First
Hanging of Greens service was held. |
| 1924 |
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On
November 23, the first services were conducted in the new building. |
1993 |
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Fellowship
Center was constructed. |
| 1949 |
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Brotherhood
was founded. |
1996 |
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Present
tape ministry was created. |
| 1950 |
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Three-story
addition to building was completed. |
2000 |
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Dr.
E. Lavelle Waters was called as pastor.
Disaster
Relief Ministry was begun. |
| 1952 |
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Chockoyotte
Creek Baptist Church was constituted by Rosemary Baptist. |
2001 |
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Centennial
Celebration. |
| 1964 |
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White-Hurst
Building was constructed. |
2002 |
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Hattie
Cullom Life Center was constructed by volunteers of the church. |
| 1965 |
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Prison
Ministry was created. |
2003 |
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Hattie
Cullom Life Center was dedicated. |
| 1968 |
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Lake
Ministry was started at Tommy Tucker’s Marina. |
2005 |
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Purchased
trailer and tools for Disaster Relief/Handyman Ministry. |
| 1973 |
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First
female deacon was elected. |
2007 |
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Website
developed. |
