Lilburn
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Luxomni Baptist Church
Mission:
To be active disciples of Christ by attracting and leading the unsaved to Jesus.To encourage uncommitted Christians to consecrate themselves to God's plan for their lives.To provide a climate for spiritual growth which equips Spirit-filled believers for worship.
History:
Luxomni Baptist Church was organized July 20,1895, with Rev. John E. Kennerly as its first pastor. The original name was "Baptist Church of Christ at Luxomni." The Luxomni schoolhouse was the first meeting place, located where the new building now sits. The first church building was built in 1906, with a cost of land and building toping out at $900.00. Early members included Mannie Todd, Katy Garner, Joseph Garner, Mamy Collins, Ange Holt, R. N. Holt, Martha McNeal, J. M. McNeal, M. B. Haney, Leety Garner and R. P. Garner as charter members. The church council included E. C. McDaniel, F. Cain, Rev. J. P. McConnell and Rev. W. T. Aikin, the last named acting as moderator, and E. C. McDaniel, clerk. The church still exists, but the original building has been replaced by a modern brick building.
To be active disciples of Christ by attracting and leading the unsaved to Jesus.To encourage uncommitted Christians to consecrate themselves to God's plan for their lives.To provide a climate for spiritual growth which equips Spirit-filled believers for worship.
History:
Luxomni Baptist Church was organized July 20,1895, with Rev. John E. Kennerly as its first pastor. The original name was "Baptist Church of Christ at Luxomni." The Luxomni schoolhouse was the first meeting place, located where the new building now sits. The first church building was built in 1906, with a cost of land and building toping out at $900.00. Early members included Mannie Todd, Katy Garner, Joseph Garner, Mamy Collins, Ange Holt, R. N. Holt, Martha McNeal, J. M. McNeal, M. B. Haney, Leety Garner and R. P. Garner as charter members. The church council included E. C. McDaniel, F. Cain, Rev. J. P. McConnell and Rev. W. T. Aikin, the last named acting as moderator, and E. C. McDaniel, clerk. The church still exists, but the original building has been replaced by a modern brick building.