FRANKLIN HEIGHTS BAPTIST CHURCH

CHURCH HISTORY

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September 20, 1970 - Franklin Heights formally dedicated its new school building.  The addition added seven classrooms and three restrooms to the building (approximately 2,900 square feet).

Proposed budget for 1972: $32,041.40

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June, 1974
Karen Mowry is called as Minister of Music
July, 1974
Ernest McKay is called as part-time Minister of Education
July, 1974
Cindy Mink is called as summer Youth Minister

November 24, 1974 was "Miracle Day" as Franklin Heights undertook a major building expansion, to include a new sanctuary that would seat 528 and would cover 7,000 additional square feet at an estimated cost of $255,000.  The offering goal for "Miracle Day" was $36,000 - $52,116.92 was contributed in cash and pledges!

1975 Budget: $49,560.81

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January 21, 1976 - The church voted to purchase its first organ at a price of $9,594.

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February 8, 1976 - The Dedication Program for the new sanctuary:

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April 7, 1976 - The church voted to begin a weekly radio program featuring the morning worship service beginning May 1, 1976.

 

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July 7, 1976 - The church voted to hire Brenda Overholt as the first secretary for the church. September 18, 1977 - John Weaver is called as first full-time associate minister of outreach, youth and education.

 

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April 30, 1978
Susie Stebner starts a
Children's Choir
Brenda Weaver starts a
Puppet Ministry in 1978

May, 1978 - 2nd Church Newsletter: "Hilltopper"  (Matt. 5:14)

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November 4, 1979 -  Franklin Heights called Mark Edmond Griffith as Associate Pastor.  Mark began his duties on December 17, 1979.

 

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