![]() , Listed in the Alabama Historic Cemetery Register. Also buried here is Edmund Troupe Brewton who came to this area in 1861 as a railroad agent and is believed to be the namesake for the City of Brewton. Thirteen victims of an 1883 yellow fever epidemic are buried here. The cemetery remained prominent in Alco even though the original congregation moved and Alco Methodist Church took possession of the property in 1889. This cemetery was established in 1854 when Pilgrims' Rest Baptist Church was founded across the road on September 17 in that same year. If you want to feel the love of Jesus Christ, come visit Pilgrim’s Rest Baptist Church.Pilgrims' Rest Cemetery. We thank the Lord for His watchcare over this church and give Him all the glory for the ones added to His kingdom through the efforts of Pilgrim’s Rest Baptist Church. Brad Johnson who began leading the congregation in February, 2017. ![]() Bridges, Bob Colquette, Dustin Royer, and our present pastor, Bro. ![]() Allen, Rickey Cain, Roy Parham, Joe Poole, R. The pastors following Brother Mitchell were Gordon Ash, James Dickerson, Luther Dickerson, Gayle Blankenbaker, Charles Willis, Steve Manuel, Deloy Shows, J. Brother Mitchell returned in 1926 as pastor and served until 1955.Ī new building was built in 1955. In 1926, land was given by Desmond Alston and the church building was moved to this land which is the present location. In August the church acquired a building at Gordon and met there for six years. Mitchell who served four years after which W. In May 1909 they hosted the Calcasieu Baptist Association meeting.įrom June 1914 until 1920 some of the pastors were R. It was during this time that the church relocated to Springhill School house, about one mile from its present location. In 1908, there was a committee appointed to clear up the church roll. The records were not kept as efficient as in the past. The church did not meet regularly from 1902 until 1908, the reason was not stated. New Christians were added to the church roll after being baptized in the nearby creek. Some times bad weather caused them to cancel the meeting, but bad weather did not dampen their spirit. The minutes state that once in 1902 they met at Alston Cemetery for all day services. In good weather they would gather at Hickory or Beckwith Creek bridge for all day services. They usually met in homes in bad weather. ![]() ![]() They came by wagon, buggy, horseback and on foot. In the early years the church met once a month for all day services and dinner on the ground. Some of the early preachers were O’Quinn, Hamilton, Patterson, Ford and Meyers. Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church was the name selected for the church and they referred to the church as a Missionary Church.ĭuring the first 25 years, several pastors were called and for some unknown reason, would serve only a few months and the church would call T. Alston, James Eason, Thomas Clark, Gilbert Jackson, Francis Thornhill and Mary Jean Jackson. They were not to forsake the assembling of themselves together to uphold the public worshipping of God and the ordinances of His house.Ĭharter members included: Mr. Ten men and women pledged themselves to walk together in brotherly love to the glory of God. Jackson was moderator of the organization meeting. They met from time to time over a long period in a one room school building, located on Ham’s Creek, about six miles northeast of DeQuincy.įormal organization took place in the home of Mr. Pastor Brad Johnson, wife, Britny and daughters, Brooke, Baylee and Blaykleeġ29 years ago a small group of Christians who identified themselves Baptist, met to organize a Baptist church. ![]()
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