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When we loo back over the year, we can be proud and happy to be a part of many events. That certainly would be true for those
who had the foresight to begin in Greater Peace Missionary Baptist Church. In 1917,God moved upon the hearts of men and women
to begin in a new work in Opelika,Alabama. Not knowing the results of their efforts, they would be proud to know their vision
and insight had not been in vain.
We have been blessed over the past eighty-four years with men and women who have dedicated themselves to the continued
spreading of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The following pastor have faithfully served Greater Peace within eighty four years:
Rev. J.S. Tate(1917-1932), Rev. S.M. Nathenal(1932-1933), Rev. Philpot(1933-1934), Rev. N.H. Carr(1943-1966) Rev. W.G. Glover(1967-1973),
Rev. H.S.(1973-1993), and Rev. C.E. Jones(1993-present)
For seventy nice years, the church was located on the corner of Dover Street and Jeter Avenue. In 1996, a new worship
began in the new building. Over the years, God has blessed Greater Peace with a steady growth of new members in the fellowship.
The present membership is over 850 and rapidly approaching 900 members. Attendance on SUnday ranges from 350 to 400. A radio
broadcast has been initiated on Sunday and Wednesday mornings that has proven to be a blessing to the sick,the shut ins, and
the community.
There have been several ministries and programs institued in an attempt to meet the needs of the members and the community.
we have a growing Sunday School and a Sunday Evening Worship Service. We have several ministries.
At Greater Peace, there has always been a supportive board of deacons. The church currently has a full-time staff of
pastor, administrative assistant, secretary and custodian. Presently, there are two associate ministers. Also, there are three
choirs who provide music for worship and other programs of the church. Each auxiliary and committee has played an intricate
part in the growth and success of the church
Our Mission
To provide Christ-Centered guidance and moral leadership through worship,fellowship,evangelism, discipleship and outreach
ministries to individuals, families, and the community
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Becoming a Member
♥Membership requirements♥
We welcome members into the fellowship of the Greater Peace Missionary Baptist
Church in one of the following ways: Baptism, Letter, Christian Experience or restoration
♥ Baptism ♥
In
the baptist Church, baptism is by immersion. The body is taken completely under the water. Once an individual accepts Jesus
Christ as his personal Savior, he affiliates with a local church family, is then baptized , thus becomes a member of that
local church
♥ Letter&heart;
One may become a member of the church by letter if he was in good stand with his
previous church. This letter is usually requested by the clerk of the new church from the old church
♥ Christian
Experience♥
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