Sandy Creek Baptist church is referred to as "The mother of southern baptist churches". Founded in 1775, the first structure burned down in 1785.......the second was blown down by a storm.......and the third and present structure was built in 1826. Recently, the present church renovated the old log church to it's original form.
I've always been told that the church members(back then) would arrive with their slaves and the slaves would sit in the loft.
A service is still held in the church every 3rd Sunday.
Later, my grandfather was a preacher and served at Sandy Creek church. As a result, I have the minutes to the church from 1876 to 1902. A church committee would meet every month and start by asking if there where any complaints about other church members. Complaints ranged from public intoxication to adultery to swearing and disorderly conduct(fighting). Here is an example of a complaint of someone joining the Methodist church. They would form a committee to visit the wayward member and invite them to attend the next meeting, ask forgiveness, and be retained as members.
My 3X great grandfather Rev. George Washington Malcom was a member of Sandy Creek Church in Morgan County until 1825. I wonder who has those records......ramerson@msn.com
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