The Unit Missionary Baptist Church family will begin a one-year celebration of its 150th anniversary, starting at 10 am on March 28, with an assembly in the parking lot. In case of bad weather, the event will be held virtually. The church, located at 14152 Old Number Six Highway, Eutawville, on the line of Berkeley County, under the pastorate of Rev. Aaron T. Brown, Sr., will conduct a series of unique and inspiring programs.
The church was established in Berkeley County, in an area known as Springfield Plantation, and was started by four African-American families, the Howells, Jeffersons, Jenkins and Bryants. The first church, established in 1871, was called Jim Lak Baptist Church, commonly called “Jim Lak”, and was located at Springfield Plantation, where the history of Unity Baptist Church was formally initiated.
In 1939, the federal government notified the Unity Baptist Church that the Santee Dam would be built and that the water flow would cover the area at HWY 45 in Berkeley County, where the church was located. Church leaders immediately started looking for a place to move. On the first Sunday in June 1941, at HWY 45 in Orangeburg, on the Berkeley / Orangeburg County line, the newly built Anderson Baptist Church was opened for service. In 1977, a new Sanctuary was built, under the leadership of Rev. ST Nelson, with service performed on December 25, 1977.
In 1999, the church family together with Rev. Nelson began a financial journey to build a communion hall. On October 9, 2011, under the leadership of the pastor, Rev. Aaron Brown, Sr., the new communion hall was inaugurated and, on May 27, 2012, the congregation marched into the new communion hall. On December 23, 2018, a mortgage-burning ceremony was held for the Hall. The church has been faithfully served over the years by numerous God-fearing and faithful ministers.
The history of the Unity Missionary Baptist Church is significant, and its commemorative celebration will honor members aged 90 and over and there will be special memorials for those who have made the transition. New members of the church and those who have retired will also be honored and celebrated. The one-year celebration is scheduled to end with a Black-Tie Banquet in December 2021.
The public is invited to join the family of the Unit Missionary Baptist Church during each scheduled event. Mrs. Claretha Ravenell-Eaddy, is the president of the anniversary. For additional information, she can be reached at 843-753-3183.
BEMCSC will hold its 143rd Annual Session in May
The South Carolina Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention ended its 143rd Annual Session with health and safety as its number one priority. Embassy Suites and BEMCSC have developed a plan to ensure accommodation and that your sessions are inspiring and informative. The sessions will take place from 8 am to noon, with evening sessions starting at 6:30 pm, daily, from May 3 to 6.
Registration must be completed for the conference by registering online at WWW.BEMCS.org or by calling 893-931-8811.
Hotel registration is done by contacting Embassy Suites by Hilton, 70 Verdae Blvd, Greenville, at 1-800-EMBASSY. The room rate is $ 139 per night and includes breakfast. The group code must be used to guarantee the identified fee. The hotel code can be protected when registering for the conference package. Room rates are guaranteed until April 2, 2021.
Sympathy
Expressions of sympathy are sent to the family of the late deacon Jackie Pinckney and the late Mrs. Ruth Prioleau, both from Pineville.
Items of interest
Items of interest should be sent to Yvonne Barnes, Colonel Maham Dr. Pineville 1458, SC 29468 or by e-mail to [email protected].