West Lorne Baptist Church

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West Lorne Baptist Church
West Lorne Baptist Church
Location West Lorne, Ontario
CountryCanada
Denomination Baptist
AssociationsCovenant Life Renewal Association
Website www.westlornebaptist.ca
History
Former name(s)The Regular Baptist Church
of West Lorne
Founded1876 (1876)
Founder(s)Rev. Peter R. Carey
DedicatedFebruary 24, 1878
Clergy
Pastor(s) Corey M.K. Hughes

West Lorne Baptist Church is a Baptist church in West Lorne, Ontario, Canada.

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History

In 1876 the Baptists met in West Lorne at first in Trigger Hall. [1] The Hall was devoured by fire, and the church moved to Bainard Hall as the next "sanctuary" until the "First" Baptist church was built. It was dedicated on February 24, 1878. A Sunday School began in 1880.

Building history

Original building

In 1877, Jim McCall was contracted to build the church hall. Edward Evans handcrafted the pews and pulpit. In 1908 an addition was made to the back of the building to accommodate Bible Class.

West Lorne Baptist Church 1910 West Lorne Baptist Church 1910.jpg
West Lorne Baptist Church 1910

In 1921, a house was purchased and moved onto the lot north of the church building. Reconstruction finished in late 1921 or early 1922. Rev. R. J. McLaren was the first minister to live in it.

On July 31, 1921, a new baptistery was built. Norman Thompson and Mrs. Gammon were among the first to be baptized in it. [2]

On April 21, 1946, at 3am, Mrs. Humphries awakened to discover the church on fire. Pastor Rev. J.F. Ward and the fire department were contacted. When congregants gathered at 7am for the Easter Sunrise service, they discovered the smoldering building. Arson was suspected. [2]

Second building

Following the fire, Isaac Lambert drew up plans for a new building on Graham St. Frank Haviland donated the steel for the construction. On April 20, 1947, Rev. J. Frank Ward with Rev. D. A. Burns [3] conducted the Re-Opening services both morning and evening.

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References

  1. "Elgin County Places of Worship Records Inventory Aldborough Township" . Retrieved January 21, 2014.
  2. 1 2 "The West Lorne and Rodney Baptist Churches - Ninety Years of Christian Service" (PDF). Retrieved January 21, 2014.
  3. "Opening and Re-Dedication Services, Baptist Church West Lorne, Ontario" (PDF). April 27, 1947. Retrieved 20 March 2015.

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