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THE
HISTORY OF MT. PLEASANT BAPTIST CHURCH.......
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For 100 years, the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church has served as a pillar
of refuge and a source of strength for it’s members and the South
Atlanta Community. It’s
history reflects the visions, the missions, and the spirit of those who
have labored in the Master’s vineyard since its inception.
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It is through the efforts of the late Reverend Ezekiel Kineard that Mt.
Pleasant had her humble beginning.
In 1908, Rev, Kineard called together a band of Christian
believers and shared with them his dreams and aspirations for the
community. Following many
prayerful discussions emerged the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, becoming
a spirit-filled church with the human touch, reaching out to the needs
of the community.
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For the next four years, the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church’s membership
grew rapidly, but most importantly, it became a symbol of Christian hope
and love. In 1912, Rev.
Ezekeil Kineard (pastored four
years) was called home from his earthly duties, however, his
conscientious mission to make his community a better place had already
made an indelible stamp in the hearts and minds of posterity.
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Over the next few decades, Mt. Pleasant was blessed to have anointed men
of God dedicated to spreading the Good News and winning souls.
The Reverends Rowland, Davis, Trier, B.J. Johnson, Sr., Jackson,
R.B. Freeman, Dan Smith, and R.B. Thompson , pastored for a total of 17
years. R.H. Milner,
pastored 1929-1942, Albert M. Lampkin, pastored 1942-1948, and Benjiman
W. Bickers, pastored 1948-1957, all continued to blaze the trail which
had been laid.
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On March 6, 1958, Reverend Otis Levan Blackshear accepted the
pastoralship of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church.
Under his leadership, the church has continued to be that beam of
light which manifests God’s goodness to all mankind.
Rev. Blackshear has moved the church in the direction of
addressing the physical, mental, spiritual, and social needs of the
community.
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Numerous programs have been designed to serve as support systems to the
members as well as to the community.
Meals are carried to Senior Citizens, food baskets and clothes
are distributed to needy families.
An additional emergency fund is set aside to further aid the
needy. A Scholarship Fund
has also been established to assist high school graduates in furthering
their education.
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Property purchases, building expansions and renovations have increased
the church’s assets to more than a million dollars.
By the Grace of our Lord and Saviour and the establishment of a
sound financial system based on Tithes and Offerings, all of these
accomplishments were made possible.
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Realizing the importance of the Church’s role in the training of our
members, the Christian Education Department has been reorganized to
better train our members. A
Children, Family Life, Women, Men, and Youth Ministry have been
developed to better carry out the mission of the church.
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With Christ as our resource, Mt. Pleasant’s mission is to continue on
with the urgent business of proclaiming the Gospel of our Lord Jesus
Christ.
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