1840:   Mary (Buchanan) Christian Burleson began church

1874:   Church services began in school building across the street from what is now the Rainbow House

1882:   First one room church built on present site

1906:   Sanctuary with new organ and stained glass window dedicated

1922:   Education annex added

1949:   Sunday school building from Camp Swift added.  Now houses our Scouting Program

1962:   Swedish Manda Church merged with our Methodist Church.

1967:   Manda Church bell (circa 1892) acquired.

1973:   April Fool's Day fire gutted the sanctuary and annex, destroying the pipe organ.  The First
           Baptist Church enabled us to continue services, funerals and meetings.

1994:   Refurbished sanctuary dedicated.

1998:   New parsonage purchased off campus  

1999:   Original parsonage renovated to include the Pastor's study, church offices, and conference
            room.  New fellowship hall, education wing and nursery opened.

2003:   Hospitability Team pays off note for kitchen appliances.  New playscape for the children 

2005:   The Warner house property adjacent to the Church was purchased for use as Sunday School rooms.

2006:   The Miller house property adjacent to the Church was purchased, the house was torn down and is
            currently used for additional parking.
            Celebrated the 100th year anniversary of the Church's sanctuary in October.

For a more detailed history of our Church, please click the historical marker or click HERE (Coming Soon)