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St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church
Eighth Avenue & B Street
St. Albans, West Virginia 25177
Rev. Michael A. Poke, Sr., Pastor
Church No: (304)727-1742 Pastor's Study (304)727-1085
Direction to the Church
"Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly..."
Church Theme:
St. Paul Proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ through Evangelism, Discipleship and Stewardship
Weekly Events Calendar
Sunday Morning Coffee with the Pastor ......................9:00 a.m.
Sunday School ........................................................9:30 a.m.
Sunday Children's Church.........................................9:45 a.m.
Sunday Worship Service..........................................11:00 a.m.
Holy Communion - First Sunday...............................11:00 a.m.
Baptismal Service...............................................as announced
Bible Study-Amandaville Court - Tuesday...................7:00 p.m.
Senior Choir Rehearsal Tuesday..............................7:00 p.m.
Prayer & Bible Study Wednesday.............................7:00 p.m.
God's Littlest Angels Rehearsal - Wednesday................7:00 p.m.
Male Chorus Rehearsal Thursday..............................7:00 p.m.
Brotherhood - 2nd Saturday ......................................9:00 a.m.
Missionary - 2nd Saturday........................................11:00 a.m.
Women's Auxiliary - 3rd Saturday.............................10:30 a.m.
Spiritual Dance Team Saturday..............................12:00 p.m.
Usher Board Meetings- 3rd Sunday....................following service
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"St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church "
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Introduction of Pastor
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A Brief History of:
"St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church"
"Founded 1867" St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church of St. Albans, West Virginia, was established by Reverend Moses P. Hall in the home of Henry Brooks, with the cooperation of family groups living in the vicinity of the mouth of Coal River, St. Albans, West Virginia.
The first church building was constructed in the year 1872 on what is now Pennsylvania Avenue, two and one-half blocks south of Main Street.
In 1884, ground was purchased for the second building which is now on the southwest corner of Eighth Avenue and B Street. This building structure was dedicated to service in 1885.
The third structure, this present edifice, was constructed in 1921 at a cost of $50,000. It included a basement above ground, a sanctuary with a balcony. The first services were held in the basement on May 6, 1923. This edifice was designed and supervised by the eminent pastor, Reverend J. Thomas Reid. The building was completed and dedicated during Christmas week of 1925.
The physical facilities have expanded threefold. The spiritual influence is manifold with enlarged membership, evangelism, and steadfast gospel. Christian rewards are visible in vigorous outreach to the community and environ. The tempo of the church is quickening, and the congregation is keeping in step. We acknowledge (click here) the endeavors of those pioneer Christians who had a dream of this present edifice and uplift of Christianity.
St. Paul Baptist through its many years of existence in rendering service to God and humanity can be proud of having had the meritorious services of twenty-two faithful & efficient pastors. Rev. Michael A. Poke, Sr., our twenty-second and present pastor, has been with us since June 10, 2001.
St. Paul Baptist Church strives to fulfill the mission directed by St. Paul, one of God's greatest disciples, going forth and preaching the gospel, edifying and praising God.
"For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens." -11 Corinthians 5
Dedication
In dedication to those stalwart men and women who forged ahead, amid adversity and sacrifice, in their Christian endeavors to make St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church strong, constant and inspiring in its spiritual outreach, we pause to reflect upon our heritage and blessings.
We reap the benefits of their foresight, perseverance, faith, and industriousness. This Web Site marks another triumph of The Almighty in the establishment of a firm foundation for the teachings of JESUS: specifically, the salvation of humanity.
To remind us of our responsibility in upholding these religious principles entrusted to us by our revered church forebearers, let us recall the words of James Weldon Johnson on the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Signing of the Emancipation Proclamation:
stand erect and without fear,
And for our foes let this suffice
We've bought a rightful sonship here,
And we have more than paid the price.
Courage! Look out, beyond, and see
The far horizon's beckoning span!
Faith in your God-known destiny!
We are a part of some great plan."
St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, in this its
second century, "believes God will not let its
efforts come to naught."
From Route 64 East or West
Get off interstate 64 at exit 50 (Institute Exit).
Turn right onto Rt 25 going West until you get to the St. Albans Nitro Bridge.
Go across the bridge - through the light - through the under-pass - to the first stop light.
On 6th avenue, at the stop light, turn right and follow the road. You will go through one stop light, pass the fire department and police department. Proceed around the loop, passing the River's Edge Restaurant, stay in the left hand lane, and pass the Senior Citizen's High Rise which is on your right. At the stop light, turn right, the Church is on the right. A parking lot is directly before the church on the right.
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