{"id":175,"date":"2012-03-06T19:51:35","date_gmt":"2012-03-06T19:51:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/oldmtzionbaptistchurch.com\/?page_id=175"},"modified":"2012-04-19T16:23:52","modified_gmt":"2012-04-19T16:23:52","slug":"our-history","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/oldmtzionbaptistchurch.com\/?page_id=175","title":{"rendered":"Our History"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Historical Highlights<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

1861<\/span><\/strong><\/span> –\u00a0 The Church had its inception under a brush harbor<\/span>.<\/p>\n

1880<\/span> – <\/span><\/strong>\u00a0First permanent church was rebuilt after being destroyed by fire.<\/span><\/p>\n

1886<\/span> – <\/span><\/strong>\u00a0First Deacon Board was organized.<\/span><\/p>\n

Early 1900’s<\/span><\/strong> New wings were constructed on each side of the church that made seating capacity 750. Senior Choir was organized. Rev. George Ernest Goode served as Superintendent of the Sunday School.<\/span><\/p>\n

1920<\/span><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0 – The Missionary society was organized by Sis. Elizabeth Dean and Sis. Hattie Carter<\/span>.<\/p>\n

1956<\/span><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0 – The Senior Usher board was organized by Bro. Tabe Goode.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0Late<\/span> 1950’s<\/span><\/strong> Sis. Effie Dean organized the Junior Usher Board<\/span>.<\/p>\n

1964<\/strong><\/span><\/span>\u00a0 – The Gospel Chorus was organized by Sis. Susie (Wim) Carter<\/span>.<\/p>\n

\u00a01967<\/span><\/span><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 – The Youth Choir was organized by Dea. Prelo Moore. The Willing Workers Club was organized by Sis. Elizabeth R. Davis.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0Early<\/span> 1970’s<\/span><\/strong> Started having service twice a month – 2nd Sunday morning and 4th Sunday evening<\/span>.<\/p>\n

1972<\/span><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0 – The Young Adult Choir was organized by Bro. H. Stanley Lagroon and others.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a01974<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 – Final plans were made for new church building – Dea. Robert C. Moore chairman of the Building Committee and Building Fund Treasurer<\/span>.<\/p>\n

1976<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0 – Construction of now church completed and first service held. The Deaconess Board was organized by Sis. Mattie C. Boozer.\u00a0 The Junior Deacon Board was organized by Bro. H. Stanley Lagroon.<\/span><\/p>\n

1980<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 – Annual Vacation Bible School was organized by Sis. Daisy Moore.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a01981\u00a0<\/strong><\/span> – \u00a0Developed program for Children’s Meditation during Sunday Morning Worship.<\/span><\/p>\n

1984<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0 – The Pulpit Aide Society was reorganized.<\/span><\/p>\n

1985<\/strong><\/span><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0 – The Young Women Auxiliary was organized by Sis. Roslyn Carroll.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a01986<\/strong><\/span><\/span>\u00a0 – \u00a0Liquidated Church Mortgage for the 1976 New Church Building.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a01987\u00a0<\/strong><\/span> – \u00a0First Exchange Worship between St. Luke Presbyterian Church, Orangeburg, SC and Old Mt. Zion.\u00a0 First Annual Christmas Morning Worship.\u00a0 Purchased first church van.<\/span><\/p>\n

1988<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0 – First Christmas Candlelight and Caroling Fellowship Worship. Initiated Youth Leadership of the morning worship each fourth Sunday.\u00a0\u00a0 Purchased first church Grand Piano.\u00a0 Paved Church’s Parking Lot<\/span>.<\/p>\n

1989<\/strong><\/span><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0 – Sponsored Black History Quiz Bowl.\u00a0 Organized First Read through the Bible Group.\u00a0 First Annual Christmas Fellowship Dinner.<\/span><\/p>\n

1990<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0 – Second Christmas Candlelight and Caroling Fellowship Worship.\u00a0 First Annual Camp Fellowship and Church Picnic. Reorganized Sunday School and named Sis. Daisy Moore Superintendent.\u00a0 Installed new Public Address System.<\/span><\/p>\n

1992<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0 –Brotherhood was organized by Dea. Robert Moore.\u00a0 First Female Trustees Elected Sis. Patricia Kimble and Sis. London Thomas.<\/span><\/p>\n

1992-1993<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0 –The late Rev. Harold Stith served as Interim Pastor<\/span>.<\/p>\n

1993\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong> – \u00a0A painting was done inside of the church.\u00a0 Missionary Society installed Baptism Pool and New Draperies.\u00a0 Alarm System was installed in the church.\u00a0 Siding was placed on the outside of the church.<\/span><\/p>\n

1993-1994<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0 – Rev. Gardner Creecy served as Pastor.<\/span><\/p>\n

1994-1995<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0 – \u00a0Rev. Clyde D. Cannon served as Interim Pastor.<\/span><\/p>\n

1994<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0 – The Missionary Society presented Bibles to the church.\u00a0 Program Commemorating Dr. Benjamin E. Mays. Computer and Software purchased for the church. Dea. Arthur Brunson resigns from Chairman of the Deacon Board due to Health Problems. He served for twenty-three years. Dea. Robert Moore was elected as Chairman.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a01994<\/strong><\/span><\/span>\u00a0 – \u00a0Rev. Clyde D. Cannon was installed as the 12th Pastor of Old Mt. Zion.\u00a0 All Male Choir was organized under the leadership of Bro. James Stewart<\/span>.<\/p>\n

\u00a01998\u00a0<\/strong><\/span> – \u00a0Incorporated by State of South Carolina as Non Profit Corporation Church Endowment Fund started by Board of Trustees Hired Musician Jeremy Blocker as Drummer.<\/span><\/p>\n

1999\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0–\u00a0 \u00a0Awning Installation Completed.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a02000<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 – Reorganize Sunday School with four Co-Superintendents.\u00a0 Church purchased Copier.\u00a0 Mission Fund purchased school supplies for Matthews and East End Elementary Schools.\u00a0 Millennium Celebration organized by Sis. Vivian Archie. Oldest member present was Sis. Juanita Griffin. Youngest member present was Tasha Carters son.\u00a0 Y2K Emergency Supplies was donated to families.\u00a0 Appointed Nursery Supervision Assistance under the Leadership of Sis. Glorietta Jones.\u00a0 Completed our pledge to the O. R. Ruben Chapel or Special Fund total of $5,000. This chapel is located on Morris College Campus.\u00a0 The Birthday Month Ministry organized by Pastor Cannon.\u00a0 The Congregational Nurse Program organized by Self Memorial Hospital, Mrs. Mary Crouch. The RN provided health screenings at affiliated churches — Antioch, Mt. Olive, Mt. Pisgah and Old Mt. Zion.\u00a0 Parking Lot repaved. Handicap signs placed for special parking.\u00a0 Inspirational Choir organized by Sis. Debra Johnson, Sis. Gwendolyn Gray, and Bro. James Gray.<\/span><\/p>\n

2001<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 – Pastor Cannon appointed Rev. Thessa Smith Director of Christian Education.\u00a0 Entrance\/Exit Gates installed on premises.\u00a0 Singles and Married Couples Class organized by Sis. Glorietta Jones and Bro. John A. Carter.\u00a0 Phonics Class organized by Sis. Glorietta Jones under the direction of Mrs. Thelma C. Griffin.\u00a0 Completion of Picnic Shelter.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Pastor Cannons Fifth Pastoral Anniversary Celebration and Banquet<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Pastors & Reverends: <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a01861-1886<\/span><\/span><\/em>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Ned Starks<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

1886-1935<\/span><\/span><\/em>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 James Foster Marshall<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

1936-1941<\/span><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Moses Marquette Peace\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

1942-1945<\/span><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Norman L. Bush\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

1946-1947<\/span><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 James S. Maddox<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

1948-1949<\/span><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0A. M. Means\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

1950-1953<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Robert Wilson<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

1954-1964\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A. Stephens<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

1965-1981<\/span><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Henry James Dicks<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

1981-1992<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Robert M. Scotland<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

1992-1993\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Harold Stith<\/em> (Interim)\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

1993-1994<\/span><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Gardner Creecy<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

1994-2008\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Clyde D. Cannon<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

2008\u00a0 to present<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Reverend Dr. \u00a0Danny R. Webb, Th. D.<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Chairman of Deacon Board: George Washington Dean, Tom Warren, Robert (Rob) Dean, James Dean, Julian (Doc) Dean, Lewis N. Dean, Arthur Brunson, Robert C. Moore, Brawley Watts, Jr., and Henry Ordelle Watts.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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