New Mt. Sillar Baptist Church

History:

The Mount Sillar Baptist Church was organized in 1904 the meeting was held in a brush harbor until the church was built. Reverend Jones built the first church in 1912. The building was remodeled and in later years, a new build was erected on this spot under the leadership of Reverend E.C. Scott. The following Pastors served Mt. Sillar Baptist Church in years past: Rev. P.C. Crawford, Rev. D.T. Perry, who started the building fund, Rev. E.C. Scott, Rev. James Allen, Rev. Nathaniel Smith, Rev. Lloyd Johnson, Rev. Curly, Rev. Smiley, Rev. Howard of Mt. Olive in Shorter, Alabama (intermittent pastors), Reverend Howard introduced us to our current Pastor, Rev., Derrick Heard who has pastured since November 2000. Past Deacons of Mt. Sillar Baptist Church are as follows: Deacon Frank Allen, Deacon James Burton, Deacon James Edwards, Deacon Cleo Hawkins, Deacon William Jake Swanson, Deacon Joseph Burton, Deacon Will Allen. Currently Deacon Robert Burton is the Chairperson and Deacon Herman Taylor works faithfully with our church. Missionary Women Mother 5 Past Mother Sis Jessie Edward, Current Sis Lula Allen, Sis Evelyn Swanson, Sis Barbara Riley, and Sis Pencola Penn