Title
Circlewood Baptist Church, 2201 Loop Road, Tuscaloosa
Subject
Churches
Description
Circlewood Baptist Church was the Tuscaloosa News Feature Church on July 24, 1970.
"In January, 1947, a group of men from the First Baptist Church met and formed a Brotherhood. At one of the first meetings, a suggestion was made that a mission was needed in the Circlewood area. Mr. C.W. Gross contacted Mr. and Mrs. W.F. Cole, and they sold four lots for use as a future church site.
In June 1948, the deacons of the First Baptist Church recommended that a tent be placed on the lots, and Dr. Timmerman would preach a revival. The "Loop Road Mission" was close to Dr. Timmerman's heart. Before his illness and death in 1949, he pledged $50 a month to the mission.
The First Baptist voted to proceed with a building in June, 1949. The building was opened for the first service on February 5, 1950.
On January 23, 1952, Circlewood voted to incorporated and become a separate church. On January 30, 1952, it was decided that the official name of the church would be "Circlewood Baptist Church." The First Baptist Church deeded the property to Circlewood in December, 1952.
Through the years Circlewood Baptist Church has grown and prospered under able leadership of fine Christian men and women with the fires of evangelism burning in their hearts. Not only are unsaved people brought to Christ through their ministry, but they are nurtured and taught the Bible. Always a progressive Church with the future in mind, the Circlewood Baptist Church is in the planing and process of building better facilities to serve Christ and the people in a better way. Soon there will be a new auditorium added to the already existing buildings.
Circlewood Baptist Church is a conservative church in its belief. We believe all of the Bible is true as it claims to be, and this is the way it is taught and preached.
We have a music program of the highest quality- singing the old-time songs as well as the new. Our fully graded choir program is under the direction of Mr. Ronald Philpot.
The present pastor is DeBart Quarles Jr., a native of Tuscaloosa. Bro. Quarles has been pastor since 1969. He came to Circlewood from the Tabernacle Baptist church in South Flomaton, Florida.
We have a wonderful Christian fellowship with love abounding. If you are searching for a church practicing the old time religion in the space age, then come and worship with us."
"In January, 1947, a group of men from the First Baptist Church met and formed a Brotherhood. At one of the first meetings, a suggestion was made that a mission was needed in the Circlewood area. Mr. C.W. Gross contacted Mr. and Mrs. W.F. Cole, and they sold four lots for use as a future church site.
In June 1948, the deacons of the First Baptist Church recommended that a tent be placed on the lots, and Dr. Timmerman would preach a revival. The "Loop Road Mission" was close to Dr. Timmerman's heart. Before his illness and death in 1949, he pledged $50 a month to the mission.
The First Baptist voted to proceed with a building in June, 1949. The building was opened for the first service on February 5, 1950.
On January 23, 1952, Circlewood voted to incorporated and become a separate church. On January 30, 1952, it was decided that the official name of the church would be "Circlewood Baptist Church." The First Baptist Church deeded the property to Circlewood in December, 1952.
Through the years Circlewood Baptist Church has grown and prospered under able leadership of fine Christian men and women with the fires of evangelism burning in their hearts. Not only are unsaved people brought to Christ through their ministry, but they are nurtured and taught the Bible. Always a progressive Church with the future in mind, the Circlewood Baptist Church is in the planing and process of building better facilities to serve Christ and the people in a better way. Soon there will be a new auditorium added to the already existing buildings.
Circlewood Baptist Church is a conservative church in its belief. We believe all of the Bible is true as it claims to be, and this is the way it is taught and preached.
We have a music program of the highest quality- singing the old-time songs as well as the new. Our fully graded choir program is under the direction of Mr. Ronald Philpot.
The present pastor is DeBart Quarles Jr., a native of Tuscaloosa. Bro. Quarles has been pastor since 1969. He came to Circlewood from the Tabernacle Baptist church in South Flomaton, Florida.
We have a wonderful Christian fellowship with love abounding. If you are searching for a church practicing the old time religion in the space age, then come and worship with us."
Source
Tuscaloosa News
Publisher
Tuscaloosa News
Date
July 24, 1970
Contributor
Tuscaloosa Public Library
Rights
Tuscaloosa News
Format
Newspaper
Type
Newspaper
Identifier
1001
Coverage
Tuscaloosa (AL)
Original Format
Newspaper