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Rock Hill Baptist Church (1812 - 1987) 12 Van Horn Lane Stafford, VA (540) 752-0336 NEW Interment Information and Photo Contributed by Heather Glass   Contributed by Rev. Wayne Greene 1878 Newspaper Article To the God-fearing, Bible-believing people who named our church, it was befitting as no other name could be. In Psalms 18:2 (KJV) we find, "The Lord is my rock....." and in Matthew 5:14 (KJV), "Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid." At some time prior to 1811, Elder GRIMSTEAD was ordained to preach twice a month; he "removed to the West". There was unrest among the people, especially those who felt the need to have a central place of worship and to share their knowledge and love of Jesus. George C. SEDWICK was a missionary in the area who came to preach twice monthly. Rock Hill Baptist Church had it's begining when two men from Chopowamsic (near Quantico) and two from Hartwood (in company with seven others who had previously been baptized by Elder SEDWICK) met to organize the church. During this period of the War of 1812, many were persecuted for their beliefs. Through their faith in God, they preserved and adopted the Church Constitution on January 12, 1812. The Minutes of the Baptist Association of 1812 show 60 white men as members of Rock Hill. Elder SEDWICK preached from Matthew 16:18. "....upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it." After the sermon, SEDWICK read the Constitution, which he had prepared; all cheerfully subscribed. Minutes show William STARKE was elected Deacon and installed in that office on October 13, 1812. The Lord's Supper was administered for the first time on the 4th Sunday in June, 1812. Elder SEDWICK, known also as a songwriter, served the church for five years before leaving for Winchester, VA. Soon after the departure of Brother SEDWICK, Brother Thornton STRINGFELLOW of the Culpeper area was called as pastor. On September 7, 8, & 9, 1820 the Columbia Association met at Grove Meeting House in Fauquier County. Messengers representing Rock Hill were William STARKE, Robert BEATTY, Thomas PILCHER and Minister STRINGFELLOW. Rock Hill gave $2.00 to the Association. Services at Rock Hill were held on the 4th Sunday with a membership of 35. The Minutes further read, "Brother CONE preached at the stand. Members obtained letters of dismission from Ketoctin and Baltimore Associations for purpose of forming new Association....." The economy after the war was very poor. Nonetheless, in 1821, there was an increase in donations to missions, with Rock Hill having donated $3.25. In 1822, Brother STRINGFELLOW was serving Grove Church (on Rt. 17), Elk Run Church in Fauquier, in addition to Rock Hill. Our church at that time showed an enrollment of 44. The year 1823 was a memorable on for Rock Hill when the Association met on August 23. The theme and scripture were based on forsaking not the assembling of yourselves together. 1,000 copies of the Associational Minutes were ordered to be circulated to the churches. A letter of thanks from Rock Hill was first received: "Thanks to the Association for hospitable entertainment and measures adopted by them to prevent molestation and preserve good order during our meeting." The services on the 4th Sunday had been changed to 3rd Sunday in 1824, perhaps making it easier for the pastor to travel by horse and find lodging at either of the three locations where he preached. Associational Minutes show 49 members and 2 baptisms. Harb BRADSHAW and Thomas PILCHER were Messengers from Rock Hill. Brother A.H. BENNETT (1829-49) first ordained of Morrisville for 11 years, was a licentiate from Little River who "came and was ordained for nearly twenty years." Records show he was ordained by Thornton STRINGFELLOW. Brother BENNETT was the first member of Rock Hill to be ordained in the ministry; he served as her pastor for twenty years. During his pastorate, there was much unrest among the members. The Church was distressed and seriously troubled by the spirit of Antinomianism (a belief in the doctrine that faith alone, not obedience to the moral law, is necessary for salvation). Thirty-nine former members agreed to organize a Covenant and Constitution and called Brother OWENS in 1847. He preached until 1855. In 1830 the church donated $2.37 1/2 cent to the Association. There was a vote to keep the hymn books and Bibles in the Meeting House for use by the ministers and members. In 1831 there were 6 baptisms and 1 by letter, giving a total membership of 47. In 1832 Hartwood, Chopowamsic and Rock Hill held Revival services. 40 were baptized. The Associational meeting of 1833 was held at Rock Hill. Directions showed Rock Hill to be "...in Stafford County, 2 miles east of Tackett's Mill, 15 miles north of Fredericksburg". A motion was made before the Association not to recognize Brother BROADDUS as a Messenger. A letter from Elk Run Baptist stated, "We have considered it our indispensable duty for the Lord's sake, for Zion's sake, to declare non-fellowship with the practice of Elder William BROADDUS and therefore request him not to take a seat in our Association and if he persists, for vote of the Association to be taken upon the case." STRINGFELLOW presented a protest against the proceedings. Rock Hill voted to "...act in the spirit of Christ and refer to the Word of God for guidance." Brother BROADDUS was accepted at the 1835 meeting. The order was rescinded in 1837. With 100 members on roll in 1838, A.H. BENNETT announced the intention to move from the bounds of the Association to a "western country". Preaching by candlelight, the scripture was taken from II Timothy 4:2, "I solemnly urge you to preach the word of God urgently at all times, whenever you get the chance, in season and out, when it is convenient and when it is not..." In a letter to the Association at Zoar Baptist in 1840 it was reported from Rock Hill that "coldness prevails to some extent. A good degree of unamanity {sic} exists. Although there are some slight differences of opinions, the congregations are large and generally favorable to our principles and we solicit you prayers and the visits of our ministered brethern." Directions to Rock Hill were given as "15 miles northwest of Fredericksburg and three miles east of the road from Fredericksburg to Warrenton." $5.25 was donated to the Association from Rock Hill. Records of 1841 complain of coldness, but express hope that the coming of the bretheren from the Association will be like the coming of Titus - - for the furtherance of the Gospel. A resolution for the organization of the American and Foreign Bible Society by the Baptist denomination received "cordial approbation" at the Associational meeting. Jefferson HEFLIN, Rock Hill's Messenger to the Association, reported no considerable change in 1842. The Association asked to form a Missionary Society to sustain a missionary; the following year $25.00 was donated to the Missionary Society. Minutes of the Association report that members of Rock Hill "... complain of the discouraging spirit of anti-missions which has brought troubles and distress within their borders, though they have reason to bless God that they have enabled to keep fast hold to His truths and retain their visibility as a church. They ask prayers of the bretheren." 1844 reports 102 members with "no charges". Few members were in regular attendance. In 1845 Joseph PERRY of Patterson, New Jersey was called as missionary, with a salary of $30.00 per month. Seasons of mourning and rejoicing were reported. Rock Hill contributed to the State Missions Board and the Virginia Foreign Relief Board Society. A "better spirit" prevailed in our church in 1846. Baptisms totaled 25, giving a total membership of 127. A Temperance Society was launched. The missionary spirit prevailed and Rock Hill contributed "upward to $40.00 to benevolent operations of the day". However, near the end of BENNETT's stay, the congregation was in discord over anti-missions, a movement to quelch all evangelical efforts. Associational Missionary, Joseph PERRY resigned. With a majority in opposition to missions, the church had to re-organize before a pastor could be secured. 39 members agreed to the original covenant and constitution and Brother OWENS was later called by the church. During 1847-48 the Columbia Association met at Rock Hill. Dr. William BROADDUS, pastor at Long Branch, presented himself to the Association with a letter of correspondence. Since Dr. BRODDUS and his church advocated missions, the Association refused to seat him. He, together with the delegation from Long Branch, withdrew to a nearby pine tree under which he stood in a dump cart and preached his famous Dump Cart Foreign Mission Sermon. From this time, the church was divided until Missionary Baptists outnumbered the anti-mission members, or Black Rocks, as they were called. In 1849 in response to Dr. BROADDUS' rejection, Rock Hill called Warren OWENS from Fredericksburg. Prayer meetings were held. There were 71 members. Missionary Baptists gained control. A letter to the Association in 1851 mentioned repairing the house of worship and lamented its coldness. 1852 showed 40 white members and 32 colored. In 1853, Brother OWENS resigned. $12.00 was donated to missions in 1854. With 17 baptisms that year, membership was listed as 85. Elder R.H. PAYNE was pastor in 1855 with a membership of 94, with 13 baptisms. At the first annual meeting of the Potomac Baptist Association (formed by uniting Salem Union and Columbia Associations) on August 6-9, 1856, Rock Hill claimed an ordained minister, R.H. PAYNE of Bristersburg, as Pastor. J.S. STARKE, Clerk, with H. DODD, J. HEIFLING {sic} and Thomas RAMY {sic} were our Messengers. Preaching was held on the 3rd Sunday, 60 white members -- 94 total -- were reported. 40 copies of the Minutes were sent to Rock Hill. In the Report on Temperance, the associational committee recommended proper parental training, saying, "... as long as our youth are raised in idleness they will inevitably contract bad habits which will certainly aid in their ruin unless prevented by the Grace of God". The second annual meeting of the Potomac Association was held at Fredericksburg Baptist. The Association voted to support one missionary to Central Africa. The Report on Intemperance said intemperance is "... connected with 7/10 of all the crime and pauperism on the land." Rev. R.H. PAYNE was accepted as a missionary to labor in Stafford and Prince William Counties at a salary of $200. Brother PAYNE declined payment and, owing to "private circumstances he was unable to enter fully upon the work." Rock Hill reported "difficulty" with the house of worship and hoped to have their own building. In 1859 Rock Hill reported 41 baptisms. Rev. PAYNE was appointed to labor in Stafford County at $100 for six months. R.L. PAYNE was shown as a Messenger from Zoar in the Associational minutes of 1860. A very long letter was sent from Rock Hill saying "... the church is acting harmoniously in the work of the Lord. This house is known locally as new Rock Hill." (The building was begun in 1860 but not completed until 1868, after the Civil War). Gratitude was recorded in 1861 for the "gracious deliverance recently granted in the Battle of Manassas by the great God, Governor of all." (No Associational meetings were held 1862-64 due to the Civil War). Through the graciousness of their hearts, a deed of land (2 acres, 10 poles) was given by Catharine K. STARKE and Elizabeth STARKE to the Trustees of Rock Hill Baptist Church. There were no Delegates from Rock Hill in 1865. On August 8, 1866, Rock Hill listed 60 members, 2 black, 19 baptisms. J. HEFLIN was Clerk. R.L. COOPER and Mr. DODD were Messengers to the Associational meeting. R.L. COOPER was appointed to the Acting Board and State Mission Board. J.B. TEMPLEMAN had gained a seat as Delegate to the Association in 1867. Rock Hill was among the churches listed as "being blest" by baptisms during revival. R.L. COOPER of Rock Hill was placed on the Education Committee for the Association. A biographical sketch of Rev. Robert H. PAYNE, who had been pastor of Rock Hill, Zoar and Union Churches, stated "... he suddenly died April 8, 1868. All church members speak of him in affectionate terms. He had 'fallen with his harness on' before the Lord's work was finished". After the death of Brother PAYNE, a gentleman of Falmouth, T.W. NEWMAN, was called as pastor in 1868. Rev. NEWMAN also pastored Zoar Baptist. As the 15th meeting of the Potomac Association, Rock Hill reported 36 baptisms, 52 dismissals, 65 white female, 31 male. No colored were reported; permission had been granted for them to worship in their own place. 49 black members had letters of dismissal for starting their church on an acre of donated land 1 1/2 miles northeast of Rock Hill on the road to Stafford Store. Certain white members were delegated overseers to organize the new church, which took the name Shiloh. The first Sunday School at Rock Hill was organized under T.B. RAMEY, with 6 officers and teachers and 65 scholars. In 1871 Thomas KEARNEY became Sunday School Superintendent; there were 11 officers and 60 scholars. In 1872 Rev. NEWMAN stepped down and was succeeded by Rev. W.D.R. MONCURE, who was also pastor of Ramoth Baptist. Clerk of the church was R.L. COOPER of Stafford Store. Sunday School Superintendent was J. HEFLIN; there were 6 staff and 30 scholars. Delegates to the 18th Associational meeting at Alexandria Baptist in 1873 were H. HEFLIN and T.B. RAMEY. Rev. MONCURE was appointed to the Committee on Foreign Missions. 86 members contributed to the Association. There were 150,000 Baptists in Virginia. During the year 1874 the Associational meeting was held at Beckley, West Virginia. Rock Hill showed 1 member excluded, 3 erased, 3 colored and 79 whites. Delegates to the 1875 meeting were R.L. COOPER, J.B. TEMPLEMAN and H.F. HEFLIN. P.R. RAMEY volunteered for Foreign Missions. J. HEFLIN was Sunday School Superintendent. The 21st Annual meeting met at First Baptist Church, Washington D.C. A resolution of thanks was given to the railroad companies which had furnished free tickets to Delegates T.B. RAMEY, L. HERNDON and W.E. HEFLIN. F. BENNETT was Church Clerk; W.D.R. MONCURE was pastor at Rock Hill. Jefferson HEFLIN was appointed to solicit contributions for State and Home Mission Boards. F.H. JAMES had succeeded Pastor MONCURE. J.B. TEMPLEMAN was Church Clerk. By 1879 Rock Hill had obtained a new minister, J.A. HALL. Delegates to the Associational meeting were T.B. RAMEY and R. SHELKETT. Thomas RAMEY represented the Education Board. L.D. HEFLIN was a new Delegate from Rock Hill to the Associational meeting. In 1885 Pastor NEWMAN was called again, as T.A. HALL had left. A.T. LYNN filled the post for three years, 1886-89. Records of 1890 show $7.62 State Offering and $1.00 each for Home and Foreign Missions relief. There were 39 volumes in the church library. The first listing of a Pastor's salary was $60.00 per year in 1892. The Orphanage and Church Building each received $1.30. There were 14 baptisms; Sunday School, which began in 1868, now had 180 pupils enrolled in a ministry held only 6 months a year due to the weather and road conditions. The church claimed 24 officers and teachers and 2 mission schools. The pastor's salary had increased to $75.00 yearly. The Clerk was glad to report a "fine pastor, many baptisms, church is prospering" with offerings of 90 cents going to each -- the Sunday School Board, Home and Foreign Mission Boards. Rev. Andrew Jackson CUMMINGS accepted the pastorate at Rock Hill in 1889. He served the church for 27 years. Records attest that there was no bickering among his people. Rev. CUMMINGS came to the area in 1887 with a sick friend; he felt the waters at Stafford Springs would have a healing affect. Rev. CUMMINGS never married, but raised two orphan boys. Rumor has it that Rev. CUMMINGS rode with the Jesse JAMES Gang before coming to Stafford. He was highly respected and "... all denominations delighted in doing him honor". (He preached his last sermon in March 1918 and died September 10 of that year near Midland.) In 1901 Associational records showed W.F. DODD, Clerk, and John J. HEFLIN, Delegate. The church and buildings were valued at $1,000.00. There were 100 church members. W.E. HEFLIN was Sunday School Superintendent; there were 7 officers and 35 scholars. Delegates S.L. Rose and W.H. HEFLIN attended the annual meeting of 1903. Will ENGLISH of Toluca was Church Clerk. No delegates from Rock Hill attended the meeting the following year at Long Branch. It was reported that the Orphanage at Salem (which opened July 1, 1892) had 144 children. A memorial to Rev. Theron W. NEWMAN, who pastored Rock Hill 1883-86, was read. Rock Hill asked for dismissal from the Potomac Association to another; permission was granted. In 1905 Rock Hill asked for and was granted re-admission to the Potomac Association. A.J. CUMMINGS was pastor. Delegated to the Association were Jno. HEFLIN and W. HEFLIN. William ENGLISH was Clerk and A.B. DODD was Sunday School Superintendent. Rev. A.J. CUMMINGS received a salary of $75.00 in 1906. D.W. PATTON was Sunday School Superintendent with 5 teachers and 37 students. A.B. DODD of Tackett's Mill was listed with 6 teachers and 69 students. Records of the meeting stated the Ministers' Relief Fund had aided 73 persons for the year at $5,235.00 in amounts ranging from $5-$150 per person. Members from Rock Hill, including J.W. ENGLISH and D.W. PATTON, left to help form Mt. Ararat Baptist Church. In 1908 Rock Hill showed 102 members. The insurance needs were met by contributions. Rev. J. Murray TAYLOR of Kentucky spoke at the Associational meeting. (Rev. TAYLOR later lived in Stafford County and was an inspiration to the community. He often spoke of Revivals, which he referred to as "Protracted Meetings." In 1909 the dwelling of W.F. DODD burned and church records of 1895-1909 were burned, also. A public collection amounting to $1.15 was taken to buy new church record books. The Sexton was presented a bill of 33 cents that had been incurred for the "Protracted Meeting"; a donation of 33 cents was taken for the Sexton. $1.30 was taken up for Sunday School support. Homecoming was set for the first Sunday in August. Hymn books were given by Mrs. H.H. MITCHELL. There was a request to appoint a Librarian; J.C. HEFLIN was chosen. Books were purchased for recording lots in the cemetery "in order no misunderstandings might arise as to locations in cemetery." Charles FRENCH was to survey the cemetery in lots, for which there was no charge. Mr. FRENCH surveyed and made a plat of the church property. J.C. HEFLIN of Cromwell Post Office served as Church Clerk. W.C. HEFLIN presented a bill of 68 cents for repairing windows. The church was asked to raise $3.25 for Foreign Missions but only $2.10 was raised. The Women's Missionary Union at Rock Hill was listed in the Associational Minutes of 1910. Sunday School Superintendent was D.W. PATTON; attendance had dropped to 44, with 9 teachers. There were only 76 church members. W.C. HEFLIN asked action to be taken concerning delinquent members. D.W. PATTON appealed to the church to "bear with them a little longer" and give them another chance. The Clerk, J.A. RYAN of Cromwell Post Office, was asked to correspond with the members. It was moved and carried that the clerk call the names of the Sisters the same as the Bretheren. In 1911 the church property was valued at $2,000. An offering for the Sexton was taken, amounting to $1.21. Another offering was taken; 80 cents due W.H. HEFLIN was paid; 64 cents was paid to the Clerk for postage and stationary. Women were voted to bear part of the work on church improvements. Mother's Day was first mentioned when white flowers were to be worn in memory of deceased mothers. Delegates to the 1911 Associational meeting were John HEFLIN and Miss Grace PATTON (EMBREY). Frank OLIVER was Church Clerk. W.C. HEFLIN stated 60 cents was left from the proceeds of the sale of timber cut on the church yard; it was voted to apply this to the insurance on the church building. John W. HEFLIN of Midland was a Licentiate. In June 1911, Sisters Warrie MITCHELL, Norrine MONTGUE (BUCKHOLZ) and Lena PATTON (ROSE) were appointed to see the members and take up all the money they could for the visiting minister. In July, J.C. SHERMAN was granted permission to take pictures during the Convention for the sum of $5.00. J.W. ROBEY was granted permission to sell confectionaries during the Convention. A motion was made to meat {sic} and clean out the well (a dug well, lined with rocks, located near Rt. 644 in front of the church). A bill was read for a bucket, chains, cups and for railroad ties to fix the well. It was reported that $333,534.43 was taken last year for Home Missions by the Southern Baptists. The year 1912 marked the Centennial Celebration of Rock Hill. Clarence HEFLIN made a report on his progress in the work for the Centennial Celebration, which met with favor. In August, it "was moved and carried that the motion to change Discipline in order to allow women to vote be laid on table indefinitely..." Brother J. Murray TAYLOR was paid $28.40 for his good services at All-Day Meeting. It was said Brother TAYLOR "labored hard and surely his efforts were rewarded by the refreshing of saints and the consideration of sinners, although there were no additions to the church". In September, Gracie PATTON, W.C. HEFLIN and Clarence HEFLIN were appointed to a committee to improve singing. Andrew QUESENBERRY (colored) was asked to see if he could square the Semetary {sic}. J. Clarence HEFLIN gave $25.00 to a Memorial Fund for Hatcher Memorial; $326.93 was collected. A motion was made to grant Brother Hugh ENGLISH license to preach. The Women's Missionary Union of Rock Hill was active in 1914, giving $11.00 to the State Missions. Delegates to the Association were A.J. CUMMINGS, H.M. PATTON and Powhatan ENGLISH. Sunday School Superintendent was J.A. TEMPLEMAN; there were 8 teachers and 67 students. Minutes of the Association show "Brother H.A. ENGLISH, being due the sum of $1.00 for money advanced to pay for Minutes to the Sunday School Convention, a collection was taken and Bro. ENGLISH paid in full." On June 7, the congregation repaired the cemetery to decorate the graves of those who "await resurrection morn". The Sexton's salary was increased to $12.00. Permission was given to "the colored across the road" to use the well on the church property on promise to have the same cleaned out at their expense. There was a Sunday School Institute held by Brother SWAIN of Leesburg. Sabbath School was taught for one hour. On July 23, Brother Westwood HUTCHISON, by appointment made by the State Mission Board, "presented missions to us in a very able manner and took a collection." Pastor CUMMNGS' salary was raised from $75 to $100 per year. Revivalist B.W. GAW of Washington D.C. was paid $42.50. On August 10, 1914, J.A. TEMPLEMAN, Epp EMBREY, Lillian TEMPLEMAN, Mary MONTAGUE and Mrs. Carroll HEFLIN met in Falmouth at "water's edge" to be baptized; of the 29 who congregated there, 22 were members. Those members going to "distant places" were given six months absence under the watchcare of a specified church. The following day, Lena ROSE was appointed as Sexton; Lee TEMPLEMAN was appointed to "make and preserve" records of burials and in "other ways" to care for the grounds. Tuesday, December 16 was set as the time to "square the Cemetery lot fence" -- and it was done. Pastor CUMMINGS in 1914 presented the church with a very old hymn book which had been sent him. This book was written by Elder George C. SEDWICK, who was the first pastor of Rock Hill (1812-17). The hymn book was written in 1815 while Bro. SEDWICK was yet shepherd of the flock of Rock Hill. The treasured book was to remain in the archives of the church. More records of 1914 show that Charlie HEFLIN was given permission to clear bushes and briars from the cemetery. A bill for 59 cents was presented for oil; a "collection was taken and 58 cents was realized". Clarence HEFLIN was elected President of the Baptist Young People's Union -- to be organized at a "more convenient date". It was voted that the church house be covered with a steel roof. The following resolution was adopted on November 8, 1914; "Resolved: the we do abhor the use of profane language and do hereby request each member to report to the church the names of any and all members heard taking the name of the Lord in vain." Brother Epp EMBREY was elected as Sexton, with a salary of $15 per year, to be paid in quarterly installments. A new constitution was read at a meeting of the church on March 13, 1915 and was unanimously adopted "by rising vote". In May, Powhatan ENGLISH cemented the platform around the well and cleaned it out at an expense of $2.50. There was a motion for the Bretheren to sit on the front benches or to seat themselves where they could be "easily reached by deacons in serving the tables on days of Communion." The Church Discipline was revoked by the new Constitution, which embraced Discipline, having been adapted on March 13, 1915 by J.C. HEFLIN, Clerk. At Christmas, the church sent a box to the Orphanage at Salem. The new Sexton, M.H. ENGLISH, took the job at $15 per year. Alberta TEMPLEMAN was Librarian; J.C. HEFLIN was Church Clerk. Powhatan ENGLISH was Superintendent of Sunday School, with 10 teachers and 65 students. On June 10, 1916, the church accepted Rev. CUMMINGS' resignation, due to failing health. He had served Rock Hill for 27 years and the "entire church gave him up with much sorrow." On July 15, Brother Westwood HUTCHINSON of Manassas was unanimously called as Pastor. Clerk of the church was Miss Alice FAULCONER of Stafford Store. There were 91 members on roll; there was one baptism reported. Each member of the church was assessed $1.00; ladies were asked to assist in repairing the church. The year 1917 called for statewide evangelistic meetings. On April 17, there was no Sunday School at Rock Hill "because of being late". On October 13, a motion was made for the Sisters of the church to take part in the Business Meetings and to have the privilege of voting on all questions brought before the church. Nellie TEMPLEMAN (LYONS) was elected Secretary - Treasurer of the Sunday School. The pastor's salary was $125.00 a year; at this time he was also pastor of Stafford Store. W.C. HEFLIN had been elected Church Clerk. The church was asked to give 3 cents per member to State Missions. On August 10, 1918, a plan was adopted to have cards printed; each member was to report on the 2nd Sunday in September for a revised roll "or be heard from 90 days thereafter." Due to influenza, no meetings were held in October and November. At this time, when folks were feeling blessed in having survived the war, our WMU Watchword was "Saved to Serve". By 1919 Brother HUTCHISON had gotten a call to serve as Pastor of Calverton, Mt. Carmel and Stafford Store Churches at a salary of $125.00. Clarence HEFLIN was Sunday School Superintendent, with 7 teachers and 64 students. W.C. HEFLIN was elected Deacon on February 18, 1919. In July, A.J. TEMPLEMAN, R.C. MONTAGUE and W.C. HEFLIN were on a committee to build cement steps at the front of the church. Church stationary was printed. The church roll was revised, showing 43 women and 18 men. A ladies Aid Society was formed to pay the incidentals of the church. Mrs. J.A. TEMPLEMAN became Sexton at $24.00 a year. Families with loved ones in the cemetery at Rock Hill were asked to pay $5.00 annually. It was voted to paint the church with green corner boards; the inside was to be white with oak trimmings. The cost of painting the church was $6.00. There was a decision made to use plaster-board, at a cost of $3.00 per room, to make partitions for Sunday School rooms in the balcony. The Constitution and Riles of Discipline were prepared and accepted. Many bundles of clothes were sent to Russian Relief for destitute Baptists; J. M. ROSE paid the postage, as he donated no clothing. In the year 1919, the insurance value of the church increased from $1,00 to $2,800. At the Associational meeting of 1920, Brother HUTCHISON read a sketch prepared by him on request about the Baptists in Northern Virginia; the denomination had planted their roots in that area in the 1750's. A list was given of the Baptist Schools in Virginia. The name of Richmond College was voted to be changed to the University of Richmond. Mention was made of a Junior College to be opened in the "near future" with the name BLUEFIELD. Clarence HEFLIN was elected to be Church Organizer for Mission Work. The WMU of Rock Hill, with Mrs. J.M. ROSE as President, gave $68.00. It was reported that the Southern Baptist Convention was given $1,743.50 for mission work in Russia, all of Europe and in Palestine. Church Clerk in 1921 was Louise MONTAGUE. There were 28 male and 66 female members. Value of the lot and building at Rock Hill was $2,000. The Pastor's salary was $125.00. Eunice TEMPLEMAN was Secretary; M. Lee ARMSTRONG was Sunday School Superintendent, with an enrollment of 62. The Sunday School was held 9 months of the year. The Library reported 16 volumes. Plans were made to have the Sunday School and Bible Convention of the Potomac Baptist Association at Rock Hill on the Thursday and Friday before the 2nd Sunday in August, 1921. In order to preserve the reminder of the Ox Cart Sermon of 1847, Rev. Westwood HUTCHISON and Deacon H.M. PATTON sawed a portion of the pine tree under which Bro. BROADDUS had stood to preach and carried the wood to the Historical Society at the University of Richmond in 1921. When Rev. J. Murray TAYLOR expressed a desire to have a gavel made from a piece of the wood, a cabinetmaker made the gavel and it was presented to the Sunday School Convention at Hulls Memorial Baptist Church in 1948. The Potomac Association met at Purcellville in 1922 with Rock Hill sending Lizzie TEMPLEMAN and Mr. and Mrs. H.H. PATTON as Delgates. Rock Hill, through Pastor HUTCHISON, requested $400 from State Missions for support of Rock Hill, Mt. Carmel and Stafford Store Churches. Rev. HUTCHISON was appointed to the State Mission Board. Mr. KENDRICKS of the State Mission Board said if the church would give $25.00 more on the Pastor's salary, the Board would give $100.00 and preaching could be held twice monthly. This would be decided at a 5th Sunday night preaching service. There were often no meetings due to weather, bad roads and much illness. J.M. ROSE, as Clerk, reported 67 members, 2 by letter, 4 baptisms, 3 deaths, 4 restored. The rolls were again purged. When the WMU held its annual meeting at Rock Hill on July 18-19th, 1923, it was noted that "we count it a rare privilege to have our Corresponding Secretary of the Virginia WMU, Miss Lizzie SAVAGE with us." Miss Jessie EUSTACE of Liberia, Africa was introduced; she gave an exceedingly interesting talk on her work and the conditions existing on the fields. At this time there were 79 church members at Rock Hill who paid the Pastor $151.00. In June it was recorded that only $52.50 had been paid the Pastor since Christmas and only $23.11 had been paid the Sexton. The Clerk was authorized to pay $1.60 for Sunday School Minutes. There were improvements to the property in the amount of $24.00, with $89.00 being donated to benevolence. In July a letter of transfer was asked for a member to transfer to Stafford Store Church. It was not accepted, so he remained a member of Rock Hill! When the Association met at Columbia Church in Falls Church, the Pastor asked for $500.00 support, which was granted. Home Missions Committee member was R.L. EUSTACE. Mercer PATTON was on the Committee of Apportionment. Rock Hill was asked to raise $200.00 for Missions and Education. There were 3 baptisms, 1 by statement, making a total of 80 members at Rock Hill, with 12 of those members attending Sunday School. The Pastor was overpaid by 19 cents. The Ladies Aid Society had a collection of 55 cents and 35 cents, from which they paid insurance on the church in the amount of $7.35. The church lot and building were valued at $2,500. Rev. J. Murray TAYLOR came into the Potomac Association. There was a motion by Rev. J. Murray TAYLOR at Little River in 1925 that all churches consider prayerfully their obligation to give the gospel to the Jews. Rock Hill was asked to make a contribution of $75.00 to the Cooperative Program for Missions and Education. $160.00 was paid on a 5 year pledge in the amount of $1743.50. The Pastor's salary was listed as $126.00. There were 2 converts, with baptisms held at Falmouth Baptist. The first time there was mention of a cemetery lot being granted was to Ed EUSTACE. $3.00 was paid for mowing the cemetery and $5.00 was paid to the pastor for expenses of a trip to Roanoke. Also, in 1926, the Pastor's salary was $126.00, plus $500.00 from the Association. The messengers to the Association in Manassas were Nelson FRANKLIN and H.M. PATTON. The aid to the poor was $3.00. The Ladies Aid donated $5.00 to buy hymn books. There was no preaching on Saturday and the Sunday School was closed during the winter. The Church was described in 1927 as being made of a wood structure, seating 300, 1 room, a $3,000.00 value, with 46 enrolled in Sunday School and 17 being members of the church. Preaching was held on the second Sunday of each month with church membership of 85 (4 conversions). J.M. ROSE was elected Sunday School Superintendent and Lena ROSE was elected WMU President. There was $1.00 given to Lottie Moon. At the Association in New Orleans, it was proclaimed that "We should have at least one of our denomination papers in every home in the Association." Nelson FRANKLIN was a delegate at the New Orleans Associational Meeting and spoke for "Roll of Churches." We, who were part of the Potomac Association, were asked to add $1500.00 to the existing $6,000.00 toward erecting and equipping an Industrial Building at the Orphanage in Salem, VA. Rev. HUTCHISON was on that standing committee. Again in 1928, we were asked to donate $5.00 for a building at the Baptist Orphanage. Hazel BREWER (HEFLIN) was elected Sunday School Superintendent. Due to high water, rain, and muddy roads in August, a few gathered for Saturday preaching, but it was the wrong date. (No Saturday preaching??). Rev. Lloyd BOUTYARD was called for protracted meeting and was given a $50.00 love offering. $10.50 was the one month salary of the Pastor. Bro. L.B. BOUTYARD was delegated to conduct a Devotional at the Sunday School Convention at Zoar in 1929, taking his reading from the book of Acts. Bro. Westwood HUTCHISON was elected Moderator. An essay was given by Mrs. J.M. ROSE on "How to reach and deal with Church Members who Habitually Absent Themselves from Church." There were 27 holding normal diplomas at Rock Hill as recorded at the Annual Association Meeting at Marshall at which Grace EMBREY read an essay on "Bible Stewardship." The Clerk was asked to write H.M PATTON a letter in sympathy in his weakness. Rev. HUTCHISON delivered the expository address on Paul. With 37 on the Sunday School rolls, there were 27 in attendance on the average. Offerings ranged from 20 cents to $1.83. Rock Hill shows no Messengers to the Associational Meeting in Purcellville in August, 1931. Lottie Moon Offerings were taken in December by the women to pay the salaries of 100 missionaries and to provide other necessities. There were 5 WMU members. James ROSE was Church Clerk; there were 77 members, 8 baptisms, 1 death, 2 by letter and 3 erasures. Due to the drought, converts from 1930 were not baptized until 1931. With Hazel HEFLIN as Sunday School Superintendent, there were 32 on roll. Mrs. L.S. LUNSFORD and Ryland HEFLIN were elected to attend the 77th Annual Association Meeting at Middleburg in 1932. It was reported that the Virginia Hospital in Lynchburg was in its 9th year of service, taking patients from all denominations. Mother's Day Offerings were instituted to help defray costs of the Hospital. Miss Hilda HEFLIN (HAMES) was elected as Sunday School Superintendent. Rock Hill, along with 30 other churches in the Association, was recognized at the First Baptist Church, Alexandria, as "State Banner Society" for contributions to missions. Again, Hazes BREWER (now Mrs. Hosea HEFLIN) was elected Sunday School Superintendent. President of the WMU was Mrs. J.M ROSE, with 6 members. Rev. J. Murray TAYLOR reported no church of any faith in Quantico and asked to make a personal investigation. On July 27-28, 1933 the Sunday School Convention convened at Stafford High School because Rock Hill lacked space and facilities. The entertaining churches were Embrey Chapel, Ramoth, Hulls Memorial, Richland, Stafford Store, Mt. Ararat and Rock Hill. An offering of $14.12 was taken for the Virginia Anti-Saloon League. Rev. BOUTYARD read a resolution against Saloons. Rev. BOUTYARD spoke on "the Sunday School, and Evangelizing Agency" and Raymond RYAN spoke on "The Value of an Organized Bible Class." After the death of Rev. HUTCHISON on September 3, 1933, Rev. L.B. BOUTYARD of Falmouth was chosen on September 10 to come as Pastor of Rock Hill. Preaching services were changed to be held on the 1st and 3rd Sundays with the Pastor receiving $125 annually. The first Business Meeting to be held in 4 years at Rock Hill was held on April 1, 1934, at which time the congregation elected to hold Business Meetings every 3 months. Raymond RYAN was Sunday School Superintendent, with an average attendance of23. During the year a Singing School was held, conducted by Harold BYLER at a cost of $17.50, at which time "shaped notes" were taught. On August 4, 1935, the day designated for Homecoming Day, there was no Sunday School due to the absence of the Superintendent. Miss ARENDALL of the State Office came to grade the Sunday School. A meeting was held on October to sell the old organ which sat on the corner of the recessed pulpit. A Ladies Aid Society which had been formed in 1920 had slowly died and in 1938 the name was changed to "The 5 cents Fund;" all members were to give 5 cents on a regular basis. A large Bible for the pulpit was presented to the church by the Richard L. REID family in 1939. Cedar posts were donated for the repair of the cemetery by two members who were in the lumber business. Land was donated by Mrs. Lee TEMPLEMAN for a change in the road on Rt. 671. Records of 1936-39 are very sketchy; there is a photograph of a Sunday School picnic at Wakefield in 1938. There is also a photograph of a Sunday School picnic at Mt. Vernon in 1939. At the Associational meeting of 1941, $125.00 from the State Board of Missions and Education was approved for Rev. L.B. BOUTYARD, who was Pastor of Rock Hill and four other churches. Preaching was on the 2nd Sunday and the Pastor's salary had increased to $145.00. The value of the church property was $3,100. Delegates to the meeting were Lena ROSE and Emma NELSON (GROVES), who also was serving as Sunday School Superintendent. In 1942 the church WMU received a banner for having "A-1 union." Pastor BOUTYARD received approval of $125.00 to be given by the Board of Missions; he was now Pastor of 5 churches. Hazel HEFLIN, Sunday School Superintendent, gave a paper at Westover Baptist Church at the Sunday School Convention of 1943 entitled "The Imperative Need That Our Bible Study be Made Devotional". Lena ROSE and Ruth HEFLIN (EUSTACE) went as delegates. Rock Hill gave $35.50 to missions. Ryland HEFLIN was elected Sunday School Superintendent for the year 1943-44. Rev. BOUTYARD was granted $300.00 from the Board of Missions. In 1945 Rock Hill reported 3 tithers. Ella FEAGANES (EUSTACE), Grace EMBREY, and Lena ROSE were Delegates. Rock Hill gave $12.00 to the Home for the Aged. Rock Hill was 100% in 1945, which meant that every resident member had given to missions during the fiscal year. The number of tithers had increased from 3 to 50% of the members. Mrs. Ryland HEFLIN was Delegate from Rock Hill in 1947. After having served 15 years, Rev. BOUTYARD died on May 29, 1948. After his death, his brother, Ira, served as Lay Pastor and Choir Director at Rock Hill until January 1950. Rev. Ryland DODGE of Alexandria, who had conducted Revival Services in October 1948, organized a Training Union at Rock Hill. Mrs. H.R. HEFLIN was mentioned as Training Union Director. Rev. C.J. ASHLEY, who had previously pastored at Woodbridge, was called as Pastor of Rock Hill in 1950. Ryland HEFLIN was Sunday School Superintendent. Preaching was held on 2nd and 4th Sundays, claiming 6 tithers, 11 baptisms and 98 total membership. There were 44 enrolled in Training Union. The first Vacation Bible School was held in June 1950, under the direction of Pearl BOWIE. Her daughter, Sylvia, served as pianist for the Bible School. The BOWIES came from Mt. View Baptist to assist us in the Bible School Organization. A Wurlitzer Organ was purchased through donations and installed for Homecoming Day 1950 (which is in service today). In 1952 the Pastor's salary had increased to $272.00. In 1954 the salary was $440.00. A choir had been organized with 15 participating members. Preaching was held twice monthly. During Rev. ASHLEY's time as Pastor, there were times when he was unable to serve the church. In 1954, Rev. Jesse DEJARNETTE of Manassas (who was listed in the Association with Mt. Holly Baptist) came to conduct services. Other ministers who served during this period were Rev. William HALL and Rev. William TALIAFERRO. In 1956 the theme was "A Century of Progress in the Potomac Association." Mrs. J.M. ROSE, a 45-year subscriber to the "Royal Service" magazine was presented a flower in recognition. In 1957 after the death of Mrs. J.M. ROSE. Ruth H. EUSTACE was elected Treasurer, a position held for 23 years. Ruthan CHRISTY (WIRMAN) was elected as Music Director. In July, 1957, Rev. William TALIAFERRO, who resided and taught in public schools in Richmond, came to Rock Hill as Pastor. Rev. TALIAFERRO donated 12 Broadman Hymnals. It was under his ministry that the first Easter Sunrise Service was held in the cemetery at the rising of the sun. Those who attended under his ministry will recall that Rev. TALIAFERRO in his sermons often referred to "searching the by-ways and hedges for lost souls." Their one child, Elizabeth Rose, was named in honor of their long-time friends, Mr. and Mrs. J.M. ROSE. Rev. TALIAFERRO was Pastor until 1961. Rev. Fred C. BURNETTE, JR. served Rock Hill jointly with Mt. Carmel in Fauquier County, making his residence in the Mt. Carmel Parsonage. Rev. BURNETTE, with his wife who served as Organist and their two children, came to us from Greenville, SC. Rev. BURNETTE organized a youth group between the two churches, offering hikes, trips to historical places, progressive dinners and fellowships on Saturday nights. Fellowship nights were held at the Concord Community Building; a requirement for attendance at the "fun" functions was the young person had to be in attendance at church on Sunday morning. Rev. BURNETTE was a versatile and capable minister; he was active in all aspects of the Potomac Association. He instigated the Building Fund at Rock Hill. In 1965 he resigned to become Pastor of the First Baptist Church in Delmar, Maryland. Brother John DURHAM, a Lay Minister, came to serve us as Interim Pastor from March 1965 until February 1966, winning the souls of many and the hearts of all who heard him speak. Under the leadership of Rev. Wendell SODERGREN, a graduate of Wake Forest and Southeastern Theological Seminary, plans were made for an addition of Sunday School classrooms. Jessie EMBREY was elected Church Clerk, succeeding Emily TOLSON. J.M. ROSE had held the position of Church Clerk for many years until his death in 1965. During the tenure of Rev. SODERGREN (1966-68), he married Miss Mary Frances SHUMATE of Calverton. Rev. SODERGREN also served as Pastor of Mt. Carmel, jointly with Rock Hill before he resigned in February 1968 to become Pastor of Zoan Baptist Church in Spotsylvania. He later moved to Danville to become Pastor of a church there. The Church lost no time in obtaining a minister when on March 3, 1968 Rev. M. Paul CURRY came and preached his first sermon. The Pastor's salary was $3,380. Statistics for 1969 showed 10 baptisms, 4 by letter, with 125 membership. There were 89 in Sunday School with an average attendance of 53. Of the church membership, 25 were listed as tithers. Rosa FEWELL was elected Church Clerk; Evelyn EMBREY was WMU Director. Mr. and Mrs. James TOLSON, Rosa FEWELL and Evelyn EMBREY wer Associational Messengers. At Ferry Farm Baptist, we obtained membership in the Fredericksburg Association; at this meeting Roy JAMES of Rock Hill was Lay Member of the Executive Committee. As the congregation increased the need was seen for a new sanctuary and Sunday School classrooms. In March 1968 the basement of our present church building was dug and the blocks laid. With exception of hiring contractors for the heating system and plumbing, building trusses and laying blocks, all the work was accomplished by Volunteer work from interested members and friends. It was deemed fitting to move into the new sanctuary (unfinished) and to hold revival services there the following week. We continue to worship in the old building until July 1969, at which time we moved permanently into the new church building. It was decided because of expensive upkeep and the need for parking space, we could no longer maintain the old church; it was demolished in April 1970. Officers elected in 1969 included Etta TOLSON, Clerk; Albert EMBREY, Music Director, Epp EMBREY, Chairman of the Deacons, Joan BRIDGES, WMU Director, Robert SPENCE, Brotherhood Director. There were 5 baptisms; 35 tithers were listed. On August 2, 1970, the Sanctuary was dedicated. Pews were purchased in memory or honor of loved ones; stained glass windows were installed in memory of loved ones. A Memorial Service for Bro. J. Murray TAYLOR was held on August 14. Rev. TAYLOR had retired after 47 years of dedication to God's ministry. Diana MEYERS was Church Pianist, Lorraine SNYDER, WMU Director, and Susan SNYDER (SHANNON), Sunday School Secretary. Vacation Bible School registered 85; the WMU had 11 members, and there were 55 in regular attendance at Sunday School. On August 8, 1972 the church steeple was dedicated in honor of Rev. TAYLOR, who had endeared himself to the hearts of people at Rock Hill. The steeple light was purchased by Mrs. Virginia RHODY in memory of her husband. The church purchased a Yamaha piano for the sanctuary. A baptismal picture painted by Mrs. H. Ryland HEFLIN, a long-time member and Adult Sunday School teacher, was donated by Mr. and Mrs. Henry FADLEY. Baptist Men's Director was Francis EMBREY; Roy JAMES was Music Director. Reginald SNYDER way Recreation Director; Helen EMBREY (ANDREWS) was Church Secretary; Tony EMBREY was Church Organist. Ruth EUSTACE was WMU President. Vacation Bible School had 127 enrolled; the Music Department showed 30 members. Training Union had 30 enrolled and 21 tithers of the church were listed. The year 1973 found Etta TOLSON, Clerk, Gerald PETERSON, Men's Director; James TOLSON was elected Deacon. Connie BOOKS (MERCURIO) was Music Director; Church Treasurer was Ruth EUSTACE. Brenda PARKER was WMU Director; Laura CURRY was Recreation Director. Albert EMBREY was elected as Sexton at a salary of $50.00 per month. Robes for the children's choirs were made. A Bible Stand was given in memory of Jennie EMBREY (1883-1971). An intercom was dedicated and installed so that nursery workers could also hear the services. There was a need to borrow $11,191; during the year $11,504.00 was paid off on the new construction. During 1973 the Church Constitution was amended; it was decided that at age 65 Deacons would become Honorary Members. Ruth EUSTACE was ordained as a Deaconess, giving a total of 7 on the Deacon Board. The first Deaconess to be elected at Rock Hill had been Hazel BREWER HEFLIN. A cross for the Communion Table was donated by Mrs. Ernest HEFLIN; 2 candlesticks were given by Gordon EMBREY and Marion STERNE in memory of Mr. HEFLIN. Our blond piano was donated by Blanch BOTTS as well as $8,000.00 according to her wishes in her will was recorded that year. Ray and Barbara CORNWELL came from Northern Virginia to assist us, serving as Assistant Pastor and Educational Director. During 1975 a new section was built onto the church. A Memorial Service for Mr. Eppa Runton EMBREY, SR. was held October 18, 1975. "Mr. Epp" had served the church in countless ways. In 1973 he had been made a Lifetime Deacon. Money received at this Memorial Service was used to purchase pulpit furniture. On July 25, 1976 our present Pastor, Rev. Leonard C. VIMPENY, came. Since we did not have a Parsonage, the men of the church soon helped build a house on land donated by Mr. and Mrs. Frank SIMMS. A second floor was added to the 40'X96' educational wing at the church; Sunday School classrooms on the first floor were completed. 1978 showed 19 baptisms, 60 tithers, and 100 in Sunday School. 50 hymnals were given by Francis EMBREY; others donated 75 more to replace the old books with the New Baptist Hymnals. Clerk of the Church was Judy FEATHER. An "Action Campaign" was conducted, enrolling 100 new persons in Bible Study. Our church was valued at $185,000. Tile was installed on the basement floors; a guard was installed around the well in the parking lot. New draperies in the Baptismal area were donated. A new play area was built with the help of Leonard TOLSON. The Deacon Ministry was put into practice. Our men helped the Spotsylvania Baptist Church with their building program. The "Religious Herald" of October 2, 1980 showed a photo of a house built with the help of the members of Rock Hill for Miss Mary EUSTACE after her home had been destroyed by fire. Bonnie ASHLEY was elected as Church Treasurer. Many of our members enjoyed the activities at Eagle Eyrie as they participated in Mother-Daughter Retreat or Acteens Week. The church bulletin of February 15, 1980 showed additional verses written by Frank SIMMS, Ginger VIMPENY, Bonita SPENCE and Pastor VIMPENY to an old-time favorite hymn, "When the Morning Comes". The open section of the second floor of the educational wing was dedicated to Florrie PEREGORY in 1981; Mrs. PEREGORY's will gave $10,000 to Rock Hill. $2,500 was donated by Claude and Emma GROVES. A tractor, valued at $2,900 was given in 1982 to the Cemetery by Elwood ASHBY, whose parents are buried there. A van was donated by Marvin FULLER for use of the church; young people who made use of the van for their trips to Eagle Eyrie and various meetings have fond memories of his gift. A gate was installed at the entrance to the church parking lot from Rt. 644. In 1982, average Sunday School Attendance was 96; 52 people were recognized for "Perfect Attendance." The church exceeded the goal set for the Annie Armstrong Offering and donated $284.00. Our driveway was paved in  1983 and storm windows were installed. A Newsletter for the church was begun. Directional signs were placed at Rts. 627, 644, and 610. On June 12, Pastor VIMPENY was recognized for 20 years in the ministry. Following the morning service and dinner on the grounds, each Sunday School Class presented a gift. Messages from former churches and special music honored the pastor. (Enough, pledges were received to allow Mrs. VIMPENY to accompany him on a trip to the Holy Land the following January). In preparation for the Bill Graham/Ralph Bell Crusade, prayer meetings were held in the homes of our members. Our choir members sang in the choir of the Crusade, which was held at Stafford High School. A Walk-a-thon and Yard sale were held to aid Scottie YOUNG, a young boy of our church who needed a liver transplant. Marriage vows were renewed during a special service; those participating were Mr. and Mrs. Frank SIMMS, Mr. and Mrs. David RINKER, Mr. and Mrs. David ONKS and Mr. and Mrs. Mike EMMETT. Young people in the church participated in the Christmas Parade in Fredericksburg with a float they prepared depicting "The Night Before Christmas". Francis EMBREY was made Honorary Deacon in 1985. There were 2 baptisms and 2 received into the church by letter. Three of our girls went to G.A. Camp. A highlight of the winter was a Valentine Dinner prepared by Chuck MARIS and David RINKER. Members of the church were kept busy helping others; clothes were collected for the Vietnamese; we participated in the _RM Walk for World Hunger. Members were busy working at SERVE, helping at the Thrift Shop and also working in the Surplus Food give-aways. Many prepared food for the BSU Dinner-Dialogues. The Board of Trustees for Rock Hill in 1986 included Albert EMBREY, Chester CASH, David RINKER, Harless CUMMINGS and James TOLSON. In order to conserve costs for the church during the winter months. Mr. and Mrs. David BRIDGES opened their home for Sunday night services. Plans were made for the 175th Anniversary Celebration to be held on Homecoming Day, August 2, 1987. Pine trees were to be planted along Rt. 644 by Allen ASHLEY in memory of his father. Gutters on the church building were replaced and members began making plans for the day when many of the former members and descendants of those who made Rock Hill Baptist Church a reality would return for Homecoming Day. The Apostle Paul described Christianity in Romans 1:16 as "the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth." Surely we remember the ancient Word bids us stand as Paul and the ministers of this church have bid us do. There are so many members and friends of Rock Hill whose names have not been mentioned. To try to name each one by name and deed would unintentionally leave someone out. It is only through the love of God and His Church we have been able to stand as a Rock whose light "set on a hill cannot be hid." Let us all try to find the place God had intended for us and strive "toward the mark of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus." Phil. 3:14 (P.S. This church is still in existence and continues to grow. The current Pastor Wayne GREENE, tells me they will be working on the continued history of this church from 1987 to present.)