Baker from the First Baptist Church on Union Avenue, Mt. Reverend Thomas Ponds, who served a short term from (3/25 -8/25).ДЎ924 -At the request of Rev. During his ministry, the name of the church was changed to the Community Baptist Church (city records identified the church as The African (or African American) Community Baptist Church. It was under his leadership that signs of growth became visible. Horeb - 141 Washington Street, Schenectady, NY:ДЎ925-1938 - Rev. He resigned in 1942 to enter the military. Cox was called to the pastorate of the church. The church became known as Friendship Baptist Church, and was incorporated as a religious corporation.ДЎ938вЂ“1942 - Rev. Along with the new property came a new name. During his tenure, the purchase of property for a new church on College Street in Schenectady, NY (pictured) was made. He also served as President of the NAACP during his tenure at Friendship.ДЎ943-1945 вЂ“ Rev. Moore, members of the Friendship Baptist Church located on North College Street in Schenectady purchased the First Baptist Church located at 407 Union Street in Schenectady for $30,000.ДЎ947вЂ“1949 - Rev. Dixon Sr., became one of the first churches in the Capital District Area to sponsor a Sunday Broadcast. Reverend Lafayette Cox served as Interim Pastor (1952-1953)ДЇriendship under the pastorate of Rev. Reverend Robert Raspberry (1959-end of year) Williams served as interim Pastor from 1960-1963.ДЇour Pastors officiated at the Friendship Baptist Church: Friendship became a tithing church and the mortgage on the church was paid off and a parsonage was purchased in Scotia, New York. Pinkston served as Pastor of the Friendship Baptist Church (2/63-10/64). Taylor, the membership assumed and completed the task of building a new church edifice that was dedicated in January 1984.ДЎ960-1964 Rev. Through the leadership and encouragement of Rev. They held memberships in national, state and local Baptist and religious organizations. During his tenure as Pastor, Friendship actively participated in inter-denominational and community activities. During her tenure as Interim Pastor, she supported the church with the purchasing of Friendship House located at 955 State Street in Schenectady, NY.ДЎ965-1994 The longest serving pastor of the church was Reverend Carl B. Patterson served as the Interim Pastor for 3 ВЅ years (1994 вЂ“ 1998). Also, under his pastorate, the 2nd church mortgage was paid off, and a church van was purchased.ДЎ994-1998 Reverend Catherine Y. During his tenure, he invoked the theme of вЂњServing God Through Serving OthersвЂќ He challenged the congregation to follow the Great Commission: вЂњTo love God unconditionally, to love our fellowman compassionately, to preach, teach and make disciples for Jesus ChristвЂќ.

Stuart was the Pastor of Friendship Baptist Church.

Patterson, led the congregation in praise and worship.ДЎ998вЂ“2008 Rev.

He also is incorporating opportunities for growth for all members of the church through the different ministries, utilizing the visions of the youth, young adults and people with longstanding membership in the church to provide ideas, assistance, and guidance.ДЇriendship Baptist Church was without a pastor for 2 years and The Deacon Ministry along with Reverend Catherine Y. The Church vision includes enhancing and expanding several of the churches infrastructures such as technology, building and financial supports, are all key aspects that he has promoted under his leadership. Since his pastorate, Pastor Hamilton is leading the congregation in a transformational vision to meet the needs of spiritual growth in the 21st century. Pastor Hamilton encourages the theme of вЂњGodвЂ™s PlanвЂ¦Our MissionвЂњ. 2010-Current The Friendship Baptist Church, currently located at 407 Union Street in Schenectady, NY 12305 where the Pastor is Reverend William Lynn Hamilton.

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