![]() He resigned this church to accept the call and left in early December, 1937. However, God had given Tabernacle some very loyal members, and often on Sunday evenings some official board members went to these loyal members to secure funds to tide the church over until the next week or month. The total weekly offering from all sources was approximately $40. Church offering had fallen off to almost nothing. The church was unable to get credit anywhere in the city unless someone with ability stood for that credit. The year 1937 found Tabernacle in great financial difficulty. Under his leadership, Tabernacle hosted the National Baptist Sunday School and Baptist Training Union Congress in 1935 at Dayton Memorial Hall. Estell’s life was realized when Tabernacle sent him to the World Baptist Alliance which met in Berlin, Germany in 1934. He also involved the church in the work of our denomination, local, state and national. A Youth Conference was initiated bringing outstanding world renowned leaders to speak and inspire the young people. Estell was a dynamic preacher and a student of God’s Word. During this period, Tabernacle was literally struggling for survival, but the members had a mind to work. Estell of Drakesboro, Ky., and he came on July 5, 1931. They experienced many problems during that first year, common to many young churches. During those early months the church suffered much, but they continued because they thought their cause to be right. Soon the small congregation proceeded to their new home on the corner of Broadway and Home Avenue. Mary Maples, wife of the pastor, was adopted. Paul AME Zion Church at 1117 Home Ave., the church was organized. Maples, left the Corinthian Baptist Church searching for a place to worship. Like the Saints of old who wandered in a solitary way and found no city to dwell in so the little band of 157 persons, under the leadership of Rev. THE HISTORY OF TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHURCH 1929-Present Day ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
Details
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |