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50 PLUS YEARS

BELL ROAD CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE
A Brief History
(1948-2001)
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We give God glory and honor for His rich provisions! We also acknowledge with deep gratitude the leadership of Rev. Woodrow F. Moore and those who labored so hard to provide these facilities we enjoy today.

Shortly after these facilities were built, Rev. E. Jasper White accepted the call to pastor the Bell Road Church. Under his capable leadership the church grew to record heights. Then in the fall of 1989, in the midst of growth and success, Rev. White was called home to be with the Lord. For five months, Dr. H. Harvey Hendershot provided healing leadership as interim pastor. During this same five month span, Norma White was allowed to continue living in the parsonage and the church continued to provide her with Bro. White's salary to help her during this period of adjustment in her life. Bell Road is a caring and loving congregation.

In April, 1990, the church called Rev. M. Bryan Russell to pastor the church. Shortly after arriving, a 1,200 square foot picnic pavilion was constructed in memory of Rev. E. Jasper White, and dedicated in July of 1990. During Pastor Russell's ministry the entire inside of the church and educational building has been refurbished. Recently, the sanctuary platform has been extended and remodeled, moving the choir pews to the rear of the sanctuary, increasing the seating capacity.

Fifty plus years of rich, spiritual heritage. As we lift our eyes to the future, we do so in expectation of God's continued blessing and grace. "To God be the glory, great things He has done..." and is still doing!

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