Two Churches Unite as One
Histories of the beginnings of these three Churches
Church is not a building, a pastor, or even a set group of people. It is Jesus and those who want to worship him. Church buildings rise, get old, and fall or are torn down. Pastors do their service to God and their parishioners, but eventually must part. Groups of people come together to worship and sometimes join with other people to worship and build something new together.
History of the First Baptist Church of Mount Ayr, IA
Ruth's Story
Margaret's Story
History of the United Presbyterian Church, Mt. Ayr, IA
The United Baptist Presbyterian Church-the joining of two churches
History of the First Baptist Church of Mount Ayr, IA
Ruth's Story
Margaret's Story
History of the United Presbyterian Church, Mt. Ayr, IA
The United Baptist Presbyterian Church-the joining of two churches
Below are photos from the opening of our 1915 time capsule from the First Baptist Church. It was found in the bottom of the cornerstone we had saved when the building was torn down.