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From Monticello to the Hill Country One of Ramah Baptist Church's founding members was Edith Jefferson, who started the first church under a brush arbor on Wilkerson Mill Rd. A mill stone was used for the pulpit and this place of worship was used until the members built the first building on Cemetery Street. Property was donated by Mr. L.G. Griffith.
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Ramah Baptist Church in Palmetto held groundbreaking ceremonies Sunday,
July 19 (year ?), for a new sanctuary. Participating in the ceremonies: John M. Jefferson, head usher Board; Mozell Williams; J.C. Summerlin; G.A. Adams, asst. Pastor; J.W. Beavers; J.S. Hammonds, pastor; Andy Domineck, Deacon; Clyde Collier; Harry Reese; Jacob Garrison, and Johnny Dyer. Located on cemetery Street, the church has had but one pastor since 1919 - Rev. Hammonds. Ramah has seen five ministers under his leadership and the church has been remodeled twice. Progressing from coal heaters to gas and from gas lamps to electric lights. The congregation has now begun construction on a brand new church. |
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17. Groundbreaking Day at Ramah Baptist Church. |
18. Groundbreaking Day at Ramah Baptist Church |
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19. Church members attend dedication service at Ramah |
20. Jean Jefferson and nephews Ralph & Royce Brown granddaughter. |
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| 21. Harry & Virginia Slaughter. Granddaughter | 22. Dorothy Thurman White granddaughter. |
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| 23. Maggie Solomon and father Mozel Williams. | 24. Maggie Jefferson Williams and granddaughter Sara Jones |
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