by At | Jul 7, 2018 | Church History
It’s hard to look around Spring Hill today and remember that this was once “the country.” In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, however, the community of Spring Hill was a popular weekend destination for residents of downtown Mobile, seven miles away, in part...
by At | Jul 7, 2018 | Church History
On that joyous day, October 16, 1949, Spring Hill Baptist Church was officially organized and dedicated to the service of God. Present in the congregation on that day, as a visitor, was the Reverend Norman W. Clapp, who was called one year later to be the first...
by At | Jul 7, 2018 | Church History
In October 1950, Spring Hill Baptist Church joyously celebrated its first anniversary. Much had happened in a year. The old barn had been torn down to make way for the new chapel. (Amish have barn raisings, Baptists barn razings.) The demolition sessions were held on...
by At | Jul 7, 2018 | Church History
The 1960’s brought many changes to our country and to Spring Hill Baptist Church. Because of continuing growth, in November 1961 it became necessary to begin holding two morning services. This practice continued for 16 years until the new sanctuary was completed. In...
by At | Jul 7, 2018 | Church History
On the church’s Silver Anniversary in 1974, it authorized the largest construction project in its history – a new sanctuary. Ground was broken in June 1975 for an ambitious two-year undertaking. J. T. Arendall ably served as Chairman of the Building Committee. In...
by At | Jul 7, 2018 | Church History
Our beautiful new sanctuary may have been dedicated on September 11, 1977, but it was baptized on September 12, 1979 by an unwelcome visitor named Frederic. The strong Category Three hurricane did extensive damage to the roof, and services were again held in the...
