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Our Theme for 2025"The Church Portraying Her Purpose in Christ Jesus"
Philippians 2:1-11 |
Our Mission Statement |
First Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church is in the business of saving souls and ministering to the needs of those in the fellowship and/or the community in which we live.
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Our Mission Statement & Scripture |
"For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:" Ephesians 4:12
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What We Believe |
Baptists are not Protestant, simply because Protestant denominations are or was in protest to the Church of England. We, the Baptist Church, were not and are not in any protest. The Baptist Church was found upon the biblical principles taught by Jesus Christ in the New Testament. Our purpose as Missionary Baptist is to evangelize the world. (Matthew 28:19-20)
Why are we Baptist? We are not Baptist because of our heritage and roots, but because of our conviction and choice. |
Our History |
In 1890, First Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, Inc. was organized with eight (8) members under the pastorate of Rev. Joe Richards. A Church bush arbor was the protection from the elements.
In 1892, land was donated to the Church from Mrs. Norma DeForest, whose husband was a wealthy land developer. In 1983, many years and Pastors later, Rev. H. D. Rucker, Sr., was called to Pastor First Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church at the 1101 W. 13th Street location. On August 3, 1986 at 11:00 a.m., Pastor Rucker led the First Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church congregation with Police escort, from 1101 W. 13th Street to our present site, 700 S. Elm Avenue, Sanford, FL 32771. |