THIS PAGE UNDER CONSTRUCTION About Rose of Sharon
A Little History for you…
1979
In the beginning, Rose of Sharon was a part-time worship ministry supplied by commuting men who spent nights as guest in homes of church members. Church business was usually conducted at quarterly business meetings on Saturdays. Full-time worship services began in 1979.1896
Rose of Sharon OFWB Church is located in Martin County in the Bear Grass Community. It was established in 1896 after a series of revival meetings in the old Mizell Schoolhouse. It was first affiliated with the Albemarle Union, later joined the Second Union, and is now in the Central Conference of Original Free Will Baptists. We are a part of the Convention of Original Free Will Baptists.
1935
Rose of Sharon initiated its Sunday School ministry in 1935 under the leadership of Mr. Marvin Cowan and a local Presbyterian minister.
Eighties
As time passed, Rose of Sharon has grown. Numerous building programs through the years have added to the facilities of the church. Additions such as Sunday School rooms, fellowship hall with kitchen, and the expansion of the fellowship hall were all major endeavors as the church grew in number.1935
The Woman’s Auxiliary of Rose of Sharon originated in 1935. The organization holds membership in the Central District Woman’s Auxiliary Convention and the FWB Woman’s Auxiliary State Convention.
1972
The Rose of Sharon Laymen’s League is a men’s organization started on June 7th, 1972, and is open to any adult male in the church family. It is an organization whose purpose is to promote fellowship and spritual growth among the men of the church.
2008
The Circle of J.O.Y. is a women’s organization started in October of 2008. The term J.O.Y. stands for Jesus first, Others second, and Yourself last.
2010
The Men’s Fellowship is one of the newer organizations within the church, the Men’s Fellowship was organized in the fall of 2010 and targets the younger men – those busy with work, hobbies, and kids in school.
2015
Startup is one of our newest organizations in the church that ministers to the College level students.
2017
Our newest organization is the Junior Laymen’s League.
2014 – 2015
Building of the new Sanctuary began
Now!
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