History Page

Eventually, this page will be an organized chronological story of the events in the life of this church. However, for now, it may be a little unorganized at times while we listen to old tapes and find information we want to share with others.
It is awesome to listen to messages from 25 years ago, and they are still relevant today.

Please forgive the audio quality of many of the links on this page. They were not recorded in a studio to begin with. Many were recorded by clueless teenagers.
I just hope these links bless you as much as they have blessed me.

Visit the Eddie Bates web site. There is a place for you to leave any of your favorite Brother Bates memories. Also, checkout the media page for the Bates Sisters Amazing Grace video.

Below are some links (in no particular order):

Jeanne Franks with Myrtle, Sherry, and Loraine.  (3.86 MB)

Clark Tinch - Ready To Go  (2.68 MB)

Three In One - Living In Canaan Now  (2.96 MB)

Three In One - New Shoes  (2.03 MB)

Larry & Darlene - Lilly of the Valley  (2.46 MB)

Myrtle Bates, One Day At A Time  (2.52 MB)

Myrtle Bates, I See A Bridge (2.32 MB)

Jean Spencer, Saving Hand (1.85 MB)

Sherry McConnehea, Jesus Is Real Today (April, 1982) (5.00 MB)

Jeane Franks, He Holds My Hand (3.38 MB)

Sherry McConnehea 1983-01-23 Stand for Jesus (2.96 MB)

1983-01-23 Harmonica, When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder  (1.22 MB)

1983-01-23 Eddie Bates Story, When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder (1.64 MB)

Brother Eddie Bates preached his last message as pastor of the church on October 23, 1983. Below are some links from that Sunday.
Sandy intro for Amazing Grace (1.93 MB)
Bates Sisters - Amazing Grace (4.41 MB)
Eddie Bates sermon (41.0 MB)

This is an AWESOME find. It is Bro Bates showing a couple people what to expect in a wedding cermony.
Wedding Expectations (7.19 MB)