WHO WE ARE
Here at Macedonia Baptist Church, we are driven by a single goal; to do our part in making the world a better place for all. We at Macedonia Baptist Church would like to welcome you to our website: It is our intention to share with you some of the things that make us an exciting place to connect with. You will find people who believe in the love of the Lord with a family oriented environment.
Historical Sketch of The Macedonia Baptist Church
The Macedonia Baptist Church was organized in 1886 under the leadership of the late Reverend Charles Mitchell. At that time the church was known as “Tick Baptist Church.” During this time the church was a log cabin. In the early 1900 this building was destroyed by fire. The members of the church bought two acres of land from Mr. Robert Willoughby under the leadership of the late Reverend Lucis (Lucius) McCaulie who served for several years.
Around the year of 1908 the church name was changed to “The Macedonia Baptist Church.” From 1908 to 1945 several men served as pastor: Reverend Ruben Miller, Reverend N. W. Johnson, Reverend Freeman, and Reverend Coverson. The Macedonia Baptist Church also served as a school for black youth for twenty years in the Villa Rica area. Some of the teachers were: C. M. Hindsman, Mrs. Elinor King, Mrs. Hattie M. Dobbs, and Ms. Gennie Glanton. In the early 1940s the school was discontinued in the church and was transferred to town.
In 1940 Reverend W. E. Roberts was called to Macedonia. Tremendous progress was made under his leadership. Reverend Roberts Served thirty-three years. It was under his leadership that the Macedonia Choir and Usher Board were organized. In 1970 Reverend A. J. Bailey was called to Macedonia. He had served for five years by 1975. Under his leadership the church was able to remodel and make additions on the building. The membership that was around Two Hundred after several years grew up to about 380.
Note: According to property deeds recorded in both Carroll and Douglas Counties Macedonia Baptist Church was deeded properties as follows:
All that tract or parcel of land denoted as “Parcel B” , lying and being in the 2nd District and 5th Section of Douglas County, Georgia and being a part of the original land lot #207 containing one-half acre more or less, it being the west side of said lot. Being the same property described in that certain Warranty Deed from F. M. Fielder to the Deacons of the Missionary Church (col.) of Douglas County dated May 15, 1885.
Macedonia was established only 22 years after Lincoln issued the “Emancipation Proclamation order.”
All that tract or parcel of land denoted as “Parcel A” lying in the 2nd District and 5th Section of Douglas County, Georgia and being part of the original land lot #207 thereof. Being bounded on the west side by the land deeded to said church by F. M. Fielder, said parcel of land containing one-half acre, more or less. Being the same property described in that certain Warranty Deed from W. W. Wheeler to the Marriday Baptist Church (col.) of Douglas County, dated February 4, 1887, and recorded in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Douglas County, Georgia.
All that tract or parcel of land denoted as “Parcel C” lying and being in land lot #208 of the 2nd District of Carroll County, Georgia containing two acres, more or less. Being that certain property described in a deed from W. R. Willoughby to Macedonia Church Board of Trustees thereof, dated February 13, 1945, and recorded April 27, 1945.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
Here at Macedonia Baptist Church, we are built on and specifically believe the following:
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The Holy Trinity
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The Deity of Christ
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The Virgin Birth
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The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit
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The Verbal Inspiration, Inerrancy and Sufficiency of the Holy Scriptures
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The Genesis Account of Creation
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Justification by Faith
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The Blood Atonement
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The Necessity of Repentance and the New Birth
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The Free Will of Man
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The Necessity of Perseverance and a Holy Life
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The Great Commission – to GO and make disciples
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The Second Coming of Christ
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The Resurrection of the body
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The Eternal Bliss of the Saved in Heaven
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An Eternal Hell for the Unsaved
Humility
in service to God and the Church...
We will endeavor to never think of ourselves more highly than we ought to, and we will humbly take on the attitude of faithful servants. For the word of God says “those who would be great, let them be servants.
Love
for God, families, community, and the world...
We love God with all of our being and our neighbors as ourselves. Love is what compels us to put the needs of others before our own and also sets the tone for an environment of selfless devotion to God.
Commitment
to the call of God and the work of the ministry...
Diligently seek to know the will of God and walk according to his precepts. Do what we say when we say and all to the glory of God. We are never weary in well-doing for we know in due time we will reap what
we sow.
CORE VALUES
Communication
to encourage, inform, on multiple levels...
We will strive to communicate in good taste, we will use our words and actions to exhort and uplift one another and speak life over death for they are both in the power of the tongue. We choose life.
Integrity
in our thoughts, words, and deeds...
We will strive to do the right thing no matter what, even when no one is looking. We will do what we say and exactly when we say. We know that when one knows to do good and chooses not to, to him it is sin.
Consistency
in our spiritual growth and actions...
We will show up for church activities regularly and on time. We will work hard to complete tasks and assignments on time. We will give regularly in support of the ministry.