Beechwell General Baptist Church in Campbell will celebrate its 154th anniversary on Sunday. Beechwell is the oldest General Baptist Church in Dunklin County and is known as the “mother church” to all area General Baptist churches. The church was originally founded in September 1869 by Bro. Alonzo Fowler, Bro. J.T. Davis, the first pastor and 19 other church members.
The church was named Beechwell because of a grove of beech trees at the foot of the sand hill on the site. The original log and frame structure was built shortly after the church was organized in 1869 and was later destroyed by fire.
Beechwell Church moved to its present location at 38220 State Highway H in Campbell in 1922. Five years later, that structure also succumbed to a fire. The building was rebuilt and expanded in 1953 and 1967. Dedication of a new sanctuary was held in September 1973. Beechwell is currently expanding the stage area to accommodate more singers and musicians. The church has tripled in attendance in the year.
“We give God all the glory as we are seeing souls saved”, commented Bro. Gary Long, who is the current pastor of Beechwell General Baptist.
The pastor and the congregation of Beechwell invite all to come and celebrate this special day Sunday. Sunday school is at 9:45 a.m. Worship is at 10:45 a.m. A meal will follow after the morning service.
For more information call 573-276-7593.