FACT & FANTASY: A History of Tavistock & District - Pages 90-125
CHURCHES
The Baptist Church
"An old congregation in South Easthope is the Baptist in Tavistock. This church was organized in 1851, by the Rev. Mr.Snider. Like all other churches in olden times, services were held in a log building, where its 15 members and those associating themselves with them, worshipped for a number of years. In 1867, the growing demands of this body rendered a new church necessary. In 1868, the new church was built and the membership increased to sixty-three, under Rev. Mr. Roadhouse. Provision was also made for religious training of their children, and a Sabbath school is conducted by Mr. J.D. Adam, as superintendent at which on Sabbath days there is an attendance of about 65 pupils."
- Johnston's History of Perth (1825-1902)
"Pastor J.J. White of the Baptist Church is not only popular among his congregation but is an esteemed citizen. He was born in Paris in Brant County and received his education largely at the Canadian Literary Institute at Woodstock. He spent about 14 years in the United States in pastoral work. For twelve years, he devoted himself to Evangelistic work. For the past two years, the pastorate duties in connection with his congregation have occupied his time. He has been an active worker in church work for over 35 years. Mr. White is one of the famous White Brothers, evangelists whose good work in both Canada and United States is so well known. Both brothers are also good musicians. - from The Graphic, Oct. 21, 1905.
The church was rebuilt in 1904 and in 1926 was taken over by the continuing Presbyterians and renamed St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church.
For some time it served as a storage shed for building materials. Later with rededication it served the Tavistock people of the Mennonite faith until they built their church on Wettlaufer Street.
In late 1949 the building was purchased by Trinity Lutheran Church and serves as parish hall, for Sunday morning Bible classes, choir practice, Lenten services, Ladies' Aid meetings etc.
In reply to my inquiry, Mr. Frank Corp, long a resident or our village, now of Toronto, reports.
Formerly Baptist Church now Men’s Club Hall –Woodstock St. N
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