NJBC Church HistoryA number of believers felt the need for a place to worship. In a vision this place was revealed to Sister Harriet Steward and made plain her her a church would be erected. The first service was held in what was known in those days as a Brush Arbor. In the year 1886, a building was erected and called "Hackett's Hill". During this time, several local preachers served.
In the year 1912, Rev. John Smith became the first pastor. Serving as deacons at that time were Brothers: J.T. Braxton, Sr., Ned Holmes, J.T. Braxton, Jr., Robert Fisher, Henry Odds, Emanuel Fisher, H.A. Johnson, and Harry Thompson. The trustees were Brothers: Fisher, A. Paige, J. Thompson, and Bob Pierce. During those early years building and improvement progress was very slow, but Hackett's Hill memories have been passed down and yet linger in the hearts of many. |
Matthew 6:33 - "But seek ye first the Kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you."