PASTOR WALTER R. SPENCER
220 OLD NATIONAL HIGHWAY
WOODBINE, GA 31569
Church Phone 912-576-7454
Sunday School 10:15
Church Service 11:30 (Available via Phone conference starting at 11:45: See below)
Communion Service 2nd Sunday
Casual Sunday 3rd Sunday (No Excuse Sunday)
Bible Study – Wednesdays 7:00 via Phone Conference 1-617-769-8789
Fellowship Dinner 5th Sunday
Thou my everlasting Portion, more than friend or life to me, All along my
pilgrim journey, Savior, let me walk with Thee. Lead me through the vale of
shadows, bear me o’er life’s fitful sea; Then the gate of life eternal May I
enter, Lord, with Thee.
When this feeble life is over Thru the gate of life eternal
May I enter, Lord, with Thee.
New Hope Missionary Baptist Church History
The first light that was shed in minds of the group of organizers of this church has spread with such force that it has become a beacon in the center of the hill that beckons men and women into its path.
From the insignificant small edifice, lacking in detail of so many things, its has grown to this capacity with the banner of Christ ever hanging high that men may follow on.
The sincerity of purpose, the warmth of their motives, with the strength of their support, has made out of a few boards, stones, some bricks and a few windows, a great temple of worship for the rich, the poor and even the wayfaring who pass this way.
We pause to salute the pioneers of this effort, who without a doubt, put God in front and in spite of small financial gain were able to hold on, to carry on and push forward to here.
Rev. E. Hardy organized New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in 1872 with the help of Pastor, Rev. S. C. Roberts, Deacons Wiley Williams, Peter Sibley, Frank Baker, Stephen Baker, and many others.
Rev. Roberts served as pastor for many years, after which Rev. T. S. Lockett fought faithfully in the field as a soldier winning souls for Christ. As the good Book says, “Go ye into all the world and preach,” Rev. Roberts walled to another ministry. Rev. Johnson came to lead New Hope’s flock, and did his spiritual assignment. After which, Rev. P. J. Butler.
Later Rev. Fair served as pastor for many years, doing what he could for the up building of the kingdom, teaching men and women the of God’s Redemption. After this Gospel Man, Rev. J. H. Thompson in this field as pastor for New Hope and a servant of God was Rev. J. H. Rozell who also brought many out of darkness into light of the Savior who died for our sins. Thus, accomplishing his mission at New Hope, he was called to continue his ministry.
Rev. Littles served New Hope for twenty-five years bringing men, women, boys and girls from darkness into the light. All of these are gone to the Great beyond leaving us in the vineyard, carrying the bleed-stained banner.
Rev. C. S. Felder headed our flock, and in searching for greater knowledge for which to work for Christ, He left for the School of Theology after serving us for one year.
In the year of 1945 Rev. G. L. Whitaker was ordained and called to the pastorate of this Noble Body, the New Hope Baptist Church and served faithfully until he was called to the Great beyond in May of 1965. Our Church Mothers Sis. Arizonia Pasley, Sis. Sally Littles.
In December of 1965, Rev. J. G. Wright was called to pastor this noble body. Rev. Wright served as pastor for 23 years. He was a great leader who assisted in building a new church singing songs of Zion. During this time worship service were changed from the second Sunday and held the first Sunday of the month. Under the leadership of Rev. J. G. Wright, foundation continued to be held with faithful men and women of God. The eldest Deacon of Camden County served at New Hope for over fifty years, Deacon Ocie Lockley Wesley Jones, Deacon Bosie Mainor, Deacon Gary Blake Sr. Our Church Mother, Sis. James Dunham. Rev. Wright became feeble and resigned from ministry at New Hope in 1988.
New Hope Missionary Baptist Church continues to grow. A time in every season under the sun, Rev. Robert Alderman was called to minister at New Hope, April 1988. Rev. Alderman along with first Lady Flossie Alderman worked diligently to enhance the church body. As he begin to teach and preach in a new era, his very Rev. Robert Benjamin Brooks, of Mt. New Home Missionary Baptist Church became ill. Rev. Alderman, being the “First Church Son”, the Holy Spirit led him home to minister and serve as pastor of Mt. New Home Missionary Baptist
Church, in Folkston, Ga.
In March 1992, Elder Charles Mungin with his fiery spirit was called to ministry at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church. Deacon Levy Parrish and Deacon Theodore Taylor were ordained as Deacons. Minister Arthur Williams ordain as minister during Elder Mungin leadership. He led many new disciples to Christ. Elder Charles Mungin was lead to return to Evangelism ministry in 1996.
Rev. John Lowery was an interim Pastor at New Hope for three months in 1997. An expression of gratitude for his assistance, during our need for a pastor. During this time Deacon Gary Blake Sr. and Deacon Levy Parrish continued to lead the church until through prayer a new leader was sent to New Hope.
Rev. Charles Greene served faithfully from March 1998-May 2000. A faithful 30 Members remained at New Hope. This was a season when laborers were few. Rev. Charles Greene’s motto for the church, Catch the Spirit, Keep Hope alive.” The church Mother: Sis. Easter Crum The Holy Spirit led Pastor Lakendrick Knight (Known as Pastor Kenny Knight). God had already planned and pre-destined for Pastor Kenny Knight to lead this congregation.
Pastor Knight began ministering at New Hope at the age of twelve as the church musician. September 24, 2000 he was installed as New Hope Missionary Baptist Church Pastor. Under his leadership, he is one of the youngest ministers in Camden County. During this short period New Hope has grown tremendously, with a congregation of 250 members. The body has grown and many active ministries have been organized, Women of Excellence, Young Women in Action, Boys to Men, Men of Valor, New Members Orientation, Pastor Aide, Executive Board, Youth in Action (JAM), Family Minister. The Music Ministry, lead by Pastor Kight, three choirs were organized Anointed Voices Youth Choir, Voices of Inspiration, Tini-Tots Choir. He oversees The Builders of Faith International Ministries, which consists of eight churches. Since Pastor leadership he has
organized Ministers in Training, Summer Youth Camp, Adult basic Education Program.
New Hope has a raising newsletter “New Hope Chatter”, a welcome information brochure and the monthly “Visionary”. Within his ministry he ordains three deacons: Deacon Lewis Mathis, Deacon Tim Woods and Deacon Gary Sherman. He has ordained Minister Ed Williams and Minister Gary Blake. Our church mothers are Sis. Shirley Knight-Short, Sis. Anita Sherman, and Sis. Effie Jackson. The missionaries are Sis. Cynthia Blake, and Sis. Juanita Pasley. This church
is on the move for Christ; two ministers came under the leadership, Minister Randell Stokes and Minister Robert Fields.
History has been made baptizing many by water and the Holy Spirit. Due to the growth in the body of Christ. We are in the first phase of developing our new sanctuary. Church enhancement has included upgraded music equipment, and church beautification.
After serving at New Hope MBC for three years, Rev. Knight chose to begin hes own ministry and resigned in January of 2004 as pastor of New Hope MBC.
In April of 2004 Rev. Walter Spencer came to serve as interim pastor at the request of his pastor Rev. Dr. E. L. Hart until a pastor was found. After serving in this capacity for two month the membership met and decided they wanted Rev. Spencer to become as their pastor. After much prayer he accepted the pastorate and was installed June of 2004. Minister Levy Parrish was ordained and served as the Assistant Pastor until he was called to be the pastor of another church in the area. Deacon Lewis Mathis accepted the call to minister and was later ordained. Under Pastor Spencer’s leadership the church was remodeled, and a fellowship hall was added which includes a Deacon conference/Financial office, full kitchen, dining area, men and women’s restrooms and pastor’s study. After completing the fellowship hall the church started the outreach program Kin Raising Kids Camden to support those raising grandchildren or other kin.