On September 5, 1937

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A congregation met in a tent on the premises of the Jerusalem Baptist Church and formed the New Hope Baptist Church. The Presbytery consisted of the following members:

    Dr. C. H. Stevens

    Rev. Fred Day

    Rev. Dewey Armstrong

    Rev. S. N. Naff

    Rev. McCain

    Rev. F. L. Fiddler

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The Church was organized with the following officers:
   
    Moderator: 
    Dr. N. A. Thompson

    Deacons:
    R. B. Petree

    W. C. White

    O. C. East

    Clerk:
    F. E. Williams, Sr.

    Pianist:
    Polly Johnson

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On September 9, 1937
 

The church met at the home of Rev. F. L. Fiddler and formed the Sunday School department. The Charter Members of the church were:

    Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Williams

    Mrs. Polly Johnson

    Mrs. Sarah White

    Mrs. Edna Williams

    Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Petree

    Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Lancaster

    Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Collins

    Mr. F. A. Wooten

    Mr. and Mrs. H. H. East

    Rev. and Mrs. F. L. Fiddler

    Mrs. J. L. Grubbs

    Mrs. Katherine Hill

    Mr. J. M. Pennington

    Mr. and Mrs. O. C. East

    Mrs. Helen Williams