HISTORICAL SKETCH NEW ZION BAPTIST CHURCH Available records indicate that in 1918 the Utah Baptist State Convention purchased a lot on Wall Avenue in Ogden, where the Wall Avenue Baptist Church was built by the congregation. The church was incorporated on February 10, 1926. On October 5, 1930, the Rev. L. A. Platt of Ontario, California became the first Pastor of the Wall Avenue Baptist Church. He pastored for six years. Rev. B. J. Washington was called to pastor New Zion on April 8, 1952, and under his leadership the congregation grew into the need of a new building. Through the building of a new church, Wall Avenue Baptist Church became New Zion Baptist Church. Ground breaking Services were held May 16, 1954 Foundation was laid in November 1954 Cornerstone was laid October 31, 1955 First Church Services were held March 25, 1956 Dedication Service was held October 26, 1958 Largest baptism on record is October 1979, during the pastorate of Rev. Dr. N. L. Liggins, when 27 converts were baptized. Rev. I. P. Brantley was called to pastor New Zion April 5, 1987. During his pastorate New Zion has ordained one minister and three deacons and we have continued to put our trust in God. We proudly celebrate and thank God for the opportunity to labor for 75 years in shop nannnnontai aac x 8 eae tats senate eo es Bae Me, wwe New Zion Baptist Church 0 New Zion Baptist Church was built by the congregation and volunteers of the community. 0 Ground Breaking Ceremony - Sunday, May 16, 1954 0 Foundation was laid October 31, 1955 0 Dedication Service was held October 26, 1958 New Zion is the oldest African American Baptist church in the Ogden area and principally serves as church home for residents of Weber and Davis counties. The church had 143 members when it was built and today serves more than 350 families in Weber and Davis counties. As a 75th Church Anniversary project , we are renovating the church. Some of the projects are on the attached sheet and we are asking for contributions from the community to assist us. Please respond to New Zion Baptist Church, 2935 Lincoln Avenue, no later than March 21, 1993 with your contribution. call Shirley Brown at 777-3280 Ogden, Utah 84401 If it is more convenient for you, please (days)/546-1677 (evenings), or Sarah McClellan at 620-7316 and we will gladly pick up your contribution. We will have a special recognition service honoring those who contribute and will send you invitation to same. At this special service we will display a plaque of contributors. Sincerely in God’s Service, Shirley H. Brown, Anniversary Chairperson New Zion Baptist Church, 2935 Lincoln Avenue, Sarah McClellan, Co-Chairperson Ogden, Utah 84401 Rey. I. P. Brantley, Pastor 0 Phone 392-2211 an