A, Historical Sketch NEW ZION BAPTIST CHURCH 0 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. 0 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. 0 Rev. B. J. Washington was called to pastor Wall Avenue 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. 0 Ground breaking Services were held May 16, 1954 0 Foundation was laid in November 1954 0 Cornerstone was laid October 31, 1955 0 First Church Services were held March 25, 1956 0 Dedication Service was held October 26, 1958 0 Largest baptism on record is October 1979, during the pastorate of Rev. Dr. N. L. Liggins, when 27 converts were baptized. 0 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 His vineyard.