SE & Ee New Zion Baptist Church History The Beginning Available records indicate that in 1918 the Utah Baptist State Convention purchased a lot on Wall Avenue in Ogden, where the Congregation built the Wall Avenue Baptist Church. The church was incorporated on February 10, 1926. ma, First Pastor On October 2, 1930, the Rev. L.A. Platt of Ontario, CA, became the first Pastorof the Wall Avenue Baptist Church. He pastured 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 church building. Through this effort, Wall Avenue Baptist became New Zion Baptist Church. Rev. Washington pastured at New Zion for ten years. = The Church Grows Ground Breaking Services Laying of Foundation Laying of Cornerstone May 16, 1954 November 1954 October 21, 1954 First Church Services Dedication Services March 25, 1956 October 26, 1958 — The anniversary of the first church service ts celebrated each year on Palm Sunday in the form of Church Anniversary Services and the dedication service is celebrated on the 4* Sunday in October in the form of Loyalty Day Service. | Souls Were Saved The largest baptism on record is the first Sunday in October 1979, during the pastorate of Rev. Dr. N.L. Liggins, when 27 converts were baptized. Present Leadership Reverend James Abrams was called to New Zion in December 1997 and New Zion continues to lift up the name of Jesus. Pastor Abrams has accepted the tremendous responsibility of becoming the shepherd of this church. He ts one of God's Knights and he wears spiritual armor. He has the guidance of the Holy Spint, and his sermons come from the heart. He preaches God's word with energy and zeal. He always points us to God and tells us of His love and we have continued in spiritual growth.