The original plan of those

starting the Crestwood Baptist Church in 1968 has not changed it still

has in view the support of missionaries worldwide.

The church is pleased to support

over 40 missionaries in 15 countries and firmly believes that reaching

people on every continent is the job of a local church.

A Sunday School for every member

of the family is held, in the belief that practical Bible applications

are of special concern to every age and it also allows persons with a

common interest to come together in Christian fellowship.

The Tyrone church currently

enjoys a membership of 85 and also supports a Christian Academy for children

K-4 through 12th grade. The congregation is proud to enable children to

enjoy academic excellence in a Christian atmosphere. The school was begun

in the fall of 1973.

Ministering at a youth detention

center has been added to its menu. Several members travel to Griffin once

a week and speak with about 20 youth.

This summer members will be

attending a conference in Chicago and also doing some mission work in

Canada.

The pastor is Ferrel Dowdey,

who has been with the church for 11 years. Though a graduate of Georgia

Tech with a degree in chemical engineering, he felt the call of the Lord

after six years in the corporate world. He serves not only the church

but is on the faculty of its academy.

Sunday School starts at 10

a.m., followed by the morning service at 11. The Sunday evening service

is at 6 p.m. and the Wednesday evening service is at 7 p.m.

The Crestwood Baptist Church

and Christian Academy ar e located at 734 Senoia Rd., Tyrone, and

can be reached at 770-487-4852.