Pastor Eddie Thomas arrived

at Edgefield Baptist Church in Fayetteville not quite four years ago and

has been instrumental in refurbishing the buildings and grounds.

The fellowship hall building,

originally built in 1955, served first as a school and a lodge hall. It

has now been bricked and serves as a gathering place.

"I want to be the light,"

said Thomas, "to which all Fayette countians come to know about Edgefield

Baptist Church."

The congregation dates back

to the late 1860s and was started by former slaves. It now numbers about

250 members. The first sermons were preached atop a large rock, at what

is now Hickory Drive and Ga. Highway 54 west.

Several years ago an old outdoor

baptismal font was refurbished and once a year there is a baptismal ceremony

just as in the "old days."

The grounds have been paved

and church members enjoy several outdoor barbecues during the year.

Thomas participates with other

local churches in exchanging ideas and pulpits. He recently took part

in a "Strong Hold" conference with Rivers Edge Baptist Church,

Glory To God Bible Church, New Covenant Metropolitan Church and Abundant

Life Church.

Edgefield Baptist will celebrate

an anniversary Sunday, Aug. 5 with a special service at 3 p.m. and dinner

afterward.

The mission statement of the

church says: "We are the salt of the earth, effecting a positive

change, as we let our light shine that others may see a city on a hill

that cannot be hidden. Because we believe in an active faith, we seek

to meet the spiritual as well as the physical needs of the people in our

community. The cornerstone of our mission is to proclaim the gospel of

our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for kingdom building."

The church is at 140 Church

St., Fayetteville. Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m., worship service is at

10:45 a.m., Intercessory prayers are Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. and Bible Study

is on Wednesday from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Phone 770-461-7388.

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