Forgive us at McDonough Road

Baptist for feeling somewhat nostalgic this weekend, but we're celebrating

"Homecoming 2001."

You realize that homecoming

is a special event for the church crowd. It's about reunions, covered

dish dinners, hugs, laughter and catching up. It's about seeing old friends

and making new ones. It's also about remembering where you've been and

reviewing how God has blessed your spiritual journey thus far.

In 1919, a group of Baptists

and Methodists began a Sunday School on the corner of Southeast Main and

Francis Streets in old College Park. The group met faithfully and formally

chartered the church on Sept. 25, 1921. The Baptists outvoted the Methodists

and formed a Baptist church, taking the name of Second Baptist Church

of College Park.

The Rev. Y. A. Brown was called

as first pastor and served 1921-23. The Rev. C. A. Adams followed and

served four years. Then Toombs McGaughey came in July 1927 and stayed

30 years. Buildings were added, membership grew, and the church really

flourished during those years. Many current members date