BOCC celebrates Ninth Street Missionary Baptist Church 150th Anniversary

03/07/2013
Office of the County Commission P R O C L A M A T I O N For Douglas County, Kansas Whereas, the Ninth Street Missionary Baptist Church ("Ninth Street"), 847 Ohio Street, Lawrence Kansas, was established in 1863 by the New England Immigrant Aid Society, under the direction of Father Bateman, as Second Missionary Baptist Church; and Whereas, prior to being named Ninth Street, the church was known as the Warren Street Baptist Church; and Whereas, in addition to its work in establishing Ninth Street, the New England Immigrant Aid Society had as a goal to help establish a new community, now called the City of Lawrence, that would be instrumental in voting to make Kansas a "free state"; and Whereas, the members of the early Ninth Street congregation were actively engaged, as a part of its ministry, in the New England Immigrant Aid Society's "free state" movement; and Whereas, 150 years later, Ninth Street and the members of its congregation continue to be actively engaged in ministry aimed at serving the Lawrence, Kansas and surrounding communities by contributing to the spiritual, cultural and financial growth of residents in the area; and Whereas, Ninth Street ministries regularly engage in charitable outreach activities by assisting with housing, clothing, food and other basic necessities of those in need; and Whereas, Ninth Street's ministries are further aimed at fostering Discipleship, Stewardship, Fellowship, and Friendship in meeting the needs of its community; and Whereas, Ninth Street's mission is to strive to be a "healthy congregation of called out, fully committed Christians, transforming the world for Christ"; and Whereas, March 11-17, 2013, Ninth Street will celebrate its 150th anniversary and the significance of its rich history over the years to the Lawrence, Kansas community, including the "free state" movement. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, We, the Board of County Commissioners, Douglas County, Kansas, do hereby recognize Ninth Street for 150 years of dedicated service to its community through its various ministries; and declare March 11-17, 2013 as "Ninth Street Missionary Baptist Church 150th Anniversary Celebration Week" And the Board extends its wishes for Ninth Street's continued success with its community outreach ministry efforts over many years to come. ADOPTED this 6th day of March, 2013.

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