History of Loyal Baptist Church
In 1942, Rev. Abraham B. Carter founded a Church with Sis Carter (his wife) and Sis Ocie Adams Daniels, who gave the church its name “Loyal”. The first sermon was held with 2 members with an old record player cabinet as the first pulpit. Later, with only 4 members, Rev. Carter did not lose faith. He organized the Senior Choir, the Junior Choir, the Missionary Board and the Willing Workers Club. He had a passion for Church Sunday school and as it grew, so did the church until finally, we had 50 members. In April of 1943, the church was incorporate under the laws of the Sate of N.Y.
Pastor, Rev. F. Dixon, (along with his wife, Sis. Callie Dixon) brought us to a new kind of wisdom and understanding. Pastor Dixon led this church in setting up A Christian Education Department, a Youth Department and A Senior Citizens Department. He revamped our participation in the Baptist Training Union, and established a Floral Ministry. In 1987 Pastor Dixon spearheaded the church in the purchasing of the lot next door to our building. He did a wonderful job in beautifying the church, such as the covering of the pews, carpeting the floor, and improving the lighting. He also directed the church to provide a new van for church transportation, especially for our Senior Citizens.
Pastor Dixon licensed Rev. Herman Denton, Minister William Morgan (now Rev. Morgan is the Pastor of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Albany, NY) and Minister Fred Morton.
Pastor Dixon ordained Deacon Wilson Rivers, Deacon Roy Adams, and Deacon Fred Morton (now Minister Morton) in April of 1988. Following were; Deacon Eric Burke, and Deacon William Moran; Deacon George Frazier, Deacon Herbert Williams, and Deacon Amos Monroe in 1995
Pastor Dixon acknowledged our first woman minister, Minister Shirley Morgan In June of 1993. During his tenure, Pastor Dixon baptized approximately 83 candidates, he also appointed three Mothers: Sis. Catherine Mobley, Sis Edith Jones, and Deaconess Birdie Spence as the Mother of the Pastors' Aide ministry. Loyal Baptist church grew mightily under the leadership of Pastor Samuel F. Dixon, most assuredly with the help of the Lord.
In 2002 Pastor Dixon expressed a desire to retire and being obedient the search for a new Pastor was commenced. While we searched for our new leader, Pastor Dixon continued to preach the Word. After 4 years, we elected Rev. Dr. Samuel E. Trusty an Associate Minister of Community Baptist Church in Englewood, New Jersey would be the new Pastor, of Loyal Baptist Church. Loyal welcomed him with bans of love.
Rev. Samuel E. Trusty accepted our invitation and was installed on Sunday, January 15, 2006 in front of his wife, Lady Shalice Trusty, his sons Sam and Joshua, his church family from Community Baptist Church , his newly acquired family and children, Loyal Baptist Church, and many friends and well wishers. Man has proclaimed but, God ordains His preachers and Rev. Samuel E. Trusty is a preacher sent by God.
Rev. Carter retired to Virginia in 1946 and Rev. Ernest Timothy Johnson (better known as E.T. Johnson) was elected to be the new Under Shepherd. The church grew rapidly under his leadership. He reorganized the existing ministries and added the Senior and Junior Usher Boards
Over the next 7 years, Rev. John Smith, Rev. Bertrand and Deacon Daniels joined the fold and Rev. Johnson baptized 91 candidates. The church grew and prospered under Rev. Johnson’s leadership because of his genuine love for each and every member.
Before 1954, we were having service from a basement on Southern Boulevard and 173rd street. On May 4th, with the efforts of our members, we struggle to raise the $10,000.00 we needed for a down payment on our new Church home .
As the officers carefully secured the locks on the doors of the old building on Southern Boulevard at 173rd Street, we set out on the half mile march to our new church home. This was the most enthusiastic march ever under taken by a faithful and industrious few. Rev. Ernest T. Johnson, our loyal and sincere Pastor, accompanied by the faithful disciples of Loyal, selected for the Dedication Service, the Theme: "The Lord Hath Done Great Things For Us; Wherefore We Are Glad Loyalites," Psalm 126:3. A soul stirring message was rendered for the Dedication Service by Rev. J. E. Miles, Pastor of the Goodwill Baptist Church.
From 1955 to 1981 Rev. Johnson ordained 16 Deacons and licensed 5 Ministers. Rev. Johnson continued to work to build up God’s kingdom. Loyal continued to grow spiritually and financially, and it was decided by Pastor Johnson to renovate the building. In June of 1969 Pastor Johnson led the members into their newly renovated building, with the same theme that had brought Loyal safe thus far in the service of the Lord.
In 1985, Rev. Johnson ordained 4 other parishioners to serve as Deacons and Mother’s to the church. Rev. Johnson also added the Annie E. Williams Inspirational Choir, the E.T. Johnson Jr. Choir and the E.T. Johnson Chorus.
On January 22, 1986, The Lord in His wise providence, called Pastor Johnson from labor to reward.
In September of 1986 Loyal Baptist Church called Rev. Samuel F. Dixon to be the new Pastor. He was installed as the Pastor of Loyal Baptist Church on November 30, 1986.
In 1942, Rev. Abraham B. Carter founded a Church with Sis Carter (his wife) and Sis Ocie Adams Daniels, who gave the church its name “Loyal”. The first sermon was held with 2 members with an old record player cabinet as the first pulpit. Later, with only 4 members, Rev. Carter did not lose faith. He organized the Senior Choir, the Junior Choir, the Missionary Board and the Willing Workers Club. He had a passion for Church Sunday school and as it grew, so did the church until finally, we had 50 members. In April of 1943, the church was incorporate under the laws of the Sate of N.Y.
Pastor, Rev. F. Dixon, (along with his wife, Sis. Callie Dixon) brought us to a new kind of wisdom and understanding. Pastor Dixon led this church in setting up A Christian Education Department, a Youth Department and A Senior Citizens Department. He revamped our participation in the Baptist Training Union, and established a Floral Ministry. In 1987 Pastor Dixon spearheaded the church in the purchasing of the lot next door to our building. He did a wonderful job in beautifying the church, such as the covering of the pews, carpeting the floor, and improving the lighting. He also directed the church to provide a new van for church transportation, especially for our Senior Citizens.
Pastor Dixon licensed Rev. Herman Denton, Minister William Morgan (now Rev. Morgan is the Pastor of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Albany, NY) and Minister Fred Morton.
Pastor Dixon ordained Deacon Wilson Rivers, Deacon Roy Adams, and Deacon Fred Morton (now Minister Morton) in April of 1988. Following were; Deacon Eric Burke, and Deacon William Moran; Deacon George Frazier, Deacon Herbert Williams, and Deacon Amos Monroe in 1995
Pastor Dixon acknowledged our first woman minister, Minister Shirley Morgan In June of 1993. During his tenure, Pastor Dixon baptized approximately 83 candidates, he also appointed three Mothers: Sis. Catherine Mobley, Sis Edith Jones, and Deaconess Birdie Spence as the Mother of the Pastors' Aide ministry. Loyal Baptist church grew mightily under the leadership of Pastor Samuel F. Dixon, most assuredly with the help of the Lord.
In 2002 Pastor Dixon expressed a desire to retire and being obedient the search for a new Pastor was commenced. While we searched for our new leader, Pastor Dixon continued to preach the Word. After 4 years, we elected Rev. Dr. Samuel E. Trusty an Associate Minister of Community Baptist Church in Englewood, New Jersey would be the new Pastor, of Loyal Baptist Church. Loyal welcomed him with bans of love.
Rev. Samuel E. Trusty accepted our invitation and was installed on Sunday, January 15, 2006 in front of his wife, Lady Shalice Trusty, his sons Sam and Joshua, his church family from Community Baptist Church , his newly acquired family and children, Loyal Baptist Church, and many friends and well wishers. Man has proclaimed but, God ordains His preachers and Rev. Samuel E. Trusty is a preacher sent by God.
Rev. Carter retired to Virginia in 1946 and Rev. Ernest Timothy Johnson (better known as E.T. Johnson) was elected to be the new Under Shepherd. The church grew rapidly under his leadership. He reorganized the existing ministries and added the Senior and Junior Usher Boards
Over the next 7 years, Rev. John Smith, Rev. Bertrand and Deacon Daniels joined the fold and Rev. Johnson baptized 91 candidates. The church grew and prospered under Rev. Johnson’s leadership because of his genuine love for each and every member.
Before 1954, we were having service from a basement on Southern Boulevard and 173rd street. On May 4th, with the efforts of our members, we struggle to raise the $10,000.00 we needed for a down payment on our new Church home .
As the officers carefully secured the locks on the doors of the old building on Southern Boulevard at 173rd Street, we set out on the half mile march to our new church home. This was the most enthusiastic march ever under taken by a faithful and industrious few. Rev. Ernest T. Johnson, our loyal and sincere Pastor, accompanied by the faithful disciples of Loyal, selected for the Dedication Service, the Theme: "The Lord Hath Done Great Things For Us; Wherefore We Are Glad Loyalites," Psalm 126:3. A soul stirring message was rendered for the Dedication Service by Rev. J. E. Miles, Pastor of the Goodwill Baptist Church.
From 1955 to 1981 Rev. Johnson ordained 16 Deacons and licensed 5 Ministers. Rev. Johnson continued to work to build up God’s kingdom. Loyal continued to grow spiritually and financially, and it was decided by Pastor Johnson to renovate the building. In June of 1969 Pastor Johnson led the members into their newly renovated building, with the same theme that had brought Loyal safe thus far in the service of the Lord.
In 1985, Rev. Johnson ordained 4 other parishioners to serve as Deacons and Mother’s to the church. Rev. Johnson also added the Annie E. Williams Inspirational Choir, the E.T. Johnson Jr. Choir and the E.T. Johnson Chorus.
On January 22, 1986, The Lord in His wise providence, called Pastor Johnson from labor to reward.
In September of 1986 Loyal Baptist Church called Rev. Samuel F. Dixon to be the new Pastor. He was installed as the Pastor of Loyal Baptist Church on November 30, 1986.