McCalla Avenue Baptist Church
From Vacation Bible School in a Tent to...
drawing of church

 

VBS group photo

     Timothy Street Baptist Church had its beginning in a tent erected for the purpose of holding a V[acation] B[ible] S[chool] and Tent Revival.  The Bible School dates were August 14 through August 18, 1950.

     The Tent Revival began August 14 and continued through August 25th.  During these days, 24 decisions were recorded.  Billy "Red" Kelly served as the evangelist.


 
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