| About Us | |
| Our Mission | |
| As servants of Christ, Mt. Harmony Baptist Church is committed to make Jesus Christ the Center of our church and to Share His Message to Everyone through Worship, Fellowship, Bible Study and Service. to top | |
| Our Vision | |
| Therefore, by God's Grace and for his Kingdom we will promote and encourage Outreach, focus and improve Worship, become more intimate and inclusive in our Fellowship, better utilize our time, space, and teachers in Bible Study and enroll and equip all our members for Service. to top | |
| Our Core Values | |
| Worship The church exists to worship God. How do we love God with all our heart? By worshiping him! It doesn't matter if we're by ourselves, with a small group, or with 100,000 people. When we express our love to God, we're worshiping. The Bible says, "Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only" (Matt. 4:10). Notice that worship comes before service. Worshiping God is the church's first purpose. |
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| Service The church exists to serve people. Service, or ministry, is demonstrating God's love to others by meeting their needs and healing their hurts in the name of Jesus. Each time you reach out in love to others you are serving them. The church is to minister to all kinds of needs: spiritual, emotional, relational, and physical. Jesus said that even a cup of cold water would not go unrewarded. The church is to "...equip the saints for the work of service" (Eph. 4:12). |
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| Outreach The church exists to communicate God's Word. We are ambassadors for Christ, and our mission is to evangelize the world. The word go in the Great Commission is a present participle in the Greek text. It should read "as you are going." It is every Christian's responsibility to share the Good News wherever we go. We are to tell the whole world of Christ's coming, his death on the cross, his resurrection, and his promise to return. Someday each of us will give an account to God regarding how seriously we took this responsibility. Outreach is more than our responsibility; it is our great privilege. We are invited to be a part of bringing people into God's eternal family. As long as there is one person in the world who does not know Christ, the church has a mandate to keep growing. Growth is not optional; it is commanded by Jesus. We should not seek church growth for our own benefit, but because God wants people saved. |
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| Fellowship The church is to identify with the body of Christ. As Christians we're called to belong, not just to believe. We are not meant to live lone-ranger lives; instead, we are to belong to Christ's family and be members of his body. We are not alone. We have each other for support. In the Living Bible, Ephesians 2:19 says, "You are members of God's very own family... and you belong in God's household with every other Christian." The church exists to provide fellowship for believers. |
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| Bible Study The church exists to edify, or educate, God's people. Bible study, or discipleship, is the process of helping people become more like Christ in their thoughts, feelings, and actions. This process begins when a person is born again and continues throughout the rest of his life. As the church we are called not only to reach people, but also to teach them. After someone has made a decision for Christ, he or she must be discipled. It is the church's responsibility to develop people to spiritual maturity. This is God's will for every believer. Paul writes: " ...so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ" (Eph. 4:12b-13). |
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| Our Affiliation | |
| Mt. Harmony Baptist Church is voluntarily affiliated with: | |
| Our History | |
| 1874 - In the
year 1874, Mt. Harmony Baptist Church was built on the present site with
the land being donated by C.C. Osborne. No record can be located for the
first twenty-two years.
1876 - In 1896, W.D. Johnson was the first elected church clerk. On June 26, 1897, a committee of Trustees was appointed to look after a new building or repair the existing one. Trustees, Charles Merriman and W.D. Johnson reported a new building was recommended. 1896 - The first recorded revival began the third Saturday in July, 1896, with 56 conversions and 42 additions. Candle lights were used for the services. Rev. W.W. Bailey was the pastor from 1896-1898. His salary was $55.00 a year. Offering for the orphanage and Foreign Missions in November 1898 was $4.07, evenly divided. 1900 - On July 21, 1900, Charles Hauk made a motion to build a new building. A Ways and Means Committee, compiled of C.C. Hauk, C.D. Merriman, S.M. Naill, J.A. Bales, R.P. Johnson and Walter Oglesby, were elected. 1902 - August 25, 1902, Pastor R.N. Cate appointed J.A. Bales, J.E. Perry and C.C. Osborne as a new building committee. On September 14, 1902, the frame for the new building was purchased. December, 1902, the committee was instructed to contract for floor, ceiling, door, shutters and glass for the new building. 1903 - In October, 1903, the committee purchased ceiling supplies. 1904 - Sunday School was organized, April 10, 1904. Preaching was Saturday night and the following Sunday Morning. The yonng ladies collected money for the lights. 1911 - On July 23, 1911 an offering of $11.20 was taken to finish the bell tower. The Church was built piece by piece from year to year. 1931 - I.C. Frazier was pastor from 1931-1934, when the first furnace was bought and also the first Adult B.Y.P.U. was organized. The first W.M.U. was organized at the home of Mrs. C.E. Pratt by Hattie Potts Roger. 1935 - On May 30, 1935, Arlie E. Cate was pastor and classrooms were formed. February 24, 1935, a regular budget to the Cooperative Program was $5.00 monthly. 1936 - Junior B.Y.P. was started April, 1936. The first Pastor, Arlie E. Cate was given vacation with pay. 1937 - June, 1937, electric fans were purchased. The interior was painted and rubber mats were purchased for isles and across the stage. December, 1937, all debts on the building were paid in full. 1938 - November, 1938, clocks were purchased for the auditorium. 1939 - May, 1939, a new piano was purchased for $325.00. 1946 - The first pastorium was built by Elmer Pratt. 1950 - The first set of flags for the stage-the Christian and U.S. flag. The first paid Choir Director, Herschel Creasman, was hired in October, 1950. 1964 - The present brick church was erected. We preach Christ Crucified, Risen and Coming Again! 1999 - Called first full-time Associate Pastor of Worship: Chris Millet 2004 – The new wing (education/fellowship hall -12,000 square feet) was completed and dedicated June 6. This is phase one of a three phase plan. 2004 - Called first Associate Pastor of Education, Administration, and Missions: Edd Hancock 2004 - Called second full-time Associate Pastor of Worship: Scott Childs. Mt. Harmony now has three full-time staff members and a part-time Youth Minister. |
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| Our Location | |
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6500 Straw Plains Pike Knoxville, Tennessee 37914 9633 865-522-5522 From I-40, take the Straw Plains Pike exit #398. Go south on Straw Plains Pike 1.3 miles. The church is on the left. to top
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| Our Staff | |
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Bruce Martin, Pastor |
| David Walker, Associate Pastor of Worship | |
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Perry and Barbie Moore, Youth Directors |
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Angie McSwain, Secretary |
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Kim Blake, Pianist |
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Randall Maynard, Organist |
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