History 1930-1950
During the late 1920-1930’s. Clifford suffered some harsh setbacks. The Rev. J.W Simmons became pastor in 1928 with an already declining membership being a concern. Membership went from 104 members in 1927 to only 48 in 1931. Services were reduced to once a month. In 1932 Rev. Grey Liggon of Lynchburg became pastor until 1935, however, membership remained at a standstill. But as you know we serve an awesome God and He didn’t want Clifford to fail.
In 1936 under the guidance of Rev. A.L. Shumate attendance began to grow here. By 1939, church membership was at 93, however, another difficult time began as it pierced the heart of Clifford Baptist Church – World War II. 19 members of our church were called to protect our lives and freedom.
Clifford Baptist Church WWII Veterans
Peyton Bryant, Harmon Campbell,. Bland Campbell, James Campbell, Harry Cox, Cecil Cash, Jack Lee Hudson, Joe Thomas, Edgar Hudson, Carroll Stinnett, Carol Tomlin, Swanson Jones, James Jordan, R.S. Jordan, Jane E. Jordan, Lewis Huffman, Dudley Thomas, Morris Thomas & Page Stinnett.
Sadly one of our members did not make it back - Jack Lee Hudson.
Vacation Bible School 1935 1946 St. Marks & Clifford's Vacation Bible School
Sunday School Class of 1946 Sunday School Class 1949
As we continue in 1944 the women of Clifford Baptist Church became a part of the Womens Mission Society which is now WMU under the direction of Minnie Stinnett. The Womens Missions Society was responsible for lawn suppers, to help with expenses of the church, and they cleaned the church building.
1949 marked a great year in the life of Clifford Baptist church. The Rev. Carl Kline and the church membership grew to 151.
1950 Yearly Expense Report
•Pastor's Salary : $360
•A.E.P. Co : $12
•Janitor : $37
•Insurance : $3.60
•Home For the Aged : $21.80
History 1930-1950
During the late 1920-1930’s. Clifford suffered some harsh setbacks. The Rev. J.W Simmons became pastor in 1928 with an already declining membership being a concern. Membership went from 104 members in 1927 to only 48 in 1931. Services were reduced to once a month. In 1932 Rev. Grey Liggon of Lynchburg became pastor until 1935, however, membership remained at a standstill. But as you know we serve an awesome God and He didn’t want Clifford to fail.
In 1936 under the guidance of Rev. A.L. Shumate attendance began to grow here. By 1939, church membership was at 93, however, another difficult time began as it pierced the heart of Clifford Baptist Church – World War II. 19 members of our church were called to protect our lives and freedom.
Clifford Baptist Church WWII Veterans
Peyton Bryant, Harmon Campbell,. Bland Campbell, James Campbell, Harry Cox, Cecil Cash, Jack Lee Hudson, Joe Thomas, Edgar Hudson, Carroll Stinnett, Carol Tomlin, Swanson Jones, James Jordan, R.S. Jordan, Jane E. Jordan, Lewis Huffman, Dudley Thomas, Morris Thomas & Page Stinnett.
Sadly one of our members did not make it back - Jack Lee Hudson.
Vacation Bible School 1935 1946 St. Marks & Clifford's Vacation Bible School
Sunday School Class of 1946 Sunday School Class 1949
As we continue in 1944 the women of Clifford Baptist Church became a part of the Womens Mission Society which is now WMU under the direction of Minnie Stinnett. The Womens Missions Society was responsible for lawn suppers, to help with expenses of the church, and they cleaned the church building.
1949 marked a great year in the life of Clifford Baptist church. The Rev. Carl Kline and the church membership grew to 151.
1950 Yearly Expense Report
•Pastor's Salary : $360
•A.E.P. Co : $12
•Janitor : $37
•Insurance : $3.60
•Home For the Aged : $21.80