Building
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Miscellaneous Facts
Then & Now
100

The Union Valley Church building was constructed this year

What is 1876?

100

He is the current Pastor of UVBC

Who is Jonathan Butcher?

100

The sexton received this monthly payment for his services in 1903

What is $1.00?

100

This nickname was given the church due to its distance from Parkersburg

What is the "Five-Mile Church"?

100

The common mode of transportation to church in 1876 

What is horse & carriage?

200

The kitchen was remodeled this year due to plumbing issues.

What is 2024?

200

She was a Missionary to India for many years

Who is Dorothy Johnson?

200

The price of labor to construct the bell tower in 1922.

What is $74?

200

The church building was constructed due to the combined efforts of the Baptist and this group. 

Who were the United Brethren?

200

The most common location through the years for this practice has been in Worthington Creek.

What is Baptism?

300

This was installed in 2007 to help elderly/disabled people get to the sanctuary upstairs

What is the elevator?

300

He is the longest serving full time pastor of UVBC at 20 years.

Who is Rev. William "Bill" Law?

300

The first record of these fees paid was $7 each in 1957 for 3 young people to attend.

What is Camp Cowan?

300

This new item was dedicated as part of the 100th anniversary celebration.

What is a piano?

300

This family was charter members of UVBC in 1876 and still has family members attending today.

Who is the Johnson Family?

400

The church sanctuary was enlarged during this year.

What is 1969?

400

He became UVBC's first full time pastor on October 1, 1973

Who is Rev. James Pearson?

400

This item was purchased in 1922 for $135.00.

What is the bell?

400

No services were held during these years due to low attendance

What was 1925-1929?

400

1947 was the first record of these being purchased for Christmas.

What is candy & oranges?

500

First installed in 2004, this item enhanced communication during services

What is the Sound system?

500

He was the first Pastor of UVBC

Who is G. MaGraw?

500

The salary for the first pastor of Union Valley Baptist Church

What is $100.00

500

People from these four churches organized UVBC because of the central location for the charter members.

What are Stillwell, Laurel Creek, Briscoe & Williamstown?

500

This group organized in 1905 included activities e.g. making of quilts, socials, purchasing books, bibles & song books for the church.

What is the Ladies Aid Society of Union Valley Baptist Church?

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