Triumph Baptist Church, Franklin,LA
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About Triumph Baptist Church, Franklin,LA
A Brief History
1898 - First plans for Triumph Baptist Church began with eight members who held service in a one-room house on Iberia
Street. They later bought an old barn on Omega Street and had services there for a number of years
1900 - Omega Street Property was purchased and the first church was built at 911 Omega Street under the leadership of
Rev. Prince Albert
1901-1942 - Pastors during this period were Rev. Albert, Rev. Crowley, Rev. Terry, and Rev. Beam
1935 - The church was remodeled under the leadership of Rev. Terry
1943 - Rev. Octave Vincent was installed as Pastor
Organized young people and adult choirs
Organized young people and adult choirsRev. Moses Payton served as Assistant Pastor for many years
Rev. Moses Payton served as Assistant Pastor for many years1956 - Pastor and members decided to build a new church
1969 - Church became a non-profit organization
1972 - Rev. Walter Moore came to Triumph and worked closely with Rev. Vincent
The secretary room was built
The secretary room was builtNew windows were installed
New windows were installedChurch sign was donated as well as other items for the sanctuary walls and communion service
Church sign was donated as well as other items for the sanctuary walls and communion service1974 - Progress committee was established
A new air conditioning system
A new air conditioning systemNew church furniture
New church furniture1978 - Rev. Vincent retired
Rev. Walter Moore was installed as Pastor
New lights were hung, new furniture was acquired for the Pastor’s study, new paneling was installed
New lights were hung, new furniture was acquired for the Pastor’s study, new paneling was installed1984 - Ordination service was held for Rev. Clarence Stewart
He served as Assistant Pastor to Rev. Moore
1989 - Church purchased property across the street for additional parking
1991 - Property and house on the corner of Iberia Street and Omega Street were purchased as a rental unit (now the site of the new church)
Rev. Robert Johnson served as Associate Minister to Rev. Moore for seven years
Rev. Robert Johnson served as Associate Minister to Rev. Moore for seven years1993 - Rev. Clarence Steward, Sr. was installed as Pastor
2001-2009 - Brotherhood was established under the leadership of Bro. Whitney Beverly
2010 - New church was built and dedicated at the new location of 1005 Iberia Street
2012 - Rev. Carl F. Lewis, Sr. was installed as Pastor
2013 - Revitalization of the Church Mass Choir, Youth Choir and Male Chorus
Church has regained active membership in Union Sixth District
Actively involved in Church Unity and Community Outreach
2013 - Media Ministry-Triumph Servies live on the internet, Sundays 7:45am
2013 - Triumph website - www.triumphbchurch.com
2015 - Online Donations http://www.easytithe.com/dl/?uid=triu1005103
2015 - Prayer request online http://www.123contactform.com/form-1425294/Prayer-Request-Form
Rev. Octave Vincent
Rev. Walter Moore
Rev. Clarence Stewart
Rev. Carl Lewis
1893-2015
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