First Nazareth Missionary Baptist Church Buffalo, NY, ~ Pastor Thomas L. Artis

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**CELEBRATING 54 YEARS - OCTOBER , 2011**

First Nazareth Missionary Baptist Church History
1957 - Present

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The Nazareth Missionary Baptist Church was started in the home of Reverend S.C.T Easley, at 317 Walnut Street, in October of 1957, as a prayer band.  They continued to meet there every Tuesday night until December 31, 1957, when the church moved to  1415 Jefferson Avenue.  The first Sunday in January of 1958, began the innaugural of the Nazareth Baptist Church.  On February 15, 1958, Nazareth was organized as a church by Reverend M.J. Lynch, the moderator of the Northeastern District Association.  In September of 1958, the church moved to it's present location at 125 Sycamore St.  In January of 1963, Pastor Easley resigned his position as Pastor and moved to Liberty Baptist Church.  The Lord blessed the church to prosper in membership.
On January 29, 1963, Reverend Ellis Browning was called and installed as pastor.  The building was purchased and remodeled, and the membership began to grow once again.  In August of 1987, the Lord called Pastor Browning home to eternal rest.
In February of 1988, Reverend Gentry Garmon was called to Pastor.  Shortly there after, Pastor Garmon moved the Nazareth Baptist Church to a different location.  There were some members of the church who were dedicated to the place of worship at 125 Sycamore St., and they chose to stay behind, where the church was then renamed the First Nazareth Missionary Baptist Church in July of 2000.  Between the years of 1995 and 1999, Reverend Charles Henderson and Reverend Michael Fortson, both served as Pastors of  the First Nazareth Missionary Baptist Chruch.  Reverend Eric Donaldson served as Pastor, between September 1999, and January 2001.
After much praying, Reverend Thomas L. Artis was called to Pastor the First Nazareth Missionary Baptist Church, on July 1, 2001.  Pastor Thomas L. Artis was installed on September 2, 2001.  Upon Pastor Artis's arrival at the churh, there were only two members on the roll.  Under the leadership of Pastor Thomas L. Artis, Praise God, the First Nazareth Missionary Baptist Church membership has grown.  Pastor Thomas L. Artis and the membership are working diligently in rebuilding God's temple as in Ezra 3:7-11, which tells us that in building God's temple (sanctuary), it takes not only faith and trust in the Lord to get it built, but it takes God's people working together. They (Ezra 3:7-11) purchased the things that were needed to build it together.  Along with the Levites (priests) and the people (congregation) the temple was built. We Pray that God will continue to add faithful members to the First Nazareth Missionary Baptist Church, who are willing to work with Pastor Artis and his vision to move the church forward, as we remain dedicated to God and His word.
We are continually making improvements to the sanctuary and to the building itself.  God has blessed the First Nazareth Missionary Baptist Church, with new pulpit furniture, and an inhanced sound system upgrade.  We are continuously working on beautifying the house of the Lord, as well as winning souls to Christ.  We will continue to be mindful of 1Corithians 15:58.  Be ye steadfast (hold to God's unchanging hand), Unmovable (mountians can be moved by faith, we pray for strength tho climb), always abounding in the work of the Lord ( work while it is day, night time cometh where no man can work), for as much as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord. 
As we continue to pray, study, and work in Gods vineyard, we pray that He continues to bless us as we grow spiritually, numerically and financially.  For we know the "We can do all things through Christ which strengthens us."
 

God Is Worthy
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Of All Our Praise!

First Nazareth Missionary Baptist Church
125 Sycamore St.
Buffalo, New York  14204
 

If you are letting someone stand between you and the Lord...They are closer to Him than you are.

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First Nazareth Missionsry Baptist Church - 125 Sycamore St., Buffalo, NY, 14204
Pastor Thomas L. Artis
Site Administrator - Sis. Joyce Artis