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digging graves for family members. This was practicing what being a Christian really meant.
The congregation still owns a cemetery which was purchased from Arthur Engham on US 211 West of Sperryville.
The Rev. Henry A. Tbwnes was called to pastor on Jan. 1, 1995. He was installed as the seventh pastor of Hopewell Baptist Church on June 3, 1995.
When the church services started it was every fourth Sunday. In the 1970’s- services were held every second and fourth Sunday. Today Sunday school is at 10 a.m. with worship service at 11 a.m. every Sunday.
One hundred and twenty eight years of history has been kept by the Lewis family
Charles C. Lewis Sr. was the first clerk, 1873-1933, serving 40 years. At his death, his son, Charles C. Lewis Jr. succeeded him 1933-1981, serving
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