How it all started...
In 1879, fourteen people, under the leadership of Rev. M.D.L. Burnett, felt called by God to start
Grassy Valley Baptist Church. Their mission was clear, they were following the command of our
Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, to go into all the world and evangelize the lost by preaching the
gospel, baptizing them and bringing them into the fellowship of the family of God. Their souls
were motivated to make disciples by teaching others to be fully devoted followers of Jesus
Christ and to demonstrate love and compassion by ministering to those in need.
The passion held by so few was infectious and soon many came to know the Lord as
their Savior. It wasn’t long before a little white church was built on the property. The church
began to grow and the building served its purpose for a number of years, but new facilities were
needed to handle the blessings of God.
As the years passed, the congregation honored the Lord by keeping God’s house repaired,
current with modern innovation, and relevant to its community. A new auditorium was built, a
fellowship hall was added and both were kept current with technology, innovation, and
remodeling.
Although we live in a different time and era, our call and mission have not changed but
our methods may. Heraclitus says, “There is nothing permanent except change.” Time dictates
change in everything. Where once this used to be a “Grassy Valley” now we see houses, streets,
and stores. Consequently, Grassy Valley Baptist Church has changed to continue its outreach to
this community. As we continue the mission that our forefathers laid before us, we too must
stay true to the call of God to reach our community for Christ. And in keeping with our founder’s
passion for others, we too must change, starting with remodeling our sanctuary so we may be
relevant to the current generation.
Grassy Valley Baptist Church. Their mission was clear, they were following the command of our
Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, to go into all the world and evangelize the lost by preaching the
gospel, baptizing them and bringing them into the fellowship of the family of God. Their souls
were motivated to make disciples by teaching others to be fully devoted followers of Jesus
Christ and to demonstrate love and compassion by ministering to those in need.
The passion held by so few was infectious and soon many came to know the Lord as
their Savior. It wasn’t long before a little white church was built on the property. The church
began to grow and the building served its purpose for a number of years, but new facilities were
needed to handle the blessings of God.
As the years passed, the congregation honored the Lord by keeping God’s house repaired,
current with modern innovation, and relevant to its community. A new auditorium was built, a
fellowship hall was added and both were kept current with technology, innovation, and
remodeling.
Although we live in a different time and era, our call and mission have not changed but
our methods may. Heraclitus says, “There is nothing permanent except change.” Time dictates
change in everything. Where once this used to be a “Grassy Valley” now we see houses, streets,
and stores. Consequently, Grassy Valley Baptist Church has changed to continue its outreach to
this community. As we continue the mission that our forefathers laid before us, we too must
stay true to the call of God to reach our community for Christ. And in keeping with our founder’s
passion for others, we too must change, starting with remodeling our sanctuary so we may be
relevant to the current generation.
