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U Nyame Ye!
Article written for the newsletter of Narberth Presbyterian Church about the 2003 missions trip to Ghana that included Walt Rice, Jr., from Wyoming.
The Onward (Vol. 1, No. 7, September, 1911)
Monthly newsletter of the Wyoming Ave. Baptist Church.
Format note: Only the cover is provided as a JPEG image for thumbnail purposes. Click the PDF document link to view the entire newsletter.
Format note: Only the cover is provided as a JPEG image for thumbnail purposes. Click the PDF document link to view the entire newsletter.
The Onward (Vol 1., No. 8, October, 1911)
Monthly journal published by the Wyoming Ave. Baptist Church, with its Pastor, John A. Hookway as editor.
Format note: Only the cover is provided as a JPEG image for thumbnail purposes. Click the PDF document link to view the entire newsletter.
Format note: Only the cover is provided as a JPEG image for thumbnail purposes. Click the PDF document link to view the entire newsletter.
The Megafun, March 9, 1941
Newsletter of the Hookway Men's Bible Class, named in memory of Rev. Hookway.
Seventy-Five Year History, Wyoming Avenue Baptist Church, 1891-1966
Published for the Diamond Jubilee anniversary in 1966, the book condenses some of the material found in the 50th anniversary book, and adds the next 25 years of history. The book includes many photographs, including photographs of all of the various…
Sanctuary and front doors, photographs, 1965
Photographs taken for inclusion in the 75th Anniversary history book.
Rev. Oliver and Ethel Hurst, Christmas card, c. 1990
Rev. Oliver W. Hurst was pastor of Wyoming Avenue Baptist Church from 1935-1941. The date on this card is unknown; Rev. Hurst passed away in 2000.
Rev. James French, c. 1895
Rev. French was an early pastor of the Wyoming Avenue Baptist Mission, from 1893-1895.
Postcard of New Church Building, c. 1928
Postcard showing the new church building completed and dedicated in 1928, along with a small vignette of Pastor Hookway.
Pastoral profile survey results, 2003
Results of a survey given to the congregation asking what characteristics they would like to see in the next pastor. Prepared for the 2003 pastoral search that led to the call of Rev. Luis Centeno.
Pastor Kirk Retires
Article from Olney Times, Thursday, April 6, 1978.
Pastor Kirk and Perry Blum, c. 1976
Photograph of various Wyoming people, prominently featuring Pastor Gordon Kirk (left) and Perry Blum (right). Appears to be surrounding a neighborhood outreach, perhaps in conjunction with an evangelistic crusade.
Pastor Hookway reading in his office, c. 1930
Portrait of Rev. John Hookway reading, most likely in the church office. Comparisons to his appearance in other portraits suggest a date soon after 1930.
New church building, exterior photo, c. 1940
Shows the new (second) church building, which was completed around 1929. Date is estimated based on the style of the automobile in the photo. Interesting, while the neighborhood has been electrified for 30 or so years, there is still one remaining…
New church building, architectural presentation drawing, c. 1922
Photographic reproduction of the original presentation drawing for the new church building, designed by the architects Heacock & Hokanson. Construction began in 1923, and the basement half was completed in 1925. The upper half (the sanctuary) was…
New church basement, c. 1925
Construction of the new church building was completed in two phases. The first saw the construction of the basement, main entrance, and tower, which was completed in 1925. This photograph shows the completed main entrance and the basement, before…
Miscellaneous newspaper clippings about church members, c. 1973
Articles about Walter and Maybelle Beilfus, retired and living on Social Security and a pension; Linda J. Council, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Council, now engaged to George A. Priestley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur E. Priestley; Jack Fedalen,…
Ministry profiles, 2003
Profiles of the various ministries of the church, prepared for the pastoral search in 2003 that led to the call of Rev. Luis Centeno.
Ministries profiled:
Sunday Bible School
Teen, Young Adult, and Adult Sunday School
Girls…
Ministries profiled:
Sunday Bible School
Teen, Young Adult, and Adult Sunday School
Girls…
Ministry brochure, 2009
Brochure with photos and text describing the various ministries of the church. When printed, the brochure pages are back-to-back and tri-folded.
Memorial Service for the Rev. Gordon J. Kirk, 1978
Pastor Kirk passed away July 11, 1978, shortly after leaving the pastorate of Wyoming Ave. Baptist, so soon, in fact, that he is still listed on the front of the bulletins as Pastor. Bulletin includes a short biography, a program, and a list of…
