Indian Creek Baptist Church

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About Indian Creek Baptist Church

Early in the 19th century the surrounding community was known as the Indian Creek Settlement….so the name Indian Creek Baptist Church. (I.C.B.C.) was in existence as early as 1800.Previous to 1843, services were held in a small log structure located near the present building by Rev. Griffith & Rev. John Rockefeller. It was in this same log building that the Indian Creek Baptist Church was organized on June 24, 1843.In 1846, a new stone church was erected. In 1870, another frame building was suggested then adopted. It’s dimensions were: 36’ wide by 46’ long by 12’ high. The church was built at the cost of about $2000 and the seating capacity was 350 persons. In 1914, an addition was built for classrooms, making it modern and well-equipped for all needs of the church. From 1911 to 1926, the church has supported two workers, the Reverend F.S. Wortman at home and the Reverend Samuels in the Ongole Fields.The following ordination were given in the Baptist Church: L.S. Colborn in 1872; F.S. Cunningham in 1878; E.K. Bailey in 1880; James Seefried in 1960; and Gary Dull in 1974. Approximately 31 ministers and supply ministers have served the church since its existence. The Reverend F.S. Wortman had a total of 36 years of service at Indian Creek Baptist Church. A half-hour weekly radio broadcast was started over Connellsville Radio Station WCVI on April 1970.