Hagerstown
Maryland
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Hagerstown Bible Church
Our Church
Hagerstown Bible Church is a nondenominational, Bible believing assembly of Christians. We gather together to worship God by honoring His Son, Jesus Christ. We believe that the Bible tells us how to get to heaven, and how to live here until we go there.
Our Desire
Our desire is to help individuals to know God in a personal way, to grow in their relationship with Him, and to fulfill His good plan for their lives. We offer worship services, Bible study classes for all ages, social activities and opportunities for service to others as a means of carrying out this desire.
It started as a dream in the minds and hearts of some believers who were serious about carrying out our Lord's great commission in Hagerstown, Maryland. The Maryland and Virginia Eldership of the Churches of God in North America appointed Rev. F. H. Snavely to begin a mission work in Hagerstown in anticipation of establishing a church. The year was 1925. The occasion was the annual meeting of the Eldership in Westminister, Maryland. A house and vacant lot were purchased in 1926 on our present site. Evangelistic services were conducted in a tent from July to October on that lot by Dr. Stough, Rev. Snavely and Evangelist J. H. Gonso.
The church was organized with 47 charter members after the evangelistic services ended in October. The church held services in a rented room at the corner of North and Locust Streets for two years and three months while the sanctuary was being built. Our auditorium was dedicated on March 17, 1929.
Over the years the physical structure was enlarged. The Christian Education building was added and enlarged. The basement was finished into Sunday School rooms. A new stone parsonage was built and dedicated on October 28, 1951.
Rev. Carbaugh led the church out of the Church of God denomination in 1966 because of liberal tendencies within the organization. The Church's name was changed to Hagerstown Bible Church at that time to reflect our stance upon the Bible.
An arson fire greatly damaged the building in September 1969. But the people responded marvelously. Many gave their tithes in advance to help cover the repair cost a larger and improved building was the result.
The ministry was also expanded over the years. Rev. Gerald Carbaugh carried on a radio ministry for 30 years. The missions program was enlarged. The Christian Day School, Grace Academy, was added in 1983 to provide alternative Christian Education. The Crisis Pregnancy Center (now known as the (Hagerstown Area Pregnancy Center) was begun in 1984 to rescue babies and mothers from the horror of abortion.
But the real success of Hagerstown Bible Church is the people. Over 15 young people have been sent into the ministry. People have sacrificed in prayer and service and giving to help the Church through crisis. Hundreds of people have trusted in Christ as their Savior here over the years. Scores have had their lives changed because of this ministry. Many more were given the instruction and hope they needed to live pure lives that are free from the corruption of the world. God has been at work in this ministry
Hagerstown Bible Church is a nondenominational, Bible believing assembly of Christians. We gather together to worship God by honoring His Son, Jesus Christ. We believe that the Bible tells us how to get to heaven, and how to live here until we go there.
Our Desire
Our desire is to help individuals to know God in a personal way, to grow in their relationship with Him, and to fulfill His good plan for their lives. We offer worship services, Bible study classes for all ages, social activities and opportunities for service to others as a means of carrying out this desire.
It started as a dream in the minds and hearts of some believers who were serious about carrying out our Lord's great commission in Hagerstown, Maryland. The Maryland and Virginia Eldership of the Churches of God in North America appointed Rev. F. H. Snavely to begin a mission work in Hagerstown in anticipation of establishing a church. The year was 1925. The occasion was the annual meeting of the Eldership in Westminister, Maryland. A house and vacant lot were purchased in 1926 on our present site. Evangelistic services were conducted in a tent from July to October on that lot by Dr. Stough, Rev. Snavely and Evangelist J. H. Gonso.
The church was organized with 47 charter members after the evangelistic services ended in October. The church held services in a rented room at the corner of North and Locust Streets for two years and three months while the sanctuary was being built. Our auditorium was dedicated on March 17, 1929.
Over the years the physical structure was enlarged. The Christian Education building was added and enlarged. The basement was finished into Sunday School rooms. A new stone parsonage was built and dedicated on October 28, 1951.
Rev. Carbaugh led the church out of the Church of God denomination in 1966 because of liberal tendencies within the organization. The Church's name was changed to Hagerstown Bible Church at that time to reflect our stance upon the Bible.
An arson fire greatly damaged the building in September 1969. But the people responded marvelously. Many gave their tithes in advance to help cover the repair cost a larger and improved building was the result.
The ministry was also expanded over the years. Rev. Gerald Carbaugh carried on a radio ministry for 30 years. The missions program was enlarged. The Christian Day School, Grace Academy, was added in 1983 to provide alternative Christian Education. The Crisis Pregnancy Center (now known as the (Hagerstown Area Pregnancy Center) was begun in 1984 to rescue babies and mothers from the horror of abortion.
But the real success of Hagerstown Bible Church is the people. Over 15 young people have been sent into the ministry. People have sacrificed in prayer and service and giving to help the Church through crisis. Hundreds of people have trusted in Christ as their Savior here over the years. Scores have had their lives changed because of this ministry. Many more were given the instruction and hope they needed to live pure lives that are free from the corruption of the world. God has been at work in this ministry