Book describing the history of Memorial Baptist Church in Baytown for the 75th anniversary, including a description of the history of the Baptist faith in Texas as well as major events for the church. Index starts on page 133.
The first library building in the Baytown area was a branch of the Harris County Library, opening in 1925. Municipally funded public library service commenced with the dedication of Sterling Municipal Library in 1963. The name honors Ross Sterling for his vision and commitment to the printed word.
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Book describing the history of Memorial Baptist Church in Baytown for the 75th anniversary, including a description of the history of the Baptist faith in Texas as well as major events for the church. Index starts on page 133.
Physical Description
142 p. : ill., ports. ; 18 cm.
Notes
Contents: Preface -- I. Beginnings -- II. God's Plan -- III. Change And Growth -- IV. $50,000 Dollar Church -- V. Renewal of Direction -- VI. Building on Missions -- VII. In His Service -- VIII. Preparing For His COming -- IX. Index.
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Baytown History Collection
This collection includes titles of historical significance to the Baytown area. Included are books written by or about people and places of significance to the community, city directories, and high school yearbooks.
Hesler, Samuel B.Together In Jesus Christ We Build: A History of Memorial Baptist Church, Baytown, Texas 1918-1993,
book,
1993;
Baytown, Texas.
(https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1471315/:
accessed May 22, 2024),
University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu;
crediting Sterling Municipal Library.