“A humble beginning” perhaps does not fully encapsulate the journey of Rose of Sharon Baptist Church. This Baptist church serves Dallas County TX. Rose of Sharon Baptist Church stands as a beacon of faith in Dallas.
Rose of Sharon Missionary Baptist Church, located at 2251 Lawrence St. invites you to discover the joy they share when they worship God together. They are believers in the authority and literal interpretation of God’s Word. They focus on discipleship and service. The church has been committed to serving people since 1963. It was first established in Richmond BC. Then it moved to Langley BC in 1995.
Imagine the scene in Odessa some years ago. The Rose of Sharon Missionary Baptist Church was destroyed by a fire. It was an air conditioning system fire. The church then met in First Baptist Church of Odessa’s former sanctuary. This was while the 1.2-million-dollar project was underway. The Rose of Sharon Missionary Baptist Church reopened. Its first service was in February 2016.
Consider also the leader of Rose of Sharon Missionary Baptist Church. The Rev. Windsor Archie has been pastor. He arrived in July of last year. He faced the challenge of learning about the people. He also worked to complete the building. The deacons and trustees helped him.
Archie graduated from Marlin High School in 1988. He served in the Army for 7 1/2 years. He worked as an electrician. He earned a degree in finance and accounting. Archie worked as an accountant while attending Elm Grove Missionary Baptist Church. He was ordained in 1992.
He said that God had his hand on him from a young age. He was called to the ministry at 16. He accepted his calling at 22. Archie draws inspiration from the Pauline Letters. His greatest goal is to get people to understand that we have to love as Jesus loves us. We have to forgive just as Jesus forgives us.
The Rose of Sharon Baptist Church is more than just a building. It is a community of believers. It is focused on faith, service, and love. It continues to welcome all. They share in their ministry. Rose of Sharon values bringing up the next generation. They want them to know and love God and His Word. Their programs equip every member. They learn to have a growing, committed relationship with Jesus.
Whether near or far Rose of Sharon Baptist Church remains steadfast. It holds its services every Sunday morning at 10:30 AM. The Rose of Sharon Baptist Church is not just a location. It is a living testament. It demonstrates faith, resilience, and community. This is a place where everyone is welcome to find solace. They can also find strength in faith.