History of RRMBC

     Through Christ all things are possible and for the past one hundred and twenty-five years the Lord has bestowed His many blessings on the Reedy River Missionary Baptist Church. Our beginnings started many years following the Emancipation of Negro Slavery. There were some black people living in the Mauldin, Conestee and Ridge Road communities who shared feelings for one another. These dedicated Christians, after a period of praying together, united their efforts and organized the Reedy River Baptist Church on Parkins Mill Road. The Reverend Matt Moore was serving as the Shepherd of this Flock.
     This location was somewhat central for the three communities to meet on Sunday to worship, praise and give thanks for their many blessings. Since these dedicated saints' incomes were meager, they did not have the means to build a wooden structure, or sanctuary; therefore, they built a "Brush Arbor," which is a clear area surrounded by brushes. Sometime later, from this humble dwelling, a church structure was built under the pastorate of the Reverend Albert Williams.
On September 30, 1879, the first structured building of the Reedy River Baptist Church came into fruition when a piece of land was purchased for seven dollars. The church members increased their land area on September 26, 1900 with a purchase of one and two-fifth acres. The first deacons were W.A. Garrett, H. Downs, J.A. Ashmore and W.M. Cureton.
The church continued to increase in membership under the leadership of the following ministers: Reverends Tom McElrath, Big Robinson, Hemp Hill, John Washington, Belver Earle, Tom Broadus and Luther Miller.
     Deacons Riley Brockman, Ike Austin, George Johnson, Peter Hellams, Henry Williams and Frank Mayes were among the earliest deacons. As time passed, Deacons John Smith, Tom Abraham, T.M. Bates and S.A. Cureton were chosen at different intervals. These persons were still serving as deacons when the next pastor was elected, Reverend W. R. Martin, in 1923. Early in the pastorate of Rev. Martin, the membership had an urge to build another structure. In 1937, their dreams became a reality, and a structure was erected on the adjacent site.

Reedy River
P.O. Box 676
Mauldin, SC 29662
www.rrmbc.org

(864) 277-0364, Office
(864) 277-3800, Fax
(864) 277-5106, FLC

"Enter to Worship,
Depart to Serve."

Worship Times

Sunday School
9:00 AM

Morning Worship
10:00 AM

Bible Study
Wednesday at 7:00 PM

Affiliations

Reedy River Baptist Association

National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc.