Welcome to Sycamore Baptist Church

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Sunday Morning

  9:45   Sunday School

11:00   Praise & Worship

  

Sunday - 6:00 p.m.

  (Effective October 1, 2008)

1st Sunday

Visitation & Evangelism

2nd Sunday

Family Night (No Services)

3rd Sunday

Devotional/Business Mtg.

4th Sunday

Special Service

5th Sunday

Fifth Sunday Singing

(begins at 2:00 p.m.)

 

Wednesday Evening

6:30  Prayer/Discipleship

6:30  Children In Action

6:30  Mission Friends

6:00  Youth Discipleship

please inquire for location

History 

     The first Baptist church organized in the Sycamore community was established in 1885.  It first met in the Sycamore school building about 3 miles north of where the church now stands.  There were 12 charter members and Uncle Sam Foster acted as the first pastor.  The present building was built in 1897.

     Through the years, many changes have come to the church building.  The year 1941 was a great one for Sycamore.  It was then that electricity was installed and the basement was completed and dedicated.  In 1954 the building was remodeled and the wood burning stove was replaced with butane heat.  In 1959 the church went from part-time to full-time services. 

     In the next five years it became necessary to add two classrooms.  In 1968 a water well was dug and a bathroom was installed.  It was also in this year that we had our first salaried song leader.

     In 1972, the church bought 1 acre of land, bringing its total existing property to 3 acres.  Between 1973 and 1975. carpet, stained glass windows, and central heat and air were added to the building.  In 1978, a small kitchen was added in the basement.  Since then, Sycamore has installed a baptistery, new pews and a lighted cross on the front of the building.  A new addition has been built, giving more classroom space, a church office, a larger kitchen and fellowship hall, and additional bathrooms.  Also, a basketball/recreation court has been built and playground equipment added.

     As Sycamore looks into the future our goal will remain the same:  To grow in His grace and favor and serve Him with all our energy and resources; to be a light in our community and world. 

Affiliations

 We are a Southern Baptist Church, affiliated with the Southern Baptist of Texas Convention.  

Our local affiliation is with the Harvest Baptist Association.

 

Beliefs

We are a confessional church which affirms the Baptist Faith and Message 2000.

 

Helpful Resources 

and Links

Devotionals

Bible Reading Plan

International Mission Board

North American Mission Board

Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission

Lifeway Christian Resources

Texas Baptist Crossroads

Southern Baptist Texan

Desiring God

  

What is the Gospel?

HOW TO BE SAVED!!!

 Online Bible

Got Questions?

Is the Bible truly God's Word?

Why should we study the Old Testament?

What does it mean that the Bible is inspired?

Can we interpret the Bible as literal?

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SYCAMORE BAPTIST CHURCH                     Decatur, Texas