Greater Solomon Temple Community Church History
The Solomon Temple Missionary Baptist Church held it's first meeting at the home of the late pastor S. Nelson 3809 38th st Sacramento, CA on July 23, 1960. On that day we discussed the organizing of a church to win souls for Christ's kingdom. For we were in the knowledge that it was much christian work to be done in the city of Sacramento. The following names are the names of the people who willingly accepted this challenge: Bro. Bennie McClain (Deceased), Bro. Weldon Mason (Deceased), Bro. James Jones (Deceased Sep 15th 98), Sis Mary McClain, Sis. Claudia Jones, Sis. Alma (Jackson) Fairley, Sis. Mary Lacy (Deceased), Sis Carolyn Lymas (Deceased), Sis. Hannah (Flowers) Jones (Deceased March 1993), and Sis. Lillie Nelson (Deceased). A meeting place was than set at the home of the late mother Hannah (Flowers) Jones at 2216 "S" street in the basement of her home.
August 2nd, 1960 this organizing council was set by the late pastor J.E. Pettaway, moderator. Scripture, Ephesians 6:1-8 following the reading of the scripture we had prayer and a hymn was sung. The eighteen articles of faith were read with the body standing and the christian covenant read. Sis Mary McClain was the first person baptized in Solomon Temple.
Nine letters were accepted, These were the first members added to the church. Later the lord blessed them with more souls into the church, Five souls were added from one family as candidates for baptism. Since the organization of Solomon Temple the lord has blessed us with members added through baptism, christian experience, and by letter.
During the first seven years and five months of the church's existence it ordained one minister, licensed two ministers, set three men apart for deacons, had three funerals, and four marriages.
In our fourth year we purchased five acres of land located at 5005 Lemon Hill Ave, but later our our late pastor S, Nelson was given a vision to purchase and build at 3555 22nd Ave. On Sunday, June 2nd 1968 at 3:00 p.m. we held our dedication services for our new location at 3555 22nd Ave Sacramento, CA 95820.
After the late pastor R.L. Simpson. The assistant for several years was called to pastor in Oraville, California. Our late pastor went on a "fast" for God to direct him for an assistant which he selected pastor A. Jones who assisted him until his death when the Lord called him home November 7th 1976. After a short period the church was moved to elect the late pastor A. Jones Sr as pastor on December 11th 1976. During the leadership under our late pastor on May 18th 1980. The church name was amended to Greater Solomon Temple. Pastor Jones served as pastor until he was called home to be with the Lord September 17th 2002.
January 17th 2003 Minister Andrew L. Jones Jr was elected pastor and served until March 2008. In April 2008 God elevated Bishop Ronnie Allen who served until May 2010.
Sunday June 13th 2010 Bishop Allen turned the church ministry over to minister Frank Bennett as pastor of Greater Solomon Temple. Pastor Bennett's installation and celebration service was held Sunday October 17th 2010 at 3:30 p.m. He is our current pastor, endeavoring to preach, teach, and encourage the church to spiritual excellence in Christ.
Each step in our history has led in its part to this day. (another year church anniversary). With eager anticipation, prayers, and courage we are here. We realize that this could not have been done without faith, work, the sweat, and yes even the tears of our faithful members and you our friends. But we wish first of all to acknowledge God our heavenly father that we are ever so thankful for his unswerving love, guidance, and encouragement during this endeavor.
August 2nd, 1960 this organizing council was set by the late pastor J.E. Pettaway, moderator. Scripture, Ephesians 6:1-8 following the reading of the scripture we had prayer and a hymn was sung. The eighteen articles of faith were read with the body standing and the christian covenant read. Sis Mary McClain was the first person baptized in Solomon Temple.
Nine letters were accepted, These were the first members added to the church. Later the lord blessed them with more souls into the church, Five souls were added from one family as candidates for baptism. Since the organization of Solomon Temple the lord has blessed us with members added through baptism, christian experience, and by letter.
During the first seven years and five months of the church's existence it ordained one minister, licensed two ministers, set three men apart for deacons, had three funerals, and four marriages.
In our fourth year we purchased five acres of land located at 5005 Lemon Hill Ave, but later our our late pastor S, Nelson was given a vision to purchase and build at 3555 22nd Ave. On Sunday, June 2nd 1968 at 3:00 p.m. we held our dedication services for our new location at 3555 22nd Ave Sacramento, CA 95820.
After the late pastor R.L. Simpson. The assistant for several years was called to pastor in Oraville, California. Our late pastor went on a "fast" for God to direct him for an assistant which he selected pastor A. Jones who assisted him until his death when the Lord called him home November 7th 1976. After a short period the church was moved to elect the late pastor A. Jones Sr as pastor on December 11th 1976. During the leadership under our late pastor on May 18th 1980. The church name was amended to Greater Solomon Temple. Pastor Jones served as pastor until he was called home to be with the Lord September 17th 2002.
January 17th 2003 Minister Andrew L. Jones Jr was elected pastor and served until March 2008. In April 2008 God elevated Bishop Ronnie Allen who served until May 2010.
Sunday June 13th 2010 Bishop Allen turned the church ministry over to minister Frank Bennett as pastor of Greater Solomon Temple. Pastor Bennett's installation and celebration service was held Sunday October 17th 2010 at 3:30 p.m. He is our current pastor, endeavoring to preach, teach, and encourage the church to spiritual excellence in Christ.
Each step in our history has led in its part to this day. (another year church anniversary). With eager anticipation, prayers, and courage we are here. We realize that this could not have been done without faith, work, the sweat, and yes even the tears of our faithful members and you our friends. But we wish first of all to acknowledge God our heavenly father that we are ever so thankful for his unswerving love, guidance, and encouragement during this endeavor.