The History of

OUR GREAT CHURCH

On October 19, 1890, the foundation for what would be Emmanuel Baptist Church was formed. The purchase of the land marked the beginning of many blessed years to come.

Rev. Morton Carter, the pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church at that time, acquired the land from Ms. Remus Fuget (fow-get). This sale was made and accepted in consideration of the full price and sum of fifty-four dollars and twenty-six cents ($54.26). Witnesses to the sale were Paul Leche and W. D. Park staff members of the Clerk of Court Office in Donaldsonville, Louisiana in the Parish of Ascension, State of Louisiana. After purchasing the land, the foundation of a building took form of what today is Emmanuel Baptist Church. The church was built and lead by the pastorialship of Rev. Morton Carter. As the years progressed, Rev. Carter prepared for his replacement by choosing his Sunday school teacher and associate minister, a man whom he baptized, John Polete. After the death of Rev. Carter, John Polete was ordained and installed as pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church by the Second District Association. Rev. Polete served as pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Chruch for over twenty years.

On October 19, 1890, the foundation for what would be Emmanuel Baptist Church was formed. The purchase of the land marked the beginning of many blessed years to come.

Rev. Morton Carter, the pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church at that time, acquired the land from Ms. Remus Fuget (fow-get). This sale was made and accepted in consideration of the full price and sum of fifty-four dollars and twenty-six cents ($54.26). Witnesses to the sale were Paul Leche and W. D. Park staff members of the Clerk of Court Office in Donaldsonville, Louisiana in the Parish of Ascension, State of Louisiana. After purchasing the land, the foundation of a building took form of what today is Emmanuel Baptist Church.

The church was built and lead by the pastorialship of Rev. Morton Carter. As the years progressed, Rev. Carter prepared for his replacement by choosing his Sunday school teacher and associate minister, a man whom he baptized, John Polete. After the death of Rev. Carter, John Polete was ordained and installed as pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church by the Second District Association. Rev. Polete served as pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Chruch for over twenty years.

As those before him, Rev. Truehill saw the time for change and an era at Emmanuel. In 2001, Rev. Truehill gave reign to his successor, and Associate minister Rodney M. Dugas who served from 2001 to 2007.

Time brought about a change in many ways for Emmanuel. We have been tested; but, through it all we made it. In all these years we have been led by Rev. Morton Carter. Rev. John Polete, Rev. Percy E. Truehill, Rev. Rodney M. Dugas, Rev. Christopher D. Smith, Sr., Rev. Reynaldo King, I.

Today we are truly blessed to have as our shepherd, leader, teacher, counselor, servant, and friend, Rev. Charles Ray Brown, Sr. Thus far, under the leadership of Pastor Brown, various ministries have been established such as; One Hour of Power, Mid-week Seasonal Revival, Prison Ministry, Marriage Ministry, Healthy Lives Ministry, Monthly Newsletter, etc. Many physical updates have been implemented at the church such as, altar and pulpit furniture, computer room, Sunday School office, lighting, church logo decals, etc.

We are currently on target to paying out the church’s 2nd mortgage and seeking to acquired land for the building of a multi-purpose facility for the purpose of refuge, repast, reception, and recreation. Together we are growing and flowing in love, becoming more Christ-centered, bible-based (learning and getting to know the bible), and being family-focused. We are committed to becoming disciples every day for Christ. We are blessed here at Emmanuel because God is with us; and, He has been for many years. With prayers, unity and love, the Emmanuel Baptist Church will forever stand.