Gadsden Christian Academy - Javelin Yearbook (Havana, FL)

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Tallavana Baptist Church Home of Larry A. DuBose, Pastor Gadsden Christian School Church Phon« 539-6191 Rt. 1 Box 93 Havana, Fla. 32333 A Mission of Temple Baptist Church of Tallahassee Dear friends, We are extremely pleased with the friendship and support Gadsden Christian has enjoyed in this community. Without a doubt, this is a center of local interest and support. During this past summer I became convinced that our position and future growth must be strengthened by the establishment of a local church which would support the growth and expansion of our school. Growing Federal involvement and the sale of our school in Jefferson County (Aucilla Christian) increased my concern. The benefits of a local supporting church include: Development of a local group of Christians which will accept increased responsibility for the welfare of our school; the increased community support, both financial and otherwise, resulting from the involvement of loca] people; an excellent opportunity for the school to get the use of additional buildings and facilities which the church would build and pay for;, a more secure tax-exempt status; a larger organization with a program which has a greater influence for Christ and America. An July 5th, the United Christian School Board approved the above plan. Temple Baptist Church, one of the most dynamic churches in tne South, will establish its first mission church here at out school. Sunday services will begin September 9th. You should know also that it is our desire to have an excellent re- lationship with local churches. In view of this, no student will be encouraged to attend these services by myself or any teacher unless it is known that he does not regulary attend church and Sunday School. Church information will be posted and transportation offered to in- terested children. Many of our teachers will be attending their respective churches as usual. To those of you who are interested in becoming a part of this church I extend a very sincere welcome. You may expect a Bible centered program with an emphasis on youth. Ilany activities are planned and a great future is expected.' 'Js£?Tsincerely, Larry A. DuBose LAD bsd THE HOUSE OF GOD. WHICH IS THE CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD. THE PILLAR AND GROUND OF THE TRUTH. I TIM. 3:15

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“Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abun- dantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,. . .beglory. Ephesians 3:20,21a 11

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On September 9th, Tallavana Church held its first service with 43 present. Within a month, attendance climbed to over 100. On October 26, 1973 the church was incorporated under the laws of the State of Florida as a non-profit organization for the purpose of developing Gadsden Christian School as well as to provide a Bible centered church with an active program for the youth. In effect, Tallavana Church is the BOOSTER CLUB for Gadsden Christian School. As growth enables, it will be capable of developing a great ministry to include summer youth camps, winter retreats, Bible conferences, missionary conferences, revivals, a bus ministry, a large Sunday School, and an outstanding choir. 13