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Sunday School Began With 1861 Roots and 1925 Growth
The First Baptist Sunday School of San Antonio formed in 1861 with 100 members under Rev. Thurmond. Donors Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Jones helped fund early books. Enrollment peaked at 2,208 in 1919 with about 500 attending yearly, then grew to 1,597 by 1925. The school spans adult and youth divisions, with numerous superintendents, 108 officers and teachers, and a planned 93 more roles. Classes meet in multiple buildings, including a new preaching auditorium, with active evangelism and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Sunday School of
San Antonio
Reve Thurmond
Enoch Jones
Eleanor Ryan
Southern Baptist Convention
Emile Roll
Nur Sery
AW. BH. Biekeway
Charles M. Dickson
Mar. Teanard Chamberlain
W.T. Mitchell
J. W. Slimp
Young People's Department
Bello
Young FE People's
Suaisy School
Fifth
Taylor Streets
Jane
Nipperia
Valetock