Then a hymn and opened the doors of the church and the following members joined: Sister Sugar Watkins, Sister Irene Jackson, Sister Laura Cleveland, Sister Lela Watkins, Sister Patty Watkins, Sister Essie Jackson under Christian Experience after giving them the Right Hand of Fellowship. Singing and praying was led by Deacon Chandler. We met at the appointed place for the purpose of establishing a Missionary Baptist Church in the name of the Lord. “On Octoa group of people came together to organize a Missionary Baptist Church – The Minutes read as follows: Jerriel Missionary Baptist Church History
