About Us
A Brief History of Keck Baptist Church
October 1921-On the third night of the month, a revival was held by Rev. James Brewer of Poplar Grove Baptist Church in the old Keck school building. As a result of this revival, eleven members of the Keck community were added to the Poplar Grove Baptist Church.
November 22, 1924-Poplar Grove Baptist Church granted letters of dismissal to S. Richard Helton and Mrs. Mitchell Parker for the purpose of organizing the Keck Baptist Church. S.R. Helton purchased the one-room school building from the Knox County School District by bid for $100. S.R. Helton served as the Sunday School Superintendent for four years.
1926-S.R. Helton was ordained into the ministry and became the first known pastor of Keck Baptist church until about 1933.
October 1967-The first Homecoming Service was held on the first Sunday of the month.
1960's -1970's-Three walls were extended in the church, which doubled the sanctuary space and added Sunday school rooms and indoor plumbing.
November 1978-Additional property was donated by Walter and Lena Hendrickson and W. Anderson and Mary Keck for future building projects.
August 1981-The grade work began and the footer was poured for our new fellowship hall.
November 25, 1981-Our Thanksgiving dinner was held in the basement of our soon-to-be fellowship hall.
October 1982- The fellowship hall is completed and ready to be used.
1987-The church purchased land adjoining the church property (where the ball field is now).
We used the house on the property for a parsonage for several years before it was torn down.
March 10, 1996-Dinner and groundbreaking ceremonies for construction of the new Keck Baptist Church Sanctuary and facilities were held.
June 1996-Several Men came from Owensboro, Kentucky to help build the sanctuary and the classrooms of the new church.
August 20, 1997-The last service was held in the old church building with Pastor Damon Helton.
August 24, 1997- The first service was held in the sanctuary of the new church building.
Fall 1998- A Dedication Service was held for the new Keck Baptist Church building and sanctuary we worship in today.