Replacing the Quiet Reminder of a Once Thriving Community
The tornado of November 6, 2005 took the building but not the church.

     The congregation of Baker Chapel has always been like one big family coming together to do God’s work.  Since the 1840’s generations have worshipped together at this location, which served as the last community public landmark.  Baker Chapel stood as a quiet reminder of a once thriving community.  There was never any doubt that we would rebuild.

     Ironically, a building committee had been formed about 2 weeks before the tornado hit.  The committee’s job at that time was to investigate the possibility of expanding our sanctuary and building a gym sometime in the future.  We felt there was a need to provide not only a place for fellowship but for recreation in Degonia Springs.  Little did we know that we were being prepared for a much bigger project. 

     The loss of our building was an extremely tragic event; however, it has brought our congregation even closer together.  We have been working numerous hours planning and coordinating the rebuilding project.  Our hope is to have our new sanctuary completed within the next year.