Our desire is to worship the Lord in spirit and in truth, to serve our community, and to be like a light set upon a hill that cannot be hid. We strive to do this in the simple biblical form of worship, following the example of the apostolic Church of the New Testament. Thank you for visiting this site. Please checkout all the resources we have available and visit often to follow what’s happening with us from updates of new material. May God richly bless you in the Kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!
Piney Grove Primitive Baptist Church is located 2.2 miles from the Headland Town Square.
Physical:
1947 State Highway 173
Headland, AL 36345
Mailing:
P.O. Box 401
Headland, AL 36345-0401
Phone: 334-693-5700
Church Phone: 334-693-2662
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Worship Schedule
- Meeting each Sunday
- 6:00pm – Prayer Meeting
- 6:30pm – Bible Study
- 6:00pm – Monthly Sings
Worship Schedule
- Sunday
- Every 4th Sunday
- Wednesday
- Thursday following 2nd Sunday
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February 29,2008 – Elder Clayton Nowell
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Since April of 1849, before the city of Headland, Alabama, was established, Piney Grove Primitive Baptist Church has continued to meet regularly. Adults and children have been worshiping together, singing together in congregational a capella singing, praying together, and hearing the word of God proclaimed from its pulpit with a particular emphasis on salvation by grace alone and the finished work of Christ upon the cross.
Being affiliated with Primitive Baptists does not mean that we refuse the use of modern conveniences in life, but that we strive to be “original” in our doctrine and practice. The name “Primitive Baptists” was chosen in the early 1800’s to distinguish our churches from sister churches in the Baptist family who had begun to embrace new doctrines and practices which the Bible did not support. While they soon began to be known as “new school” or “missionary” Baptists, we then became known as “old school” or “primitive” Baptists. We invite you to read our Articles Of Faith for a detailed explanation of what we believe and where these doctrines are taught in the Bible. For friends, our belief is that unless we continue in the truths of God’s word, and in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, we cannot expect His mercy and blessings to continue with us. We do not glory in being different, but we “ought to obey God, rather than men.” (see Acts 5:29)
Historic Marker Dedication or Erection Date: April 29, 2007
SIDE 1: PINEY GROVE PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH AND CEMETERY
An arm of the Shilo Primitive Baptist Church located near the Abby Creek, began meeting near the Three Cornered Pond just south of here in 1848. A new church called Piney Grove was constituted on April 21, 1849, by the hands of Elders Uriah M. Pellum and Pilot H. Edwards in the midst of a pine forest near Blackwoods Creek. The church was founded on the Gospel of Salvation by Grace, as taught in the Word of God. Charter members were James Kirkland, James C. Smith, Joseph Lock, James Lock, Willis Lock, Nancy Lock, Rebecca Lock and Morris Ronie. Members first met in a log school house located in the present cemetery.
Erected by the Historic Chattahoochee Commission, Henry County Historical Group and Rex Kirby of Tyler, Texas 2007
SIDE 2: PINEY GROVE PRIMITIVE BAPTIST CHURCH AND CEMETERY
New members were baptized nearby in Blackwoods Creek. The first church building constructed was here on lands deeded by William and Elizabeth Mims in 1858. The building was damaged by a storm in 1953, and was remodeled and bricked. Additions were added in 1996 and 2005. Remains of 500 Piney Grove worshippers of the Lord and their loved ones were resting in this cemetery in 2006. Earliest marked grave is W. R. Whitehead, who died on October 14, 1871. The Piney Grove Primitive Baptist Church is the oldest entity in the City of Headland, Alabama which was founded in 1871.
Erected by the Historic Chattahoochee Commission, Henry County Historical Group and Rex Kirby of Tyler, Texas 2007
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