Richland Restoration League, Inc.
Mission Statement
The mission of Richland Restoration League, Inc is to restore historic Old Richland Church, preserve it in its original state and interpret its cultural, educational and spiritual influence in the community. Richland Restoration League Inc. recognizes Old Richland Church's importance to the community in the one hundred years that it was an active church. New uses and activities, not inconsistent with its former status, are necessary to the continued vitality of this unique asset. To that end the League is committed to develop uses and programs that exemplify these values.
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Upcoming Event at Historic Richland Church
You Are Invited To Attend the
198th Anniversary and Annual Homecoming of Historic Richland Baptist Church!
Our guest speaker is the Reverend Francis Wilson, who has strong ties to Richland Church.
Please join us for a ‘covered-dish’ picnic lunch
immediately following the annual meeting.
“Dinner on the Grounds” at Richland is a tradition
you’ll want to share with your family year after year.
Please make your plans now to join in our wonderful
fellowship.
The Trustees of the Restoration League are looking forward
to sharing good news with you all!
WHEN:
Sunday, October 4, 2009 (It’s the first Sunday in October, every year!)
TIME:
12
Noon
WHERE:
Historic Richland Baptist Church, Twiggs County (directions below)
WHAT TO BRING:
A “covered dish” (with serving piece) sufficient for your group to share picnic
style. Beverages, plates, napkins
and flatware will be provided.
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We welcome Francis Lamar Wilson, from Albuquerque, New Mexico, as our guest speaker. He is the grandson of the late Rev. Francis Bartow Asbell, who was the last pastor of Richland Church. Rev. Wilson followed the example of his Grandfather when he graduated from Mercer University and then Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas.We welcome Rev. Wilson to our 198th Homecoming service on this, the 200th Anniversary of Twiggs County. We hope you’ll be here with your family to welcome him and his family. |
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Questions about Historic Richland Church and The Richland Restoration League, Inc?
Please contact the following:
Ms. Susan Faulk Burford, President and Trustee or Mr. Emmett Shurling, Treasurer and Trustee or Mr. Glenn Faulk, Recording Secretary and Trustee
Richardson Family Marker
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198th Annual Homecoming Celebration at Historic Richland Church Sunday, October 4, 2009 at noon
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Buy a copy of this beautiful oil painting by famous Macon artist, Sterling Everett and support Historic Richland Church
Each limited edition print, 11.5 X 15.5 inches, is numbered and signed by the artist. Each print is $100 or if a contribution of $1000 is made to Richland, you will receive a print free. For information, contact susanfburford@yahoo.com
Directions to Richland:
Historic Richland Church is located in Twiggs County, Georgia,
approximately 25 miles south east of Macon.
On I-16,
coming from Macon,
exit number 24 at Georgia Highway 96.
Turn right and turn right again on the
first road to the right—Richland Church Road (New Hope—Richland
Church Road); church is approximately 2 miles on the right.
On I-16
coming from Dublin / Savannah, exit at number 24 at Georgia
Highway 96; turn left and cross over I-16; turn right on the first
road to the right—Richland Church Road (New Hope—Richland Church
Road); church is approximately 2 miles on the right
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William Thomas Vaughn 1821 - 1901
This webpage for the Richland Restoration League is provided by The Estate of Bess Vaughn Clark in honor and memory of her great grandfather, William Thomas Vaughn, who was a member and Deacon of Richland Church.
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This is the flag of the United States of America when Richland Church was founded |
