On Sunday afternoon, November 1, 1998, God revealed His plan that He had placed in the minds of His spirit-filled Deacons-that they would go in person and move forward to organize a Church body that would be led by the Holy Spirit.

The Deacons then asked Reverend Rice if he would lead the Church that God had established and he joyfully accepted his new position. After a brief discussion, the Deacons and Pastor agreed to keep the name of the Church as True Doctrine Missionary Baptist Church. We also selected the church motto offered by our Pastor, Rev. Stanley W. Rice (WE WALK BY FAITH, NOT BY SIGHT: II Corinthians 5:7).

The ones attending were Deacons: Bro. Freddie L. Shelton, Sr., Bro. Robert White, Bro. Leroy Brown; Prospective Deacons: Bro. Johnny W. Brown, Sr. and Bro. Kerry Shelton. Also attending were Reverend and Sister Stanley W. Rice.

We pray and trust God that He will guide us through the upcoming year through all of our trials and tribulations and that we (WALK BY FAITH, NOT BY SIGHT).