Jack T. Bryant is a native of Jackson County, Alabama. He graduated from Riverside High School in Decatur, Alabama in 1928 and received the B.A. degree from Stetson University, DeLand, Florida in 1950. A veteran of World War II in the U. S. Navy, Brother Bryant attended Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky and pastored for 30 years in Central Florida. He came to Eau Gallie from the First Baptist Church of Oviedo, Florida where he served as pastor from 1957-1965. Prior to that, he served as pastor of First Baptist Church, Port Orange, Florida from 1949-1957. He retired in 1973 and he and his wife, Elsie, moved back to Alabama where he has served several churches as Interim Pastor.
The church organizations appear to have functioned very well under Pastor Bryant's leadership. During March 1965 Youth Week was held with the following people as officers:
Pastor - Roger Shannon Clerk - Margaret Edison Treasurer - Belinda Campbell Sunday School Supt. - Bob Adams Training Union Director - Carol Price W.M.U. President - Sue Layne Chairman of Trustees - Danny Bostwick Chairman of Deacons - Charlie Brown
Mr. William Price reported on April 7, 1965 that it was good to have so many men participating in the choir. An additional 100 hymnals had been ordered for the Church.
It was decided in May 1965 to look into the matter of selling the old Intermediate Building across the street. A report was requested that the next business meeting. In June the Trustees recommended that the Church give the Trustees authority to sell the old Intermediate Building for the sum of $6.500.00. The Church voted its approval.
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