Our History
Years of Faithful Service
About Us
Upon moving to the new location, the membership increased in size. During that time, we were blessed with donations from various members, such as Minister Henry Johnson who blessed us with our first robes for the choir, Ms. Barbara Henderson who blessed the church with a pulpit bible, and Reverend C. A. Everett who donated the pulpit.
The pulpit was vacant for some time until 2003, when the church called Reverend Charlie Riggins to Pastor. Reverend Riggins served until the beginning of 2005. At that time God knowing the need of His people prepared a woman of patience, compassion, and a nurturing spirit to Pastor his people. On May 29, 2005 after meeting in prayer and instruction, Reverend Mary Elizabeth Wallace accepted the call to Pastor this body of believers.
Pastor Mary Wallace - In Memoriam
Pastor Mary Elizabeth Wallace was born on Monday, May 24, 1948, in Sanford, Florida. At a young age, her family relocated to Troy, New York.
Pastor Wallace was educated in the Troy school system. She was a graduate of the Hartford Seminary, Black Ministers Certificate Program, Hartford, Connecticut.
Pastor Wallace had a genuine love for people and a passion for souls witnessing up until she was no longer able to speak. She shared Christ with everyone, from the children in her licensed daycare to the nurses who were responsible for her care in her final hours.
Pastor Wallace was a founding member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church, Troy, New York where her Pastor is the Reverend Jackie Robinson. She served faithfully, laboring in the following ministries; Usher, Deaconess, Sunday Church School Teacher, Director of Christian Education, Outreach Ministries and as an advisor to many other ministries.She was called to ministry and licensed in 1992. She was ordained on Sunday, January 8, 1995, and continued to serve, while faithfully assisting her Pastor.
In July 2005, Pastor Wallace was called to the Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, Albany, New York where she served faithfully as the under-shepherd until the Lord called her home on Saturday, April 6, 2019..
Pastor Wallace not only served in her church, but also served her surrounding community. She was an active member in the NAACP, Hudson River Frontier Missionary Baptist Association, Inc., Chaplain Services at Hudson Park Nursing facility as well as the Tri-Cities Nondenominational Christian Women.