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Second Baptist had
struggled for 56 years before Boose arrived and brought
stability to the small congregation. Then the congregation
began to grow, eventually forcing them out of their church
and into the Spencer Township Center where services were
held until the edifice on Maumee Western Road in Monclova
became available.
During his seven years of
service to Second Baptist, Boose has also led the effort to
acquire 10 acres of land and Irwin Hall which will be used
to service the community. There will soon be a health clinic
in the Irwin Hall facility. The pastor has also formed a
non-profit corporation, Agape Second Chance Corporation,
which will focus on changing the lives of those in the
community through training, economic development and
upgrading basic education skills.
Two services were held to
commemorate the Boose’s leadership. The 4:00 p.m. afternoon
services, appropriately enough, featured a sermon by Pastor
Roberts and selections by the Indiana Avenue Choir.
Deacon Henry Harden, Jr,
and Sister Lorraine Bartley served as co-chairmen of the
anniversary committee. Other members of the committee were:
Mother B. Gracie, decorations; Sister Debra Johnson,
hospitality; Sister Kaye Williams, pastor’s table; Lee
Smith, finance; Bobby Edwards, trustee and Sis Mary Boyd. |
