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A Great Pillar of Frederick
By BlackFrederick.com History Cove Editor Joy Onley
Published August 16, 2008
Recently, I was privileged to attend morning service at the Asbury United Methodist Church, located
on West All Saints Street. This historic church is one of the chief cornerstones of the early foundation
for many black families here in Frederick. As I sat there in the sanctuary, I began to reminisce about
the impact Asbury has had on my family.
I remember learning from mom, Adelaide Hall, about the early origin of Asbury and how it was
formerly known as the Old Hill Church because it was located on a hill down on East All Saints Street
during the early 1800’s. Asbury was originally a white congregation, but when that church body moved
to West Church Street, the building was turned over to the black community. The site for the present
church was purchased in 1912 and the building was dedicated in 1921. Asbury is one of the oldest
congregations in the city and has seen many saints come and go.
I remember wonderful times spent there. At Sunday school, such teachers as Mae Snowball and
Alice Delauter come to mind and as I grew, they were replaced by Nicholas Leakins, Claude Delauter
and Warren Dorsey.
As my eyes drifted over to the side sanctuary, I could visualize sitting in those M.Y.F. meetings and
sharing ideas and information with fellow friends and students. I remember thinking ‘if only the
children of today could experience those times, oh those were the good ole' days’.
As my gaze caught one of the beautiful stained glass windows, I thought of the many shepherds who
led this flock during the lifetime of this historic church. While I was a member, many passed through.
However, only two stand out in my memory. They were giants to me both physically and spiritually.
Rev. Ezra Williams left a lasting impression on me during my youth and Rev. John Ford impacted my
being well into adulthood. I will always remember both of them as mild, humble men overflowing with
the Holy Ghost.
Asbury has a new shepherd now and she is “dynamic”. Rev. LaDelle Feemster is all about our Father’
s business. She has hid His word in her heart and knows how to deliver a powerful message. She is
proving to be the right Shepherd for a time such as this and is truly clothed in the Holy Ghost. As Rev.
Lawerence Bryant sings, “I’m glad to be in the service one more time”, Asbury United Methodist
Church is continuing to lead the saints spiritually onward and upward. All praise is due to God, from
whom all blessings flow.
Joy
By BlackFrederick.com History Cove Editor Joy Onley
Published August 16, 2008
Recently, I was privileged to attend morning service at the Asbury United Methodist Church, located
on West All Saints Street. This historic church is one of the chief cornerstones of the early foundation
for many black families here in Frederick. As I sat there in the sanctuary, I began to reminisce about
the impact Asbury has had on my family.
I remember learning from mom, Adelaide Hall, about the early origin of Asbury and how it was
formerly known as the Old Hill Church because it was located on a hill down on East All Saints Street
during the early 1800’s. Asbury was originally a white congregation, but when that church body moved
to West Church Street, the building was turned over to the black community. The site for the present
church was purchased in 1912 and the building was dedicated in 1921. Asbury is one of the oldest
congregations in the city and has seen many saints come and go.
I remember wonderful times spent there. At Sunday school, such teachers as Mae Snowball and
Alice Delauter come to mind and as I grew, they were replaced by Nicholas Leakins, Claude Delauter
and Warren Dorsey.
As my eyes drifted over to the side sanctuary, I could visualize sitting in those M.Y.F. meetings and
sharing ideas and information with fellow friends and students. I remember thinking ‘if only the
children of today could experience those times, oh those were the good ole' days’.
As my gaze caught one of the beautiful stained glass windows, I thought of the many shepherds who
led this flock during the lifetime of this historic church. While I was a member, many passed through.
However, only two stand out in my memory. They were giants to me both physically and spiritually.
Rev. Ezra Williams left a lasting impression on me during my youth and Rev. John Ford impacted my
being well into adulthood. I will always remember both of them as mild, humble men overflowing with
the Holy Ghost.
Asbury has a new shepherd now and she is “dynamic”. Rev. LaDelle Feemster is all about our Father’
s business. She has hid His word in her heart and knows how to deliver a powerful message. She is
proving to be the right Shepherd for a time such as this and is truly clothed in the Holy Ghost. As Rev.
Lawerence Bryant sings, “I’m glad to be in the service one more time”, Asbury United Methodist
Church is continuing to lead the saints spiritually onward and upward. All praise is due to God, from
whom all blessings flow.
Joy
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