SBC Constitution
&
History
The Statement of Faith for Sharpsburg Bible Church is the faith based guiding beliefs for this church organization. The attached SBC Constitution contains the Statement of Faith and church By-Laws. Please feel free to open up and review the document. For any questions please contact Pastor Renner via email or phone.
SBC Church History
Church Photo 1934
1872 -
Church was organized and located on North Potomac Street, Sharpsburg, Maryland
The Eldership of churches gave $968.40 to build the first Sharpsburg Church.
SBC since 1872 to present has been a Faith-based Christian teaching church , serving the LORD and community for 153 years.
The church was formed in 1872 and incorporated in 1878. Samuel W. Naille led the move to add on to the church in 1879.
In 1938, the Sharpsburg Church of God was torn down and the congregation moved to the location at 125 W. Main Street.
According to history, that building was taken over by federal troops during the battle of Antietam and used as a hospital. The pews were torn out and used for coffins for the dead soldiers.
In 1966 the former Sharpsburg Church of God withdrew form the Maryland and Virginia Eldership.
In 1980, they started to build the current church on the corner of Antietam and Potomac Streets in Sharpsburg.
1938
Congregation relocated to 125 West Main Street, Sharpsburg, Maryland
Relocated to the old Methodist Church - purchased for $500.00.
Church Photo 1984
1981
Congregation built a new church located at the corner of Antietam/Potomac Streets, Sharpsburg, Maryland
1984
New Fellowship Hall was built
2013 -2015
Church Addition and Remodel of Church Sanctuary