Tate continued to pastor until his death on July 17, 1953. The membership steadily increased and recognizing the need for a larger church home the congregation moved to anew building at 3734 Russell Street. (There were in addition to Brother and Sister Hooks, Brother and Sister Ernest Robinson, Mother Della Brown and Mother Gaillard.) In this small, but adequate Christian home, the word of God provided the light to guide their path and the love to inspire fellowship. At that time there was a small but faithful band of six worshipers, who all attended worship services regularly in the home of Brother and Sister Hooks at 1214 E. The Historic Little Rock Baptist Church was established in April 1936 under the pastorage of Rev. He has guided us with his counsel blessed us by his providence and inspired us bu his spirit. Certainly, God has been our shield and strength. It is our prayer that they will preserve the ideals and dreams of those who labored for so long enduring many hardships while working in this area of the Lord's vineyard. The history of the Historic Little Rock Baptist Church is preserved with the hope of inspiring our present and future congregations during this new millennium. The Historic Little Rock Baptist Church History
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