How it all started...
The town of Burgaw was incorporated in 1879 by an act of the NC General Assembly. And, on June 13 of that year, thirteen men and women presented their church letters to the Committee for the Organization of a Church in Burgaw, which had been approved by the Presbytery of Wilmington the preceding April. The parent churches were Hopewell Presbyterian (a few miles north) and Pike Presbyterian (a few miles south).
Shortly thereafter, the members erected a wood-frame sanctuary on the southwestern corner of Walker and Fremont streets. Our first pastor was the Rev. G. W. McMillan who served from 1879-1881. The sanctuary was bricked-up in 1919 and a Sunday School annex added. A new church manse, which now serves as our administrative center, was begun in 1946; the Education Building was added in 1961; and the Pavilion in 2004.
Shortly thereafter, the members erected a wood-frame sanctuary on the southwestern corner of Walker and Fremont streets. Our first pastor was the Rev. G. W. McMillan who served from 1879-1881. The sanctuary was bricked-up in 1919 and a Sunday School annex added. A new church manse, which now serves as our administrative center, was begun in 1946; the Education Building was added in 1961; and the Pavilion in 2004.
Expanding the vision...
In recent decades. the Holy Spirit has led Burgaw Presbyterian toward a major commitment to children's ministries.
In addition to children's Sunday School and children's church, we have strengthened our childcare program, which serves the needs of families community wide.
In addition to children's Sunday School and children's church, we have strengthened our childcare program, which serves the needs of families community wide.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH...
Burgaw Presbyterian partners with other area churches and ministries to assist our community in various outreach programs.
One of the programs closest to our hearts is Burgaw Presbyterian Church's monthly hot meal delivery on the 3rd Saturday of each month. These meals are an important part of our ministry to the community. They are delivered to persons in the western part of the county who are recipients of the Pender Adult Services weekly home meal delivery along with a few additions, totaling to approximately 70 residents.
One of the programs closest to our hearts is Burgaw Presbyterian Church's monthly hot meal delivery on the 3rd Saturday of each month. These meals are an important part of our ministry to the community. They are delivered to persons in the western part of the county who are recipients of the Pender Adult Services weekly home meal delivery along with a few additions, totaling to approximately 70 residents.
