Once again, the members wanted a new church, and they chose a young minister from Benedict College, Reverend H.M. Moore; thus, they proceeded to build a new church, their third church. However, Reverend Moore stayed only two years (1906- 1908), before he was called to St. Paul of Anderson, South Carolina. They then elected Reverend J.S. Earle, pastor, and under his leadership the member was blessed to accomplish much. With faithful deacons Ambrose Brewton, B.M. Moore, Berry Crow, Jonah Williams, Noah Means, Joe Nesbitt and Jasper Brewton and strong female leadership provided by Mrs. Rosa Bell, Mrs. Patsy Moore, Mrs. Leacy Brewton, Mrs. Emma Brewton, Mrs. Rebecca Nesbitt and many others, they continued building the new church. Mr. Charlie Brewton was elected secretary and Mr. B.R. Brewton, sexton. The devoted members raised money to build the church by having picnics, the Fourth of July and entertainment at night. They sold potato custards for twenty cents; as well as holding small rallies. God blessed them to complete the building of the third church under the administration of reverend J.S. Earle; additional accomplishments included the first cornerstone laid, first manufactured seats purchased from a company in Georgia; the pulpit stand and chairs were purchased from the National Baptist Publishing Board. Some of the seats, pulpit stand and chairs were sold later in June 1965. The baptismal pool was also erected during Reverend Earle’s administration. Prior to the erection of the pool, members’ baptism was in the creek behind the old Crowley House on Glenn Springs Road. Other times baptisms were in the creek on the Montgomery Estate on the west side of the same road, opposite the Crowley House. The first sanctuary communion set was purchased. Mrs. Rosa Bell and Mrs. Leacy Brewton sponsored entertainment, collected small donations to purchase the communion set from the National Baptist Publishing Board. the 4th of July and entertainment at night. They sold potato custards for $0.25; As well as: as hills mall rallies. God bless them to complete the building of the third church under the administration of reverend JS Earl; Additional accomplishments included the first cornerstone laid, first manufactured seats purchased from a company in Georgia; The pulpit stand and chairs were purchased from the national Baptist publishing board. Some of the seats, pulpit stand and chairs were sold later in June 1965. The baptismal pool was also erected during reverend Earl’s administration prior to the erection of the pool members baptism was in the Creek behind the old Crowley house on Glenn springs Rd. Other baptisms were in the Creek on the Montgomery estate on the West side of the same Rd. opposite the Crowley house. The first sanctuary communion set was purchased Mrs. rosabelle and Mrs. lisi Bruton sponsored entertainment, collected small donations to purchase the communion set from the national Baptist publishing board.

Prior to this communion set, the church had two goblets, and everyone took a sip from these same goblets. Finally, during the pastorate of Reverend Earle, the church later purchased fourteen acres of land from the Montgomery Estate that was added to the small amount of land the church owned; and again, still later, they purchased four additional acres from Mr. Charlie Brewton. This portion of the land was now called the new graveyard.

The first member of Foster Chapel Baptist Church to be buried was near the Tyger River on the dual highway 26, almost in the fork of the road that led to Moore, S.C., near Mr. Clarence Rowland ‘ s house. The second member to be buried was in the old graveyard that was purchased by the late Mr. Ambrose Brewton, near the Tyger River on highway 26, owned by Mr. Laymot Shores.

Reverend Earl, now pastor to both Mt. Moriah Baptist Church and Foster Chapel Baptist Church, found his workload very heavy; so he withdrew as pastor to Foster Chapel after twelve years (1908-1924).

Reverend C.P. Parker succeeded Reverend J.S. Earle for the next three years (1924-1927). In 1925, under the administration of Reverend Parker, Mr. F.A. Fant, Mr. Homer Brewton, Mr. Welton James, and Mr. Andie Miller were ordained deacons. Reverend J.W. Coleman succeeded Reverend Parker and served the church well during his tenure of pastorate. During this time, the church purchased fourteen acres of land joining the four acres. They raised cotton, worked by members, to sell and finances used to strengthen the church financially. Reverend Coleman ordained Mr. Alex E. Evans, Mr. Willie Fuller, Mr. A.R. Wofford, Mr. Tim Massey, and Mr. Dennis Johnson deacons in 1934; additionally, Mr. L.Z. Bell, Mr. Jim Young and Mr. Bob Smith were also ordained in 1935. After nine years of service (1927-1936), Reverend Coleman was called to a church in Virginia; the church family regretted his leaving.

In 1937, Reverend A.M. Matthews became pastor of Foster Chapel Baptist Church, succeeding Reverend Coleman. He added Mr. J.W. Richardson, a member who came from Mt. Alexander, to the deacon board. Many members joined the church during Reverend Matthews’ administration, and other services, to God, grew abundantly; he ordained another deacon, Mr. J.W. Coan, in 1947. Reverend Matthew organized the Missionary Society; Mrs. Velma Rogers was named President and Mrs. Lillie Collins, Vice President. More deacons were ordained in 1949: Mr. Joe
N. Cohen, Mr. William Miller and Mr. Dessie Williams. In addition, a fourth church structure was started, with a portion of the walls laid under Reverend Matthews’ administration. However, over a period of eighteen years of service (1937-1955), the members desired a change; Reverend
W.H. Scurry was elected as pastor in his stead.

Reverend Scurry served Foster Chapel Baptist Church family faithfully and well. He renewed their spirits and developed a better fellowship among the members. The new church, which presently stands on these grounds, was under construction. Reverend Scurry organized clubs and had large rallies; the members worked along with him to complete the church. The Club on Wheels purchased carpet for the church, furniture for the women’s lounge, and added a portion to the pastor’ s study. The Willing Workers Club secured heat for the church. Mr. Luther Rogers, from Mt. Alexander Baptist Church, became a member at Foster Chapel, and was added to the deacon board. Reverend Scurry served the Foster Chapel Baptist Church family eight years as pastor (1955 – 1963).

By election in 1963, Reverend Samuel E. Kay was elected the twelfth pastor of Foster Chapel Baptist Church. He was a great spiritual leader. Many additions, improvements and organizations were initiated and completed during the pastorate and leadership of Reverend Kay: the educational department, consisting of Sunday school classrooms, a Sunday school assembly room, and a basement with a kitchen area were added; central heating and air conditioning were installed; paving and markings were placed in the parking area. More physical beautifications consisted of the renovation of the pulpit, choir railings, and carpeting of the sanctuary, pastor’s study, women’s lounge, secretary’s office, nursery and choir rooms. Reverend Kay added trustees Otis Nash, Johnny Meadows, Russell Hunnicutt, Floyd Scott, and Renell Atchison. He later ordained Mr. Johnny Meadows, Mr. Otis Nash, Mr. Joe C. Nash, and Mr. James Meadows deacons; Deacon Henderson Edwards came to Foster Chapel from Harrison Grove Baptist Church, and Reverend Kay ordained him also. Although Reverend Kay put forth great effort in the beautification of the place of worshipping God, he focused even more on the church family’ s spiritual life, relationship with God an training; Reverend Kay organized The Baptist Training Union (BTU), which met every Sunday afternoon at 4:00pm. He also organized The Brotherhood Club, Pastor’s Aide, All Male Chorus, Scouting programs and weekly prayer meetings. However, the angel of death moved among the church family of Foster Chapel Baptist Church and carried our beloved pastor, Reverend Samuel E. Kay, to heaven. His life, already full of accomplishments and even fuller in promise, held a high place of honor and respect in the church, as well as the community. Reverend Kay’s life was indeed full of accomplishments, and Foster Chapel Baptist Church received many religious, moral and intellectual lessons from him. Although his death was a great loss to the Foster Chapel Baptist Church family, his life as God’s messenger enriched the members of the church of Christ, empowered by the guidance, strength and power of the Holy Spirit. Reverend Samuel E. Kay led the church for sixteen glorious years (1963-1979).

The living power of God enabled the Foster Chapel congregation to continue to meet and worship to reaffirm unblemished faith in the absolute sovereignty of the ·Supreme and Infinite Creator. While in search of a spiritual successor to the late Reverend S.E. Kay, Deacon Frank Fant, deacon board chairman, presided over the church. Deacon Fant served in many capacities as the pillar of the church for more than seventy years. During this interim period (1979-1980), Reverend T.T. Brewton often served as preacher, preaching God ‘ s word regularly. Amidst a period of mourning, the members, led by Deacon Fant, the Foster Chapel Baptist Church congregation experienced a glimpse of the Almighty, “Who revealed Himself as the Creator who is able to keep us from falling and to present us faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy.”

Deacon Fant and board members held a special church meeting April 6, 1980, to elect another pastor, the thirteenth pastor of Foster Chapel Baptist Church. Reverend Malachi C. Duncan was chosen to fill the pulpit, noted as Reverend M.C. Duncan.

During Reverend Duncan’s pastorate, he served one term as moderator of the Tyger River Association. He ordained Mr. Joseph Huston and Mr. Oree Rogers, deacons, and added Mr. Willie James Rogers, Mr. Carlton Farr, Sr., Mr. Elbeamer Wilkins and Mr. Claude Johnson to the trustee board. Among the many accomplishments during his leadership, the church purchased a bus and van, new collection plates, a copy machine, began utilizing tithes and offering envelopes, offering taken each Sunday was shared in the bulletin the following Sunday, The Garden Club placed live flowers in the church each Sunday that were sent to the sick after service, a new PA system was installed. The M.C. Duncan Choir, Combined Choir, and Junior Missionary were started. The Scouting program was reorganized. Church membership, ushers and choirs members increased in number again. The church purchased the former Foster Chapel Elementary School and its properties. Reverend Duncan believed that the church should set an example in the community as an impassable structure to be used for the glorification of God. The church was remodeled, with a new sanctuary, new furniture purchased, copy and file room, new bathroom facilities were installed. The congregation moved to great heights in ministry. However, November, 1994, Reverend Duncan saw fit to submit his resignation; the members accepted. He was pastor and led the Foster Chapel Baptist Church flock fourteen years (1980-1994). Reverend Wylie Smith agreed to serve as interim pastor until July, 1996. During his tenure, Mr. Daniel Huston, Mr. Preston Smith, and Mr. Willie Lovett were ordained deacons. Mr. Lawrence Smith was added to the trustee board.

The church searched for another pastor, which led to the election of Reverend Douglas Dennis, fourteenth pastor of Foster Chapel Baptist Church. During his pastorate, many people accepted Christ Jesus; his leadership was both challenging and biblically centered. Reverend Dennis gathered information and data to prepare a complete plan for Foster Chapel to join Southern Baptist Association. His leadership encouraged the members, as well as introduced the un­ churched to the Holy Spirit. Wednesday night Bible Study, as well as church attendance grew. His emphasis was financial, as well as spiritual growth. However, high standards began to diminish and met with controversy among members, which led some members to leave to spread God’s word in a different path, along with Reverend Dennis; other members of the Foster Chapel Baptist Church remained and continued the path in God’s will. Reverend Dennis served and led the congregation three years (1996-1999). The search began for another spiritual leader, with various ministers coming to preach the Word of God.

July 2000 until April 2004, Reverend Dr. Ricky Eason served as interim pastor, and was elected pastor April, 2004. He served the church until June 2005. During his tenure, a walking track was added to the church grounds, and the parking lot repaved, some modifications were done in the kitchen and dining hall. Foster Chapel hosted the Tyger River Association School of Methods in 2005, winning the award for most in attendance. New members joined the church. Reverend Eason established dance praise teams , Laced with Grace and Soldiers for Christ. A Welcoming Committee and Personnel Committee were established. Five ministers accepted their calling to preach the gospel. Ministers Jubilee Eason, Alea Degraffenreid, Kendal Massey, Virginia Booker and Linda Sims; four of the five were licensed during this time. Three additional ministers, Reverend Karras Cohen, Reverend Lawrence Meadows, and Reverend Ernest Whitaker, accepted their calling to preach the gospel. Brother Willie James Rogers was placed under watch care as deacon. Sisters Corina Moore and Deborah Rogers were elected trustees. When Reverend Dr. Ricky Eason left on June 4, 2005, again, a few members saw fit to accompany him.

The Foster Chapel Baptist Church family held on by their faith in God, who had proven as He had so many times before, that He would send someone to lead His people. The Lord sent two hwnble and faithful servants to shepherd His flock, associate pastor Reverend Karras Cohen and Reverend Wylie Smith (2005-2006). These two men of God worked together to minister to God’s people in this needed season, collectively bringing the word and working as co-shepherds to serve God’s flock.

June 2006, Reverend Patrick Suber was elected the fifteenth pastor of Foster Chapel Baptist Church. Pastor Suber has served the church family well, leading the church family to greater heights in all areas of service to God. He initiated new ministries and the church has become very active in the life of the community. He served as Assistant Dean of Christian Education for the Tyger River Baptist Association seven and five years as Dean.

Under the leadership of Pastor Suber, the Deacon Board consist of Deacons Joe Nash (Chairman), Preston Smith (Assistant Chairman), David Houston, Paul Gilliam, Thomas Tucker, Oree Rogers, Daniel Houston, Otis Nash, Thomas Cohen and Tommy Scott; the Trustee Board consist of Trustees Lawrence Smith (Chairman), Russell Hunnicutt, Deborah Rogers, Fredrick Degraffenreid, Keith Thompson, Corina Moore, Carlton Farr, Roosevelt Hunter, Deon Kelly, Robert Rogers. Pastor Suber provided 1:j”aining for the deacons and trustees every first Sunday for a year. The Missionary and Church sent twenty-five children to Julia Starks Camp at Morris College. The Easter Program and Annual Sunday School Day were changed so the church family could witness it. Pastor Suber, with the music director, implemented an Annual Choir Day, where all choirs come together in praise and fellowship. Junior Ushers were re-implemented. The church congregation was educated on the differences between clubs and ministries, and all auxiliaries changed to ministries, according to their service to God. Additionally, the Pastor’s Aide Ministry was reinstated, and the Greeter’s Ministry and Junior Greeter’s Ministry were added. Additional copy machines were purchased. A church bus has been purchased, and paid for, in full. The sanctuary and vestibule have been repainted, and all seats recovered. Renovations have been made: outside repairs, such as exterior doors and church columns being replaced; the Sunday school wing has been decorated, repainted, and wired with the most modem technology; the Secretary’s office and Pastor’s study were remodeled; accessibility ramp and parking, for the handicapped, have been completed; the dining area was remodeled, to include new chairs and tables, along with updated appliances for the kitchen; updated public address system ( PA system) and camera/video system have been installed throughout the church. A new air conditioning unit was purchased, so members and guests would be comfortable during the summer months, and focus on worshipping and praising God.

We thank God for each pastor sent to shepherd His flock for the duration of seasons necessary. As we move forward under the direction of Reverend Dr. Patrick Suber, we know the Holy Spirit guides him, as he plants seeds of God’s Word, God nurtures each seed planted. We apply God’s Word in our lives to grow in our relationship with Him, through Jesus Christ, as the Holy Spirit indwells and guides us.

The Foster Chapel Baptist Church family always remains grateful to the late Reverend, Professor William 0. Brewton, pastor of Moore’s Baptist Church, principal of the former Foster Chapel Elementary and High School, and member of Foster Chapel Baptist Church, who saw the need to compile the original history of this great church. These records are passed from generation to generation, as the foundation of the past, present and future of the Foster Chapel Baptist Church family. Over the years, Foster Chapel has been blessed to have had “record keepers” maintain the functionality of the church: our secretaries. Often times, records were kept by those who did not necessarily, always carry the title of secretary, but it is important that those who rendered their services be remembered: Mr. James and Ms. Shirley Rogers, Mrs. Edna Woodruff and Mr. Joe Nash, Ms. Sylvia Lewis, Mrs. Thelma Canty, Mrs. Wilhelmenia Johnson, Ms. Vickie Renee Smith, Mrs. Alma Smith, Mrs. Sylvia Foster, Mrs. Monica Floyd.

When the Foster Chapel Baptist Church family reflects upon the one hundred and fifty years of existence, we reverence God and glorify Him in obedience to His Word, “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven” (Matthew 5:16). When we remember how a few former slave masters gave an acre of land to a few faithful “colored church members”, we see the awesomeness of a God, greater than any man, who looked beyond race and met all our needs.