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Friends of Pennytown Historic Site would like to thank all the wonderful donors who made contributions during our recent fundraising campaign. Counting both online and offline contributions, we raised nearly $5000. We could not have expected such amazing generosity and support. This money will be used to make repairs and improvements to Pennytown Freewill BaptistContinue reading “Friends of Pennytown 2016 Fundraising Campaign Ends”

Our campaign to make repairs to the Pennytown Freewill Baptist Church has raised an incredible $1800 in only two weeks. Thank you to all the generous folks who contributed. This will help us make important repairs that will insure the Church remains in good condition for years to come. We are still raising money —Continue reading “Thank You for the Donations!”

Dear Pennytown Family, Friends, and Supporters: In addition to our invitation to attend this year’s annual Pennytown homecoming (below), we’d also like ask for your help. The Pennytown Freewill Baptist Church, the only remaining structure of the largest black hamlet in Saline County, is in need of significant repairs. This past year we were ableContinue reading “Fundraising Campaign for Church Repairs”

According to tradition, friends and descendants of Pennytown will once again gather to share food, fellowship, and worship on the first Sunday of August. Please join us on August 7th for our annual celebration of family, community, and heritage. This year’s special guest and speaker will be Bro. Larry McCall of the First Baptist ChurchContinue reading “2016 Homecoming: Sunday, August 7th”

Pennytown Homecoming 2015 was a great success. We thank our family and friends for a gracious offering of $824. This money will help us to pay our insurance for the church and will also help us to continue making improvements to the Pennytown Church historic site. We are blessed to have such generous support forContinue reading “Thanks Again!”

2015 Pennytown Homecoming is fast approaching. it will be held on Sunday, August 2nd. Festivities will begin at the Pennytown Freewill Baptist Church which recently received all new windows thanks to a generous donation from Pennytown descendent Jon Lawrence. The windows were installed by Mike Meyer of Nationwide Construction in Independence, Mo, with help fromContinue reading “2015 Homecoming Approaches; Church Windows Replaced”

Once again, Pennytown Homecoming was a special time to gather with friends, family, and loved ones. We thank all of you who came from far and wide to worship, share, and break bread with us. Family is important — it is one of the most important reasons we continue to celebrate the legacy of Pennytown.Continue reading “Thanks to All Who Attended 2014 Pennytown Homecoming”

This year’s Pennytown Homecoming celebration will be headlined by entertainer, singer, and messenger of God, Evangelist Evelyn Elmore of St. Paul Baptist Church in Higginsville, Mo. Services at Pennytown Freewill Baptist Church will begin at 11:00 am. We invite all to join us to hear her inspiring message. It will be an experience you do notContinue reading “Evangelist Evelyn Elmore to Deliver Sermon at 2014 Homecoming Celebration”

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Thanks to all who came out to share fellowship and support Pennytown.  We will see you all next year for Homecoming on Sunday August 3rd.