Guiding Light Baptist Church
Title
Guiding Light Baptist Church
Creator
Avery Jackson
Source
Information provided by the Church
Church Name
Guiding Light Baptist Church
Church Association
Independent
Province
Nova Scotia
County
Shelburne County
Address
54 Church Lane, Shag Harbour, NS, formerly 5616 Highway 3
Status
Active
Date
Built 1984
Historical Information
In 1983, the Guiding Light Baptist Church formed, as a break-away from the Shag Harbour United Baptist Church, with Michael Stone as their first pastor.
This congregation can trace its members' roots back to the First Shag Harbour Baptist Church, which was originally built in the mid-eighteenth century.
Soon after forming, the congregation decided to construct a building in 1984. This building was constructed by dedicated members of the congregation, and is rather plain in design. Due to the rocky soil in Shelburne County, this church does not have a basement. The building could be described as rather long, narrow, and set well off the road, away from the eyes of those passing by. This church has been altered very little from when it was constructed, except for the addition of a dedicated Christian Day School space in 2004, that matched the size and style of the main structure.
The interior features a lot of natural wood paneling, while the exterior of the building is covered in white vinyl siding.
Information provided by the church.
This congregation can trace its members' roots back to the First Shag Harbour Baptist Church, which was originally built in the mid-eighteenth century.
Soon after forming, the congregation decided to construct a building in 1984. This building was constructed by dedicated members of the congregation, and is rather plain in design. Due to the rocky soil in Shelburne County, this church does not have a basement. The building could be described as rather long, narrow, and set well off the road, away from the eyes of those passing by. This church has been altered very little from when it was constructed, except for the addition of a dedicated Christian Day School space in 2004, that matched the size and style of the main structure.
The interior features a lot of natural wood paneling, while the exterior of the building is covered in white vinyl siding.
Information provided by the church.
Files
Collection
Citation
Avery Jackson, “Guiding Light Baptist Church,” Atlantic Baptist Built Heritage Project , accessed April 29, 2024, https://atlanticbaptistheritage.omeka.net/items/show/484.