The Journal-Record - Bicentennial Edition Thursday, July 1, 1976 Section B, Page 5 SECOND OLDEST CHURCH IN COUNTY The First Baptist Church of Guin is the second oldest church in Marion County. It was organized as Old Union Baptist Church in 1860. The name changed to Guin Baptist Church after moving from an old log building located by Beaver Creek, which was destroyed by fire about 1890. About 1920-25 the first pastorium as built. Weekly prayer services were started in 1923. This church and the pastorium burned in June, 1933. A new tabernacle was built in 3 to 4 weeks. This tabernacle was later town down to make space for the permanent building. The new church and pastorium were then built. The church as had more than 35 pastors. At least 8 men have been licensed and, or ordained to the ministry. On April 3, 1974 the church auditorium, pastorium, church bus and most of the educational building were destroyed by the tornado. Since then a new auditorium and pastorium have been built and the educational building restored. Dedication service was held in the new auditorium in February 29, 1976. Don Graham, pastor of the church, came in 1974 after the storm. Under his leadership the church continues to grow spiritually and numerically.