Bethel Ame Church, San Antonio, TX 78202

About Us 

The corner stone was laid on November 21, 1915 by Beacon Light Lodge No. 50F and A. M.W., H. Mitchell, Worshipful Master. The Rt. Rev Charles Spencer Smith was Bishop of Texas at that time.

The decades from 1915 to 1955 revealed a Bethel Litany who focused on keeping the Church alive, and improving the spiritual life of the Church. Many groups were organized. The growth of Bethel included the organization of: The Senior Choir in May of 1915 by Mrs. Sims, wife of Bethel's pastor Rev. H. S. Sims.

The first parsonage, which is now the A. R. Nelson Christian Center was built one year later. In June 1930, Bethel received the honor of hosting the Summer Session of the Rev. P. D. Sadler. Rev. H. S. Sims was the host Presiding Elder.

According to oral data provided by heirs of Mr. Van D. Wright, the Church was built at a cost of three thousand dollars ($3,000.00) and was paid for in five (5) years.

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