Bruner's Chapel Baptist Church
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Reverend David Bruner, our first pastor
Headstone of David Bruner in the Bruner Family Cemetery
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About Us
Bruner’s Chapel Baptist Church is a warm fellowship of committed believers in Jesus Christ as the only Savior and Lord over all creation. We are not a perfect church, admitting that we are all sinners, but we have been radically changed by Jesus and we are striving to serve him faithfully in all we do. If you visit us, you can expect to find a friendly church, a gospel-focused worship service that incorporates solid Bible preaching and a music service that incorporates both old hymns of the faith and new songs. Our purpose is to know Jesus, grow in Jesus, and show Jesus to the world, and all of our services and ministries are shaped around this purpose.
Telling the Old, Old Story Since 1879
Bruner's Chapel Baptist Church sits at the corner of Mackville Road and Bruner's Chapel Road in western Mercer County. It was established in 1879. Out of the love and respect the members had for its first pastor, the Reverend David Bruner, they named the church in his honor. The first services were held once a month during the summer on a hillside in Mercer County. Later, land was bought from John and Sarah Whitenack for $25 and in 1881, the members built the first building to house Bruner’s Chapel Baptist Church. This one-room structure served as the meeting place for thirty-one years. During that time many improvements were made. In May of 1900 oak benches were built for the church. In 1901 the members purchased new carpet and two years later window glasses were placed in the church.
The first Sunday School was organized in 1908 with 53 scholars present. As the church grew, it was felt that a larger meeting place was needed. One thousand dollars was subscribed by the members. However, the project did not materialize until 1913, when with aid from the Home Missions Board, the second structure was completed. Approximately 1500 people attended the dedication services on May 4, 1913.
On February 2, 1969, the church voted to build a new auditorium. During its construction, services were held at the Rose Hill School. The first service was held in the new auditorium on December 7, 1969. The twelve year note was paid in only seven years which made way for a note burning ceremony held on January 30, 1977. Bruner’s Chapel Baptist Church has now enjoyed over 140 years of effective ministry.
Bruner's Chapel Baptist Church recently completed a multi-purpose community building located at 176 Bruner's Chapel Road about 300 yards from our main sanctuary on property purchased from Everett Whitenack and built with funds provided by the estate of Barry Vandivier. This building features an open gathering room that is 40' x 100' and is equipped with a large full-service kitchen. Five large classrooms are located on the second floor, and the restrooms include showers. Two RV electrical hookups are available outside when needed.
The first Sunday School was organized in 1908 with 53 scholars present. As the church grew, it was felt that a larger meeting place was needed. One thousand dollars was subscribed by the members. However, the project did not materialize until 1913, when with aid from the Home Missions Board, the second structure was completed. Approximately 1500 people attended the dedication services on May 4, 1913.
On February 2, 1969, the church voted to build a new auditorium. During its construction, services were held at the Rose Hill School. The first service was held in the new auditorium on December 7, 1969. The twelve year note was paid in only seven years which made way for a note burning ceremony held on January 30, 1977. Bruner’s Chapel Baptist Church has now enjoyed over 140 years of effective ministry.
Bruner's Chapel Baptist Church recently completed a multi-purpose community building located at 176 Bruner's Chapel Road about 300 yards from our main sanctuary on property purchased from Everett Whitenack and built with funds provided by the estate of Barry Vandivier. This building features an open gathering room that is 40' x 100' and is equipped with a large full-service kitchen. Five large classrooms are located on the second floor, and the restrooms include showers. Two RV electrical hookups are available outside when needed.
