SCIOTO VALLEY BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
LAUREL VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH
16271 Sherman Street
Laurelville, Ohio 43135
Phone: 740-332-1402
Organized: 2003
PASTOR: Dr. Steven Schmidt
SERVICES TIMES:
Sunday Worship - 10:30am
Sunday Worship- 6:00pm
Wednesday- 6:30pm
Youth- Sunday 6:00pm
MINISTRIES:
Membership: 11
Worship Attendance: 35
Youth Ministry
Children's Church
Men's Ministry
Benevolent Ministry
LOCAL INFORMATION:
Location: Hocking County
Population of Laurelville: 521
Community: 0.20 square miles
Average age: 40
Average Income: $24,883
Ancestry: German, United States
Time To Work: 36 minutes
Nearest Towns:
- Kingston – 3.1 miles
- Circleville – 3.8 miles
Employment:
- Construction
- Retail Trade
- Tourism
Schools:
- Laurelville Elementary School
HISTORY:
Laurel Valley Baptist Church is located in the beautiful scenic hills of The Hocking Hills State Forest. This congregation began as a mission of Logan Elm Baptist Church, Circleville, Ohio. In 2003, they constituted. During 2011, the congregation affiliated with Scioto Valley Baptist Association.
During 2012, a new roof was added to the facility. A handicap ramp was constructed. Renovations to the main entrance was completed in 2014.
The men's ministry of the church is very active. Things such as Canoe Trips, Camping and Fishing Trips are part of these ministries. On Trick or Treat night in Laurelville, refreshments, tracks, information packets, and prizes are distributed. A live Nativity Scene has also been displayed during the Christmas season.
During the Worhsip Services at Laurel Valley Baptist Church, a children's service is provided. The first Sunday of the month, the congregation enjoys a fellowship meal. Wednesday night is a Bible Study and Prayer Meeting. Numerous Concerts have been hosted by the church. The church has an active food pantry and benevolent ministry. The church is reaching out to the Laurelville Community.