Memorial Baptist Church had it's start on a muddy Temple street in the summer of 1890 with a handful of individuals with a dream for a church.

     
Left, Annie Luther Bagby and William Bagby, first missionaries to Brazil, Right, Church Building 1905.

Dr. John Hill Luther

Dr. John Hill Luther, retired President of the University of Mary Hardin Baylor and father of the first Southern Baptist Missionary to Brazil, envisioned a church that would be a mission centered, evangelistic, loving fellowship with its arms held open wide to Temple and Bell County. That dream and vision has become a reality.

Church Building at Avenue G and 7th built in 1905

Church building built in 1913

Over the past 119 years, the Lord has honored the commitment and dedication of His people:

• Over 5,000 souls have made professions of faith
• 1.5 million dollars has been given to missions
• 3700 Radio Broadcasts beginning in 1939, reaching a potential cumulative audience of 170 million people.

The past has been incredible, the present is wonderful and the future is exciting.