GOSPEL TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH
The Church was organized on Sunday, February 10, 1929, by the late Reverend Norris G. Green, with 18 members. The congregation met at Salem Baptist Church, 12 Street south of Bainbridge Street, at 11:00 a.m. Reverend Green ascended the rostrum and preached from the text “I saw the dead, both great and small, standing before God.” After the sermon, the congregation proceeded to organize as a permanent Baptist Church. The late Deacon Charles Smith was appointed temporary Church Clerk and officers were elected. We were able to secure and worship at the following locations: 928 South 12 Street; 1024 Christian Street; 1108 East Passyunk Avenue; 1118 Bainbridge Street