Our history The origins of Baptist witness in Hopeman go back to the 1860s when a small group of believers became convinced about the truth of Believers Baptism and adopted Baptist principles. As a result of this they travelled to the nearest Baptist Church, which was in Lossiemouth some 6 miles away in order to worship with like-minded believers. This continued for many years despite the often harsh weather conditions and the threat of being stoned by those who did not approve of their Baptist Convictions. Despite these difficulties this small group of Baptist believers began to grow until in 1896 it was decided that a Baptist witness should be established in Hopeman under the auspices of Lossiemouth Baptist Church.  This led to services being held in a grain store where farmers stored their grain before shipment.   This arrangement was however to be short lived due to an increased sense that this growing Baptist witness should have its own church building. As a result only 2 years later in 1898 the current building was opened due to the considerable sacrifice of those involved. By 1900 it was decided that Hopeman Baptist Church should be constituted as separate Baptist Church and this duly took place on 9 September 1900.   Hopeman was to experience significant growth during the Hopeman Revival, which took place in 1922 and which led to the church's membership doubling in size. This resulted in the church having to expand its premises due to its increase in size and this took place the following year.   Since then the church has maintained a faithful witness to the saving power of Christ and to its Baptist convictions within the village of Hopeman and beyond. We gave thanks to God for what he has done in the past and trust him for what he will do in the future.

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