First Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Bluffton was founded during the Civil War by a former slave named Abraham Murchison. The small congregation ministered to freed slaves during its early years and now the state government has granted it a historical marker so passers-by can quickly learn its history. Current Pastor Bennie Jenkins tells WJCL-TV “This […]
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First Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Bluffton was founded during the Civil War by a former slave named Abraham Murchison. The small congregation ministered to freed slaves during its early years and now the state government has granted it a historical marker so passers-by can quickly learn its history. Current Pastor Bennie Jenkins tells WJCL-TV “This marker will stand as a testament to our commitment to God and our mission to share His love with all mankind.”