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Our History

Church History

In the year of our Lord 1880, our forefathers saw a need for a better place in which to worship God. The Hosanna Church lot on which the building is erected was sold to the Trustees of the church.

Records show that Hosanna African Methodist Episcopal Church was then incorporated under the laws of the State of Maryland on July 15, 1882. The Incorporation Certificate cites that a corporation was formed for religious purposes and elected the first Board of Trustees, who were as follows: Jacob F. Lee, Sylvester Washington, William E. Bond, Hampton Washington and Joseph Peaco (spelling of name changed from that of the deed).

For many years, Hosanna was on a circuit with Stewartsville, better known as Gravel Hill. After a number of years, the circuit was divided into two stations, Hosanna and Stewartsville. The churches remained separate for a number of years, and then united to provide additional financial support for a minister. In fact, they remained together until Hosanna was put on a circuit with Mt. Zoar of Conowingo. Hosanna has now been separate for a period of over 45 years.

Much time was spent in worship in the early years, for services were held two or three times on Sundays and at least one night each week. During those years, there were many faithful workers who made outstanding financial contributions for the support of the church. These pioneers, who had great faith in God, were never idle they spent much of their time visiting the sick and helping the needy.

Besides the dedicated and faithful members in Hosanna over the years, the church has been blessed by some very exceptional pastors, each of whom has made important contributions to the church. These contributions range from the basics of paint and roof shingles to the “luxuries” of running water, restrooms, and a central heating system. We owe a debt of gratitude to all of Hosanna’s pastors:

All of Hosanna’s Pastors

  • Rev. Banks

  • Rev. Green

  • Rev. Queen

  • Rev. Wheatly

  • Rev. James Scott 1903-1906

  • Rev. George Michaelson

  • Rev. A.A. Murray

  • Rev. J.R. Nelson

  • Rev. Bundick

  • Rev. F.S. Dennis 1915

  • Rev. E.N. Thomas 1919

  • Rev. W.H. Trusty

  • Rev. Ford

  • Rev. Jackson

  • Rev. Davis

  • Rev. Traverse

  • Rev. Waldon

  • Rev. Menefee 1927

  • Rev. Waters

  • Rev. Miles

  • Rev. Anderson 1937

  • Rev. Holden

  • Rev. W.E. Mosley

  • Rev. R.A. Riddick

  • Rev. R.M. Smith 1944

  • Rev. J.L. Young

  • Rev. M.A. Camper 1947

  • Rev. M.C. Swann 1947 – 1949

  • Rev. H.R. Tomlin 1950 – 1951

  • Rev. M.C. Carpentier

  • Rev. Henry Thomas 1951 – 1967

  • Rev. Norman Blackston 1967 – 1974

  • Rev. David Offut 1974 – 1990

  • Rev. John E. Brown, Jr. 1990 – 2012

  • Rev. Johnie Branch 2012-2018

  • Rev Dr. Peter G. Taylor-2019-2022

  • Rev William L. Fisher-2022

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