Pastor D.C. Calvert Rev. D. C. Calvert had previously informed a long time friend Louis Woodard, about his inspiration. Mr. Woodard promised him if he would get a church started that he would join and work along with him. Rev. Calvert leased the Old Arion building for three (3) years with an option to buy. On October 12, 1941 Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church first services was held. Those present were:

Rev. D. C. Calvert and his wife Cora Louise; two daughters, Ruth and Marguerite; Louis Woodard and his wife Mary and their three children, Jean, Lois and Louis, Jr.; and Mr. and Mr. Curtis Hill. A few weeks later, the Church was dedicated by the late Rev. J. C. Williams and other prominent ministers of the City. Rev. Calvert named the church "The Mount Pleasant Baptist Church" and was elected as the Pastor. They worshiped faithfully in this building and the membership grew. At the end of the three years the lease terminated and the building was up for sale.

Rev. Calvert called a meeting to discussed with his membership the last opportunity they had to buy this building, which consisted of a spacious auditorium complete with a seating capacity of about 800, a large seven-room suite upstairs, and two stores, down for the price of $8,000. Unfortunately, the membership voted against buying the building which was later sold for a macaroni factory. They wanted to build a new church.

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