About Us
A Brief History
(Formerly Bluestone Baptist Association and Harmony Baptist Association)
The Bluestone Baptist Association was organized around 1871. An area of focus for the organization was to establish a school so that black boys and girls could have the privilege of obtaining an education. There were no high school facilities, neither public nor private in the Charlotte, Lunenburg or surrounding counties.
The Bluestone Baptist Association purchased 100 acres of land near Keysville, Virginia to build a school. On December 6,1898, the Keysville Mission Industrial School was opened under the auspices of the Bluestone Baptist Association with Professor William M. Hayes as principal. At the 1899 – 1900 session of the Virginia Legislature, the Honorable A.S. Priddy had the school chartered with full academic, normal and industrial powers.
The Harmony Association came into existence around 1877 – 1878. An area of focus for the organization was to establish a school so that black boys and girls could have the privilege of obtaining an education. The two Associations were merged in August of 1900 and became the Bluestone-Harmonic Academic and Industrial School.
Since December, 1962, the newly organized Bluestone Harmony Association has operated as one body in Christ, when it was decided that in times of crisis a unified effort on the part of the two Associations could most effectively facilitate the cause of Christ and Christian education.
Announcing Book Publication
We are excited to announce the release of Pastor Melvin Jiggetts E-book "It's Not Crazy It's Autonomy : Understanding The Baptist Church" https://a.co/d/iBwvJB5
Free Church Pews
ATTENTION!
The First Baptist Church in Victoria, Virginia, is giving away 27 padded pews to any church or organization. The only requirement is that they be picked up as soon as possible. The pews are in excellent shape and will be given away on a first-come basis. For further details, contact Deacon Edward Pennington at (434) 390-1487.
Special Feature
The Bluestone Harmony Association is proud to announce that the Ordination Service for Reverend Shandell Berryman Howell, Pastor-Elect of the New Witt Baptist Church in Farmville, VA, took place on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at 1:00 PM. Reverend Dr. Osa Dowdy of Springfield Baptist Church, Meherrin, VA, and 2nd Vice Moderator of Bluestone Harmony Association delivered the Ordination Sermon. Expressions were given by the Moderator of the Bluestone Harmony Association - Reverend Michael Jackson, Pastor of St. Matthew Baptist Church of Clarksville, VA, and 1st Vice Moderator - Reverend Bobby Stone, Pastor of Jerusalem Baptist Church of South Hill, VA. The music for this momentous occasion was rendered by the Voices of Unity. A wonderful fellowship with refreshments took place immediately following the service in the fellowship hall.