Reverend Milton A. Covington

Left to Right James Clemmons, J. Chesley Mack, Rev. M.A. Covington at Embry AME Church during testimonial dinner

Three images from event at First Baptist Church in image top left is pastor, Rev. Milton Covington at the head of the table. Picture bottom shows Hattie Sandidge and other parishioners in the kitchen

Due to the need for major renovations, Rev. Milton A. Covington and the congregation of the First Baptist Church decided to erect a new edifice. In 1959, the old church was demolished. Services were held at Lakeland Hall while the new church was erected by Pastor Covington, a mason; James Claiborne; Harold Pitts; and other dedicated parishioners. Members marched to their new church when it was completed in September 1962.

Retirement Banquet Program for Rev. M.A. Covington Pastor First Baptist Church of College Park 47 years of service July 10, 1998

Vera Claiborne with children of First Baptist Church congregation. Pastor, Rev. Milton Covington is interacting from the pulpit

Rev. Milton Covington of the First Baptist Church is pictured here with parishioners on Women’s Day in the 1960s. Seated from left to right are (first row) Elsie Moody, Mary Brooks Brewer, Rev. Covington, Mary Arthur Brooks, unidentified, and Maria Dory; (second row) Alberta Tolson, Viola Gross, Harriet Lee Morgan, Charles Adams, Mr. Peale, Phoebe Fair, John Fair, and Rosie Cager.

in 1951, Reverend Milton A. Covington took over First Baptist Church. Under the 47 years of his leadership, the church repaid its debt, greatly increased its membership, and rebuilt its edifice.