Church History

In June 1956 Elder Rimson married Alvan M. Haywood, a member of High Street Church of God in Christ and He remained faithful with his wife by his side. They worked untiringly to enhance what God had provided. Finally, the vision became a reality and in October 1962 the church purchased the property at 411 Fountain Street, the church was then incorporated with the State of Michigan and the name changed from High Street Church of God in Christ to Fountain Church of God in Christ. The membership flourished and grew. Persons who were pillars of the beginning of Fountain were Senior Deacons, William Scruggs, Rufus Taylor, Charles Hooks, Elders, J.D. James, Lattimore Haywood, George Jackson, Church Mothers, Josie Anderson, Sallie Jackson, Alice Torres, Luella Reed, Susie Scruggs, Mabel McKinney, Grace Jackson, Ruth Walker, Nannie Mae Fly. Sisters, Alvan Rimson, Ethel McGinnes, Louise Haywood, and Callie Marshall who decided since Pastor Rimson was yet riding the bus that she would raise funds for the down payment of the Pastor’s first car. This was done and the car was purchased for Pastor Rimson. We cherish the memory of these persons today