Lawrence A. Davies: Shiloh Baptist Church (Old Site), Fredericksburg, Virginia

Click here to hear excerpts from a traditional spiritual sung as a choir processional during the 11:00 a.m. service on September 3, 2006: "Children of God,

keep on marchin',

for one of these days,

we shall be free..."

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Featured voices are the Senior Choir and Men's Choir of Shiloh Baptist Church (Old Site), with the Rev. Ronald Cooper singing the lead

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Shiloh Old Site's Pastoral Ministries

Pastor Lawrence A. Davies

Thy word is a lamp to my feet, a light for my path.

Psalm 119:105

LAWRENCE A. DAVIES grew up in Texas, where he began his college education. Later he came to Washington, D.C., where he earned a M.Div. degree at Howard University Divinity School, followed by an S.T.M. degree at Wesley Theological Seminary.

Rev. Lawrence Davies served as a pastor in Washington, D.C., for a few years before coming to Shiloh Baptist Church (Old Site) in Fredericksburg, Virginia, in 1962.

He also previously served as an associate minister at Shiloh Baptist Church of Washington, D.C., a church founded by members of our congregation fleeing slavery in 1863.

In addition to being a much-loved pastor, he has served as a compassionate and visionary community leader. He served twenty years as the elected mayor of the City of Fredericksburg, the first African American elected to that position. He has also been active in many voluntary and civic organizations and currently serves on the board of the Rappahannock Area Community Services Board.

He is married to Mrs. Janice Pryde Davies, who plays an active role in their ministry together. Rev. and Mrs. Davies were blessed with three children, Lauren, Karen, and Sharron. Lauren died as a young adult as a result of sickle cell anemia. Rev. and Mrs. Davies have three grandchildren.

Rev. Davies is known as a dynamic and insightful preacher, whose thoughtful and passionate sermons are rooted in his own personal spiritual journey and his deep and ongoing interaction with Scripture.

Office Phone: 540.373.8701

Office Address: Shiloh Baptist Church (Old Site)

801 Sophia Street, Fredericksburg VA 22401

Home Phone: 540.373.6226

Audio and video excerpts from some of his sermons

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Click one of the buttons below for an excerpt from a sermon by the Rev. Lawrence A. Davies, "For all who are shut out..."

Click one of the buttons below for an excerpt from a sermon by the Rev. Lawrence A. Davies, "A love for all people, regardless of who they are..."

Click one of the buttons below for a brief excerpt from Rev. Davies' message: "Wait on the Lord..."

Click one of the buttons below for a brief excerpt from Rev. Davies' message: "God is still on the throne..."

Click one of the buttons below for a brief excerpt from Rev. Davies' message: "A God we can lean on..."

Click one of the buttons below for a brief excerpt from a sermon by the Rev. Lawrence Davies: "The way of Christ..."

Click one of the buttons below for a brief excerpt from the sermon by the Rev. Lawrence Davies: "The rainbow of hope..."

Click one of the buttons below for a brief excerpt from a sermon by the Rev. Lawrence Davies: "Our encounter with the risen Christ tells us..."

Click one of the buttons below for a brief excerpt from a sermon by the Rev. Lawrence A. Davies: "It's not about me; it's about you, Lord..."

Click one of the buttons below for a brief excerpt from a sermon by the Rev. Lawrence Davies: "In times of trial, many have found Jesus lifting their spirits..."

Click one of the buttons below for a brief excerpt from a sermon by the Rev. Lawrence Davies: "I'm thankful for my tribulations, for through them, I learn my limitations..."

Click one of the buttons below for a brief excerpt from a sermon by the Rev. Lawrence A. Davies: "Jesus gives us new hope..."

Click one of the buttons below for a brief excerpt from a sermon by the Rev. Lawrence A. Davies: "We need to look at windows, not mirrors..."

Click one of the buttons below for a brief excerpt from a sermon by the Rev. Lawrence A. Davies: "What blessings are all about..."

Click one of the buttons below for a brief excerpt from Rev. Davies' concluding prayer: "When we get to the heavenly gate..."

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Last update for this page: 10/25/2007

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