About Shiloh Baptist Church
- Shiloh Baptist Church was organized in 1869 by 7 members of 2nd Baptist Church who were disgruntled over the use of music instruments in the church. She will be celebrating the 150th anniversa4ry in 2019. It is the City set upon a Hill at 720 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Columbus, Ohio, 43204. Rev. Dr. Otha Gilyard is the pastor who is now celebrating 25 years as its shepherd. Shiloh is the 2nd oldest African American Church in Columbus, Ohio and is listed on the National Register of Historical Places. Services begin at 10:00 on Sundays, Prayer service is 7:00 on Tuesday evenings. The Saturday Luncheon Programs serves those who are hungry at 11:00 on Saturday, where there is a spiritual message given and salvation is extended. The 1st Saturday of the month, the Holy Communion is offered to Christians who attend the luncheon. There are two associated minister who bring the WORD are Rev. Marion Willis, III, and Rev. Bennie Wess. The season of ADVENT is celebrated the first Saturday of December with singing, a message, candle lighting, and a fellowship lunch afterwards. Deaconess Betty Willis is in charge of the service.
