G.M. Hayden, New Zion Pastor, St. Helena Parish, La.
File submitted by Bonnie Bridges McMillan
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Many thanks goes to Bonnie Bridges McMillan, author of "New
Zion Baptist Church, 1869-1994" from which this file was taken.

G.M. HAYDEN
1876 - 1879

On November 12, 1876, Rev. Hayden was called to the pastorate of
New Zion.  He continued as pastor of the church throughout 1879.
Rev. Hayden was a wellknown educator of his day.  On Sunday, Aug-
ust 12, 1877, a protracted meeting began which terminated on Sunday,
August 19, 1877.  The preaching was done by the pastor.  This meet-
ing resulted in 43 accessions, 35 by baptism, 10 by restoration
and 1 by letter.  This is considered the most successful revival
meeting in the history of the church.  The rites of baptism were
administered in Tickfaw River by the Rev. Mr. Hayden, Pastor.