 The earliest reference concerning the church is in the September 1838 issue
of "The Baptist" (now "Baptist and Reflector").It was named New Hope Church in 1838 before the incorporation of Germantown; and in that year the church reported a revival in which 49 members united with the church, including 45 for baptism.Also in 1838, the church petitioned to be seated at the meeting of the "Big Hatchie Association" and reported a membership of 69.