On Sunday October 7, 1906, Rev. F. H. James preached in the Sunday School room behind the glass doors of the new church and it was the first worship service held in the new building. The church worshipped as a branch of Ketoctin until December 3, 1911, when 41 persons presented letters of dismissal from Ketoctin Church, and covenanted together to unite in the organization of the Round Hill Baptist Church.
As evidence of the growing interest of the young church, five additional classrooms with a basement were added to the rear of the building in early 1954. A service of dedication for this addition was held in November 1955.
The Sunday School and Church continued to grow. In 1960 recommendations were made to the church for a new building to include classrooms, nursery, bathroom facilities, kitchen, fellowship hall, equipment to provide heat to the other five classrooms and heated water for the baptistery.
During the year 1974, Round Hill Baptist was known as one of the fastest growing churches in the state. A church parsonage was sought out and bought in 1975. The church celebrated a "Note" burning service in 1978 indicating in public, the church being free of monetary debt, with the parsonage Note paid in full.
Work began in 1988 to replace the sanctuary windows with stained glass with all monies coming from designated gifts. By April 1991, the Annex had been renovated on both floors to provide the Pastor's Study, church office, four classrooms, and 1 1/2 baths.
During the past 100 years, the Round Hill Baptist Church has been led by 20 pastors and several interim pastors. The Centennial Celebration for October 7-8, 2006, was a great success, after many months of planning and putting information and programs together. It was a united success because so many people joined together in accomplishing the many tasks needed to prepare for a 100th anniversary. Although we planned to begin at our Mother Church (Ketoctin) on October 7th, inclement weather prevented using that location and the event was moved to the Round HIll Baptist Church. All went well, with approximately 130 being fed and enjoying the program. On Sunday, October 8th, we had four former pastors, along with Bill Smith, former Director of Missions of the Potomac Association, give history and participate in a round table sort of discussion, with Ivan Clark and Larry Potts acting as facilitators. Each former pastor was presented, as a gift from the church, an ornament replica of the Round Hill Baptist Church and all guest were given a copy of the Newly printed OUR HERTIAGE booklet, which was updated by the Church Historian. The events concluded in the fire hall, with a catered luncheon serving some 180 members and guests, so all could be seated in the same room and continue to enjoy the social fellowship. All in all , it was a great weekend and should set the stage for the beginning of the next twenty-five years and on to the 200th year.
people together"
