These are the words that Galilee Missionary Baptist church was founded on 72 years ago. The church began with a very small membership at the corner of Buck and Booker T., under the leadership of Rev. E. J. Galloway. In 1932 the members saw to improve the church by adding water, lights and gas. In 1949, the church building was destroyed by fire. At that time they were granted the privilege to worship in the afternoon at the New Testament Baptist church. Not to long after that Grace's Funeral Home at 3601 Providence opened their doors and welcomed Galilee to have the services in the mortuary. Services were held at Grace's Funeral Home for approximately two years. These were years of hard time and poverty. The indebtedness to reconstruct and buy was beyond the mastery of the congregation. At that time Pastor E.J. Galloway offered the membership a portion of his property to build a new place to worship. On May 11, 1951 a groundbreaking service was held for the new building that was built on 1401 Worm Street. In 1979 Pastor Galloway was called home to be with the Lord. Upon his death in 1980, Rev. F. LaVergne was elected to serve as Pastor for the church until January 1981. Following his departure Rev. V.R. Jefferson was elected as Pastor in May 1981. Under his leadership, the membership and property increased. The property extended to include the majority of the block on Worm Street. Rev. V.R. Jefferson retired in spring of 2002 due to his health. Galilee Missionary Baptist church is now under the leadership of Rev. Byron Wyatt, who was elected a Pastor November 22, 2002.

As you can see over the years the church grew in numbers as well as in strength. They continue to stand on the promise of God, "Upon this rock I'll build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against thee". On November 1, 2003 Galilee Missionary Baptist church celebrated the groundbreaking for their new building project. Members, family and friends, as well as some Houston leaders came out to worship and rejoice for what God has already done and for what He is going to do. Everyone had on their hard hats that symbolized the construction of their new facility. People fellowshipped with one another and walked the lot where the new building stands. Pastor Byron Wyatt brought forth the word of God, they sang "We've come this for by faith" and there was plenty of food for everyone to enjoy. What a joyous and historical occasion. Galilee Missionary Baptist Church is committed to provide sound biblical preaching and teaching of God's Word. Their goal is to win souls to Christ and to nurture the spiritual growth for all ages by enhancing personal living, family living and social congregation in the development of a life of devotion and praise. With the new building project there will not be limited ministries and programs. The new facility will have a worship area that will seat over 500, with classrooms, a conference center and a nursery, which will enhance the quality of the ministry as they seek to serve the community.

Thoughts from Galilee Missionary Baptist Church Pastor Byron Wyatt:

I can only thank God for His divine favor. God has truly orchestrated this entire building project. I can't and won't take any credit. I give God all of the glory. I have to also give kudos to the faithfulness of the Galilee Family. God has shown us through this whole building project that His delay is not denial. In addition, the vision that God has given me can only be summed up with 1 Cor 2:9, "But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him." In other words, "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet!"