In May 1962, Reverend Silas B. Holmes of Kilmarnock, Virginia became the fourth pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church.  He brought his wife Helen and daughter Ruth with him.  Reverend Holmes worked faithfully to strengthen the physical growth of the church.  This led to the erection of the Education Building which was dedicated in June 1963; however, on February 18, 1964 disaster struck one more time.

The church was bombed.  Once again persons from the surrounding communities assisted and encouraged this church body.  In September 1964, Reverend Holmes resigned his pastoral duties.