Church History
In 1947, eleven men and women (Elmer, Effie and Charles Human, Arba and Beatrice Howard, Bernice and Jason Davis, Shirley Davis, Nervia Melton, Reid Watson, and Ernest Howard) saw the need for a church in their community, and because of their vision, they formed a Prayer Band. During this time, they held cottage prayer meetings and Beatrice Howard organized a club for children, IAH (I Am His) Club. All children ages 6 - 14 were welcome. They met each Thursday at Beatrice’s home for Bible stories, prayer and games. Following were the IAH members: Wanda Howard, Homer Human, Betty Dodson, Willodean Melton, Lewis Howard, Hubert Davis, Madge Hawn, Justine Potter, Grace Davis, Bobby Davis, Reba Davis, Icy Howard, Winford Gooch, Betty Davis, Lynn Davis, Perry Howard, and Hanky Petrey.
Later joining the Prayer Band was Earl and Ruby Gooch, Henry and Olen Petrey, Charlie and Josie Melton, and Cledys and Mae Collins. Little else is known about this Prayer Band until October 1948 when the ladies of the Prayer Band met at Beatrice Howard’s home and organized a ladies club, called the Good Will Club. This club was organized to glorify God, help the needy, care for the sick and to start a building fund for a church. The Club met one day a week at the home of Bernice Davis. This day was started with prayer. Many hours were spent quilting. Quilts were distributed to families in need while some were sold to contribute toward the building fund. Different projects were going on during these gatherings. Many aprons were made and preparing bundles of clothing for needy families was a continuing effort. It was a familiar sound as you passed the Davis home to hear old hymns being sung by the ladies as they worked.
Five members of the club went into a covenant to pray for a revival in the community. In the latter part of November, their prayers were answered. A Revival was held in Arba and Beatrice Howard’s home which lasted eight nights. Cottage prayer meetings continued with much enthusiasm and folks were coming to participate from other communities and counties.
In the month of May, 1949, a decision was made to prepare a place for a revival. Arba and Beatrice Howard, Clinton and Marie Potter, and Bernice and Shirley Davis began to clearing off a spot of land known then as the Horse Shoe Curve, on the Arba Howard property. Plans were made to construct some type of shelter. Those helping the above named with work or donations were: Earl Gooch, Ernest Lettner, Jason Davis, Clayton Aytes, R.M. Scott, Elmer Human, Sidney and Wayne Howard and the Good Will Club. Facing discouragement and much ridicule, the work continued with Christ on their mind and a prayer in their heart. After 20 days of laboring, their work was completed.
In the late evening of June 4, 1949, as the sun hides it’s face, a group of tired people await the last obstacle before a revival can be announced. Arba, Beatrice, Wayne, Clinton, Marie, Bernice and Shirley sat with anticipation as Jason walks over to Arba’s house to connect the electricity. As Jason plugs in the extension cord, the naked light bulbs hanging from rough boards, lit the 26 X 30 foot shed. With great joy and tears, they gathered around the altar giving God praise and dedicating the Brush Arbor to Him. The time had come for revival.
On Sunday night, June 5, 1949, the first revival began with Clinton Potter, Ealis Stephens and Reid Watson doing the preaching. The first song they sang was “Heaven Must Be A Wonderful Place.” During the 20 nights of revival, 23 accepted the Lord as their personal Savior. Notice that the 20 nights of revival is the same number of days that it took to prepare for revival.
The little 26' X 30' shed was later named “The Tabernacle” by Rev. Ealis Stephens. Many years after the church was built, the name “The Tabernacle” still remained, and even today you may still hear the church referred to as “The Tabernacle.”
The twenty-three people that accepted Christ in the first revival held in the Tabernacle were: Frank Driver, Glen Dodson, Clifford and Evangeline Williams, Margaret Britton, Velma Davis, C. Landrum, Junior Presswood, Hannah and Leeton Melton, Mrs. Dave Lettner, C. Lettner, Bessie Honeycutt, Golmer Honeycutt, Edith Davidson, Treva Melton, Odis Potter, Jimmie Faye Smithers, Marilyn Wilson, Sidney Howard, Elsie Letner, and Clayton Human.
On July 10, 1949, at Jet Bridge (Clear Creek), Clinton Potter and Tom Conaster baptized the following: Sidney Howard, Clifford Williams, Flora Howard, Frank Driver, Elmer LaRue, Ida Hawn and Irene Waits. The night of July 10, 1949, Rev. Clinton Potter and the Prayer Band joined Rev. Tom Conaster in an eight night revival at Shady Grove Church. From the Tabernacle group, Truman Melton, M.C. Kries, and Marie Melton accepted Christ as their personal Savior. What a glorious meeting that was! The convicting spirit fell on Truman Melton, and he crawled into the church. The cries and prayers of the people were so intense that the preaching ceased. In the words of Truman later, “I thought I had died. All I could hear were the cries of the people.”
On July 23, 1949, another revival, at the Tabernacle, with Clinton Potter and Glen Matthews preaching. During this week’s revival, a total of thirty-one surrendered their lives to the Lord: Wayne Howard, Wesley Davidson, Junior Melton, Howard Human, Edward Bonham, Buddy Cochran, James Davidson, Ray Davis, James Morgan, Franklin Adcock, Alvin Williams, Lincoln Hawn, Elmer Melton, Andrew Barger, Boyd Davis, Laura Mae Davis, Pauline Potter, Fay Walford, Ethel Henry, Mable Lee, Dorothy Davis, Joyce Bowling, Ruth Davis, Gladys Ayers, Betty Collins, Mary Evelyn Nance, Jo Bowling, Betty Jo Simpson, Opal Waits, Joyce Potter and Bernice Jones.
The ones who had a vision of a church are in awe at what is taking place on the Horse Shoe Curve! When some of the ‘ol’ Praying Band heard a remark, “People at the Tabernacle are going crazy,” they just chuckled to themselves, took it to the Lord in prayer, and could see the vision much clearer of a church on the hill.
The month of July was an exciting time for the tabernacle folks. Sunday School was organized at the Tabernacle on July 1, 1949. Prayer meetings were conducted on Wednesday nights and cottage prayer meetings continued on Friday nights. It was also an exciting time for the youth. Glen Matthews, a young preacher from Cincinnati, Ohio, who was evangelizing in the area at this time, organized a young people’s club, the Christian Fellowship Club (CF Club). Officers elected were: President - Wayne Howard, Vice-president – Arthur Nance, Jr., Secretary and Treasurer - Faye Aytes, Song Leader - Truman Melton, and Reporter - Bernice Jones. The boys and girls had white shirts and blouses with the CF Club embroidered on the back. If there was anyone who needed help with shirts or blouses, one of the ladies at the Tabernacle would lend a hand. It was not unusual for the members to gather at Arba and Beatrice Howard’s, board a truck, and go to all night services, hold street meetings or attend cottage prayer meetings.
Many of the CF Club members were baptized at Jet Bridge (Clear Creek) on July 31, 1949 by Rev. Clinton Potter. They were: Wayne Howard, Truman Melton, Junior Melton, Howard Human, Betty Collins, Fay Melton, Faye Aytes, Clayton Human, Alvin Williams, Lincoln Hawn, Wesley Davidson, Margaret Britton, Laura Mae Davis, Earl Gooch, Minnie Cooper, and Elmer Melton.
As you can see, the year of 1949 was a busy year for the Tabernacle folks. Many miles were traveled to homes for prayer meetings and attending revivals. Their travels may be to Knoxville to a tent meeting or to Crossville for prayer services.
Their transportation many times was a one ton truck with a frame on the back which supported a tarpaulin to protect them from the wind, rain and cold. They boarded the truck with great enthusiasm, knowing if no blessings were to be received where they were going, they would be blessed on the back of the truck as they sang praises, prayed and shared past experiences.
One night around 9:00 p.m. as the ‘ol’ Prayer warriors were on their way home from a prayer meeting in Oakdale, the driver of the truck, Earl Gooch, noticed an unusual light as he rounded a curve on Bitter Creek. He pulled the truck to a stop and the bed was soon emptied of the curious passengers. They discovered that a wreck had taken place just before they arrived. They also discovered that one of their members (Wayne Howard) was having a hard time staying on his feet. He fell, got up and started across the highway and fell again. Everyone knew that Wayne did not drink - what was wrong??? Little did Wayne and the others know that he had been laying in the bed of the truck over a hole above the exhaust pipe and that he was slowly being poisoned on carbon monoxide gas. As he fell across the white line of the pavement, McKinley Smith said, “Bless God, let’s pray.” As Wayne regained consciousness, rolled his eyes around, wondering what had happened, he looked into the face of McKinley Smith who knelt over him praying. Wayne knew that it was not his time to die. God had touched, and they gave Him praise as they knelt in the middle of Highway 27.
Some of the homes visited that year for prayer service were: Ernie Potter, Gilbert Laymance, Dock Hardwick, Rachel S chubert, John Howard, Mary Dyer, John Swint, Archie Weaver, Oscar Oney, Edd D odson, Charlie Melton, Roy Davis, Mae Davis, Wilburn Pittman, Egbert Jones, Preston Jones, Ern Presswood, McKinley Smith, Clayton Aytes, Willie Bishop, Archie Newberry, Maynard Bishop,Bucky Phillips, Joe Holloway, Mary Landrum, Lance Hyder, Dory Taylor , and Charlie Potter.
Christmas in the shed in the year 1950 was a time to be cherished. The first Christmas program, “The Shepherd That Was Left B ehind” was presented by the young people and directed by Bernice Davis. Those attending watched the shepherds as they knelt, their knees resting on the ground carpeted with wood shavings and saw dust and could visualize our Savior being born in such a humble setting. For many, the true meaning of Christmas became a reality. Cast members were: Wayne Howard, Howard Human, Junior Nance, Frank Driver, Faye Aytes, Fay Melton, Velma Davis, Truman Melton, Junior Melton, Wesley Davidson, James Howard, Juanita Melton, and Bernice Jones.
June 5, 1949 through October 1, 1951, numerous preachers gathered in the brush arbor to deliver their messages. Many messages were delivered by Rev. Clinton P otter. Rev. Charlie Brown preached on the 2nd and 4th Sunday nights during 1950. Others preaching were: Rev. Reid Watson, Rev. Glen Matthews, Rev. Tom Conaster, Rev. Ealis Stephens, Rev. Richards, Rev. Howard, Rev. Fowler, Rev. Dickson, Rev. Lowery and Rev. Arthur Nance, Jr.
The “ol Prayer Band” had witnessed many things in the past few years. They still knew in their hearts that one day they would see a church on the hill.
August 30, 1950, was the setting of another revival at the Tabernacle with the Rev. Glen Matthews as evangelist. Accepting Christ as their personal Savior during this time were: Wanda Howard, Icy Howard, Louis Howard, Perry Howard, Hubert Davis, Lynn Davis, Homer (Sonny) Human, Mr. & Mrs. Carl Nelson, Ruth Human, Willodean Melton, Katherine Human, Shirley Human, Betty Davis, David Newberry, Ruby Human and _?_ Nelson. Following the six nights of revival, these seventeen were baptized by the Rev. Tom Conaster.
Rev. Arthur Nance,Jr. was called as Pastor on October 1, 1951. Shortly after Rev. Nance was called as Pastor, plans were made to BUILD A CHURCH!!! The church would be built near the spot where the brush arbor was built on the land donated by Arba and Beatrice Howard. Trustees elected were: Arba Howard, Elmer Human, and Henry Petrey. Elmer Human was elected as Moderator and Earl Gooch as Clerk. Appointed as building committee were: Jason Davis, Earl Gooch, Henry Petrey and Arba Howard.
Many donations of money and building materials were given. Logs were furnished by Elmer Human, Arba Howard and Henry Petrey and were hauled to the saw mill by Wayne Howard and Elmer Human. Elmer sawed the logs into lumber and the lumber was planed by R.M. Scott. Materials such as gravel, blocks, sand, shingles, felt, etc. were hauled by Ruby Gooch, Elmer Human, Henry Petrey, Wayne Howard, and Jr. Nance. Earl Gooch donated eight windows. Paint for windows and doors was furnished by Charlie Melton. Paint for the church was donated by E.A. McPeters. Church bell was donated by George Farris who also did the plaster work and in return was given a love offering of $25. Building the church foundation were: Arba Howard, Elmer Human, Wayne Howard, McKinley Smith, Earl Gooch, Howard Weaver, Gibb Davis, Glen Dodson and Clifford Williams. Laying the blocks were Henry Petrey, Arba Howard, Elmer Human, Wayne Howard, A rchie Newberry, Jason Davis, Jimmy Newberry, Howard Weaver, McKinley Smith and GlenMatthews. Rafters, roofing, building the flue and other work were Clinton Potter, HenryPetrey, Arba Howard, Elmer Human, Wayne Howard, Leeton Melton, Jr. Nance, Jason Davis and Glen Dodson. Laying sub-flooring were Henry Petrey, Howard Weaver, Jason Davis, A rba Howard, Elmer Human, Wayne Howard, Bernice Davis and Shirley Davis. Installing windows were Elmer Human, Arba Howard,Charlie Melton, JasonDavis, Bernice Davis and Shirley Davis. Ceiling was done by Jason Davis, Jr. Nance, Clifford Williams, Charlie Melton, Earl Gooch, Leeton Melton, Henry Petrey, Arba Howard and Elmer Human. Installing doors were Arba Howard and Jason Davis. B uilding steps were Arba Howard, Jason Davis, Bernice Davis, and Shirley Davis. Painting windows were Shirley Davis, Bernice Davis, Velma Howard, Beatrice Howard, and Wanda Howard. Flooring were Bill Nance, Leeton Melton, Jr. Nance, Henry Petrey, Charlie Melton, Arba Howard, and Elmer Human. Building the stage were Bill Nance, Leeton Melton, Arba Howard, Jr. Nance, Charlie Melton and Elmer Human. The inside paint job was later done by Jr. Nance. Concrete steps were later built by Stobert Nance with cement from Long Construction Company.
THE VISION IS NOW A REALITY - A CHURCH ON THE HILL!!!!
Praise the Lord for those who labored so faithfully.
Date Built 1951
Later joining the Prayer Band was Earl and Ruby Gooch, Henry and Olen Petrey, Charlie and Josie Melton, and Cledys and Mae Collins. Little else is known about this Prayer Band until October 1948 when the ladies of the Prayer Band met at Beatrice Howard’s home and organized a ladies club, called the Good Will Club. This club was organized to glorify God, help the needy, care for the sick and to start a building fund for a church. The Club met one day a week at the home of Bernice Davis. This day was started with prayer. Many hours were spent quilting. Quilts were distributed to families in need while some were sold to contribute toward the building fund. Different projects were going on during these gatherings. Many aprons were made and preparing bundles of clothing for needy families was a continuing effort. It was a familiar sound as you passed the Davis home to hear old hymns being sung by the ladies as they worked.
Five members of the club went into a covenant to pray for a revival in the community. In the latter part of November, their prayers were answered. A Revival was held in Arba and Beatrice Howard’s home which lasted eight nights. Cottage prayer meetings continued with much enthusiasm and folks were coming to participate from other communities and counties.
In the month of May, 1949, a decision was made to prepare a place for a revival. Arba and Beatrice Howard, Clinton and Marie Potter, and Bernice and Shirley Davis began to clearing off a spot of land known then as the Horse Shoe Curve, on the Arba Howard property. Plans were made to construct some type of shelter. Those helping the above named with work or donations were: Earl Gooch, Ernest Lettner, Jason Davis, Clayton Aytes, R.M. Scott, Elmer Human, Sidney and Wayne Howard and the Good Will Club. Facing discouragement and much ridicule, the work continued with Christ on their mind and a prayer in their heart. After 20 days of laboring, their work was completed.
In the late evening of June 4, 1949, as the sun hides it’s face, a group of tired people await the last obstacle before a revival can be announced. Arba, Beatrice, Wayne, Clinton, Marie, Bernice and Shirley sat with anticipation as Jason walks over to Arba’s house to connect the electricity. As Jason plugs in the extension cord, the naked light bulbs hanging from rough boards, lit the 26 X 30 foot shed. With great joy and tears, they gathered around the altar giving God praise and dedicating the Brush Arbor to Him. The time had come for revival.
On Sunday night, June 5, 1949, the first revival began with Clinton Potter, Ealis Stephens and Reid Watson doing the preaching. The first song they sang was “Heaven Must Be A Wonderful Place.” During the 20 nights of revival, 23 accepted the Lord as their personal Savior. Notice that the 20 nights of revival is the same number of days that it took to prepare for revival.
The little 26' X 30' shed was later named “The Tabernacle” by Rev. Ealis Stephens. Many years after the church was built, the name “The Tabernacle” still remained, and even today you may still hear the church referred to as “The Tabernacle.”
The twenty-three people that accepted Christ in the first revival held in the Tabernacle were: Frank Driver, Glen Dodson, Clifford and Evangeline Williams, Margaret Britton, Velma Davis, C. Landrum, Junior Presswood, Hannah and Leeton Melton, Mrs. Dave Lettner, C. Lettner, Bessie Honeycutt, Golmer Honeycutt, Edith Davidson, Treva Melton, Odis Potter, Jimmie Faye Smithers, Marilyn Wilson, Sidney Howard, Elsie Letner, and Clayton Human.
On July 10, 1949, at Jet Bridge (Clear Creek), Clinton Potter and Tom Conaster baptized the following: Sidney Howard, Clifford Williams, Flora Howard, Frank Driver, Elmer LaRue, Ida Hawn and Irene Waits. The night of July 10, 1949, Rev. Clinton Potter and the Prayer Band joined Rev. Tom Conaster in an eight night revival at Shady Grove Church. From the Tabernacle group, Truman Melton, M.C. Kries, and Marie Melton accepted Christ as their personal Savior. What a glorious meeting that was! The convicting spirit fell on Truman Melton, and he crawled into the church. The cries and prayers of the people were so intense that the preaching ceased. In the words of Truman later, “I thought I had died. All I could hear were the cries of the people.”
On July 23, 1949, another revival, at the Tabernacle, with Clinton Potter and Glen Matthews preaching. During this week’s revival, a total of thirty-one surrendered their lives to the Lord: Wayne Howard, Wesley Davidson, Junior Melton, Howard Human, Edward Bonham, Buddy Cochran, James Davidson, Ray Davis, James Morgan, Franklin Adcock, Alvin Williams, Lincoln Hawn, Elmer Melton, Andrew Barger, Boyd Davis, Laura Mae Davis, Pauline Potter, Fay Walford, Ethel Henry, Mable Lee, Dorothy Davis, Joyce Bowling, Ruth Davis, Gladys Ayers, Betty Collins, Mary Evelyn Nance, Jo Bowling, Betty Jo Simpson, Opal Waits, Joyce Potter and Bernice Jones.
The ones who had a vision of a church are in awe at what is taking place on the Horse Shoe Curve! When some of the ‘ol’ Praying Band heard a remark, “People at the Tabernacle are going crazy,” they just chuckled to themselves, took it to the Lord in prayer, and could see the vision much clearer of a church on the hill.
The month of July was an exciting time for the tabernacle folks. Sunday School was organized at the Tabernacle on July 1, 1949. Prayer meetings were conducted on Wednesday nights and cottage prayer meetings continued on Friday nights. It was also an exciting time for the youth. Glen Matthews, a young preacher from Cincinnati, Ohio, who was evangelizing in the area at this time, organized a young people’s club, the Christian Fellowship Club (CF Club). Officers elected were: President - Wayne Howard, Vice-president – Arthur Nance, Jr., Secretary and Treasurer - Faye Aytes, Song Leader - Truman Melton, and Reporter - Bernice Jones. The boys and girls had white shirts and blouses with the CF Club embroidered on the back. If there was anyone who needed help with shirts or blouses, one of the ladies at the Tabernacle would lend a hand. It was not unusual for the members to gather at Arba and Beatrice Howard’s, board a truck, and go to all night services, hold street meetings or attend cottage prayer meetings.
Many of the CF Club members were baptized at Jet Bridge (Clear Creek) on July 31, 1949 by Rev. Clinton Potter. They were: Wayne Howard, Truman Melton, Junior Melton, Howard Human, Betty Collins, Fay Melton, Faye Aytes, Clayton Human, Alvin Williams, Lincoln Hawn, Wesley Davidson, Margaret Britton, Laura Mae Davis, Earl Gooch, Minnie Cooper, and Elmer Melton.
As you can see, the year of 1949 was a busy year for the Tabernacle folks. Many miles were traveled to homes for prayer meetings and attending revivals. Their travels may be to Knoxville to a tent meeting or to Crossville for prayer services.
Their transportation many times was a one ton truck with a frame on the back which supported a tarpaulin to protect them from the wind, rain and cold. They boarded the truck with great enthusiasm, knowing if no blessings were to be received where they were going, they would be blessed on the back of the truck as they sang praises, prayed and shared past experiences.
One night around 9:00 p.m. as the ‘ol’ Prayer warriors were on their way home from a prayer meeting in Oakdale, the driver of the truck, Earl Gooch, noticed an unusual light as he rounded a curve on Bitter Creek. He pulled the truck to a stop and the bed was soon emptied of the curious passengers. They discovered that a wreck had taken place just before they arrived. They also discovered that one of their members (Wayne Howard) was having a hard time staying on his feet. He fell, got up and started across the highway and fell again. Everyone knew that Wayne did not drink - what was wrong??? Little did Wayne and the others know that he had been laying in the bed of the truck over a hole above the exhaust pipe and that he was slowly being poisoned on carbon monoxide gas. As he fell across the white line of the pavement, McKinley Smith said, “Bless God, let’s pray.” As Wayne regained consciousness, rolled his eyes around, wondering what had happened, he looked into the face of McKinley Smith who knelt over him praying. Wayne knew that it was not his time to die. God had touched, and they gave Him praise as they knelt in the middle of Highway 27.
Some of the homes visited that year for prayer service were: Ernie Potter, Gilbert Laymance, Dock Hardwick, Rachel S chubert, John Howard, Mary Dyer, John Swint, Archie Weaver, Oscar Oney, Edd D odson, Charlie Melton, Roy Davis, Mae Davis, Wilburn Pittman, Egbert Jones, Preston Jones, Ern Presswood, McKinley Smith, Clayton Aytes, Willie Bishop, Archie Newberry, Maynard Bishop,Bucky Phillips, Joe Holloway, Mary Landrum, Lance Hyder, Dory Taylor , and Charlie Potter.
Christmas in the shed in the year 1950 was a time to be cherished. The first Christmas program, “The Shepherd That Was Left B ehind” was presented by the young people and directed by Bernice Davis. Those attending watched the shepherds as they knelt, their knees resting on the ground carpeted with wood shavings and saw dust and could visualize our Savior being born in such a humble setting. For many, the true meaning of Christmas became a reality. Cast members were: Wayne Howard, Howard Human, Junior Nance, Frank Driver, Faye Aytes, Fay Melton, Velma Davis, Truman Melton, Junior Melton, Wesley Davidson, James Howard, Juanita Melton, and Bernice Jones.
June 5, 1949 through October 1, 1951, numerous preachers gathered in the brush arbor to deliver their messages. Many messages were delivered by Rev. Clinton P otter. Rev. Charlie Brown preached on the 2nd and 4th Sunday nights during 1950. Others preaching were: Rev. Reid Watson, Rev. Glen Matthews, Rev. Tom Conaster, Rev. Ealis Stephens, Rev. Richards, Rev. Howard, Rev. Fowler, Rev. Dickson, Rev. Lowery and Rev. Arthur Nance, Jr.
The “ol Prayer Band” had witnessed many things in the past few years. They still knew in their hearts that one day they would see a church on the hill.
August 30, 1950, was the setting of another revival at the Tabernacle with the Rev. Glen Matthews as evangelist. Accepting Christ as their personal Savior during this time were: Wanda Howard, Icy Howard, Louis Howard, Perry Howard, Hubert Davis, Lynn Davis, Homer (Sonny) Human, Mr. & Mrs. Carl Nelson, Ruth Human, Willodean Melton, Katherine Human, Shirley Human, Betty Davis, David Newberry, Ruby Human and _?_ Nelson. Following the six nights of revival, these seventeen were baptized by the Rev. Tom Conaster.
Rev. Arthur Nance,Jr. was called as Pastor on October 1, 1951. Shortly after Rev. Nance was called as Pastor, plans were made to BUILD A CHURCH!!! The church would be built near the spot where the brush arbor was built on the land donated by Arba and Beatrice Howard. Trustees elected were: Arba Howard, Elmer Human, and Henry Petrey. Elmer Human was elected as Moderator and Earl Gooch as Clerk. Appointed as building committee were: Jason Davis, Earl Gooch, Henry Petrey and Arba Howard.
Many donations of money and building materials were given. Logs were furnished by Elmer Human, Arba Howard and Henry Petrey and were hauled to the saw mill by Wayne Howard and Elmer Human. Elmer sawed the logs into lumber and the lumber was planed by R.M. Scott. Materials such as gravel, blocks, sand, shingles, felt, etc. were hauled by Ruby Gooch, Elmer Human, Henry Petrey, Wayne Howard, and Jr. Nance. Earl Gooch donated eight windows. Paint for windows and doors was furnished by Charlie Melton. Paint for the church was donated by E.A. McPeters. Church bell was donated by George Farris who also did the plaster work and in return was given a love offering of $25. Building the church foundation were: Arba Howard, Elmer Human, Wayne Howard, McKinley Smith, Earl Gooch, Howard Weaver, Gibb Davis, Glen Dodson and Clifford Williams. Laying the blocks were Henry Petrey, Arba Howard, Elmer Human, Wayne Howard, A rchie Newberry, Jason Davis, Jimmy Newberry, Howard Weaver, McKinley Smith and GlenMatthews. Rafters, roofing, building the flue and other work were Clinton Potter, HenryPetrey, Arba Howard, Elmer Human, Wayne Howard, Leeton Melton, Jr. Nance, Jason Davis and Glen Dodson. Laying sub-flooring were Henry Petrey, Howard Weaver, Jason Davis, A rba Howard, Elmer Human, Wayne Howard, Bernice Davis and Shirley Davis. Installing windows were Elmer Human, Arba Howard,Charlie Melton, JasonDavis, Bernice Davis and Shirley Davis. Ceiling was done by Jason Davis, Jr. Nance, Clifford Williams, Charlie Melton, Earl Gooch, Leeton Melton, Henry Petrey, Arba Howard and Elmer Human. Installing doors were Arba Howard and Jason Davis. B uilding steps were Arba Howard, Jason Davis, Bernice Davis, and Shirley Davis. Painting windows were Shirley Davis, Bernice Davis, Velma Howard, Beatrice Howard, and Wanda Howard. Flooring were Bill Nance, Leeton Melton, Jr. Nance, Henry Petrey, Charlie Melton, Arba Howard, and Elmer Human. Building the stage were Bill Nance, Leeton Melton, Arba Howard, Jr. Nance, Charlie Melton and Elmer Human. The inside paint job was later done by Jr. Nance. Concrete steps were later built by Stobert Nance with cement from Long Construction Company.
THE VISION IS NOW A REALITY - A CHURCH ON THE HILL!!!!
Praise the Lord for those who labored so faithfully.
Date Built 1951
