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| 1972, 111th year. The
Bracken-Pendelton Co. Hymn Sing was held at the church on January 15th.
The Kentucky Temperance League speaker gave a program on February 6th.
2 Girls were baptized by Dr. Perry on March 19th.
That summer church parking spaces got a coating of gravel. The bulletin board and simulated Crosses of Calvary were repainted in August. Repair and reseeding of the cemetery was in progress. A paramet set ~ also, offering plates ~ were purchased. A new furnace was put in. Pulpit flowers and Bible were given to the church at Christmas. Lecterns were given to the church. Every member canvass was conducted. |
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| 1973, 112th year. May
7th through 13th evangelist Donald Tipton conducted revival services.
7 Decisions were made. There was a Sunday School picnic and trip to the
Cincinnati Zoo May 20th. Southern Aires gospel program was June 3rd.
2 People joined church June 10th. On August 27th Dr. Perry and Rev. Clos
baptized and accepted another member. That fall there was a Halloween
social and fellowship supper. The Bracken-Pendelton Co. Hymn Sing was on
November 18th. Good will project for Christmas: gifts for the Methodist
Home at Versailles, KY. Carter's Chapel's Christmas program on December
17th with gift exchange and fellowship supper followed ~ with Christmas
caroling the next week on the 23rd. Star of
Light pins were given for perfect Sunday School attendance
at the end 1973.
That year the church was presented with a fan, doors and a statue of Christ. Old windows were being removed while new were being made. Carter's Chapel purchased a sweeper, a light for the piano and a mower. Death claimed 2 members: Mr. Louis Tungate and Mr. James Bailey |
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| 1974, 113th year. On
March 16th The Bracken-Pendelton Co. Hymn Sing was held at Carter's Chapel.
June 2nd, the congregation went to the pastor's home for a cook-out after
worship services. The Sunday School Picnic was at Big Bone Park
on July 13th. A program on Sunday evening October
21st featured a KY State Police representative who explained the effects
of drugs on the individual and society. There was
a Halloween social at the Crittenden Fire House on the 26th. On
November 11th The Fuller
Family from Lexington presented a program of gospel music. The Community
Thanksgiving service was held at Carter's Chapel November 21st. Speaker,
Rev. Winters from Gardnersville Christian used slides
as illustrations for the Thanksgiving holiday. Gifts went to
the Methodist Children's Home in KY. Every member canvass,
gift exchange, fellowship dinner and program were on December 23rd.
The church got new silverware at Christmas.
That same year windows were installed in the sanctuary; memorial plaques (identifying the donor or placing in memorial of loved ones) were ordered for windows and doors. More work was done on the cemetery grounds. Death claimed the following members: Mrs. Clara Mann, Mrs. Lillian Cooke, Mr. A.W. Cornelius and Mrs. Minnie Sayers. |
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| 1975, 114th year. The
Bowles Family Gospel Singers sang at the church on Sunday afternoon, January
19th. A representative of the KY Temperance League was present for service
on the 26th. Several Carter's Chapel members attended the District Rally
at Florence UMC & heard Bishop Roberts speak. On April 26th,
Keith Staton of Hamilton, OH presented a program of gospel music. The 25th
of May the preacher hosted a cook-out for the congregation at his home.
Rev. Robert C. Pugh was the evangelist for the revival held from August
26th to the 31st. Rev. & Mrs. Raymound Gibson, campus minister of Union
College were in attendance on Sunday for the 11:00 service.
Young people had a hay ride and wiener roast at the park in Crittenden July 12th. Sunday School picnic was at Big Bone. Homecoming featured The Bowles Family Gospel Singers. Keith Staton and Rev. Stanley Patterson spoke at the event. The Edon Shale Group Witness Team presented a program at the church Sunday evening October 5th. The Bracken-Pendelton Co. Hymn Sing was held at Carter's Chapel on November 16th. Several gifts and a check were given to The Methodist Home of KY. Annual member canvass was conducted December 22nd. There was also a fellowship supper, Christmas program & gift exchange. The church bell and new steps for the rear door were erected in July of 1975; all funds and work donated. That year too 100 Spiritual Power Hymn books were donated as memorials. Identification memorial plaques were put on windows and doors. Eagle and cross for flag poles were given. A half dozen special music song books were also presented to Carter's Chapel. Death: Mrs. Julia Spegal passed away May 22nd. |
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| 1976, 115th year. In
March the young people had a wiener roast. Two rest rooms, a rebuilt
pulpit, new cistern, three Sunday School rooms and wall to wall carpet
had been completed. So there was a dedication service
for the projects. Special music at the event was provided by The Heavenly
Sounds; message delivered by Dr. Walton Gardner.
On Easter there was a sunrise service & breakfast. The Bracken Pendelton County Hymn Sing was that May. A couple of weeks later the pastor hosted a cook-out. The following week church membership increased by 1 transfer to Carter's Chapel. When Old Timer's Day rolled around, participants dressed in period clothes. Festivities celebrating the US Bicentennial Birthday included Col. Sanders fried chicken. Children, some wearing pioneer bonnets, sang and spoke tribute to God and country. There was a bell ringing ceremony commemorating the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Afternoon services closed with communion. In August the Sunday School had a picnic & hay ride to the park in Crittenden. In September Rev. Harry Glazier from The Gideons International presented a program; a freewill offering was donated to further Gideon work. Rev. Finley Isaacs, pastor of Morningview UMC served as evangelist for revival that month. The annual Halloween party was held at a member's home. ***One of Carter's Chapel's own returned from four years Navy duty to find a surprise dinner given in his honor. ***The Gardnersville Community Thanksgiving Service was at Carter's Chapel. Rev. Underhill, pastor of Gardnersville Christian delivered the message. All three churches provided special music. The church took a check and several gifts to The Methodist Home of KY. Carter's Chapel annuals were ready in December. The new public address system was too. Member canvass, Christmas program & supper were all that month.
Deaths: Mr. William Neal, Mrs. Ruth Bailey and Mrs. Lois Bowen. |
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| sources of above (edited) information:
History excerpts plus improvements & activities from various
church annuals: (*** some 1975/1976 dates conflict,
could be either year)
AMENDMENT #2 August 1972; AMENDMENT #3 AUGUST 1973; AMENDMENT #4 August 1974; AMENDMENT #5 August 1975. Last update 10/24/04.
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