Introduction
In the Beginning
The Beginning of Methodism
The First Methodist Church Building: 1883-1895
The Second Methodist Church Building: 1895-1917
The Third Methodist Church Building 1917-1964
The Fourth Methodist Church Building: 1964 to the Present
The Addition of Heritage Hall
The Church Renovation Project: 1999-2000
The Church Bell
The Time Capsule
Little Children's Daycare
Sunday School Superintendents
In Closing
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A beautiful new building was erected in 1895. It was a commodious frame structure painted white with a tall spire, a Sunday School room, and stained glass windows. It was truly DeLeon's most beautiful structure at that time.
It was built during the pastorate of Rev. A. E. Carroway. Names worthy of remembering in the construction of this building are: T.L. Gates, P.A. Gates, Charlie Gates, John J. Switzer, E.B. Walker, O.W. Whaley, Dr. J.W. Roark, Dr. J. W. Warren, Dr. R.H. Rush, John W. Gorman, L. H. Shannon, G.E. Garrett, Dr. C. W. Patterson, W.C. Streety, J.D. Hamm, J.T. Ross, and many others. Names still familiar to today's DeLeon residents began to emerge at this time.
The building was dedicated in the 1890s and the preacher on that occasion was Rev. E.A. Bailey, who had organized the church in 1876. What a happy day that must have been for him! Records do not indicate if any of the charter members were also present on that historic occasion.
The story is recorded that on that day of dedication the building was not yet paid for. In order to give every one the opportunity for the fullest expression of generosity and love, the doors were locked, and the amount was raised to insure the dedication of the building. DeLeon Circuit was made a Station in the year 1895.
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