CELEBRATING
50 YEARS OF RICH HERITAGE
The current
generation of Forrest Heights
United Methodist Church has a rich
heritage because of the visions and
dreams of our early church officials,
ministers, and dedicated lay
people.
Since 1949,
many people have been a part of the life
of this church. Many memories have
been created. Some make us laugh,
some bring our tears. Some lead to
celebration. But all are a part of
who we are today. As we reflect on
our past, we also dream of who we might
become in the future.
July 29,
1951 is recorded as "Founder's
Day", for it was on that date that
the first service was held in the church
Fellowship Hall. Those who joined
the church on or before that day are
listed as founders. On that day
there were 345 members, 26 of whom retain
membership as of this writing (May 1999).
Pastors who have lead Forrest
Heights for the past 50 years.
Burgin
Watkins
H. Dewitt
Seago
W. A. Appling
Alby J.
Cockrell
O. A.
McBrayer
Jim T.
Pickens
Samuel P.
Auslam
Marvin James
Albert
Lindley
Frank Oglesby
Gene Wisdom
Morris Poole
David H.
Robertson
J. Wesley
Brown
Namiqa
Shipman
Vergil
Ichtertz
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1949-1953
1953-1957
1957-1961
1961-1965
1965-1973
1973-1974
1974-1975
1975-1978
1978-1981
1981-1986
1986-1990
1990-1993
1993-1995
1995-1998
1998-2000
2000-present
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