|
1784 |
John Wesley started the Methodist Church |
|
1869 |
Smith Chapel Episcopal Church South was organized |
|
1939 |
The Episcopal Church was South and the Episcopal
Church North merged and became the Methodist Church |
|
1945 |
The original church was not torn down until after the
first week in September and the present building was completed by the
first of June. The parsonage at Big Clifty was built about the same time. |
|
1954 |
The WCS (Woman’s Society of Christian Service) was
organized with the help of Mrs. Alice Perkins (Bro. Perkins wife.) Now
know as the UMW (United Methodist Women) |
|
1961 |
The first Sunday Schools were added to the sanctuary. |
|
1961 |
The Methodist and the Cumberland Presbyterian met
together for our Sunday School and each others worship service. Trading
back and forth with each denominations literature. |
|
1968 |
The Methodist Church and the United Brethren Church
Merged to become the United Methodist Church. |
|
1974 |
The Smith Chapel and Pleasant Grove Churches built a
Parsonage. |
|
1976 |
The sanctuary was carpeted. |
|
1976 |
The sanctuary has central air installed. |
|
1978 |
New pews and church furniture was purchased. |
|
1980 |
The second addition of Sunday School rooms were
added. |
|
1984 |
The UMW members made a bicentennial banner. |
|
1986 |
A ramp was constructed for the front entrance. |
|
1986 |
A 30’ X 40’ Pavilion was built. |
|
1986 |
Pulpit reversible scarf's were donated by members. |
|
1987 |
The 2nd addition to the previous Sunday School rooms
was transformed into a Fellowship Hall and dedicated to the memory of Rev.
John O’Banion. |
|
1987 |
County Water was installed in the church kitchen and
bathrooms. |
|
1989 |
A new deed was written with the Cumberland
Presbyterian that benefited both churches. |
|
1989 |
The UMW members made a banner of the Cross and
Flames. |
|
1989 |
Three crosses were placed at the end of the church
lane in memory of Reedie Goodman by family members. |
|
1990 |
70 Methodist Hymnals were donated to the church in
memory or honor of people we love. |
|
1990 |
Construction of a 20’ X 30’ extension on the back
of the church to expand the Fellowship Hall and Sunday school rooms along
with restrooms in the front entrance of the church. |
|
1992 |
New front doors were installed. These were given in
memory of Helen Skeeters. |
|
1995 |
Parking lot was blacktopped. |
|
1995 |
Ceiling and flood lights installed for pulpit. |
|
1995 |
Dedication of new entrance, cloak room and restroom
given in memory of Reedie Goodman. |
|
1995 |
Ray Dupin made and donated a lectern in honor of wife
Ellen Dupin. |
|
1995 |
Public Address system was given in memory of Reedie
Goodman. |
|
1997 |
Coat rack was made and given to Fellowship Hall by
Glenn Van Meter Jr. |
|
1997 |
Candle holders and lighter were given in memory of
Rev. George Lovelace by June and Verniece McGuffin. |
|
1997 |
Robin Lovelace and her parents gave a Bible in memory
of Rev. George Lovelace. |
|
1997 |
Microwave and dishwasher purchased for Fellowship
Hall |
|
1998 |
Bible stand was made and given to the Sanctuary by
Glenn Van Meter Jr. |
|
1998 |
Altar Cross and Candles were given in memory of Ray
Dupin by friends and family. A shrub was given by June and Verniece in
memory of Ray also. |
|
1999 |
Mavis and Earl Hart gave a new piano in memory of
their parents, Dennis and Beulah Goodman, and James E. and Essie Hart. |
|
2000 |
A Bradford Pear tree was planted in the church yard
in memory of Glenn Van Meter Jr. by the Forever Young Sunday School Class. |
|
2001 |
The Cross and Flame emblem on the front of the church
was given in memory of Glenn Van Meter Jr. by his family. |
|
2001 |
Four lighted ceiling fans and window blinds for the
Sanctuary were given by Mavis and Earl Hart. |
|
2001 |
New siding and a new roof were purchased and
installed on the church building and pavilion. This project was
spearheaded by Gary Goodman. |