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The History of Usher's Temple C.M.E. Church!




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Heritage

Christian, in our beliefs... Methodist, in our approach... Episcopal, in our organization  (Bishops assign pastors)

The concern of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church for the social well-being of humankind springs from the act of God in Jesus Christ as revealed in the Gospel, and from the life and witness of John Wesley and other fathers of Methodism who ministered to the physical, intellectual, and social needs of the people to whom they preached the gospel of personal redemption.

The interest and activity of the C.M.E. Church in the improvement of the human condition parallels the very history of our Church. In the opening editorial of the Gospel Trumpet published in 1897, Bishop Lucius H. Holsey stated that its purpose would be to "discuss without hesitation, any phase of the civic, social, and those economic and political questions that may affect the well-being of the Church and race." This policy of active participation in the solution of social problems has not been restricted to literary and journalistic endeavor. It can be seen in the individual contributions of some of the leaders of our church during its history -- Lucius H. Holsey, Isaac Lane, C. H. Phillips, Randall A. Carter, J. A. Hamlett, J. A. Bray, J. A. Martin, and Channing H. Tobias. It can be seen in those official programs and practices on the local, regional and national levels that were designed to eradicate crime, disease, ignorance, poverty and racial injustice. It has been demonstrated by unknown thousands who are members of the Christian Methodist Episcopal church as they have resisted oppression, and pursued liberty and justice for all humankind.

This is the historical tradition that undergirds and challenges our accomplishments in this day.

This is our heritage. Read more about the "History of Usher's Temple C.M.E. Church" and understand our beginnings as we seek to grow in God in the future.

The Book of Discipline of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, 1998

History

"From Whence We've Come: 1866 - The Present"
Compiled by Willie Walker - April, 1999

Religion has always been an important force in the lives of human beings. It has always guided mankind to equate his life with the noblest force in the universe -- GOD.

This force was evidenced in the lives of the pioneers in Methodism in Fort Valley without regard for racial restrictions.

In order to appreciate our great Christian heritage we will take a brief look at Methodism in the South, prior to the Emancipation Proclamation. This backward glance will help us appreciate the great effort of both blacks and whites to minister to the needs of our forefathers, many of whom attended the church of their masters. Then we will follow this church's growth and progression through the years.

In 1847, when Fort Valley had developed into a good-sized village and its further growth was assured by the coming of the Southwestern Railroad, members of the Old Pond Church -- a white church affiliated with the Methodist Episcopal Church South, located on Knoxville Road about one mile from Fort Valley, north of the old golf course -- erected a new building on land donated by James A. Everett (founder of Fort Valley) and Mathew Dorsey - the present site of Everett Square. Worship began here in 1848. The floor plan of the new building provided a balcony to be used for seating colored people who wished to worship in the Methodist faith. All over the South slaves were allowed to belong to various missions of the Methodist Church. At least 225,000 Negroes belonged to these missions. Georgia and South Carolina had about 60 ministers who served as missionaries to these communicants.

Old Pond Church Given to Negroes

After emancipation, in 1866, the Old Pond Church was given to the colored worshipers for whom the white ministers served as preacher, counselor and friend. It took the colored worshipers about a year to move the church to the site on O'Neal Street because they used the white farmers mules to move the church after working in the fields each day.

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The first free black church, Usher's Temple C.M.E. Church, spawned several others in the community and the Usher's Temple members helped create the first free black school - Fort Valley High and Industrial School.
Fort Valley Methodist Church Preacher Trains Negro Preachers

Also in 1866, the Negro preachers who had been licensed by the Fort Valley Quarterly Conference became leaders in the new Colored Methodist Episcopal Church formed that year. These men felt their lack of "formal education" needed guidance, so they asked Rev. J.C. Cotter (preacher of the Fort Valley Methodist Church), to help prepare them for their mission. These men learned to read the Bible at the Everett Mission, but they could not write. Rev. Cotter began a "Literacy and Theological Institute for Negroes" meeting at his home two or three times each week. The first order of business was instruction using the old "blue back speller". Next Rev. Cotter would hear the men preach, analyze their sermons and give them a text to develop for their next sermon.

According to the history of the First Methodist Church of Fort Valley, Rev. Cotter's pupils were Caesar Taylor, Isaac Anderson, Paul Barnette and Jim Staley. In 1859 Caesar Taylor had been the first Negro licensed to preach by the Fort Valley Quarterly Conference. Until that time the law required a white preacher to be present at all meetings.

Odd Fellows Lodge Hall Used As Church And School

Temporarily, the colored Methodists, with no particular pastor, were housed in a two-story building on O'Neal Street known as "The Blind Academy" (Odd Fellows Lodge Hall, then Edwards Funeral Home). Trustees included Isaac Anderson, Paul Barnette, David Hunter, Peter Walker and Newton Everett.


Odd Fellows Lodge Hall, birthplace of Fort Valley High and Industrial School, is the forerunner of Fort Valley State University (College)

The upper floor was used for worship services. All colored citizens were invited to worship here. As a result, the colored Methodists received the distinction of mothering the growth of the A.M.E.'s who built Saint Peter A.M.E. Church on Griffin Line (East Church Street) and Shiloh Baptist who also built their church on Griffin Line.

The ground floor was used for school purposes, thus starting the first school for colored children in Houston County (the division of Houston & Peach Counties came in 1924). From this humble beginning, early October, 1895, Professor John W. Davidson, leader and founder; Gideon V. Barnette, Chairman; Curtis V. Nixon, Secretary and others held planning conferences at Usher's Temple's parsonage to plan for a larger school, which gave rise and development of the Fort Valley High & Industrial School, presently Fort Valley State University. On November 6, 1895, eighteen men (fifteen colored and three whites) petitioned the Superior Court Of Houston County located in Perry for a charter to legalize the school.

According to the application, the purpose of the institution was:

...the furthering and promoting of the cause of mental and manual education in the State of Georgia and the special purpose is to have, acquire, hold, manage and control grounds, buildings, machinery and outfit for the successful conducting of a school for the higher mental and manual education of the youths and children of Georgia, also to elect teachers and have control of all matters connected with the carrying out of the said school.

Negro Church Named For Rev. J.H. Usher

The first ordained elder and pastor to this charge was Rev. J.H. Usher. On December 31, 1868, the C.M.E. Church bought from W.E. Sloan land on the South West side of the Southwestern Railroad, 2089 feet square or one square acre, previously known as The Baptist College lot. With Rev. Usher's keen foresight and guidance, the erection of the first real church building was begun across the street from The Blind Academy, which bore his name, Usher's Chapel. The first cornerstone gives the date, 1880.

Usher's Chapel was more than just a church. It was an inspiration giving rise and nurture to fraternal, civic, educational, as well as religious ventures for all its people, both near and far. In 1866, Rev. Usher went as a delegate to the General Conference held in Washington, D.C. Here, he introduced a set of resolutions which resulted in the recognition for women of the C.M.E. Church as Stewardesses for the whole connection. This great body, The Stewardess Board, was the forerunner of the spirit of the missionary women in the church, with Fort Valley's Usher's Temple as the founding mother. The first President of Stewardess Board #I (1) was Ella Slappy Jones and Carrie Nixon was the first President of Stewardess Board #II (2). Rev. D.L. Miller was minister in charge at the time.

Fire Destroys Church

Worship continued there from 1880 - 1890, which, in time the structure was consumed by fire. In 1891, the next historical stride came when Alonzo Nixon returned from a General Conference, held in a western state. He suggested that the new church be veneered in brick for protection against fire. It is said that Rev. H. Bass, a local elder, bought a brick for ten cents, placed a $5.00 bill thereon, and said, "let's build a brick church!" So instead of constructing a 4 inch wall (required for veneering), an 8 inch wall was constructed, thus giving Fort Valley its first brick church (it was referred to throughout the area as "the brick church"). This was a beautiful structure with velvet inner doors to the main entrance and store bought pews. This church grew in structure as it grew in grace and became known as Usher's Temple. The completion of the work was during the pasturage of Rev. Lee O'Neal who, many years later, returned as pastor and died while in the parsonage next door.

New Church Completed In 1895

Many persons were instrumental in completing this sanctuary. Electric lights were installed by "The King's Daughters' Club". A pipe organ was installed under the pastorate of Rev. J.H. Turner - Beaulah O'Neal was the organist. Some of the dedicated workers during this time were Mary and Minnie Gardner, Carrie Mack and many others.

The trustees active during the construction of the church, which was completed in 1895 were: A.L. Nixon, A.J. Hollinshed, G.V. Barnette, W. Crocker, A. Hardeson, Noal Bryant, C.T. Thomas, E. Miller, N. Hollinshed, Peter Davis, A. McKellar and A. Mitchell. The building committee consisted of: A.R. Pearson, C.H. Nixon, A. Harvey, A. Crocker, J.D. Jordan, L. Jefferson, J. Cleveland and R.R. Mitchell.

For sixty-seven years, this building stood. Under the pastorate of Rev. T.C. Black repairs and additions were made from time to time, such as: two front towers in which one housed a melodious bell that pealed on Sunday mornings and tolled joyfully for births and mournfully at the death of church members under the pastorate of Rev. T.C. Black. It was an inspiration and joy to hear it call to worshippers each Sunday. It is reported that many of the persons hearing it as they made their way to the church would shed their shoes and run to the worship services. The pipe organ that was secured, later was lost to the weather because of a deteriorating roof. The roof was repaired and lowered during the pastorate of Rev. George Evans. The tall columns which stood down the middle of the church were also removed in the 1930's under Rev. George Evans.

While this renovation was in progress the congregation worshipped in Toomer's Hall (tin shed) on South Macon Street (now State University Drive). Moving back into the church gave the members new interest, direction and commitment.

A Day Of Recognition For Women In Fort Valley

Heeding the enthusiastic desires of Rev. J.C. Ellis, Usher's Temple came through with another "first", the celebration of Women's Day in Fort Valley. The first tribute to the women was held February 17, 1952. Mrs. W.E. Clark served as Chairperson, her steering committee members were: Mamie J. Miller, Elizabeth Peyton, Annie Bond and Jessie E. Dobson. Mrs. Rosalie J. Gilbert of the Episcopal Church was the first "Woman Of The Year". Several years later the men of the church organized and held their first Men's Day. The steering committee members were: John Fambro, Arnold Pearson, Jonus Jordan and Marcellus Jones. Gas heat and a cooling system (which consisted of manually pumping airbags with the feet to cool the church) were installed along with hardwood floors under the pastorate of Rev. J.C. Ellis.

Fire Destroys Church Again

On the night of August 18, 1958, members and friends stood helplessly watching firemen at work. Brilliant flames leaped and lashed out at the darkness sending clouds of smoke and hordes of sparks high into the elements monumental of Usher's Temple through the ages. Fire again consumed Usher's Temple. It was believed that a wiring shortage caused the fire.

Worship Services Continues The Very Next Sunday After Church Is Destroyed By Fire

Immediately, contacts were made and worship services continued the very next Sunday at Toomer's Hall. Then arrangements were made to conduct services at The Hunt High School Gymnasium. This great "set back", causing much heartache and sorrow, soon propelled the congregation into a massive building effort. Planning conferences for rebuilding were in full swing under the leadership of Rev. John Henry Johnson, Pastor; Rev. E.L. Green, Presiding Elder; and Presiding Bishop P. Randolph Shy. A combination of Trustees and Stewards during the planning stages were: William Harvey, Fred Miller, T.B. Baldwin, James E. Gibson, Mathew Henry, Henry Wallace, Paul Pinkett, Will Glover, Dave Carter, Odis Humphries, Joseph Henry, Arnold Pearson, John Fambro, William Brown, Harold Miller, Eugene Fluellen, William Morgan, Roosevelt Grace, Mack Wortham, Julius Williams, Will Postell, Fred Amos and Theodore Emanuel.

Pastors' Service Years
Rev. Elijah L. Green: 1958 - 1971
Rev. Nathaniel J. Smith: 1971 - 1973
Rev. James L. Hightower: 1974 - 1976
Rev. Curtis L. Jones: 1976 - 1980
Rev. Robert W. Green: 1980 - 1987
Rev. Henry E. Jones: 1987 - 1993
Rev. Etha P. Pitts: 1994 - 1998
Rev. Curtis L. West, Jr.: 1998 - 2004
Rev. Cedric C. Allen: 2004 - 2009
Rev. William S. Banks: 2009 - 2012
Rev. John W. Jackson: 2012 - 2014
Rev. Brad Goss: 2014 - 2018
Rev. Raymond F. Hampton: 2018 - 2023
Rev. Anthony Davis: 2023 - 2024
Rev. Tawanna Harris: 2024 - Present



PASTORS OF USHER'S TEMPLE C.M.E (Since 1866)
  1. Rev. J.H. Usher
  2. Rev. L. H. Holaway
  3. Rev. D.L. Miller
  4. Rev. Xavier Lee O'Neal **
  5. Rev. T.C. Black
  6. Rev. George Evans
  7. Rev. Gladden
  8. Rev. C.L. Finch
  9. Rev. Stallworth
  10. Rev. Arthur Bell **
  11. Rev. John Clifford Ellis
  12. Rev. J. Lorenzo Key
  13. Rev. E.R. Rowe
  14. Rev. Nolley K. Kimble
  15. Rev. G.L. Word
  16. Rev. H.R. Ellis
  17. Rev. J.H. Peyton
  18. Rev. W.A. Dinkins
  19. Rev. W.G. Hall
  20. Rev. H. Miller
  21. Rev. J.H.N. Turner
  22. Rev. W.L. Farmer
  23. Rev. J.W. Wilson
  24. Rev. Williams
  25. Rev. J.C. Colclough ***
  1. Rev. H. Hall
  2. Rev. S.S. Washington
  3. Rev. Christopher C. Hunter
  4. Rev. J.J. Thomas
  5. Rev. C.W. Crawford
  6. Rev. Robert A. Lark
  7. Rev. John Henry Johnson
  8. Rev. Elijah Leonard Green
  9. Rev. Nathaniel J. Smith
  10. Rev. James H. Hightower
  11. Rev. Curtis L. Jones
  12. Rev. Dr. Robert W. Green
  13. Rev. Henry E. Jones
  14. Rev. Etha P. Pitts
  15. Rev. Curtis L. West, Jr.
  16. Rev. Cedric C. Allen
  17. Rev. William S. Banks
  18. Rev. John W. Jackson
  19. Rev. Brad E. Goss
  20. Rev. Raymond F. Hampton
  21. Rev. Anthony Davis
  22. Rev. Tawanna Harris
  **Pastored Twice
 ***First Judge of the C.M.E. Church Judiciary Council

 

Members Of Usher's Temple Who Sought Ministry
Name Their Minister
Evangelist Bessie M. Small Rev. Robert W. Green
Rev. James Daniely Rev. Curtis L. Jones
Rev. Marvin A. Crafter* Rev. Nathaniel Smith
Rev. Robert McLaughlin Rev. E.L. Green
Rev. Estella Green* Rev. Henry E. Jones
Bro. Eddie Leroy Jones Rev. Curtis L. Jones
Rev. Robert W. Green Rev. James H. Hightower
Rev. Wallace McLaughlin Rev. Robert W. Green
Rev. Retha Ezell Rev. Henry E. Jones
Rev. Calvin Ezell Rev. Henry E. Jones
Bro. Lorenzo Harris Rev. Curtis L. West, Jr.
Rev. Cedric Allen Rev. Henry E. Jones
Rev. Kenneth Hollingshed Rev. Robert W. Green
Rev. Joyce Brown-Stone Rev. Curtis L. West, Jr.
Rev. Carol Perry Rev. Curtis L. West, Jr.
Rev. Marilyn Redding* Rev. Curtis L. West, Jr.
Rev. Amarylis West Rev. Curtis L. West, Jr.
Rev. Mark Goforth Rev. Curtis L. West, Jr.
Rev. Laverne Goforth Rev. Curtis L. West, Jr.
Rev. Alfred Wheeler Rev. Curtis L. West, Jr.
Rev. Sean Jackson Rev. Curtis L. West, Jr.
Rev. Teresa B. Mitchell Rev. Curtis L. West, Jr.
Rev. Charles Maceo Holsey, Jr. Rev. Charlene Boone
Rev. Ricky Ezell  
Rev. Trent Allen Rev. Curtis L. West, Jr.
Minister Gloria McLaughlin-Smith Rev. Dr. Creflo Dollar
Rev. Gail Jones-Kinder  
* Deceased

 

Presiding Elders Of Usher's Temple C.M. E. Church
  • Rev. Nathan Kimble
  • Rev. E.R. Rowe
  • Rev. M.F. Brinson
  • Rev. Elijah L. Green
  • Rev. F.M. Hamilton
  • Rev. Raymond D. Ford
  • Rev. T.E. Sibley
  • Rev. R.F. White
  • Rev. N.J. Smith
  • Rev. A.G. Avery
  • Rev. J.L. Key
  • Rev. Robert Larke
  • Rev. Jerry Poole
  • Rev. H.L. Stallworth
  • Rev. J.M. McMath
  • Rev. Henry E. Jones, Jr.
  • Rev. J.W. Wilson
  • Rev. Donald R. Jordan
  • Rev. Jane E. Thomas

 

Trustees Of Usher's Temple
  • Fred Amos
  • W. Crocker
  • W. Maude Hollignshed
  • Alonzo L. Nixon
  • Isaac Anderson
  • Peter Davis
  • Mattie Holloway
  • Emory Proctor
  • George Anthony
  • Newton Everette
  • Mathew Henry
  • Fred Miller
  • Henry A. Wilson
  • Charles Holsey, Sr.
  • Alfred Preston
  • Wayne Tabor
  • Thelmon B. Baldwin
  • James Gibson
  • David Hunter
  • C.T. Thomas
  • Paul Barnette
  • Roosevelt Grace
  • Johnny Ruth Marshall
  • Gerald Walker (Ph.D.)
  • Gideon Virgil Barnnette
  • Mr. Byron
  • A.J. Hollingshed
  • Ulysses Miller
  • A. Hardeson
  • A. McKeller
  • Beverly Miller
  • Troy Jones
  • Leward Walker
  • Nathaniel Brown, Jr. (Ph.D.)
  • Delilah T. Harris
  • Cornelious Miller
  • Peter Walker
  • William Brown
  • William Harvey
  • E. Miller
  • Willie A. Walker
  • Dave Carter
  • N. Hollinshed
  • H. Mitchell
  • Noal Bryant
  • Otis Daniels
  • Raymond Wells
  • Leonard Ezell
  • Eugene Fluellen, Sr.

 

Stewards Of Usher's Temple
  • Fred Amos
  • Paul Fitzgerald
  • Odis Humphries
  • Emory Proctor
  • George Anthony
  • Eugene Fluellen
  • Delandy Johnson
  • Herman Rumph
  • Thelmon B. Baldwin
  • James Gibson
  • Clarence Miller
  • Betty Hill
  • Glenwood Hill
  • Leward Walker
  • Mack Wortham
  • Lonnie Dwight
  • Will Postell
  • Joseph Henry
  • Luther Sibley
  • Henry Toomer
  • Fredrena Brown
  • Freddy Glover
  • Fred Miller
  • Leroy Walker
  • William Brown
  • Willie Glover
  • Harold Miller
  • Henry Wallace
  • Dave Carter
  • Alfredia Walker
  • Elvin Fluellen
  • Roosevelt Grace, Jr.
  • Arnold Pearson
  • John Ezell
  • Mathew Henry
  • William Miller
  • Arthur McKenzie
  • Roosevelt Grace
  • Mark Miller
  • Julius Williams
  • Dan Clark
  • Dr. Jerry Hardee
  • Ulysses Miller
  • Charlene Wilson
  • Otis L. Daniel
  • C.H. Henderson
  • William Morgan
  • Ray Daniel
  • Wayne Robinson
  • Barbara Walker
  • Paul Pinkett
  • John Fambro
  • Charles Holsey, Sr.
  • Alfred Preston

 

Stewardesses Of Usher's Temple
  • Evelyn Allen
  • Alice Gilbert
  • Mildred Lindsey*
  • Elizabeth Richmond*
  • Lilla Allen*
  • Louise Goss*
  • Louise Little
  • Loretha Lindsey Redding*
  • Mamie Allen*
  • Gladys Grace*
  • Thelma McKenzie
  • Mattie Simmons
  • Thelma Brown
  • Maude Hollingshed
  • Clara Lockett*
  • Ethel Robinson
  • Laura Anderson
  • Estella Green*
  • Carrie Mack*
  • Edna Rumph*
  • Earnestine O. Barnette*
  • Leoma Green*
  • Hattie Mack
  • Rachel Rumph
  • Mary McLaughlin
  • Fannie Stanley
  • Ellen Brooks
  • Bonnie Braswell*
  • Bessie Kate Griffin
  • Bessie Manderville*
  • Rosa Sibley*
  • Annie Bond*
  • Mattie Hampton*
  • Hattie McKenzie
  • Bernice Simmons
  • Addie Brown*
  • Cozette Hinton*
  • Sina Hollingshed
  • Willie Maude McSwain*
  • Beulah Starks
  • Dora Byrd*
  • Rosa Holsey
  • Beverly Miller
  • Martha Starks*
  • Annie Clemons
  • Emma Hudson*
  • Gladys Miller*
  • Bessie Small
  • Fostine Childs
  • Christine Humphries*
  • Carrie Nixon*
  • Recie Thomas
  • Bessie Jones
  • Dora Nixon
  • Lurene Miller*
  • Nettie Stephens
  • Esme Lee Daniely*
  • Ruby Jackson *
  • Mamie Miller*
  • Beluah Sturn
  • Lizzie Cliett*
  • Ulree James*
  • Thomasena Miller
  • Lula Tabor
  • Sandra McGowan
  • Ida Ellis
  • Ella Slappey Jones*
  • Nettie Maude Davis*
  • Alice May Jefferson*
  • Jessie Moore
  • Dorothy Thomas*
  • Dollie Davis*
  • Carrie Mae Jefferson*
  • Ada Nixon*
  • Lottie Thomas
  • Jessie E. Dobson*
  • Vanessa Johnson
  • Beaulah O'Neal
  • Earnestine Towns
  • Linda Randall
  • Annie L. Dupree
  • Lillie M. Jones*
  • Annie Parks*
  • Charlie M. Troutman
  • Rosa B. Engram*
  • Lula Jones
  • Alberta Peyton*
  • Willie M. West*
  • Alice Emanuel*
  • Omega Jones*
  • Sarah Young
  • Alfredia Walker
  • Evelyn Robinson
  • Xaviour Tucker
  • Natalie Jackson
  • Beulah Pinkett*
  • Estella Williams
  • Ida Fitzgerald*
  • Roberta Jones
  • Lucille Prater
  • Julia M. Williams
  • Ozie Ezell
  • Yvonne L. Jones
  • Mildred Preston*
  • Gwendolyn W. Williams*
  • Beverly Daniely
  • Arlene Tabor
  • Charlene Harkness
  • Lucille West
  • Tiffany Barnes
  • Martha Fluellen
  • Mattie Lou Jordan*
  • Elanor Proctor
  • Charlene Wilson
  • Surena Fluellen
  • Alene Lawson*
  • Sada Ragland
  • Collis Wright*
  • Darrell Fobbs
  • Hattie Lewis*
  • Tonya Preston
  • Marie Henry
  • Mary Wells
  • Precious Barnett
  • Geraldine Fitzgerald
* Deceased

 

The history of Usher's Temple C.M.E. Church will be updated annually. Omissions/corrections may be reported to the history committee.

Acknowledgments

"A Brief Historical Sketch Of Usher's Temple C.M.E. Church" -- Compiled by Elizabeth Peyton Dobson
"Our Multiple Roots" -- By Jessie E. Dobson
"A Cooperative History Of Usher's Temple Christian Methodist Episcopal Church" -- Compiled by Gladys Lowman Grace

J.W. Davis
Rev. J.C. Colclough
Rev. W.J. Johnson
Thomas Public Library
History Of Peach County
Weekly Church Programs Of Usher's Temple C.M.E. Church
Old Church Records
Church Members

 

Mission

Jesus Is The Way!!!


It is our paramount concern as a fellowship of believers in Christ that we unite the world and salvation by making known God's redemptive love through Jesus Christ.
II Corinthians 5:18




"Online" Bible: KJV

 

 

 

 

WHEN I SAY, "I AM A CHRISTIAN"New!
When I say, "I am a Christian"
I'm not shouting, "I’ve been saved!"
I'm whispering, "I get lost!
That's why I chose this way"

When I say, "I am a Christian"
I don't speak with human pride
I'm confessing that I stumble—
Needing God to be my guide

When I say, "I am a Christian"
I'm not trying to be strong
I'm professing that I'm weak
And pray for strength to carry on

When I say, "I am a Christian"
I'm not bragging of success
I'm admitting that I've failed
And cannot ever pay the debt

When I say, "I am a Christian"
I don't think I know it all
I submit to my confusion
Asking humbly to be taught

When I say, "I am a Christian"
I'm not claiming to be perfect
My flaws are all too visible
But God believes I'm worth it

Faith - ** When I Say, I'm A Christian... **

 

When I say, "I am a Christian"
I still feel the sting of pain
I have my share of heartache,
Which is why I seek His name

When I say, "I am a Christian"
I do not wish to judge
I have no authority...
I only know I'm loved

Used by Permission
Copyright 1988 Carol Wimmer


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Bishop B. Julian Smith authorized the official logo or symbol of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church for the Centennial General Conference held in Memphis, 1970. In 1974, the logo was adopted officially by the General Conference as the connectional marker for the denomination.

The logo was designed by Will E. Chambers and illustrates the role of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church in the rapidly changing and sometimes urbanized society.

The logo characterizes its relation to God's people. It's composed of the following:

  • The World Globe - which represents the vineyard of God
  • The Skyline - which demonstrates the Church's concern for human and urban problems and people's alienation from God and one another
  • The Weather Vane - which symbolizes the need for flexibility in the Church to meet the contemporary needs of people
  • The Cross - which denotes, by its vertical bar, the need for a proper relationship between people and God, and by its horizontal bar, the need for proper relationships between people. The Cross, in its entirety, is a sign of the final-assured victory through the blood of Jesus Christ




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Profiles

Pastor:   Local Pastor:
Local Ministers:

 



Steward Board:
Elvin Fluellen, Chair
Members: John Ezell, Eugene Fluellen, Jr., Arthur McKenzie, Alfred Preston, Wayne Robinson, Willie "Tony" Rumph, Alfredia Walker (Recording Steward), Barbara Walker
Steward Emeritus
: Lonnie Dwight

Trustee Board:
Otis Daniel, Chair
Members: Nathaniel Brown, Jr., Ray Daniel, Eugene Fluellen, Jr., Troy Jones, Gerald Walker, Willie Walker


Usher Board:
Natalie Jackson, President

Board of Christian Education:
TBD, Director
Members: Tiffany Barnes, Nathaniel Brown, Jr., Otis Daniel, Ray Daniel, John Ezell, Surena Fluellen, Maude Hollingshed, Rosa Holsey, Natalie Jackson, Wayne Robinson, Xaviour Tucker, Alfredia Walker, Gerald Walker

Commission on Evangelism and Membership:
Charlene Wilson, Chair
Members:Fredrena Brown, Rosa Holsey, Brenda Oates, Wayne Robinson, Alfredia Walker

Childrens' Ministry:
Surena Fluellen, Emma Plant, Vanessa Griggs (1-11), Advisors

Christian Youth Fellowship: Loranda Eason, Amy Oates (12-17), Advisors

Young Adult Council:
(President to be announced at a later date)

Young Adult Work:
Loranda Eason, Brenda Oates (18-35), Advisors

Seniors' Ministry:
Maude Hollinshead, Advisor

 

Stewardess Board:
Willie Maude Hollingshed, Chair
Members: Tiffany Barnes, Fostine Childs, Beverly Danielly, Laronda Eason, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Martha Fluellen, Surena Fluellen, Rosa Holsey, Natalie Jackson, Janet Lee, Sandra McGowan, Beverly Miller, Thomasina Miller, Brenda Oates, Tonya Preston, Evelyn Robinson, Charlie M. Troutman, Xavior Tucker, Alfredia Walker, Mary Wells

Stewardess Emeritus: Thelma McKenzie, Rachael Rumph, Bernice Simmons, Lula Tabor, Lottie Thomas

Women's Missionary Society:
Rosa Holsey, President

Board of Missions:
Fredrena Brown, Shonda Fobbs, Eugene Fluellen, Rosa Holsey, Evelyn Robinson, Henry A. Wilson

Department of Lay Ministry: Fredrena Brown, Lay Leader

Sunday Church School:
Gerald Walker, General Superintendent

Ministry to Men/Male Choir: Willie Walker, President

Baldwin Green Choir:
Louise Little, President

Pastor's Aide:
Evelyn Robinson

Board of Personnel Services:
Alfredia Walker, Gerald Walker, Willie Walker, Charlene Wilson

Social Media/Web Design/Graphics:
Henry "Al" Wilson, V. Clark Carter, Sean Miller, Beverly Miller, Willie Walker




Church Secretary:
(Until a new Secretary can be appointed)
Assistant Church Secretary:

Treasurer: Eugene Fluellen, Jr.
Recording Steward: Alfredia Walker 
Sunday

9:00 a.m. - Breakfast
9:30 a.m. -
Sunday School
11:00 a.m. - Morning Worship/Communion on 1st Sunday

Monday
6:00 p.m. - Stewardess Meeting
   (2nd Monday)


 

Tuesday

Community Feeding Ministry for Senior Citizens
6:00 p.m. - Trustee Meeting
   (before 1st Sunday)
6:00 p.m. - Steward Meeting
   (before 1st Sunday)
7:30 p.m. - Board of Christian Education (3rd Tuesday)

 

Wednesday
6:00 p.m. - Bible Study
7:00 p.m. - Baldwin-Green Choir Rehearsal

 

Thursday

6:00 p.m. - Missionary Meeting
   (3rd Sunday)

Friday
7:00 p.m. - Musician's Practice

 

Saturday

10:00 a.m. - Male Choir Rehearsal
   (2nd and 5th Saturday)

 

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