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General History of the Methodist Denomination in Davie County - Binder 2General History of the Methodist Denomination in Davie County Binder 2 Compiled Information from the Collection of the Martin-Wall History Room of the Davie County Public Library Mocksville. North Carolina •JI*' d Ct. y Table of Contents Binder 1 History of Methodism in Davie County by Rev. W. L. Grissom 1890 Methodism in Davie County by Rev. William L. Sherrill Early Methodism in Davie County by Mary J. Heitman, 1934 Lest We Forget by Louise Stahl Yadkin Valley Methodist Preachers 1780 - 1805 Yadkin and Salisbury Circuits Pastors and Presiding Elders Who Have Served Methodist Churches in Davie County Deed Information Mocksville Conference Davie County Public Library Mocksville, North Carolina "X r- if* Table of Contents Binder 2 S. Milton Frost, W. M. Robey, H. T. Hudson, John Tillet, Local History, Schools, Moses Brock, Peter Doub 5-13 Fourth Quarterly Conference, 1906 15 - 18 Bicentennial of the Yadkin Circuit, 1776- 1976 20-29 Methodism for Two Centuries, Proclaiming Grace and Freedom 31-33 Davie County United Methodist Churches, 1998 35 - 64 Table of Contents Binder 3 Miscellaneous Information Newspaper Articles Davie County Public Library Mocksville, North Carolina S. Milton Frost, W. M. Robey, H. T. Hudson, John Tillet, Local History, Schools, Moses Brock, Peter Douh Pages 5-13 1- "O r" 'i! Davie County Public Library Mocksville, North Carolina u- kJ 'A C3 :■ ■■: O He was not only strong in doctrine but a marveiously successful revivalistc When presiding elder of. Salisbury district (1^25-29) there were 7,000 additions to the church on the district and 2,798 of these were converted under the preaching of this evangelistic presiding eldero So MILTON FROST So Milton Frost., a native of Davie, was a student in Baxter Clegg*s school in Mocksville, and at Fknory and Henry College and was admitted into conference in 1846* Later, in 1852, he graduated from our state University, and.by election of his classmates preached the baccalaureate sermon that yer^r, an honor of which he was always proudo He was a preacher of superior force, and alvjays went into the pulpit with beaten oixo He preached as one who knew in whom he believed and so impressed his hearerso He filled the best appointments and was for a time principal of Goldsboro Female Institdteo After the Civil V/ar he preached in Baltimore and later became identified with the Pennsylvania Conference, Methbdlst'-:Episcopal Churcho r t At the Raleigh conference in 1853^ Le formed a brotherly contract conference organ, a conference college, and all of North Carolina in • ^ with iUTo Heflin, No Ho Do Wilson and Ao So Andrews to labor for a one conferenceo He lived to see all these accomplished, and later conferences bounded by our state line© ■ ^ When a poor, broken-hearted penitent at Smith Grove camp meeting ^ "o ® in September, 1839, he lingered at the altar all day ^.'nd l-.te into the S nighto When he retired that night he could not sleepo In the mojning while it was yet dark he arose and walked half a mile from the camp ground, and kneeling beneath a spreading oak found peace with God. ^ Forty years later he wrote a poem entitled: <b& S- 'r THAT WHITE OAK TREE "There is a place, a hallcfwed spot, 1 long to see. Where stands with outspread limbs an ancient white oak tree; *Twas there X knelt with aching heart and wept and prayed, ftnd sought for pardon while God's answer long delayed# Dark was the night, but darker still my soul in gloom, Shuddered at thought of endless, dreadful, awful doom. As thus I wept and prayed and made most solemn vows, The shimmer of the sun came streaming through the boughs. When quick as thought load was gone, my heart was light.S -K?" My soul was filled with holy peace, the world was bright, Rocks, hills and trees joined with me His dear name to praise, While angels in glory their grateful songs did raise. ^ Long years have passed, but still that spot is ever dear, Jesus is yet with me, my Saviour is ever near. My journey is most ended, the victory most won. Soon shall 1 hear my Captain say: Come homei Well donei As through the air 1 mount, I'll glancd at that old tree Where Jesus saved me from despair, and let my spirit free." But God spared him to preach twenty-five years after he wrote the poem. In 1902 he visited North Carolina and attended the Semi-Centennial Reunion of his class at Chapel Hill. He of course cane to Mocksville and on the Sabbath preached twice to the edification of the large congregations which heard him. Three years later, on December 31, 1905, in his own pulpit in Pennsylvania his sermon subject was "Last Things, Last Day," from the text IJohn 2;18. "It is the last time," and that sermon proved to be his last pulpit message, for he was stricken down and went to his eternal reward before another Sabbath dawned. g W. M. ROBEY 2 0 2 Wesley M. Robey, a native of Yadxin, bom near the Davie line, was t converted at Wesley Chapel in Davie and became a great preacher. He possessed f the martyr spirit and was afraid of nothing but sin. He was a dogmatic preacher, fes-v logical and powerful in argument, and a sturdy defender of the faith. The writer fifty years ago heard him preach a sermon two and a half hours long on Hell at Rock Springs camp meeting in Lincoln county, and that sermon still lingers in the memory of many yet living who were present when the great congreg ation hung upon the words of the preacher as he held forht the teriors of law j and the eternal penalty awaiting the final impenitent. s— C'J jS Zj o o S ^liT 'sJ~ |T > £#3 O o o ■M H. To HUDSON Hilary To Hudson was bom near Mocksville in 192"^ was educated at Bacter Clegg's school in Mocksville and at Randolph-Macon College and joined the conference in 1651* From the start he took a position of leadership, filling the best appointments® He lived in Shelby for fifteen years while serv ng the Shelby district, Shelby station, and sdjoining circuits and rendered in those fields a service to the church which placed Methodism in a position of leadership which she never lost. His service in the pulpit was great, but he was also a vigorous writer and wrote much for the religious press while associate and corresponding editor of the RA.LEIGH CHRISTIAN ADVOCATEo He was the author of two books. The Methodist Armor and The Shield of the Young Methodist; written in the language of the people, they have been widely circulated® VJhils a pronounced Methodist he was tolerant toward all creeds and is affectionately remembered by his brethren® ^ JOHN TILLSTT John Tillett, though not a native, was actively identified with Davie Methodism, first as a teacher and local preacher and later as preacher in charge® His activity in behalf of temperance in the earlier days did much to build up sentiment against the liquor evil in that part of the state. He was both educated and consecrated, with positive conviction, and uncompromising ^ where moral issues were involved® A question was either positively right or positively wrong with him, and he stood fearless for the right as he saw it. 1 2 He was not always tactful, but he was always honest and fearless in the perfor- 0 mance of duty® He made war against alcohol and turned Methodist sentiment S * against it in a day when the whiskey business was regarded as respectable® Br Many men in Davie who were church officials and distillers, through his influence o 'Sf■h' abandoned the business and two of these became local preachers and some of their ■jJ 4^ iii descendants are now officials in the church® John Tillett made a deep impression on his times and is remembered as one of the moiders of sentiment and leader of S the church in those earlier days® ^ Other Davie men who have figured in our church history with more or less distinction were John Rich, L» Lo Hendren, J* F. Smoot, W« C. Willson and W» H« Call, all of v;hom have departed this life. Besides these among our preachers living are James Willson, John T. Ratledge, A. P. Ratledge, Dwight W. Brown and Henry M. Wellman, at present monbers of our Congerence. LOCAL HISTORY The old preaching places—~-Beal's, Olive Branch, Vftiitakers, Wards, Wllis and others, which were established by Yeargan or his immediate successors, have been abandoned, the foundations have crumbled and those who worshipped at them have gone to their reward. As the movement of population changed churches were built where larger numbers could be reached,, but so located as to take care of the old territory. Prior to 1819 the Methodists of South Davie worshipped in a union church near Jerusalem, but when they began to hold their love feasts and class meetings with closed doors it created such confusion and criticism on the part of the outsiders that under the leadership of James Reid, the pastor, they moved to a schoolhouse up the road and when Reid arose to pre ch he said: "Here we will have liberty," and thus Liberty church in Davie circuit got its name. In an old record we fing that "in 1846 under the labors of R. P. Bibbs and J. B. Martin a Society was formed at Concord, three miles from Liberty." The late Mrs. Marjr Hodges, mother of Prof. J. D. Hodges, was one of the charter ^ m^bers and it was largely through her influence that Concord church was established. .iAS ' '* -J O' Center church was organized in 1830. Daniel Dwiggins, who later became o ^ cf a local preacher, was a leader there who did faithful work for many years. Smith Grove Samp Ground was established in 1826 and some time later the church there was built. Whitaker* s two miles away, was absorbed by Smith Grove. Bishop Asbury preached at Whitaker's on Sanctification in 1794, and again according to his journal he preached a short sermon there on Sunday, ^ >• <.n J ii- October 13, 1799. Smith Grove became a strong Methodist center. Bishop Paine ct J H preached once at a camp meeting there; Dr. Frost was converted, and Dr. Chas. F. t ^ ^ Deems was recommended for admission into conference thereo A Hebron was organized early in the last centuryo The name was later changed to Fulton and it is located on the Yadkin about twelve miles form Mocksvilleo The cornerstone of the present brick church was laid June 16> 18885 and Dro Frank L® Reid delivered the address® Within a year thereafter the church was completed and in August> 1889> dedicated, the late Rev® Jo Ho Corden preaching the sermono This church was originally organized by John Lowry and Joseph Hanes, who were charter aeraberso The Hanes famile, widely known in church and business circles, were for many years members of this congregationo Wesley Chapel was organized in 1852o The Robey family lived just across the line in Yadkin, but were members here where Wesley M« Robey attended church and vjas convertedo In 1833 Bethel, two miles away, was the nef>.rest Methodist' church to Mocksville, and there were but few Methodists around Mocks-.illej but *^esse Clement, a substantial citizen, went out one Saturday to Bethel to hear the circuit rider, Chaso Po Moorman, preach and was so well pleased x>fith the preacher that he invited him home for the night® Mi'® Clement was not a Christian, but was of Lutheran antecedents® The next day he and his M±£e both want back to chxirch, were converted and became ardent Methodists® was not long until regular services were held in Mocksville, a congregation was organized, a lot secured and a church built® The lot was given by Mrs® Lucretia Carter, and Jesse Clement did his full part tov/ard building the church® He was a man of '•""I? «> sterling character and for the reanainder of his life was a steward and active : o leader in the church and his descendents still hold to the faith® From the time of Yeargan to 1836 all that territory now onbraced in the county of Davie was attached to Salisbury circuit, but after that Davie Methodists g § were searved by Mocksville circuit until they grew so large that other charges 11 were required® Now we have six pastoral charges and 3jOOO members in Davie ^ jJ,. with church property valued at -$120,000® cd "C ^ Among notable men who have served in this field since the first preacher a X ^ came in 1780 were Jesse Lee, Hope Hull, Isaac Lowe, James Parks, William Lambuth -ej m\ (1796, grandfather of the Apostolic Bishop W. R. Lambuth who died last month), John Turmell, '^ames Douthit, Philip Bruce, Edward Cannon, James Reid, Lewis ^ Skidmore, Peter Doub, Moses Brock, Chas. Moorman, John Wesley Childs, So D. Bumpas, William Barringer, William Carter, Lo S. Burkhead, N* H. Do Wilson, Wo Ho Bobbitt, lo To Wyche, William Closs, JohnTillett, M, L. Wood, Ho To Hudson , Wo So Black, and many others as useful if not so prominento SCHOOLS ^ In 1793 *James Parks was the presiding elder and also the principal of -O ^ o Cokesbury School, located a mile form the present town of Advance of the Sheriff ^ Bailey faniio It was certainly the first conference school ever organized in g -g the stateo There is no stone remaining to mark the foundationo Bishop Asbury Id o in his journal says: "1 came to Cokesbury School, at Hardy Jones; it is twenty feet square, two stories high, well set out with doors and windows." The school was not operated very long, for Bishop Asbury in 1790 six years later says it was then used for a church. This church was called Shady Grove. Later the congregation ceased to worship there, having built at Advance a church to take its place and the Advance shurch is still known as Shady Grove. ^ames ^*a^s married a daughter of Hardy Jones and later established a school further yp the Yadkin at a place which was called Jonesville, no doubt in honor of Mrs. Parks* father. James Parks had four sons who became Z^ prdachers, one of whom, Martin P. Parks, was a pulpit orator of notable ^ ability and power. ^ About 1840 Rev. Baxter Clegg was appointed principal of Mocksville Academy and for probably fifteen years conducted this high school with signal ^ success. He was a useful man and exercised a fine influence over the student O § body and many of the prominent men of that sedtion got their training under this inspiring instructor. Among these were Dr. 3. Milton Frost, Dr. L. L. Hendren, Dr. H. T. Pritchard, a great Baptist preacher. Dr. James l^Guire, ^ Dr. J. W. Hudson and W« C. V/ilson, Methodist preachers; Dr. Thos. H. Wiseman, ^ prominent physician; Mr. John Marshall Clement, an eminent lavo'^er; Mr. Richard \0 So Harris, of Concord, \fho was an editor and father of Colo Wade Ho Harris of the "Charlotte Observer", and Jacob Eaton, who after completing the scholastic coui'se , became Mro Glegg's assistant© Later, when Mro Clegg went to Olin Academy, I-ir© Saton v/as placed at the head of the Mocksville school and for many years was the leading teacher in this section© He was a man of ripe scholarship and had the gift of imparting what he knew so as to inspire students with congidence in the teacher and in themselves as well© P'inally broken in health he had to lay down his task and then his daughtcir. Miss Mattie M© Eaton, who felt called to foreign mission work, gave up her life plans in order to remain vdth her afflicted father and continue the vrork he had so v/ell established© She was a woman of deep piety and superior mental gifts© When but sijcteen years old she took charge of her father's school and v;as able to instruct the advanced students in higher mathematics arid Greek© After her father died she with her aunt, Miss Laura Clement, her ei^ual in mental and religious equipment, established Sunnyside Academy in Mocksville, a school which for thoroughness of work -nd for moral and religious influence was a blessing of uotold value to the whole county- The religious side of education was magnified as of most importance© Both of these elect ladies were well grounded theologians with a clear grasp of the great truths of the Bible, and knev/ the foundation doctrines of the church as well as the average preacher did© ^ Wesley, Clarke and Fletcher were to them old friends, so familiar were they with It the important doctrines they taught© The student body was requires on each I Friday to learn the Sunday School lesson for the foULov/ing Sabath and those ^ students knew their lessons when they recited at Sunday School© I^iss Eaton when but sixteen years old could repeat from memory the four Gospels and all the Psalms© The benefits that have come to the people of Davie through the mental and moral O influence of Baxter, Clegg, Jacob Eaton, and Misses Clement and Saton, the teachers 8 can never be estimated© t ^ FiiyiiC UOfar: o ci c3 c 5 ' MOSES BROCK Moses Ba?,ock occupied ah important place in Methpdist historyo Boi^ one mile of Faimngton^ Da vie county, he joined the Virginia Conference in 1820 and was promineiit in church councils in North Carolina and Virginia for forty years, was Presiding Elder of Salisbury district 1^1-32, Presiding Elder:of Richmond, Va«, district, and later of Greensboro district in I84O0 Dr« Jo Jo Renn in a brief sketch of Salisbury church says: "In the absence of a church building the first quarterly conference held in Salisbury was to- meet in the court house in November, 1832, but the Presbyterian bheihren kindly tendered the use of their chiirch and it was gratefully accepted, so that the first Methodist conference convened in Salisbury was held in the Presbyterian church presided over by that singular man, the stem, the inflexible, the devoted, the self-poised, the brave, the witty, the fearless Methodist preacher, Moses Brock, who was at that time presiding elder of the district©" He was one of the founders of Greensboro College, and was a peculiar and powerful preacher, noted as a revivalist and as a strong, stubborn were defended "iirith both fervor and powero He believed in living up to. the ■rf contender for the Methodist faith at a time when controverted doctrines ci sa 1 . -X ,0 Biblical injunction found in Matthew 10:11, "And into whatsoever city or U town ye shall eri%er, inquire who in it is worthy, and there abide till ^^ ye go henceo" He was ne er a runabout, for when he went to a community ir ■ jL it v?as his rule to stop always with the same f^mi]^. On his first visit ? t§ Jis@Bnd, Vab as Presiding Elder, by some means no home seemed open ^ to receive him, :so he went to a hotel and always afterward when in € (/>Richmond stayed at the same public houseo He was long a bachelor® Once ^ he called to see a lady not fifty miles from this city, with a view to ^ - and, v/ithout ai^ preliminaries, proposed on the spot, first GoUfhy 1"'UD)IC hiUidiy telling her that he had no worldly goods but his horse and saddlebags. She wanted time to consider. He said, "Think it over while I eat an apple," which he had in his pocket. Time was so limited that she had in decency to decline, but it was thought that if he had not rushed his suit he would have won her hand and heart- Later in life he transferred to the Holston Conference. At one point in Tennessee he always stopped with a certain family. In course of time the man of the house died, but on his next roiuid Brock asked the widow if he might continue to make his home there, and when she assured him that he would be always welcome he made his question clearer by asking her to marry him, and she did. PETER DOUB Peter Doub was born in Stokes, but bom again at Ward's campground in Davie October 6, 1817, under the preaching of Edw-.rd Cannon. Shortly « . thereafter he was licensed to preach and joined the Virginia Conference the next year. He was a master of Scripture and a mighty doctrinal preacher5 one of the very great men whom this state has furnished to the church. He , did more than ar^ other single man to sow the seeds of Methodist truth ^ in the hearts of the people of this section. A wonderfu..iy strong S tract written by him on BAPTISM AND THE COiriUNiON long ago fell into > the hands of a liissouri youth named Enoch Marvin, who later became a great a preacher and bishop in our church, and who at a conference over which he presided in iialeigh said: "I did not knov/ who Peter Doub v/as, for I had never heard of him before, but the tract which he wrote on ^ BAPTISf'i AND THE COMI-'IUNION forever settled my doubts and made me a Methodist." Mocksviile, N6 sc. c iX. xj \3 Fourth Quarterly Conference, 1906 Pages 15 - 18 -I QL tit 2 hit- CL O X' t in. O O >- r ^ Davie County Public Library ^ Mocksville, North Carolina o d it CJ !H S -^vlfsJ'. , .; y^% t ^ -b-^-^cTPl^UlKJT- H;.^ - :x. '•-H , ; • <•■ '•; W»v „,/ >•^^- • . -• -v: J ,, /. -,t V . ^-* - ' Davie County Public Libruiy MocksvlHt. NC & *j^W± ^ S f fe w V i Oct^ yi/ ^"i IA • CcaZJ^ - /? 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'A DAVXE COUNTY UNITED METHODISTBICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION• rt ciRcu/ir^.1 —_ ' 1a .g g JmE 6, 1976 -- 3:00 PM UNTIL 8:30 PM nS — PRESEWTEP .B/ THE \, ,, . n■/O' ■■■f VcivZe, Un^ed Methodist ^cenienn^ckZ Gdmm^^^ at CzYvteK. kfihoK - Ctytox Unittd Mktkoiii^t-ChuJichg .••-Modi^vAjUiii. HoAtk CoAoHna M THE COMMUNITY.OF FAITH AT WORSHIP,^' June 6, 19763:00 - 5:00 P.M. GOSP^EL HYMN'SINGINGInvocationWi 1 l i am -C.-, An<3ers:onPastor, Advance UMCHymn of Praise ''All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name"DevotionsSPECIAL MUSICRedeemed TrioTurrentine TrioOthersCongregational HymnsMr. AndersonTaylor HowardLayman, Advance UMCBlessing ^ .,,Sam Daywalt, .ChairpersonDavi.a Council on MinistriesAnnouncements and Recognition of all United MethodistChurches - Bill Seaford, Chairperson, BicentennialCommittee .Hymn of PreparationBicentennial MessageBenedictionn "Take time to Be Ho.ly"Dr. Ernest Fitzgerald, PastorCentenary UM ChurchDr. FitzgeraldOUR GRATITUDE IS EXTENDED tO THE FOLLOWING PERSONS ,WHOMADE THE 3ICENTENNAIL PROGRAM AND PROJECTS POSSIBLE:Bicentennial Committee.Bill Seaford, ChairpersonRebekah Talbert ,Mrs.^ Armond SmithMrs. Helen CrenshawDavid Joyner .' . tJames Robert ReevesMrs. Peggy Creason - - ;5:00 -.6:30 p.m.:, FELLOWSHIP AND PICNIC SUPPER;6:00 - 6:30 p.ni. ...County-wide Choir Practice in.V Sanctuary -6:30 -7:30 p.m. BICENTENNIAL MUSICAL SALUTE,Letty Smiths DirectorMike Hendric'ks, PianistAnthems by. the Davie County-wide; Choir,r ^Anthems by/the Flrst united Methodist Choir ;7:30 - 8.::30 p>m. , BICENTENNIAL SERVICE . -Bicentennial History BookletBiirSeaford, EditorJames R. Reeves, Layout ,Ann Frye, TypistKitsy Slye, MimeographerAll Church Historians Who ContributedThe Davie Exchange Club.Mark Jones, PresidentDonna Shoaf,.Secretary-TreasurerSarah Wood, CounselorDuke Tutterow, CounselorMarie Shoaf, Counselor - 'And All the Club Members and Parents Who HelpedProvide Refreshments Today. DAVIE COUNTY UNITED METHODIST1776 - 1976The symbol on the front-of this buTletih7repre-sents the Methodist heritage in Davie County. It is •copied from the symbol of the Carolina Circuit used intheBicentennial Celebration at Duke University on,April 3, 1976, It Was adapted for our Use by Mr,Richard Carter,The large P-shaped cross in the background is acombination of the Greek letters "CHI" and "RHO" (an--abbreviation for Christ) and is one of the earliest ^known symbols for Christ.. The "Methodist Flame"symbolizes the warmed heart of experiential religion.7,The Circuit Rider within^-tihe map of Davie County Is i 'tribute to the pioneer preachers who preached the,Gospel to people in a ndw land,.In 1776, Edward Droomgoole, Francis Poythress,and Isham Tatum began the first regular MethodistCircuit in North Carolina. This Carolina Circuitwas later divided into two circuits - the Pee DeeCircuit in the East and the Yadkin Circuit in-.the West.These two circuits were to become the two UnitedMethodist Annual Conferences of North Carolina:today.1976 is not.dust a patriotic celebration for thisis truly-the 200th anniversary of Methodism in North 'Carolina. May God continue to bless us in the yearsahead., A BICENTENNIAL DRAMA FOR DAVIE COUNTY By Claudia Harrelson Voice one: 204 years ago a Methodist preacher came to the banks of the Yadkin River. In those days the western part of North Carolina was untamed frontier with only a few settlements like Salem to afford "civilization. The eastern part of North Carolina had two circuits of Methodist preachers, but none had come.to the Western frontier- Until that preacher, whose name was Andrew Yeargin, came. On the banks of the Yadkin River, in a forgotten spot, he preached to ten people, and there was begun the Yadkin Circuit of Methodism, the first in Western North Carolina. Methodism was still new to America then. It would be four years before Thomas Coke and Francis Asbury would hold the Christmas Conference that brought forth the Methodist Church. In those four years, Methodism gained rapidly in the area now known as Davie County. By 1782 the Yadkin Circuit was divided into two circuits, and a year later, one of the best known of all Methodist preachers, Jesse Lee came to serve the new Salisbury Circuit. It had only 30 members. By the time he left, there were more than 300. Imagine that it is 1799. Methodism is 15 years old as a church. Bishop Francis Asbury is riding through the area from South CArolina to Virginia. As on several previous occasions, he is coming through modern-day Davie County—and there was no interstate to travel by. One of Bishop Asbury's favorite lodging places was with Hardy Jones, near the Yadkin River. Nearby the Jones' home was the Cokesbury school which he had help to found a few years earlier, becoming the first conference school in the United States. He is accompanied by Jesse Lee, his assistant. [Lights come up on stage as ASBURY and LEE ride up on horseback. Waiting to greet him are HARDY JONES and MRS. JONES. ASBURY and LEE dismount and JONES signals for a boy to come take the horses away.] JONES: Greetings Bishop Asbury, Brother Lee. We were worried that some misfortune had befallen you. MRS JONES: Yes, I know you must be tired. Come into the house and rest. [All four cross R into the "house" — a table and four chairs.] I shall fetch you a glass of water. [She exits R] -J « JONES: Aye, Bishop you do look tired. Have you been well? ^ ASBURY; In truth. Brother Jones, I have felt great weakness of body, especially uj while visiting with my dear friend Shadrach Dial- You know that he has built ^ a nice home at the forks of Cedar and Dutchman's Creeks. Perhaps my sickness ^ led me to preach on "CAsting all your care upon Him, for he careth you," ^ at Whitaker's church yesterday. But I have great confidence in God, and constant ^ and near access by prayer. [MRS JONES returns with water] And the good care of Sister Jones in your house. » MRS. JONES: Thank you Bishop. Has your journey been a good one? We have had much rain lately; the creeks are very swollen. ^ ASBURY: That we know well, but God has been with us. We were coming to Beal's X Chapel from Prather's in Iredell county. Directly after crossing Hunting Creek, a little circumstance took place, which, if it had happened in the ^ creek, might have been attended with some disagreeable consequences; it _ was caused by one of the hooks of the swingle-tree giving way. A -V n • Putll'-C LlDtaf^ MocKsviile HC o (2) LEE: 2 cb > o i" a: i VA O <3 :r; h- wJ I m beginning to believe thet there Is some demon In these waters de termined to do me harm. JONES: Whatever do you mean. Brother Lee? LEE: JONES: LEE: JONES Some years ago while I was serving the SAllsbury Circuit, I came to cross the Yadkln River, It was a bitter cold day, so I was wearing a heavy overcoat In a vain attempt to keep warm* I didn't know the river well--I'm sure you're aware of the deep, strong currents of the Yadkln, Well Here I am In my great coat,saddlebags held high over my head to keep them dry, and In the midst of the river my horse became entangled In some rocks. I*ve never cared much for swimming, and at the time I cherished but little expectation of being delivered* But God^s was not yet finished, so by God's providence 1 escaped to land* Well I am glad the Lord spared you then, and has seen fit to bring you back to us again. I trust your service was a good one at Beal's? Yes It Is a fine meeting place. I discoursed upon the word of the Lord as a fire and a hammer, and Bishop Asbury added a few words on "TAke heed how ye hear." Well we are all looking forward to hearing yOU at the school, have a good crowd, eager to hear God's Word. We should ASBURY: I am glad to hear It. I was greatly disappointed when the school Itself was closed, but am pleased It Is now being used for a meeting house. MRS.^ JONES: Well I have prepared a bite for you to eat before the meeting. Oh and If you could. Bishop, It would be very nice If you could stop and see Charles Clayton and his wife. They have been very 111. ASBURY: I shall be glad to do so Sister Jones. JONES: Come, then let us share meat together. [Lights dim, then come up on Asbury, onstage, alone at table, writing] JONES(voice from offstage): Bishop, come and get some rest. ASBURY: (Looking up)In just a moment. As soon as I finish with my journal. (He begins writing again)Let's see: We came to Cokesbury school, at Hardy Jones: It Is twenty feet square, two stories high, well set out with doors and windows; this house Is. not too large, as some others are: It stands on a beautiful eminence, and overlooks the Lowlands, and river Yadkln.^ I said but little at the Academical school house, now a house for God. I went to see Charles Clayton and wife, who were sick. [Asbury blots the page, closes the journal, and exits.] yr> u> X o <si :3 X XJ (3) VOICE TWOr By the time Davie County came into being in 183^, Methodism was well established. One of the most successful means ever devised was the camp meeting, where many souls were converted. There were many camp meetings, in Davie County, some being very close to One anoTHer, mainly as a result of a program to have a "Methodist Church every three miles." Camp meetings were held at Olive Branch, Smith Grove, Whitaker's, Center, as well as other places. At some of the most successful, anYwhere from 150 to 200 tents would be found during the week of meetings. The camp meetings were very emotional services^ punctuated b y singing, prayer loUd amens, and many conversions- They lasted for hours. It was while attending a camp meeting at Smith Grove, S. M- Frost, who later became a Methodist preacher, was converted. He recounts that he was at the altar all day and refused to eat any dinner or supper. He was also at the altar that night but found no peace. He retired at a late hour, but could not sleep.^ He rose long befor day while it was yet dark and went about a half mile from the camp ground and kneeled down at the foot of alarge White oak tree. VOICE THREE; There is a place, a hallowed spot, I long to see Where stands with our-spread limbs an ancient white oak tree 'Twas there I knelt with aching heart, and wept and prayed. And sought for pardon while God's answer long delayed. DArk was the night, but darker still my soul in gloom Shuddered at thought of endless, dreadful, awful doom. As thus I wept and prayed and made most solemn vows. The shipper of the sun came streaming through the boUghs, When quick as thought my load was gone, my heart was light. My soul was filled with Holy peace, the world was bright. Rocks, hills, and trees joined with me His Dear Name to praise. While Angels in glory their grateful song did raise. Long years have passed but still that spot is ever dear, Jesus is yet with me, my Savior ever near. My journey is most ended, the victory most won. Soon shall I hear my captain say, "Come homej Well Donel" As through the air I mount, I'll glance at that old tree. Where Jesus saved me from despair, and set my spirit free. [Lights Come up as SONG LEADER comes forward] ^ SONG LEADER LEADS CONGREGATION IN SINGING hymn "SINNERS TURN, WHY WILL YOU DIE" [During the song, pray ers, and sermon, MEMBERS of the congregation interupt with ^ shouts of "Amen," "Oh Lord," Hallelujah," "Save me. Lord," etc. Some dance in the 2 aisles, and get the jerks. At the end of the service, a few come forward, converted.] PREACHER: {Prays extemporaneously). * Then said Jesus unto his disciples. If any man will come after me, let 2 him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follw me," Matthew 16:24. ^ Our Savior was a very plain preacher. He exposed all the errors, sins and folliss of mankind in a pointed manner. This, of course, roused the vicious principles ^ of their fallen nature, and made him some enemies, especially among the self-right- ^ eous; yet he manifested such meekness of wisdom, persuasive eloquence, and purity of life and motives, as made him greatly admired, and constantly followed by thousands. o r~ VV 2 o d. i 15 (4) But amongst the immense crowds of people that thronged after him, there was a variety of characters, influenced by various motives. Some sincerely desired to leeirn the will of God, that they might do it; others were prompted by a spirit of captiousness and persecution? some, perhaps, had no other inducement to hear him than to grafify vain curiosity? and some followed him for the loaves and fishes. This made it the more necessary that he should explain to the people the only way in which they could follow him acceptably, that ist "If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take UP his cross, and follow me." Here, as in other places, practical piety is made to consist of two grand principles shunning all evil, and pursuing all good. Thus Isaiah said, "Cease to do evil? learn to do well." Paul said, "Lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset you? and run with patience the race set befor you, looking Jesus the auther and finisher of YOUr faoth?" and Christ would have us to deny ourselves of evil, and follow him, bearing our cross. We are to deny ourselves of needless self-indulgence, to which we are naturally prone in thought, word, and deed. In our thoughts, we should carefully deny ourselves the practice of dwelling on every subject that is low, groveling, polluting, or in any wise calculated to inflame the passions of pride, anger, revenge, and especiall y, any thing impious, or offensive to God, pursuing trains of dignified reflection on profitable subjects, particularly sacred subjects, and thus "bring into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ." This is certainly possible? for though we cannot prevent the world, flesh, and Satan, from suggesting evil thoughts to us, yet we are no more obliged to cherish them, than we woUld be to entertain robbers, who come and seek admittance into our houses for the purpose of plundering them. In our words, we should deny ourselves every thing vulgar profane, trifling, unkind, untrue, slanderous, or unnecessarily offensive. Respecting our actions, we should regulate them in all important cases by "the law and the testimony?" and in things of minor importance according to our best discretion? at all times denying ourselves of whatever is wrong. We know that some say, "We might as well do a thing as to think it." But would you as soon a man would cheat you out of your estate , as to tihink of it, or intend it? To think evil is bad, to speak evil is worse, but to do evil is worst of all. We must deny ourselves needless recreations. Some relaxation from business and study, we know, is proper? but this may be had, sufficiently., by a change of employ ment, taking a walk, calling on a friend for social conversation, reading a periodica, or some book of memoirs, or travels, or any other innocent way we may choose. Cer- tainly it is not necessary to this recreation, that we should go to a fashionable ^ party, where they deal in levity, or evil speaking? or to a barbecue, to hear them 2^ swear and drink toasts? or a ball, to revel and dance; or a circus, to see monkies uB ride ponies, for the entertainment of fools? or a gambling-room, to cheat and wrangle; 0 or a theatre, to destroy, in oUr minds all desire for solid improvement, sguandor ^ our money, make our young men more effeminate, and our young females less modest? and, worse than all, blast all religious impressions of the heart. All of these « are not only needless, but sinful recreations; and, therefore, we must deny our- selves of them. 22 We should deny ourselves all needless ornaments. Here we begin to tread upon i delicate ground? for there are many in these days of refinement, who think that it ^ is not only unnecessary for ministers to discuss such subjects as that of dress in 3 the pulpit, but that it is letting themselves down below th dignity of the sacred o office! What a misfortune it is then, that such wise people did not live in the days of the prophets and apostles? for they had no more judgment than to-declaim frequently, pointedly, and powerfully, against vain superfluities of all kinds! Thus, Isaiah said i- "Moreover, the Lord saith, Becouse the daughters of Zion are haughty, and walk with sn stretched forth necks and wanton eyes, walking and mincing as they go, and making a X o Ci DavK? tc-aniy Hutjtic (5) tinkling with their feet; therefore the Lord will smite with a scab the crown of the head of the daughters of Zion, and Jehoyah will expose their nakedness. In that day the Lord will take away the bravery of their tinkling ornaments about their feet, and their cauls, and their round tires like the moon, the cahins and the bra celets, and the mufflers, the bonnets., and the ornaments of the legs, and the head-bands, and the tablets, and the era-rings, the rings, and nose-jewels, the changeable suits of appar el, and the mantles, and the wimples, and the crisping-pins, the glasses, and the fine linen, and the hoods, and the vails. And it shall come to pass, that instead of perfume a putrid ulcer; and instead of a girdle a rent; and instead of well set hair bladness; and instead of a stomacher a girding of sackcloth; and a sun-burnt skin instead of beauty." Also, Paul siad to Timothy, "In like manneralso, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broidered hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly arra y, but which becometh women pro fessing godliness with good works.," And again, Peter said, "Whose adornin g let is not be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the orna ment of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of Great price." He that would follow Christ and get to heaven, must deny himself of all evil. Wvery sin, though as convenient as a "right hand," or near pur hearts as a "righteye," must be "cut off," or "broken off by righteousness;" for "he that sinneth of of the devil," and has no inheritance in the kingdom of God; for "Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord God of Sabaoth." We must take up our cross; which, literally, means only a frame of wood, made in the form of a X or a T, onl which malefactors and wicked slaves were executed in the Roman empire; and to cast as much odium as possible on him, this kind of torture was chosen for our blessed Redeemer. But, figuratively, in the sense in which we are to bear it, the cross is that which comes across our evil propensities, and mortifies our corrupt nature. This cross is to be borne daily; for Christ saith, "^If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take UP his cross daily, and follow me." But wherein do some, yea many, who are the professed disciples of Jesus, bear a daily cross? Is it by self-mortification? reproving their neighbors for sin? or a con scientious performance of all religious duties, however painful? Let them answer to God for themselves. The faithful soul does this gladly. Thus, Pual said, :God for bid that I should glory save in the cross of oUr Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world." We are to follow Christ; or imitate him in our lives and conversation, some say, we must do in all things as he did; but this would require a forty days' entire ab- ^ stinence from food, a crucifixion literally, and many things unreasonable. Perhaps, ^ all that is meant by following Christ, might be properly reduced to two general rules ^ —obedience to God's commandments, respecting all outward duties; and seeking "the 2 mind that was in Christ," who was holy, and harmless, and undefiled, and separate 'J' from snnners. Thus we should cultivate all the graces fo the Spirit, and be renewed j in the spirit of our minds," after the image of him that created us. y. We must follow him to the end: follow him, whether in wealth or poverty, pros- ^ parity or adversity, revivals or declensions: follow him, let the way be rough or ir smooth, the journey long or short. Directed by the pillar of cloud and pillar of ^ fire, we must press on, until we pass through the howling wilderness, and cross the ^ JOrdan of death; and then we will follow him into heaven, and be numbered with those, ^ of whom it is said, "These are they that follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth." ^ In conclusion, we remark, from the view taken of this subject which points us o the way to heaven, it appears, that there is no time to lose, none for trifling, if S 5 6 (6) we would receive the inheritance prepared for the saints in light. Some, when Christ calls them to go this way, refuse, saying, "I pray thee have me excused." When they call upon him to help them, he may say, "Because I have called and ye refused; I have stretched.out my hand, and no man regarded; but ye have set a naught all my coun sel, and would none of my reproof: I also will laugh at your calamityi I will mock when your fear cometh: when your fear cometh as desolation, and your destruction Cometh as a whirlwind; when distress and anguish cometh upon you. Then shall they cal call upon me, but I will not answer; they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me; for that they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of the Lordt they would none of my counsel; they despised all my reproof. Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices." Come then, ye souls favored by Heaven with the sound of the Gospel, and let us seek him now, and "follow on to know the Lord," until we arrive at the spiritual Canaan, If any will come after our Master, let them now deny themselves, thke up their cross, and follow him. Amen. [A closing Hymn is sung as the repentant come forward. Lights dim] VOICE ONE: For many years, DAvie County remained divided between the Salisbury and Yadkin Districts. Perhaps not surprisingly our churches then faced the same joys and frustrations as do our churches today. Each year the ministers in the district would meet for a district conference. Here they would set up necessary committees and each pastor would give an account of the status of the church. [Lights dim, then come up on the DISTRICT CONFERENCE MEETING. THE MINISTEEIS are seated around a table.] The Presiding Elder closing a prayer:..Through the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. Can we have the minutes of our morning session? SECRETARY; The district Conference for the Salisbury District convened at Rocky Springs Camp Ground, Alexander County, August 26, 1870. Rev. L. S. Burkhead, the Presiding Elder was in the chair. Con ference was opened with prayer by Rev. L. S. Burkhead. Rev. A. K. Murchison was cohsen secretary, with A. Carson his assistant. The different circuit and stations were then called, with the j following brethern answering to their names; Salisbury station, «£; Rev. L. S. Burkhead; Rowan Circuit, Rev, A. K. Murchisdon; ^ East Rowan Circuit, Rev. T. S. Triplett;" MO'cksville Circuit, 2 Rev. M. V. Sherrill; JOnesville Circuit, Rev. Miles Foy; Surry lii Curcuit, Rev. H^ F. Wiley; Mt. Airy, Rev. M. L. Wood; Alexander O Circuit, Rev. J. N. Sorrens; Iredell Circuit, Rev. J. W. Wheeler; ^ South Iredell Circuit, Rev. D. C. Stimson; Wilkes Circuit, Rev. « George E. Wyche. The following committees were suggested and appointed. (looking up) Is it necessary to enumerate the listing ^ of these committees? X t o o Kn 3: 0 Cli 1 O PRESIDING ELDER: I think just a listing of the committees without their members will be sufficient. A; ^ _ f4C' ^ ^ Secretary; The committees are General State of the Church, Sabbath Schools, Missions, Circuit Boundaries, Church Literature, Temperance, Church Property, and Education.The hours of the meeting and adjournment were fixed at 8:00 to 10:30 a.m. for the morning session and 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. for the afternoon session.The morning session then was adijourned. PRESIDING ELDER: Are the minutes approved as read. (Affirmative vote is given) . We will now proceed to hearing replorts from the different charges.Let us begin with the Alexander Circuit, Rev* Sorrens. Rev. Sorrens: The Alexander circuit has a total of eight appointments with five or six hundred members. I am sorry to report that the church property is not is very good conditions, but there are several arbors and a parsonage not yet finished. The interest in our Sabbath School is promising, but our social meetings are * generally neglected, as well as the use of our church literature to some extent. The religious condition is generally encour aging. Financially the circuit is behind. PRESIDING ELDER: Thank you Brother Sorrens. Brother Wiley, will you bring to us now the report from the Surry Circuit? Rev. Wiley: Yes sir. The Surry Circuit has charges of ten appointments, with eight churches and 300 members. There are 6 Sabbath Schools having 100 scholars. My work is' assisted by seven local preach ers. Very few of the church paer is taken, and none of the Sundiay School paper. 1/20 of the apportionment has been raised, but the conference plan .was not adopted. The social meetings are neglected. PRESIDING ELDER: Continue to keep up the work. Brother Wiley. Brother Murchison, if you can keep your notes and report at the same time, tell us about the Rowan Circuit. REV. MURCHISON: I have four churches on the circuit now--all the buildings are in good condition- There are 134 members." And there are two sabbath schools having a total enrollment "of 125 scholars. ^ Unfortunately the church literature is not taken.Religiously the ^ circuit is, we11, it is in low condition right now, but there ^ is a better prospect. Financially the circuit is behind. ^ PRESIDING ELDER: I trust that the Lord will continue to work here, Bro— ther Murchison. Brother Sherrill, how are the good folks of ^ Mocksville faring? » ^ Rev. SHERRILL: There are eleven appointments on the circuit, with 740 o members. The religious condition is generally pretty good. I havethe a ss i stance of two local preachers. Four of the appoint- ^ ments keep up regular class meetings, and there is one regular ^ prayer meeting. Sabbath School interest is very good, we have r- eight schools with 400 Scholars.. Indeed most of the schools ^ have libraries. 18 copies of th'e Raleigh Episcopal Methodist o Paper are taken and 55 copies of the Sunday School Visitor. ^ Finances are promising. Three of the church buildings are in good shape, the rest are, shall I say indifferent. . Oh yes, the pastors' salary has been set at $800.00, with $400*.00 having been ^ paid. ' » n ^ PRESIDING ELDER: That is a most promising report, brother Sherrill, Bro- J ther Triplett, let us hear from you next. (Lights fade out as the conference continues) . . ' •o Methodism for Two Centuries, Proclaiming Grace and Freedom Pages 31-33 ct H iii o >- e y- «r> O O X jr ui t / »A -4- Davie County Public Library c; Mocksville, North Carolina ^0 Beal*s Church Whltaker's Chapel Cokesbury School Olive Branch Byerly's Chapel Advance Bethlehem Bailey's Chapel Bethel Center Cooleemee Concord Cornatzer Chestnut Grove Dulin METHODISM FbrlWo Centuries PROCLAIMING Grace and Fteedom Elbaville Fulton Farmington First Mocksville Hardison Liberty Mocks Mt. Olive New Union Piney Grove Oak Grove Salem Smith Grove Union Chapel Wesley Chapel Zion Chapel METHODISM IN DAVIE COUNTY A Dramatic Celebration in three scenes Center Arbor September 23, 1984 7:00 p.m. County Public Ubmty Mocksville, NO Scene I: "A Visit from Francis Asbury" Hardy Jones Elbert Smith Mrs. Jones Hollis Smith Francis Asbury David Smith Jesse Lee Ray Boger Francis Asbury often passed through modern day Davie County according to his journal. This scene is based on his journal, taken primarily from a visit in 1793 and from the Memoirs of Jesse Lee, another well-known preacher. Scene II: "The Camp Meeting" Song Leader Jeff Tutterow Pianist Jimmy Anderson Preacher Rev. Chip Webb The audience is invited to participate in the campmeeting spirit with shouts of loud "amens" and "hallelujahs" throughout as well as the singing of the hymns. The sermon is abridged from one by Thomas Morris, a Methodist preacher, published in 1839. Scene III: "The District Conference" Presiding Elder Rev. William Anderson Ministers ..Rev, Bill Farmer Robert Tutterow Methodists are familiar with Annual Conferences and Charge Conferences. At one time the ministers in the district met regularly to discuss the "spiritual condition" of their charges. This scene is taken from the actual minutes of the Salisbury District Conference, 1870. Narrators: Betsy Driver Gail Smith Joe Holmes J Special thanks to: s^ Lynn Troutman 2 Dorothy Williams ^ Vada Beck Rev. William Anderson Rev. Claudia Harrelson Center United Methodist Church £ — I ^ Anyone interested in the history of the Methodist Churches in Davie County is ® encouraged to make use of the Davie County Public Library History Room. If you have information of historical interest to the county, the library would very much like to have a copy for their files. \ ——— lO 5 Hymns: 0 For A Thousand Tongues To Sing ^ Jesus Lover Of My Soul 2 Amazing Grace J 5^ 0 For A Thousand Tongues To Sing Jesus, Lover Of My Soul 0 for a thousand tongues to sing. My great Redeemer's praise. The glories of my God and King, The triumphs of His grace. My gracious Master and my God, Assist me to proclaim. To spread thro' all the earth abroad. The honors of Thy name. Jesus! the name that charms our fears. That bids our sorrows cease; 'Tis music in the sinner's ears, 'Tis life, and health, and peace. Hear Him, ye deaf; His priase, ye dumb. Your loosened tongues employ; Ye blind, behold your Savior come; And leap, ye lame, for. joy. Amazing Grace Amazing grace! how sweet the sound. That saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found. Was blind-, but now I see. Twas grace that taught my heart to fear. And grace my fear relived; How precious did that grace appear The hour I first believed! Thro' many dangers, toils and snares, I have already come; Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far. And grace will lead me home. When we've been there ten thousand years, Bright.shinning as the sun, We've no less days to sing God's praise Than when we first begun. Jesus, Lover of my soul. Let me to Thy bosom fly. While the nearer waters roll. Why the tempest still is high! Hide my. Oh my Savior, hide. Till the storm of life is past; Safe into the haven guide. Oh receive my soul at last! Other refuge have I none; Hangs my helpless soul on Thee Leave, ah, leave me not alone; Still support and comfort me! All my turst on Thee is stayed; All my help from Thee I bring; Cover my defenseless head. With the shadow of Thy wing. Plenteous grace with Thee is found, Grace to cover all my sin; Let the healing streams abound. Make and* keep me pure within. Thou of life the fountain art; Freely let me take of Thee; Spring Thou up within my heart. Rise to all eternity. Davie County Public Library l^ocKsville, NC 33 Da vie County United Methodist Churches, 1998 Pages 35-64 -i U) 2 Mi- > O J~ X *- VJ o o JT h* S Davie County Public Library J Mocksville, North Carolina UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES -i CC Gi u> a u> O l- ■y~ v> o o X ij-' k i»-> X- o £=: WELCOME! The United Methodist churches of Davie county welcome you to our region. Whether you are passing through or have come to make Davie county your home, we are delighted you are here. Thank you for taking a few moments to learn more about our churches. It Is our prayer that you will be joining us for worship very soon. From small rural churches to in-town churches, our congregations are diverse in their history and their current ministries. As you learn more about us, we hope you find that our congregations will be a perfect church home for you and your family. Through this directory we attempt to provide a snap-shot of who we are and what we are doing. By no means does this directory tell the whole story of any congregation. Think of it as your invitation to join us as we worship our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. te Pu.-),,, . 34 HWY. 158HWY. 601 -J c:: 2 uJ Cb United Methodist Churches in the Davie County Area 1. Advance 4 2. Baiiey's Chapel 5 3. Bethel 6 4. Bethlehem 7 5. Center 8 6. Chestnut Grove 9 7. Concord 10 8. Cooieemee 11 9. Cornatzer 12 10. Duiin 13 11. Eibaville 14 12. Farmington 15 13. First Mocksvilie 16 14. Fulton 17 15. Hardison 18 16. Liberty 19 17. Mocks 20 18. New Union 21 19. Oak Grove 22 20. Saiem 23 21. Smith Grove 24 22. Union Chapel 25 23. Wesley Chapel 26 24. Zion Chapel 27 25. Piney Grove 28 26. Hiilsdaie Mission 29 PLEASE NOTE} ^ 910 AREA CODE IS NOH 336 634 EXCHANGE IS NOW 751 C3L X ■cJ Advance United Methodist Church 1911 Hwy. 801 South, Advance, NC 27006 (336) 998-7750 (0)(336) 998-4352 (R) Sunday Worship 11:00 AM Activities Sunday School United Methodist Women United Methodist Men After school program Choir History Advance UMC grew out of the Cokesbury school, which was establ ished in 1793. Before being known as Advance, the church was called Shady Grove. The present church sanctuary was completed in 1913. Directions From Hillsdale: Take exit 180, Hwy. 801 South. Go approximately 4 miles. The church wi ll be on the left. From Hwy. 64 Take Hwy. 801 North. Approximately 5 mi les. The church is on the right. ^UDUO UOsoi>count) Bailey's Chapel United Methodist Church §S§ 772 Bai ley's Chapel Rd. Sunday Worship 11:00 AM Advance, NO 27006 ,-.v t.; C f ..V Activities Sunday School Vacation Bible School '-/j Annual Sunrise Service Annual Homecoming Senior Citizens Supper > ' United Methodist Youth Fellowship United Methodist Women Ministry to residents of local nursing home Special Fellowship Dinners and Parties History In 1912 Bai ley's Chapel was officially organized as a non-denominational church on land donated by Capp Bai ley. The building was constructed using lumber from the church property. It was completed and finished in white weatherboard, without underpinning, as was the custom of the time. It has one large bell tower which serves as the church entrance. In response to Capp Bai ley's generosity, the church was named in his honor. Directions From 1-40: take exit 180 (Hwy. 801). Travel south on Hwy. 801 to Bai ley's Chapel Rd. Turn right and fol low this road to Bai ley's Chapel United Methodist Church on the left. From Hwy. 64: Turn onto 801 North. Turn left onto Bai ley's Chapel Rd. and follow this road to Bailey's Chapel United Methodist Church on the left. Bethel United Methodist Church 322 Bethel Church Rd. (336) 751-2417 (0/R) Sunday Worship 9:45 am Mocksville, NO 27028 Actmties Sunday School United Methodist Men United Methodist Women History Prior to 1816 Moore's Meeting House, a Methodist Episcopal Church, was established at the current site of Bethel United Methodist Church, some two mi les east of Mocksville. An arbor was built to be used during the summer months. In 1833 the congregation moved to Mocksvi l le and formed what is now First United Methodist Church, Services were held periodically at the Bethel site. As a result of this ministry Bethel Methodist Protestant Church was organized between 1868 and 1873. Denominational mergers in 1939 and 1968 have today made it a part of The United Methodist Church. Directions From Mocksville: Take Hwy 64 E 1.3 miles to Bethel Church Rd. Turn left on Bethel Church Rd. Bethel Church Rd. makes a sharp left in .4 miles, just before the site of Bethel United Methodist Church. The church may also be reached by fol lowing Milling Rd. east from North Main St. in Mocksville. Travel .8 mi les, unti l turning right onto Bethel Church Rd. The church is .6 miles on the right. MocV. Bethlehem United Methodist Church I I ts 321 Redland Rd. (336) 998-5083 (0)(336) 940-5502 (FAX) Sunday Worship 8:45 and 11:00 am Advance, NC 27006 (336) 998-4457 (R) Activities Sunday School y Scouting (Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts) Youth Fel lowship Pre-School and Parents Morning Out Turning Point Smal l Group Ministry (for l ife-controll ing problems) ,-f TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) n -v United Methodist Women; United Methodist Men -f United Methodist Kids East Davie Senior Citizens Luncheon 4-HCIub Family n Consumer Education History Late in the 1700's, a local meeting house was organized on the land that is to home of Bethlehem church. Moravians, Baptists, and circuit-riding Methodist preachers used this meeting house for worship. It was the Methodist "circuit-rider" that made the greatest impression both by bold preaching and regular visits. At some time in the 1800's, the family called Bethlehem began to appear in records and notices. Presently Bethlehem United Methodist Church has 500 members with an average worship attendance of 240, gathering in the 120 year old sanctuary. Full-time staff includes the Pastor, Chi ldren's and Youth Minister, and Church Secretary. Directions From Hilisdale: Take Hwy. 158 west 1.5 mi les to Redland Rd. (church sign located here). Turn right onto Redland Rd. and travel one half mile. Church is on left. From Mocksville: Take Hwy. 158 east. Turn left onto Redland Rd, one half mi le past the Smith Grove Volunteer Fire Dept. Travel one half mile. The church is on the left. From Farmington; Take Hwy. 801 south to the intersection of Redland Rd. (church sign located here). Turn right and travel one half mile. Church is on right. Bethlehem church. Center United Methodist Church m 376 US Hwy. 64 West (336)492-5853(0) Mocksville, NC 27028 (336) 634-2754 (R) Sunday Worship 11:00 AM Activities Sunday School United Methodist Men, United Methodist Women, United Methodist Youth, Choir and Bible Study History Center United Methodist Church dates back to services held in 1830. A church building was built in 1872 to replace the log church. In 1876 a brush arbor was bui lt and was renovated in 1191-1992. The current sanctuary was built In the mid 1950's. Presently the Church has 192 members. Directions From Mocksville: Center United Methodist Church is located approximately 4 mi les West of Mocksville, NC on US Hwy. 64 and approximately 1/2 mile West I- 40 exit #168 Ojffle Coanq Puciic uO'-'i Chestnut Grove United Methodist Church 3240 Hwy. 601 North Mocksville, NC 27028 (336)492-5659 (C)(336) 751-2435 (R) Sunday Worship 9:45 AM on 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays 11:00 AM on 2nd and 4th Sundays Activities Sunday School: 11:00 AM on 1st, 3rd and 5th Sundays 9:45 AM on 2nd and 4th Sundays United Methodist Women, United Methodist Men, United Methodist Youth and Choir History The first services for Chestnut Grove were held in 1867 or 1868, in Jacob Graves' barn. Later services were held in a log cabin school. A sanctuary was bui lt in 1908 and the entire structure bricked in 1968. Today the church has a renovated sanctuary, classrooms, kitchen and fellowship hal l . Chestnut Grove UMC continues to be a l ight for Christianity in the Clarksvi lle community with many of the original fami l ies stil l active in the church. Directions From Mocksville: Chestnut Grove United Methodist Church is located on Hwy. 601 North approximately 3 miles from 1-40, exit #170. Concord United Methodist Church i 5882 NC Hwy. 801 S Mocksville, NC 27Q28 (336) 284-2914(0) Sunday Worship 10:00 AM (336) 284-2818 Activities Sunday School United Methodist Women, United Methodist Men, United Methodist Youth, and Choir History In 1859-1861 the first church was built. In 1946 a new sanctuary was bui lt an the educational building was added in 1954. Additional classrooms were adde later and the sanctuary remodeled. Today the church has 178 members. Directions From Mocksville: Take 601 South out of Mocksville. At the intersection of highways 601 and 801, turn left onto 801 N. Travel about 2 miles. Turn right onto Cherry Hill Rd. The church wi l l be on the left about 100 yards. From Fork: If traveling on US Hwy. 64: turn onto Hwy. 801 South at the intersection of US Hwy. 64 and 801. Then, travel unto Cherry Hi l l Road, turnin left onto Cherrv Hil l Rd. The church will be on the left about 100 yards. Cooleemee United Methodist Church 197 Main St. (336)751-0411 (0/R) Cooleemee, NO 27028 Sunday Worship ll:OQam S Activities .i' Sunday School t. United Methodist Men United Methodist Women c",/ United Methodist Youth Fellowship Annual Community-wide Vacation Bible School Bell Choir Head Start Day Care Program "Disciple" Bible Study Various Mission Projects History Cooleemee United Methodist Church is located in southern Davie county, in the town of Cooleemee. The present structure was bui lt in 1932. It is a beautiful church building, housing Sunday School Classes, a Fellowship Hall, Day Care, and -of course -the sanctuary. Directions From 1-40: Exit at Hwy. 601. Travel south 6 miles to the intersection of Hwy. 601 and Hwy 801. Turn right on Hwy. 801, traveling south toward the town of Cooleemee. Go 2 miles to Davie Academy Rd. Turn right. Continue on Marginal St. The church is on the left. From Salisbury: Take Hwy. 601 north to the 601/801 intersection. Turn left on 801 toward Cooleemee. Travel 2 miles to Davie Academy Rd. Turn right and continue on Marginal St. The church is on the left. Cornatzer United Methodist Church 244 Cornatzer Rd. (336)751-0411 Mocksville, NO 27028 Sunday Worship at 11:00 am Activities United Methodist Men United Methodist Women History In 1902 a small group of people in the Cornatzer community bought a house in the area. Cornatzer Methodist Church was organized on that site. In 1911, land was given at the present location of the church. The old house was torn down and rebuilt at the new site. In 1950 an additional adjacent 2.4 acres of land were given for the building of a new church. The building was dedicated in 1954. This current church building incorporates the bell from the old church. The church expanded further in 1966, erecting an educational building. Directions I From Mocksville: To get to Cornatzer United Methodist Church, take Hwy. 64 Jast 3.9 miles from Mocksville to Cornatzer Rd. Turn left on Cornatzer Rd. The church is 2.8 miles on the right. The church may also be reached by traveling east on Mi l l ing Rd. from North Main St. in Mocksvil le. Go 5.4 miles, Turn right on Cornatzer Rd. and travel .4 miles. The church is on the left. Davle CoiifiiV PuDiic uDiai) Dulin United Methodist Church 897 Dulin Road, Mocksvil le, NC 27028 (336) 998-3854 (0)(336) 998-6171 (R) Sunday Worship 9:45 AM Activities Sunday School United Methodist Men, United Methodist Women, Children's groups, and Bible Study groups. There are many special activities throughout the year. History Dulin United Methodist Church v^as organized in 1871 at a brush arbor meeting. The first sanctuary was bui lt in 1936 and renovated in 1954. A fel lowship hal l was added in 1974. The church has grown from the few gathered at the brush arbor to a membership of 110 presently. Directions From Mocksville: travel on US Highway 158 East for approximately 7 miles. Turn right onto Dul in Road. The Church is approximately 2 1/2 mi les on the left. From 1-40: take exit #174, Farmington Road. From the West, turn right onto Farmington Road. Go to end of the road. Turn left onto US Highway 158. Turn right onto Dulin Road. The Church is approximately 2 1/2 mi les on the left. From the East, turn left onto Farmington Road. Go to end of the road. Turn left onto US Highway 158. Turn right onto Dul in Road. Dul in UMC is approximately 2 1/2 miles on the left. Elbaville United Methodist Church :.; I?; 2595 Hwy. 801 Advance, NC 27006 (336)998-6101 (0) Sunday Worship 11:00 AM (336) 998-8117 (R) Activities Sunday School United Methodist Women, United Methodist Men United Methodist Youth Fellowship Senior Citizen's Club Vacation Bible School Sunday Evening Services (twice monthly) Mission Fellowship Meals, Ice Cream Suppers Walk-a-thon for Missions Annual Revival History Elbavil le United Methodist Church first met as Elbavi lle Methodist Protestant Church in 1872. In 1955 construction began on the present facility. An Education Bui lding was added in 1976. Directions From Hillsdale: Follow Hwy. 801 South approximately 6 miles. The Church is on the left, at the intersection of Hwy. 801 and Peoples Creek Road. From Mocksville; Travel Hwy. 64 East to the intersection of Hwy. 64 and Hwy. 801 (in the Fork community). Go North on Hwy. 801 approximately 3.5 miles. The church wi ll be on the right. Farmineton United Methodist Church 1939 Farmington Road (336) 998-3769 (0/R) Mocksville, NC 27028 Sunday Worship 11:00 AM Activities Sunday School United Methodist Women, Christian Men's Breakfast Junior Youth Group, Parent's Night Out Participate in Church Athletic Leagues (Basketball, Volleybal l, Softball) Vacation Bible School Monthly Fellowship Nights Donations to "A Storehouse for Jesus" "Disciple" Bible Study "Bluesbusters" Children's Visitation Program History The current sanctuary of Farmington United Methodist Church was built in 1881. A Fel lowship Hall has been added in recent years. Always linked with sister churches, Farmington became part of the Farmington—Wesley Chapel Charge in 1996. Directions From Hilisdale: Follow Hwy. 801 North approximately 5 miles from the 801/ 158 Intersection. The church is located at the intersection of Hwy. 801 and Farmington Road. A caution l ight marks the intersection. From Mocksville/1-40: Take the Farmington Road exit (#174) . Follow Farmington Road approximately 4 miles to the flashing stop light at the Hwy. 801 intersection. The church wi l l be on the left, one block past Hwy. 801. SO First United Methodist Church, Mocksville 305 North Main Street Mocksville, NC 27028 (336) 751-2503 (O) Sunday V/orship } J:00 AM (336) 751-2305 (R) Acfivities Sunday School, Children's Church, Children's Message, Nursery Care, Children's choirs. United Methodist Men, United Methodist Women, United Methodist Youth, Weekday Preschool, Family Violence Prevention Services, Cub Scouts, Boy and Girl Scouts,, Adult Handbell Choir, Chancel Choir, "Live Nativity Scene," Two Christmas Eve Services, Special Lenten Services, Vacation Bible School, Building Teams, Sprinkle Preaching Mission History First United Methodist Church of Mocksville dates back to 1833 when a couple began holding services in their home. The existing sanctuary was built in 1891 and a 100 years celebration was held in 1991. Presently, the church has 761 members. Directions From Winston-Salem: Travel West on 1-40 to Farmington Exit (#174). Turn Left onto Farmington Rood. At intersection, turn right onto Hwy. 158 West (which is Main Street in Mocksville). Travel approximately 5 miles. First United Methodist Church is on the right side of the street next to Eaton's Funeral Home. From Statesville: Travel East on 1-40 to Mocksville/ Yadkinville exit (#170). Turn right onto 601 South. At 3rd traffic light, turn left onto Hwy. 64 East. Turn left at 2nd stoplight, go one block and turn left at next traffic light. First United Methodist Church will be on the left. WiocKswie. W Fulton United IVIethodist Church 3689 NC Hwy. 801 S Advance, NC 27006 Sunday Worship 10:00 AM Activities :;f Sunday School Food Closet for the Community (including donations for A Storehouse for Jesus) , Mission Bui lding Teams Special Youth Programs year-round vB •; Coffee and Doughnut Fellowship Meals before Worship ^ Church-wide Chicken Pie and Ham Suppers Christmas Carol ing each year Fellowship Events at Halloween and Thanksgiving History Fulton Church was formed before 1800 when services were first held under a brush arbor on the banks of the Yadkin River. The first church building, which was erected facing the river was built on land deeded to trustees of the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1826. In 1888 a second church was bui lt, employing Gothic Revival and Ital iante architecture. This structure was placed on the National Register of Historic Sites in 1976. Upon the death of Katherine Hanes in 1965, Fulton Methodist Church became the major beneficiary of her estate. She requested that "you build a house for the Lord", thus making it possible for the congregation to worship in its current beautiful, modern sanctuary. Directions From Mocksville: Travel Hwy. 64 East until the intersection with 801. Turn left onto Hwy. 801 North. Fulton United Methodist Church is located on Hwy. 801, two miles north of the intersection of 801 and 64. The church will be on the right. From Hillsdale: The church may also be reached by traveling south on Hwy. 801. The church wil l be on the left. Hardison United Methodist Church 1630 Jericho Church Rd. Mocksvil le, NO 27028 (336) 751-0411 (0/R) Sunday Worship at 9:45 AM Activities Sunday School United Methodist Youth Fellowship United Methodist Kids Children's Choir, Adult Choir United Methodist Women "Disciple" Bible Study Fellowship Dinners Prayer Groups Supports "A Storehouse for Jesus" Various Mission Projects Vacation Bible School History Hardison UMC was organized about 1895. The church was named for the Rev. G. W. Hardison, the first pastor of the Davie Circuit. As the church grew, Sunday School rooms, and new sanctuaries were bui lt. Directions From Mocksville: Take Salisbury Street out of Mocksvi lle. Go approximately 3.5 mi les and Hardison UMC wi l l be on the right. Oavie Goumy Pudhc Lior^!) MocksviHs, HC i^gS^S; I 129 Liberty Circle Mocksviile, NO 27028 (336)284-2914(0)(336) 284-2818 (R) Sunday Worship 11:00 AM Activities Sunday School United Methodist Women, United Methodist Men, United Methodist Kids, United Methodist Youth, and Choir. There are many special activities throughout the year. History Liberty UMC dates back to 1819. In 1874 a one room, wood framed building was bui lt. An educational building was begun in 1959 and completed in 1961. In 1964, the present sanctuary was constructed and the first service in the sanctuary was on Easters Sunday AprillS, 1965. Presently, Liberty UMC has 315 members. Directions From Mocksviile: Take US Highway 601 South out of Mocksvi i le. Approximately 1 mi le past the Food Lion Shopping Center, on the right, is Liberty Circle. Turn right onto Liberty Circle. Liberty UMC is on the left. Mocks United Methodist Church 523 Beauchamp Rd. Advance, NC 27006 (336)998-5518 (0)(336) 998-7471(R) Sunday Worship 8:45 and 11:00 AM Activities Sunday School United Methodist Women, United Methodist Men, United Methodist Youth, After School Program, Vacation Bible School, Children, Youth and Adult choirs. Disciple Bible Study, Prayer and Praise Service History Mock's United Methodist Church began with five houses and a log schoolhouse for worship services. Construction of the church began on 1903 and dedicated in 1905. A new church was bui lt and the first service was in April of 1960. The Fellowship Hall was bui lt and dedicated in 1990. A new parsonage was completed in 1995. Directions From Winston-Salem: Travel 1-40 West, take exit 180 and turn left onto Hwy. 801 South. Go through traffic light. Go approximately 3 miles and turn right onto Mock's Church Road. Go about 1/2 mile. From Mocksville: Travel 1-40 East, take exit 180 and turn right onto Hwy. 801 South. Go through traffic light. Go approximately 3 miles and turn right onto Mock's Church Road. Go about 1/2 mile. Oavie County f-'uDiic utij'at) MocksWtig, NC New Union United Methodist Church 1859 Sheffield Road Harmony, NC 28634 (336)492-5367 (0)(336) 492-5367 (R) Sunday Worship 11:00 AM Activities ...r Sunday School w' United Methodist Youth, Women's Fel lowship Men's Fel lowship, Junior Youth Group Choir, Youth Choir Bible Study Visitation Program History New Union dates back to 1780. The present sanctuary was bui lt 1959, and the Educational wing was added in 1982. Presently, the church has 148 members. Directions From Mocksville: Take Hwy. 64 West from Mocksvil le, Approximately 1 mile west of i-40 turn right onto Sheffield Road. The Church is on the left, approximately 5 miles from the intersection of Hwy. 64 and Sheffield Road. From Statesville: Travel Hwy. 64 East to intersection with 901 North. Turn left onto 901 North. Go approximately 1/4 mile and turn right onto County Line Road and go approximately 4 miles. New Union United Methodist Church is on the right at the intersection of County Line and Sheffield Roads. Oak Grove United Methodist Church fcliiiiiiiliiiiiiiisilil 1984 Hwy. 158 East Mocksvi lle, NC 27028 Sunday Worship 11:00 AM (336)751-2453 Activities Sunday School United Methodist Women, United Methodist Men United Methodist Youth Fellowship Duette Foster Christian Seniors' Club Vacation Bible School Annual Chicken Pie/ Barbecue Supper Annual Church Picnic Donations to A Storehouse for Jesus , « Fellowship Luncheons Special Services during Advent and Lent Church Choir "Disciple" Bible Study History What was to become known as Oak Grove UMC was first known as Whitaker's Meeting House, organized around 1780. Francis Asbury preached to the community of believers in 1794. In 1889 a building was erected on the present site. The current facility was consecrated in 1957. Supported by its rich tradition for worship and service, Oak Grove UMC continues making the history begun decades ago by its spiritual resources. Directions From Mocksville: Follow US Hwy. 158 North for 1.5 miles past the city limits. Oak Grove UMC is on the right From Hillsdale/ 1-40: Travel 1-40 West to Farmington Road exit (#174). Go left .5 miles to the US Hwy. 158 intersection. Turn right. Oak Grove UMC is 2 miles on the left. Salem United Methodist Church 169 Salem Church Road Mocksvi lle, NO 27028 (336) 492-7483 (C)(336)634-2754 (R) Sunday Worship 9:45 AM Activities Sunday School United Methodist Men, United Methodist Women Chi ldren and Adult choirs History Salem United Methodist Church was organized in the early 1800's. The present brick sanctuary and class room building, built around 1970, stand on the founding site of the original log structure. Directions From Mocksville: Travel US Hwy. 64 West 8 mi les. Turn Left onto Davie Academy Road. Go approximately 2 miles. Turn Left onto Salem Church Road, traveling a short distance to find the church in a beautiful setting. From Statesvllle: Take the Cool Springs exit (#162). Turn left onto US Hwy 64 East. Travel approximately 2 to 2 1/2 miles. Turn right onto Davie Academy Road. Go approximately 2 miles. Turn Left onto Salem Church Road, travel ing a short distance to find the church in a beautiful setting. Smith Grove United Methodist Church '♦ % iSli 3492 US Hwy. 158 (336) 998-3854 (0) Mocksville, NC 27028 (336) 998-6171 (R) Sunday Worship 11:00 AM Activities Sunday School United Methodist Women, United Methodist Men, United Methodist Youth Choir, Bible Study, Mother's morning out History Smith Grove UMC was organized and built in 1877. The old sanctuary was torn down in the summer of 1966 and the present sanctuary was completed in 1967. Presently the church has 179 members. Directions From Clemmons: traveling West on 1-40: take exit #174, Farmington Road. Turn Left onto Farmington Road. Go to end of.the road. Turn left onto US Hwy. 158. Travel approximately 2 miles and Smith Grove UMC is on the right. From Mocksville: travel ing East on 1-40: take exit #174, Farmington Road. Turn Right onto Farmington Road. Go to end of the road. Turn left onto US Hwy. 158. Travel approximately 2 miles and Smith Grove UMC is on the right. Union Chapel United Methodist Church 2030 HWY. 601 North Mocksville, NC 27028 (336) 634-2805 (C)(336) 751-2435 (R) Sunday Worship 10:00 AM 3^^ and 5^^ Sundays of the Month 11:00 2"^ and 4^^ Sunday Activities Sunday School United Methodist Women, United Methodist Men, United Methodist Youth, and Choir Hispanic Ministries Hispanic Worship Service 11:00 AM Sunday Mornings in Church Fel lowship Hall History Union Chapel dates back to 1847 when people from the Methodist Protestant Church began meeting in a one room school house in the Union Chapel community. As the church grew, sanctuaries were built, and in 1950, the present sanctuary was built with much of the labor and materials donated by the church members. In 1962 work began on an addition to the sanctuary and educational space. Directions From Mocksville: Union Chapel United Methodist Church is located on Hwy. 601 North approximately 1 mile north of 1-40, exit #170. Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church Pino Rd. (336) 998-3769 (0/R) Mocksville, NC 27028 Sunday Worship 10:00 arti Activities ^. United Methodist Women (1st Wednesday of each month at 7pm) ^ ^ Donation of Food to A Storehouse for Jesus ,o | Homecoming (1st Sunday of June) -f Holy Week Services Special Fellov^ship Events through out the year History Wesley Chapel church was established in 1852. A crude log bui lding with seats made of spl it logs, located one and a half miles from the present site was used until 1880. In 1886 another church building was constructed at the present location. This structure was used until 1949 when the current sanctuary was constructed. Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church is located in Pino, a small rural farming community. Looking from the sanctuary, the view is of the corn, wheat, and soybean fields tended by local farmers. Cattle are seen grazing in the open fields. Large shade tress in the front of the church provide a pleasant atmosphere for outside activities. Directions Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church can be located by traveling west on 1-40, exiting on NC Hwy 801. Travel north 8.3 miles to Pino Rd. Take a right; the church wi l l be .25 miles on the left. If traveling east on 1-40, exit at Hwy 601 N. Travel 8 miles, turning right on to Hwy 801 S. Travel 2.7 miles to Pino Rd. on the left. Zion Chapel United Methodist Church 1456 Sheffield Road (336)492-5367 (0) Mocksville, NC 27028 (336)492-5367 (R) Sunday Worship 10:00 AM on and 3'"^ Sundays of the Month History Zion Chapel United Methodist Church dates back to 1780 and a brush arbor known as Real's Meeting House. The Methodist Circuit rider, Francis Asbury records in his journal that he preached at Real's Meeting House. Later the church moved about 1 mile west of its original location. In 1891, a wooden sanctuary was built. When the brick chapel was built in 1960, the wooden sanctuary was left standing. In 1991, the wooden sanctuary was restored. Directions From Mocksville: Take Hwy. 64 West from Mocksvi l le, Approximately 1 mile west of 1-40 turn right onto Sheffield Road. The Church is on the right, approximately 4 miles from the intersection of Hwy. 64 and Sheffield Road. From Statesville: Travel Hwy. 64 East approximately 4 miles to Calahain Road. Turn left onto Calahain Road. Travel to the stop sign. At the stop sign, turn left onto Sheffield Road. Zion Chapel United Methodist Church is on the right, about 1/10 mile from the intersection of Sheffield and Calahain Roads. county uofaiy HC Piney Grove United Methodist Church 376 Underpass Road Advance, NC 27006 Sunday Worship 11:00 AM on and 3'"^ Sundays Only Activities Sunday School Easter Sunrise Service Women's Day Service Revivals , y. . ft >/:n History Piney Grove v^as organized in the late 1800's when the El lis, Peobles, Bailey, and Nichols fami l ies of the Advance community purchased the land where the church is presently standing. Piney Grove was affiliated with the Methodist Episcopal Church and became a member of the United Methodist Church when the Methodist Church and the Evangel ical United Brethren Church merged in 1968. Piney Grove UMC has expanded several times since the original bui lding. The sanctuary was expanded and the fellowship hal l was added in 1980 and a picnic shelter was added in 1997 to accommodate the overflow from the fel lowship hal l during special events. Piney Grove UMC is unique in that it is the only predominantly African-American United Methodist Church in Davie County. Our doors are open to all who wish to worship in our Father's house. Directions From 1-40: Take exit #180. Turn South onto US Hwy. 801. Go to intersection in Advance and turn left onto Underpass Road. The church wil l be on your right. From Hwy. 64: Turn on to Hwy. 801 North . Go to intersection in Advance and turn right onto Underpass Road. The church will be on your right. 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