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Binder 2
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Binder 1
History
History of Concord Church by J.D.Hodges
Mrs.J.D.Hodges’Notes
History Compiled by Mrs.J.D.Hodges
Davie Methodist Bicentennial Committee
Presents the History of United Methodism
in Davie County
History of Concord United Methodist Church,
April 30,1989
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Day of Dedication
Concord United Methodist Church
February 17,1985
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THE PRELUDE
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Isaac WattsJesusShallReignuHYMNNO.472:
CALL TO WORSHIP
Minister:Our help is in the name of the Lord,who made heaven and earth.
People:Except the Lord build the house,they labor in vain that build it.
Minister:Establish thou the work of our hands upon us;yea,the work of our
hands establish thou it.
People:Blessed be the name of the Lord from this time forth,and for
evermore.Amen.
INVOCATION
Samuel Stone'The Church’s One FoundationHYMNNO.297:
OFFERING
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ANTHEM BY THE CHOIR
THE LESSON FROM THE HOLY SCRIPTURESDAVIECO.PUBLIC
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For the conversion of sinners;
For the promotion of righteousness;
For the extension of the kingdom of God;
ACT OF PRESENTATION
Here let the Trustees and the Building Committee Chairman stand before
the people,and let the Chairman of Trustees say to the minister:we dedicate this house.
We present this building to be dedicated to the glory of God and the
service of man.In the unity of the faith;
In the bond of Christian brotherhood;
In charity and good will to all;
we dedicate this house.
In gratitude for the labors of all who love and serve this church,In loving remembrance of those who have finished their course,In the hope of a blessed immortality through Jesus Christ our Lord;
we dedicate this house.
ACT OF DEDICATION
Here let the people unite in the responses to the words by Bishop
Jones.
Beloved in the Lord,we rejoice that God has put it into the hearts of
his people to build this house to the glory of his name.I now accept this
building,which shall continue to be known as Concord United Methodist
Church,that we may dedicate it,and so set it apart for the worship of
almighty God and the service of men.Let us therefore,as we are
assembled,solemnly dedicate this place to its proper and sacred uses.
The Bishop and the People:
We now,the people of this church and congregation,compassedaboutwithagreatcloudofwitnesses,grateful for our heritage,sensible of the sacrifice of our fathers in the faith,confessing thatapartfromustheirworkcannotbemadeperfect,do ded^a^to the worship and service of almighty God;
To the glory of God the Father,who has called us by grace;
To the honor of his Son,who loved us and gave himself for us;
To the praise of the Holy Spirit,who illumines and sanctifies us;ourselves anew
through Jesus Christ our Lord.Amen.
we dedicate this house.Reverend Cecil H.Marcellus,Jr.PRAYER OF DEDICATION
For the worship of God in prayer and praise;
For the preaching of the everlasting Gospel;
For the celebration of the holy Sacraments;
BURNING OF THE NOTE
Charles WesleyHYMNNO.1:
O FOR A THOUSAND TONGUES TO SINGwededicatethishouse.
Reverend Phillip B.ColeBENEDICTION:For the comfort of all who mourn;
For strength to those who are tempted;
For light to those who seek the way;
we dedicate this house.
For the hallowing of family life:
For teaching and guiding the young;
For the perfecting of the saints;DAVIE CO.PUBLIC LIBRARY
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By 1930 this one room Church had two small classrooms extended out to
the side.There were two classes in the balcony with a curtain for separation.
The balcony was originally built to accommodate the slaves.In 1846 there was a
slave membership of fifteen.
HISTORY OF CONCORD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
According to incomplete records and what is believed to be reliable
tradition,Concord Church has a history of more than a hundred years.The first
congregation worshipped in the open air and in a brush arbor,and later in a
school house.
Passing circuit riders,and other ministers were called in to preach in those
days,and many of such service laid the foundation of this historic church.
Mary Magdolene Click of this community married Joseph W.Hodges,a
Methodist class leader and superintendent of Sunday School.In their new home
the young couple erected a family altar.Their piety and conviction so impressed
the Click family that within two years they all,except the father,were in the
Methodist Church.
Becoming Methodist,the Click family desired a Methodist Church
organization.Young Joseph and Mary led in this important matter.A society
was formed at the public school house which stood three or four hundred yards
from the old Concord Church building.The name Concord was given the new
society organization because of the fact that it was organized and held its
meeting for many years in the public school building,the name of which was
’’Concord.”Concord church was named from the school house by a Mr.
Barnhardt,who taught the first school there,and named it Concord,in honor of
his hometown.Concord,North Carolina.
From the very beginning Joseph Hodges had hoped for a church building in
this community.However,he died before the society felt able to undertake the
In 1946,the sixth and last year the Reverend G.W.Fink was pastor of theDaviecharge,he appointed a building committee,which was approved by the
Quarterly Conference,for the purpose of building a structure which was to taketheplaceoftheformerhistoricbuilding.Before Reverend Fink left,a buildingfundwasstartedandmorethan$1,300.00 was in hand,besides many promises
of free labor and timber to build the church.Reverend J.B.Fitzgerald then
became the pastor that led this courageous congregation in the actual building
of the beautiful new church.With W.R.Davis as foreman and S.D.Danie ,
assistant,this commodius building was largely constructed by free labor with
the timber largely furnished by the community.With $2,500.00 given by the Duke Commission,and $15,041.01,by the
members and friends of the Church,the total actual cost was $17,541.01,whichhasacontractvalueofatleast$30,000.00.The Building Committee was
composed of Messrs.S.D.Daniel,W.R.Davis,Vann Swicegood,BooneFoster,Frank Crotts,J.B.Garwood and Samuel Berrier.
enterprise.
Mary Magdolene mindful of her husband’s wishes,four years after his
death,gave without charge to the trustees of the Church 81/3 acres of land for
the much needed church.
Prior to 1819 the Methodist of South Davie,then Rowan County,
worshipF>ed in a log Union Church,in the Jerusalem Community.
In 1845,under the leadership of the Reverends Bibb and Martin,a
Methodist Society was organized in Concord school house,which was about
three miles from Liberty Church,and a number of that large and flourishing
society joined here.Two years later this church had 73 members.Their earliest
records were kept like class books,noting the attendance whether present or
absent.
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It was in 1859-61 that the church was built on this lot donated by Mrs.
Hodges,and when finished it was dedicated by the Reverend W.H.Bobbitt,
Presiding Elder at that time.For 88 years the doors of this building stood open to
all who w flee to Christ for refuge from the power of sin and Satan.(
There was soon a need for more classroom space,so in 1954 a building
committee was appointed composed of:W.R.Davis,Chairman,Joe N.
Tutterow,Treasurer;S.D.Daniel,Mrs.W.R.Davis,Boone C.Foster,James
Boger,Mrs.James Boger,Mrs.J.D.Hodges,Mrs.Duke Tutterow,Mrs.Felix
Berrier,Mrs.William Spry and James Garwood.
With W.R.Davis as foreman an Educational building composed of six
classrooms,two bathrooms,large fellowship hall and kitchen was constructed
and dedicated in June 1955,by the Reverend M.Teague Hipps,District
Superintendent,Reverend B.C.Adams,Pastor,and S.D.Daniel,Church
School Superintendent.
In 1976 a building committee was appointed,under the direction of
Reverend Kenneth Eller,to study the feasibility of making changes to the
present church building.After discussion with Dr.Wilson Nesbitt of the DukeEndowmentandDr.Julian Lindsey,Thomasville District Superintendent and
approval of the Administrative Council,the services of Mr.Dennis Nicholson,
an architect from Durham was secured to help with the study.
The building committee acquired preliminary drawings from the architect,
which consisted of three phases of construction.After receiving approval of
’’Phase I”plans from the District Building and Location Committee and Duke
Endowment,they were presented to the congregation for approval.
In August,1978 ground was broken for this remodeling,led by Dr.Julian
Lindsey and assisted by the pastor,Reverend Kenneth Eller.Construction was
begun in the Fall with Hendrix and Corriher Construction as Contractor,and
Easter Sunday 1979 Church School classes met for the first time in the new
classrooms.
Included in this construction was four new classrooms,four bathrooms,a
Narthex,some remodeling in the Sanctuary and Education building,and a
courtyard.All of this is easily accessible by the handicapped.Total cost of this
construction was $121,000.00.We received $1,000.00 from the Davie County
Sub-District Mission Society,and $29,625.00 from Duke Endowment.The Building Committee was composed of:Lester Dwiggins-Chairman ,
Mrs.Belle Boger,James Boger,Bob Crotts,Henry Crotts,Homer Crotts,Mrs.
Judy Pratt and Sid Smith.
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Soon there was a need for a place for recreation.In 1962-63 a building
approximately 60 feet by 30 feet composed of block and brick was erected for
this purpose.This was built mostly by the men in Concord Church and contains
two bathrooms and a kitchenette.The Reverend Robert Forst,Pastor,Sid
Smith,Building Foreman,and W.R.Davis,Church School Superintendent.
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Soon after the August,1980 Dedication of Phase I the Building Committee
met with the pastor,Reverend Phillip B.Cole and expressed their desire to
continue with Phases II and III.
The Building Committee was re-organized and composed of:Lester
Dwiggins-Chairman,Mrs.Belle Boger,Bob Crotts,Henry Crotts,Homer
Crotts,Mrs.Judy Pratt,Sid Smith,Joe Shamel,and Mrs.Jane Crotts
(alternate).
It was decided that the same architect and building contractor would be
acquired and Phases II and III would be combined.
Homecoming,August 1982,ground breaking ceremonies were led by Dr.
Julian Lindsey and Reverend Phillip Cole.Construction began soon after.The
Service of Consecration was held in July,1983.
Included in this construction was the addition of three new classrooms,a
choir room,and a large meeting room.The sanctuary was completely
remodeled and expanded by the addition of eight new pews and a new altar
area.Total cost of this construction was $285,000.00.We received $7,000.00
from the Sub-District Mission Society,$2,832.00 from the Builders Club,and
$54,000.00 from Duke Endowment.
We are most grateful to those who have served so faithfully on the Building
Committee in helping us to secure such beautiful and pleasant church facilities.
The dedicated efforts of all the Church Members is also appreciated for it is
by this that the church’s indebtedness has been paid in full.Many thanks to the
Reverend Phillip Cole for his spiritual guidance during our building program.
In the records of Mrs.Sallie Hodges,previous church historian,we found
this statement:“Many important facts and missing links in the chain of
Concord’s early history have been forever lost in the misty past.Yet despite all
this she has a glorious record of which we should be proud.”
Mrs.Sallie Hodges,1948
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CHURCH MEMBERSHIP
The charter members of the Concord Methodist Society in addition to the
Clicks were:Joseph Hodges,Mary Magodolene Hodges,George Deadmon,
Poliie Foster,Joseph Hendricks and his wife,Amanada Hendricks.Two years
later the church had 73 members.
The present Church membership is 167.Though small in number there is a
spirit of Christian good will and fellowship which should help our Church to
continue for many years to come.
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MINISTERS
The spiritual growth of Concord Church was inspired by the leadership of
the Ministers who served so faithfully.This may not be a complete record of ail
the Ministers,yet we do give all available names as follows:
‘Rev.J.B.Fitzgerald
Rev.J.M.Green
Rev.E.M.Avett
Rev.A.G.Loftin
Rev.J.O.Banks
Rev.M.G.Ervin
Rev.A.W.Lynch
"Rev.G.W.Fink
Rev.B.C.Adams
Rev.R.G.McCiamrock
Rev.W.R.Frost
Rev.J.C.Lane
Rev.C.George Sherrill
Rev.Kenneth R.Eller
Rev.Phillip B.Cole
Rev.C.M.Gentry
Rev.George W.Hardison
Rev.Elwood E.Smith
Rev.Miles H.Vestal
Rev.H.L.McLaren
Rev.W.C.Wilson
Rev.P.E.Parker
Rev.A.J.Burrus
Rev.B.A.York
Rev.P.L.Shore
Rev.T.S.Coble
Rev.C.P.Goode
Rev.John M.Price
Rev.D.C.Ballard
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We trust that many lives have found the “peace that passeth understanding”
through the ministry of Concord Church and that many more will do so in the
future.
Otta Davis,Historian
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A Sesquicentennial Celebration
A sesquicentennial?
Whatever might that be?
Why that's the years of our history:
Concord's longevity!
One century plus iffty
We’ve been serving our Lord,
Coming here to worship
And study His Word.
Former Lutherans now Methodist
In those early days
Were "Klucks"and "Clicks"and "Hodges'
Who paved the church's way.
A new,more modern building
In nineteen,forty-six
Was built with love and labor
And even mortar and bricks.
The years have seen the changes,
Additions by the score;
As they increased in number,
The church has added more.
'Til those of by-gone eras
Could scarce believe the sight
Of this present mighty edifice,
Not completed overnight!
From an open-air brush arbor
To a little country school,
The passing circuit riders
Preached the Golden Rule.
Its name derived from the school house
And the school named after the town.
The group who assembled to worship
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The Reverends Bibb and Martin
In eighteen,forty-five
Organized this assembly,
(Still very much alive!)
A building was completed
In eighteen,sixty-one,
With a balcony for the "black folk'
Before the work was done.
Concord's great achievements
Were attained by just one goal:
Service to their fellowman
And salvation for his soul.
Rest not on your laurels-
Your work done in the past,
if you give God the glory
Your success is sure to last!
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Sesquicentennial (150th.)
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HISTORY Of CONCORD CHVRCH
Just when Methodism was first planted in South Davie is not definitely known,but we do know
that at an early date its seeds were sown and in due time it took root and grew rapidly and we
now have a strong vigerous and fruitful vine.It is to be regretted that we know so little of our
early church history.
According to incomplete records and what is believed to be reliable tradition,Concord Church
has a history of more than a hundred years.The first congregation worshipped in the open air
and in a brush arbor,and later in a school house.
Passing circuit riders,and other ministers were called in to preach in those days,and many
years of such service laid the foundation of this historic church.
The community in which Conord Church now stands,was thoroughly Lutheran from the earliest
settlement up to the late 40‘s of the 18th century.One of the largest and most influential families
of that time lived in the immediate community and owned the land on which the church stands.
This family was orthodox Lutherans and lived strictly up to the tenets and doctrines of this
church,as taught in the "Father Land",whence they had come.In this family of "Klucks",as they
were known -(the name having been changed from "Klucks"to "Click",in an effort common
among the early German settlers,to anglocize their names after the Revolutionary War)there
was one of the ten children,Mary Magdolene,who did not believe in a religion that could be
gotten out of a Catochism.She had heard "Old Martin",a negro preacher,owned by the family
say -"dot 'ligion dats you gits outer de cism won't do.You must have hart felt 'ligion or you can’t
get to heben."Mary in her heart believed what the old darkey said.When Joseph W.Hodges,a
fine looking young man,who stood six feet and some inches in his stockings sought her heart
and hand in marriage,she gladly yielded,hot so much because he was a manly looking man as
because it was said of him that he was a Methodist class leader,and that he held prayer
meetings and was superintendent of Sunday School and that he believed in experimential
religion and that she could learn from him how "to get hart feit 'ligion and get to heben."
When it became known in the family that Mary Magdolene was to marry Joseph W.Hodges,one
of the family.Godfrey by name,said to her sneeringly,-"It won't be six months before you are a
Methodist."
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the extreme North Eastern part of the county.At the expiration of one year,Daniel Click,the
father of the ten children,alluded to above,which included the said Mary Magdolene,desiring to
have his married daughter live near him,proposed to deed 200 acres of land,adjoining his home
place,on condition that they occupy it immediately.The offer was accepted.In the meantime,
Mary had learned from her young husband to know and feel the joy of that "hart felt 'ligion",
which the old slave preacher had told her about.
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In their new home the young couple erected a family altar,and by "a godly walk and a pious
conversation so impressed this targe and unfluentiai family within two years,they all,save the
father,were in the Methodist church,and Godfrey,the one that twitted Mary Magdolene,when
she was about to marry a Methodist,lead in the stampede.
This Click family,who had thus became Methodists desired a Methodist Church organization.
Young Hodges and Mary Magdolene were glad to lead in this important matter.Accordingly,a
society was formed at the public school house,which stood three or four hundred yards from the
present Concord Church building.
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This name,Concord,was given the new society organization because of the fact,that the societywasorganized,and held its meetings for many years in the public school building,the name of
which was "Concord".This school house got its name in this way.When the school house was
completed by the Clicks on their own land,a young man from Concord,Capital of Cabarrus
county,by the name of Bamhardt,was chosen as the first teeacher.This young teacher said to
the people,you ought to give a name to your new school house.They replied,"name it then".
Young Bamhardt answered,"I'll name it Concord in honor of my home town."Thus the school
house got its name,and the church got its name from the school house.The charter members of
the Concord Society were the Clicks referred to above,young Hodges,Mary Magdolene,GeorgeDeadmon,Pollie Foster,Joseph Hendricks,and his wife,Amanda Hendricks.This Concord
church was organized about the year 1846,
Young Hodges,referred to above often said to his wife,Mary Magdolene.that he hoped a church
building could be erected in the community.He chose a site for the proposed church on the very
spot where the church building now occupies.He often said to her that he would give the land
and otherwise contribute to its erection.But he passed before the Society felt able to undertake
the enterprise.So four years after his departure Riley Kindly of Davidson County,united with the
church and became the Sunday School Superintendent,Mr.Kindly was an enthuiastic man.and
by shouldering a large part of the burden,enduced the members to attempt the building of a
church house.
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Mary Magdolene,mindful of her husbands wishes,gave,without charge,a fee simple deed,to
trustees of the church,eight and one-third acres of land which the church still owns.
Prior to 1819 the Methodist of South Davie,then Rowan County,worshipped in a log Union
Church,in the Jerusalem Community,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 other
denominations that they moved up the road to a log school house near where Liberty church now
stands.And when the pastor,James Reid,arose to preach he said,"Here we will have liberty."
And thus Liberty Church In the Davie Circuit got its name.
In 1845,under the leadership of the Reverends J.P.Bibbs and J.B.Martin,a Methodist Society
was organized In Concord school house,which was about three miles from Liberty Church,and a
number of that large and flourishing society joined here.Two years later the church had 73
members.Their earliest records were kept like class books,noting the attendance whether
present or absent.
It was in 1859-61 that the church was built on this donated land by Mrs.Hodges and when
finished it was dedicated by the Rev.W.H.Bobbitt,presiding elder at that time.For 88 years the
doors of this building stood open to all who would flee to Christ for refuge from the power of sin
and Satan.
From 1848-49 there are no records.
In 1859 there were 41 members.
In 1860 there were 48 members.
In 1861 a wooden church was finished and dedicated.
In 1862 there were 47 members.
In 1863 there were 47 members and 15 colored probationers.
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We know that Rev.Dr.N.F.Reid preached two sermons on Baptism at Concord school house
that will never be forgotten by those who heard them.They will be handed down by tradition as
the greatest sermons ever delivered in ail this section upon that subject.
We find that there was a monthly appointment at the house of Mr.J.A.Hendrix and a powerful
revival was conducted there in 1846.No results and no pastors mentioned,There is a space of
10 years and another 20 years where there are no records what-so-ever.
This historical sketch would not be complete without mention of our Sunday School.Our
Discipline said,"Let Sunday Schools be formed in all of our congregations where 10 persons can
be collected for that purpose and it shall be the special duty of the preacher to see that this is
done not only for the children but for the adults also.No one should be too old to study God’s
word and tell the children of Jesus and his love."
In 1863 the great question was,"What shall we do for the rising generation?"and the following
resolution was submitted..."Resolved that God being our helper,we will in no wise neglect the
Sunday Schools but will endeavor to carry them on for the proper training for those who are to be
soldiers of the cross,"
By 1930 this one room Church had two small classrooms extended out to the side.There were
two classes in the balcony with a curtain for separation.The balcony was originally built to
accomodate the slaves.
In 1946,the sixth and last year Reverend G.W.Fink was pastor of the Davie charge,he
appointed a building committee,which was approved by the Quarterly Conference,for the
purpose of building our second church which took the place of the former historic building.
Before he left,a building fund was started and more than $1,300 was in hand,besides many
promises of free labor and timber to build the church.Reverend J,B.Fitzgerald then became the
pastor that led this courageous congregation in the actual building of the beautiful new church.
With W.R.Davis as foreman and S.D.Daniel,assistant,this commodius building was largely
constructed by free labor with the timber largely furnished by the community.
With $2,500 given by the Duke Commission,and $15,041.01 by the members and friends of the
Church,the total actual cost was $17,541.01,which has a contract value of at least $30,000.The
Building Committee was composed of Messrs.S.D.Daniel,W.R.Davis.Vann Swicegood,Boone
Foster,Frank Crotts,J.B.Garwood and Samuel Berrier.
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There was soon a need for more classroom space,so in 1954 a building committee was
appointed composed of;W.R.Davis,Chairman,Joe N.Tutterow,Treasurer,S.D.Daniel,Mrs.
W.R.Davis,Boone C.Foster,James Boger,Mrs.James Boger,Mrs.J.D.Hodges,Mrs.Duke
Tutterow,Mrs.Felix Berrier,Mrs.William Spry and James Garwood.
With W.R.Davis as foreman an Educational building composed of six classrooms,two
bathrooms,large fellowship hall and kitchen was constructed and dedicated in June 1955,
Reverend M.Teague Hipps,District Supt.,Rev.B.C.Adams,Pastor,and S.D.Daniel,Church
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Soon there was a need for a place of recreation.In 1962-63 a building approximately 60 ft.x 30
ft.composed of block and brick was erected for this purpose.This was built mostly by the men in
Concord Church and contains two bathrooms and a kitchenette.The Reverend Robert Frost,
Pastor,Sid Smith,Building Foreman and W.R.Davis,Church School Supt.
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study the feasibility of making changes to the second church.After discussion with Dr.Wilson
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Nesbitt of the Duke Endowment and Dr.Julian Lindsey,Thomasville Dist.Supt.and approval of
the Administrative Council,the services of Mr.Dennis Nicholson,an architect from Durham was
secured to help with the study.
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approval of these plans from the District Building and Location Committee and Duke Endowment,
they were presented to the congregation for approval.
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in August,1978 ground was broken for this remodeling,led by Dr.Julian Lindsey and assisted
by the pastor Reverend Kenneth Eller.Construction was begun in the Fall with Hendrix and
Corriher Construction Co.,and on Easter Sunday 1979 Church School classes met for the first
time in the new class rooms.
Included in this construction was four new class rooms,four new bathrooms,a Narthex,some
remodeling in the Sanctuary and Education building,and a courtyard.All of this is easily
accessible by the handicapped.Total cost this construction was $121,000,we received $1,000
from the Davie Mission Society,$29,625 from Duke Endowment.
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In 1980 under the direction of Reverend Phillip Cole the building committee was reorganized to
finish the remodeling project with Lester Dwiggins,Chairman.Included in this construction was
the addition of three new classrooms,a choir room and a large meeting room,sanctuary
completely remodeled and expanded by the addition of eight new pews and new altar area.Total
cost of construction was $285,000.
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The first Sunday School literature was the spelling book and primer.
From oid minutes we learn that a quaint code of 14 rules was written in 1867 and have been
preserved and are here given...
Rule 1...I must always mind the Superintendent and all of the teachers of this school.
Rule 2...1 must come every Sunday and be there when school goes in.
Rule 3...I must go to my seat as soon as I go in.
Rule 4...I must always be still.
Rule 5...I must not leave my seat till school goes out.
Rule 6...I must take good care of my book.
Rule 7...I must not lean on the one that sits next to me.
Rule 8...I must walk softly in the school.
Rule 9...I must not make a noise by the school door or the church door...I must go in as soon as
get to school.
Rule 10..I must always go to church.
Rule 11 ..I must behave well in the road in going to or from church.
Rule 12..I must walk softly in the church.
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Rule 13..I must sit in my seat till church goes out.
Rule 14..I must go away from the church as soon as the services are ended.
Since 1861,369 members have joined the church.We have had 21 pastors and 17 presiding
eiders in the last 53 years from 1896 to 1949.
The present membership numbers 103.
To highlight a few concerns of our Church we began with 1946 when the Women's Circle was
organized by Mrs.Dewey Angell and the Methodist Women in 1950 by Reverend J.B,Fitzgerald.
Methodist Men of our Church was organized December 14,1956.
The first bible school was held by Reverend J.B.Fitzgerald in 1950 with three teachers:Carrie
Tutterow taught the beginners,Otta Davis the Junior Class and Reverend Fitzgerald the older
group.He also led the singing and played the piano.
In 1972 a memorial book and stand was given to be used in the Narthex in memory of William R.
Davis by church members and friends.
Our annual Easter sunrise service is a highlight of the year that began in 1977 with a breakfast
given by the Methodist Men.
A baptismal Font was dedicated in memory of "Hoot"Daniel by Kathleen and Wayne Daniel
June 1979.
Our Church Cemetery was first registered in 1980.Registration was turned in to the History
Room in Davie County Library.In 1980 we also celebrated the 200th anniversary of Sunday
School,and a Brownie Troop was organized and sponsored by the Church.
In 1983 when remodeling was completed the Alien Organ was donated In memory of James
Boger by Belle Boger and the piano was given by Joe and Marlene Shamel in honor of J.N.and
Peggy Tutterow.And many other friends and members gave memorials of pews,communion rail,
screens and memorial windows which are listed in the memorial book.
In September 1984,we celebrated 200th year of Methodism since the Methodist Conference was
held at Baltimore in 1784.
..f.J Two funds were started in January,1985:A capital improvement fund to impon/e buildings and
grounds and a building team fund.
On February 17.1985 the new sanctuary and educational wing was dedicated by Bishop Bevel
Jones.The financial note was burned by Building,Chairman,Lester Dwiggins.
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Our first bulding team was organized in 1986,David and Diane Crotts,Richard and Debbie
Crotts and Duke Vance were sent to Monterrey,Mexico.
A special concerns fund was established in 1986 to help families during a crisis.United
Methodist Men sponsored a memorial for Boone C.Foster,a wrought iron gateway to the
cemetery was dedicated at Easter Sunrise Service.
Our church has been involved in many mission projects too numerous to mention and continues
in Christain sen/ice and love,reaching out to draw others to Christ.
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The spiritual growth of Concord Church was inspired by the leadership of the Ministers who
served so faithfully.This may not be a complete record of all the Ministers,yet we do give all
available names as follows;
Rev.C.M.Gentry
Rev.George W,Hardison
Rev.Elwood E.Smith
Rev.Miles H.Vestal
Rev.H.L McLaren
Rev.W.C.V\/ilson
Rev.P.E.Parker
Rev.A.J.Burrus
Rev.B.A.York
Rev.P.L.Shore
Rev,T.S.Coble
Rev.C.P.Goode
Rev.John M.Price
Rev.D.C.Ballard
*Rev.J.B.Fitzgerald
Rev.J.M.Green
*Rev.E.M.Avett
Rev.A.G.Loftin
Rev,J.O.Banks
Rev,M.G.Ervin
Rev.A.V\/.Lynch
*Rev.G.W.Fink,
Rev.B.C.Adams
Rev.R.G.McClamrock
Rev.W.R.Frost
Rev.J.C.Lane
Rev.Charles George Sherrill
Rev.Kenneth R.Eller
Rev.Phillip B.Cole
Rev.Bennie B.Bearden
Rev.John H.Deyton
Rev.Joe Lear
Rev.Hal Varner
Rev.John David Reep
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Presiding Elders who served Concord Church from 1896-1949
W.A.Newell
J.H.Barnhardt
L.D.Thompson
C.M.Pickens
C.N.Clark
J.S.Hiatt
A.C.Gibbs
Taylor Clemmer
Dr,F.H,Wood
J.P.Carraway
D.Atkins
J.R.Scruggs
T.F.Man-
Plato Durham
H.K.Boyer
Frank Siler
In the records of Mrs.Sallie Hodges,previous church historian,we found this statement;
"We trust that many lives have found the peace that passeth understanding through the ministry
of Concord Church and that many more will do so in the future."
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THE WAY IT WAS IN THE 30'S,40'S and 50'S
THE OLDEN DAYS
I have many memories in the history of Concord Church.I will go back to a bit of history
that has been handed down through the years.
I have only been attending Concord church regularly since about 1930.So that time is
the only recollection I have of the church.At that time we had two small classroomsextended out
to the side.We had two classes in the balcony with a curtain between them.The balcony was
built to accommodate colored people (slaves).There were 15 merhbers of them In 1846.
There was one small classroom curtained off in a corner of the main church building or
Sanctuary.All adults met together for class in the amen corner of the church.
It was in 1845 that a Methodist Society was organized in Concord School house.Their
earliest records were kept like class books making attendance,whether present or absent.It was
in 1859-60 that the first church was built.
The first preacher I remember at Concord Church was Rev.E.M.Avett who married Will
Davis and myself at the parsonage in Mocksville on December 24,1927.
There were two groups of people that were outstanding to me.The children and the
youth of our church.I would like to say something about them.
Our first Bible School (VBS)was held in 1950 when Rev.J.B.Fitzgerald was our pastor.
This is the way it happened.Rev.Fitzgerald said on Sunday morning,"If Mrs.Davis will help me
we will have a Bible School next week starting tomorrow.On Friday we will have a picnic.Bring
peanut butter and crackers and I'll furnish lemonade."
He had a five gallon jar in which he made the lemonade,and he mixed it up and stirred it
with a special stick that he had made.For our studies we used little books called Catechism (on
display)with questions and answers concerning the church.
There were 3 classes.Grandma Tutterow (Mrs.Carrie)taught the beginners.I taught the
in-betweens and Rev.Fitzgerald taught the older group.He also played the piano and taught us
songs,and we sang a lot.We had questions and answers concerning the church and church
membership,and we had a good Bible School..V-w
During this time we also had a very active Methodist Youth Fellowship.We met regularly
each Sunday,having programs,worship and recreation.They also attended sub-district and
district meetings,taking an active part.
Mr.Will would pile all the younguns he could carry in his Pontiac and off we would go.
‘Each summer we had a week which we called Youth Activities Week.We had programs
which included worship,discussion,recreation,fun and fellowship.We had campfires and
lakeside services.One example of a lakeside service was at Mr.Daniel's lake,now Joe
Shamel's.J.N.Tutterow arranged the worship center which was a large cross placed across the
lake from where we had the service,with a spotlight on the cross,which was the theme of the
service.The service was held at sunset.
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"Day is Dying in the West"
"Now the Day is Over"
1.Call to Worship
2.Prayer
3.Scripture
4.Poem
5.Solo by J.N.Tutterow -"This Is My Father's World"
6.Meditations by three members
7.Refreshments -Recreation -Storytelling
8.Closing song around the campfire -"Climbing Jacob's Ladder"
Closed with friendship circle and benediction.
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Sometimes we met in homes for chicken and oyster stew or ice cream and cake.
Sometimes we built a bonfire and roasted weiners and marshmallows.We even had hayrides
and watermelon feast.This was the way it was in those days,and it was a most wonderful
experience.
Oh,our young people were always the best behaved group in the whole district.
M.Y.F.Moto -"Christ Above AH"
Benediction:The Lord bless you and keep you:
The Lord make His face to shine upon you^
and be gracious to you:
The Lord lift up his countenance upon you,
and give you peace.Amen.
Mrs.Otta Davis
November 5,1995
150th Year Celebration
Concord Church in the Thirty's and Forty's
We were a charge of six churches.They were Liberty,Salem,Concord,Hardison,Center and
Mt.Zion.The parsonage was in Mocksville.A budget for the year for all churches together in
1940-41 was $3,541.00.o
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^3 ,2;,One time later,1 can remember that our Budget alone was $1,800.00.Now today its $56,000.00.
Believe me that $1,800.00 was like a mountain.We had a terrible time raising it.We went
around on Sunday afternoon and begged money to pay the preacher.Sometimes we got a
quarter,fifty cents,never hardly ever a dollar.
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At that time -1936 -people worked a week for $8.50.That's what Buck made when we got
married.
We had Box Suppers,Pie Suppers and Chicken Stews to make money too.Annie Daniel,Belle
and Peggy and Mudd's mother used to buy oranges and give each family one.For every seed
you found,you gave a dime to go toward our building a new church.We sold our Sunday eggs,
and gave that to the building fund.
Back in 1935 we had Steward's not trustees.They would ask us to promise or pledge to pay so
much a year.!have one of the little book's that they kept their records in.Some promised
amounts were as much as $4.00 and then It went down to $1.00 amounts.So you can imagine
how poor we all were.
We used a pot belled stove in the middle of the church,and who ever got to church first made
the fire.Then we all sat around it.We had oil lamps for our light and outside toilets.Under the
steps on the outside was a tool room with big wooden doors where we kept all the tools to dig
graves.People and friends of the deceased did the digging and they were dug six feet too.The
people were buried in wooden boxes,when the boxes decayed the grave had to be filled up
again.This was always a big job,and they were left for a long time.All that had to be done by
hand,we didn't have trucks or back hoes,only shovels and wheel barrows.Our cemetery looked
spooky,all grown up with bushes and honeysuckle,poisin ivy and weeds and high grass.We
cleaned it off once a year,right before Homecoming.So you can see why I try to keep our
cementery looking pretty.
Each year we had Revival after Homecoming for a week,every morning and night too.We took
turns feeding the preacher and his family all week.Our Homecoming dinner was served outside
on tables the men made and lemonade was made in tubs.This was the days of horse and buggy
and T-model Fords.Roads were all dirt,and most everyone walked to church.
The children had their speeches and plays in the morning and the afternoon we always had 3 to
5 groups of singers.Once when we started making money to build a new church,Gene Tutterow
was in my Sunday School class,and we took him to Oak Grove Church to sing when he was
about 5 or 6 years old.But could he ever sing!They were having some kind of a Special Service
and he did a great job of singing,He did such a good job they took up an offering and gave it to
us to be put on our building fund.So you see,Jake and Virginia,we still remember our children
after so many years.I always said I would make a preacher out of Gene,he was a great little boy
and so good and easy to teach in Sunday school.I quess I failed with that job,but he is still a
special person in my thoughts and memories.He still remembers us too!Thanks,Gene,for
remembering where your roots are.
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Jobs were hard to get filled and certain ones did more than their jobs but we survived,and have
come a long way.I'm proud to have been a part of the hardships we had in difficult times,it
taught me many things,but most of all how to love my fellowman and to forgive.
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Jesus is a friend who knows all your faults and still loves you anyway.
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November,1995
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I remember all that has been said about the Old Church,but the thing I remember most wasSundaySchoolclasswhichwasupinthebalconythatwasoverthetwodoorswhereweenteredthechurch.Mr Bill Sechrest was our teacher and he was a good one.He made you be still andlisten,unless he called on you.1 don't remember but two preachers until after the new churchwasbuilt.One was Preacher Fink,I'd better remember him because he married Jenny and I.
I remember the church lot was covered with some large pine trees,and Hubert Foster and me cutthemostofthem.We had bought a chainsaw,after 1 came out of service,the first one that I hadseen.Preacher Fitzgerald was here at almost all the workings we had.He helped us cut thetimberonthechurchlotandwhatwasdonated.I remember we cut a large pine and it lodgedsomesmallertreesandthepreachergrabbedanaxandwentunderthelodgedtreeandcutallthesmallertreesuntilitfell.The Lord had to have been helping us or someone would have been
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logs we had cut and what people had donated.I remember helping at the saw mill,I was turningthelogs,Henry was sawing and Mr.Daniel and Preacher Fitzgerald were carrying the slabs and
timber away as it was being sawed.They would wave the lumber over the saw and Henry and
me dodging that was another experience.The best things I remember was all the friends I made
as I have been coming to Concord Church.Some have gone on but I think of all of you as my
friends,I truly believe you are.Thank you.
Jake Tutterow
November,1995
I remember about 70 years ago I went with my daddy to build the cement steps at the church.
We were supposed to build two steps at the first church.It was a real hot day and I really didn't
want to go but dad said there would be someone there with watermelons for us.Now I don't know
if this was a joke or what but when we were ready for watermelons that man said he watermelons
weren't ripe.Weil that disappointed me.We had lots of folks there to help us.The children I
remember werfe Felix Berrier,Boone Foster,Evette Davis,John Davis,Hoot Daniel and Ralph
Call,the adults were Frank Crotts,John Davis,Cicero Rawls,Taylor Call,Dulley Daniel and J.L
Smith (my dad).The men had to make the cement in a wooden box with a hoe,they built the
forms and poured In the cement,then it was our job to carry small rocks and put in.Well we were
kids,so instead of laying the rocks in place we would toss them in to see them make a big
splash.Well after we did a few they stopped that,so we had to start laying them in.We worked
real hard and when water break came someone would go next door to the Hodge house and get
us some water.When that work was finished my dad had said my brother would pick us up and
we wouldn't have to walk home and I would get to ride in his car.Well we finished up early so
dad said we would have to walk home.The best!remember I had a good time that day but I had
two disappointments no watermelon and no ride in my brothers car.Dad went back the next day
and removed the forms,but I didn't have to go.
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A Remembering Of Christmas
We had to have the largest cedar that could be fond that would come through the door,
decorations were few and the tree being so large it couldn't be decorated at the top.We had little
tin candle holders that clipped on the tree and we used real candles in them.
Belle Daniel Boger
November,1995
Some Memories of the Old Concord Church
There are many good memories of going to church as a family,Mama,Daddy,brothers
and sisters.On those cold winter days the heat from that big potbelly stove that sat in the center
of the sanctuary felt so good.We all gathered around it to get warm.Thats the way I remember
the late Professor John D.Hodges who was a private in the Civil War.He was later promoted to
Lt.colonel.He walked so straight and tall,carried a cane and wore his confederate uniform to
church.He would sit by that old potbelly stove.
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them and put wood in the stove.I recall that as young adults we would climb those steep steps to
the balcony where we had two Sunday School classes that were separated by a curtain.
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I remember being in the class taught by W.T.Sechrest,my dad.Sometimes it could be
confusing since there were two classes in the balcony and the adult class taught by Mr.Daniel
and a childrens class in the main level.All four could be heard,especially if the teachers got too
loud.
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became a member of Concord Church in the early 1940's.
My Concord Church family has been a great blessing to me in my Christain journey and I
pray that we will all grow in love for our God and for each other.
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In 1942 my family moved into the Concord Church community and started to church.My
grandmother,Carrie Tutterow and other relatives were members there.Mary Frances Berrier and
Mr.Will Davis were Sunday School teachers that I remember.They opened their homes to us for
parties and gatherings that teenagers need to have.Mr.&Mrs.Van Swicegood were our M.Y.F,
leaders,they also had gatherings at their home.
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When they started to build our second church many things were used to raise,money.
One thing I remember,we had a jar in the front of the church,when your birthday came you
would put pennies in the jar,one for each year you were old.<5
PHenry&I got married the year before the second church was finished.People said we
should wait and get married in the new church,we didn't agree with that.Rev.Fitzgerald married
us in the parsonage at Mocksville.
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My brother J.N.Tutterow and Peggy Daniel were the first to be married in It.
Mr.S.D.Daniel loved for the children to come up to the front of the church and sing.
Henry taught David,our son to sing "When the Wagon Was New"and he went up and sang it
all.
Esther Tutterow,my mother,worked with the young children.She taught them on
Sunday morning,in Bible School and had children's day programs.Like the other teachers,she
had egg hunts and other parties at her home.My daddy,Duke Tutterow,teased her about all the
things she did,but always helped her.So I must have inherited mother's desire to work with
children;I worked with children in the church a long time and still do sometimes now.It has been
my pleasure to do so.
David,Vickie,Richard,Danny &Tina are our children.They all belong to Concord
United Methodist Church and most of our daughters-in-law and sons-in-law,and our
grandchildren too.
My husband and sons were brick masons,so they laid brick on the present church and
the recreation building.
Concord Church,to me,is a wonderful place to worship God.I believe we are friendly
and work together when we have a project to work on.You know you get out what you put into
serving God.
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Katherine Crotts
November,1995
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My fondest memories of Concord Church are when I was a child.1 remember my
childhood teachers,Mrs.Eunice Everhart and Mrs.Otta Davis,Mr.Will Davis was my teacher in
my older youth and teenage years.He and Mrs.Otta were like second parents to us youth as we
grew up in the MYF.
We did not have a table to write on when we were little.I remember getting down on my
knees and putting my coloring paper on the bench to color.Our Sunday School lesson was taken
from a little card about the size of a postal card.It had a different bible story each week and on
the front it had a picture to illustrate the story.We were all so proud of these little cards.
Peggy D.Tutterow and I were the best of friends and I recall during church or preaching
we would sit together each Sunday on the front seat of the church.We would sit there and if we
got bored we would swing our legs and lock them together and swing them back and forth.
Peggy really started her music career at an early age.On that old home-made front wooden
bench was a nail.When she got too bored she would go plink-plink with that nail.Of course she
and I thought this was funny,'which would get us into trouble.Her daddy and sisters were sitting
in the choir and they would look at us and frown and shake their heads "no".This would stop the
music for a little while but sooner or later the little nail would go plink-plink again.
Another thing that stands out in my childhood was a Christmas song I had for my
Christmas Speech.It was entitled "Christmas Cake."Mary Berrier and Minnie got the program
together.They dressed me in a little apron with mixing bowl and big spoon,I sang:"Although I'm
rather little,I'm learning how to bake,I know a splendid secret for making A Christmas Cake.
Since groceries are expenses,we substitute for all,it doesn't cost a penny and the cake will
never fall,Take lots of love and beat and beat and beat.Then bake it and divided it with your
neighbors all next year."Each Christmas was wonderful for me but this one just stood out.
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There are so many people,my parents,my Sunday School teachers,the preachers and
church workers that helped me in my Christian faith growing up in Concord Church,I thank god
for each of these people who influenced my life in loving Concord Church Family so much today.
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Years ago as a young boy,I looked forward to Christmas with great anticipation,as allchildrendo.Our family's Christmas time always revolved around the small Methodist Church in
rural North Carolina.Our church was a poor one,In financial terms,with a membership of justoveronehundred.Most of that membership was made up of farmers,carpenters,and millworkers,many of whom were my cousins,aunts and uncles.We shared a minister with another
small church and we had no paid staff and no special audio or visual equipment.
Our annual Christmas program was always a very simple presentation of a very special
event -the birth of Jesus Christ.For many years my father read the Christmas story bycandlelightfromtheBible,as my friends and cousins silently moved about in their roles as kings,Shepards and angels.The small choir sang all the simple and traditional carols as the Christmas
story unfolded and the Christ child was born.The play ended with the congregation singing
"silent Night"and quietly leaving the church.
In the dim lights of that small,country church,1 learned about the beautiful simplicity of
Christmas.I saw simple Christian love shared by a congregation as they watched their own
children re-enact the Christmas story.In later years,I felt their love as 1 took my father's role and
began to read those familiar Bible passages.
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Since those days of my childhood.I've seen many,more beautiful Christmas programs,
with better costumes and better music,but I've never seen any more sincerity and love.I'm not a
little boy any more and I'm not a member of that small church,but for a few moments each year
during the hustle and bustle of Christmas,I journey back -in my mind -to that simple country
Christms -a truly "Joyous Journey".
David Walker
When the women did the cleaning of the church they hand waxed the sanctuary hardwood floors.
I remember crawling under the pews waxing and shining or buffing.We had a good time.
MYF was special,Every Sunday night meant going to church for a program and recreation,J.N.
would stop by to pick everybody up on the way.He would take the group bowling and skating.
1 remember the Homecomings before we had .air conditioning.We would be sitting in the church
after the meal -it was so hot -we had fans and the tall windows were raised as high as possible
for the air to blow in.You could hear everything that went on outside.
When I was in the choir along with all the other older youth,i thought we sang so good.I was
very proud to go to other churches during their revivals to sing for them.Again,this is one more
time that J.N.and Peggy gave of their time and talents to help lead.
Renee Berrier Nail
November,1995
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My Personal Memories of Concord United Methodist Church
My mother,Belle Daniel Boger,was born and raised in the community.She and her family
attended Concord for years.Her father,S.D,Daniel,was very active in the church.I can recall
the stories of how he would go around on Sunday afternoons collecting money to pay the
preacher.My grandpa loved his church and served it quite well until his death.
When my mother married James D.Boger,he also became a member of Concord.My parents
knew the importance of attending church services and sharing God's love with others.They
supported the church with their time,talents,and gifts.
Naturally when I was born,i became a "member”of Concord.Being an only child who was not
raised in the community often made it hard to get to know the other children who attended
church.However,as I grew older and began going to school with some of them,I was able to
maintain some dear friendships that have lasted throughout the years.
1 remember having "Aunt Otta"and "Aunt Lydia"as Bible School teachers.What a powerful duo!
They truly believed what they were teaching and were so at ease in expressing their beliefs.
These women have always held a special place in my heart for what they have given me.
Mr.Will's Class...who could ever forget.For many years this man lead a group of young people
towards their own persona!serach for God.He was indeed a man of patience and understanding
because at times our class could be a handful.
M.Y.F The leaders that my age group had were Bill and Kathleen Spry.We had a large
group of teens in the 1960’s vvtio were a part of M.Y.F.We took turns having the programs and
holding different offices.This truly prepared us for the future because many of us are still putting
together programs for church,school,or civic organizations and hold important offices within the
church,school,etc.Friendships were strengthened,heartaches were healed,and life began to
take on some type of meaning as a group of teens "grew up"in Concord Church.
During my freshman year of high school,my father bought the church an organ.I had taken
piano lessons since the third grade and had taken organ lessons for a while.The next thing I
knew,I was playing the organ for church services.Music has always been a part of my life.It has
proven to be an excellent tension reliever,a joy to some worshipers,and my own personal way
to relate to my God.So for approximately 30 years I have had the opportunity to play for various
worship services,weddings,funerals,and other special events at Concord Church.
In January of 1970 Joe and I were married in the 1948 building of Concord Church.A day in my
life that I shall never forget.The church was decorated quite simply and yet it looked like
something out of Bride's Magazine to me.The simple country church had come alive once again
to celebrate the union of two people who greatly loved each other.This year Joe and I
celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary.
A young adult married class was started in the 1970's.We became known as the Crossbearers
Class.This group of people continues to grow in their faith and witness each and every day.We
are a close group.We care for each other apd share in one another's joy,sadness,and victory.
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Each of my daughters were baptized in our church.April's took place on Thanksgiving Sunday,1978;Carrie's took place the last Sunday that we met as a congregation in the 1948 building,1982;and Deanna's took place on Thanksgiving Sunday,1985.Those special services are
moments in my life that I shall never forget.The tears can flow as easily today as they did oneachofthosespecialdays.I know that my children are special gifts from a God who loves me.He has given Joe and I the responsibility to raise our children with Christian values,character,
and joy.It has been a unique and rewarding experience that holds many memories for all of us in
our family.
Memories abound in my mind about Concord church....S.S.teachers,choir practices,church
suppers,mission projects that I lead our church in,making the Chrismon ornaments for our tree,
building projects,special musicals,activities of the UMM and UMW,baby showers,weddings,
funerals,and different ministers.
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1 must say that I am truly concerned about our church today.We don't seem to be as friendly as
we once were and we seemingly only want to serve ourselves.The world is becoming a smaller
place and we must reach out to those around us.We need encouragement,strength,and love in
our hearts so that we can welcome new people into our church and not run them off because of
how they may be dressed or how they may work in an office of the church.This way of acting
must end if we are to progress.
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we the church that we should be?Are we truly committed,willing,and ready to serve as the
church Christ called us to be?If we aren't,then we need to do something about it!Our church
must live on;however,the future of Concord Church and her members rests upon the shoulders
and hearts of each and everyone of us now.Let us move forward into the future with hearts
aglow for Jesus Christ,our loving Savior.
Marlene B.Shamel
Nov.3.1995
Some of my fondest memories as a child was attending church with my family.My first
Sunday School teachers,I remember,were Esther Tutterow and Naomi Garwood.All of us kids
looked forward to vacation bible school.We always had a wonderful time learning about Jesus
and his disciples,learning crafts and just having fun.The grande finale was a picnic at Rich Park
and Friday and commencement on Friday night.
When I was a teenager I always looked forward to Sunday night and MYF.Each of us
took turns planning the program and fixing the worship center.My first counselors were Will and
Otta Davis.I also remember J.N.and Peggy Tutterow and Bill and Kathleen Spry.
Our counselors made sure we had a way to and from church.We attended sub-district
meetings.I remember Mr.Will piling all of us kids in his Pontiac and off we'd go.J.N.would take
us home from MYF.Sometimes our road was so muddy he could barely get through.Can you
imagine someone messing up their car to see that us kids got home.
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In 1968 my boyfriend,Bruce Pratt,started coming to church with me.The minister at that
time was Rev.Robert Frost.Rev.Frost married us January 31,1970.Bruce transferred his
membership shortly after we were married.
I remember singing in the choir since I was a teenager.Choir practice was every
Wednesday night.
One of the greatest times during the year was Christmas.Our Christmas program has
always been on Christmas Eve.The kids had speeches and the adults had the program.
Everyone went to the fellowship hall after the program to give out gifts.Everyone received a
poke full of fruit and goodies.
These are just a few of my memories of our church,our families,and our friends.
Judy Foster Pratt
November,1995
What do 1 remember?So much,so many years.I remember "going home with"Judy and eating
dinner with the biggest family I ever saw.I remember Mrs.Lydia’s fried chicken and gravy and
biscuits...and stirring the gravy to keep the lumps out.I remember waiting out front of the church
as the "old people"talked and talked and talked.I remember Mr.Will...the best Sunday school
teacher I ever had {except my mama).Sitting in that Sunday school class on the second row with
my feet on the chair in front and learning about what good people do;and how to know the will of
God.I remember David and Judy and Marlene and Cricket and Barbara and Patty and Earl.We
laughed and picked and thought we'd never get to be big enough to do what we wanted to do,
and we were right.We never did.I remember my brother's wedding...just barely.I was the flower
girl and had my first long dress that 1 can remember.Peggy wore a navy blue dress and J.N.was
the best looking man I had ever seen.MYF was the high light of the week.My counselor was my
brother so I had to behave.I can’t remember if I did or not...he probably does.Carwashes and
suppers selling hot dogs,Christmas programs,singing..."!come to the garden alone",in front of
everybody for my grandma,Carrie Tutterow,and Mr.Daniels,saying speeches for Children's
Day,eating Homecoming meals so generous that afternoon singings had to be loud and happy
or we’d go to sleep!I remember saying to Mrs.Elsie Nail at a supper as we washed dishes that
the water was too hot.She said "Honey,don't worry...you’ll get used to hot water."and she was
right.I remember Mrs.Lydia Foster giving me some advice that I found to be true.'The only
people who get criticized are the ones who work and try.If you just sit on your hands,no one will
say anything,but you won’t ever get anything done,either."I remember one Christmas when
Nelson Tutterow was Jesus.He stood for the ENTIRE CHRISTMAS PROGRAM with his arms
outstretched and never once moved a muscle.I remember my mama,Esther Tutterow,having
Christmas programs and saying that yes,I had to have a speech and no,I was not too old for
one.it seemed that the speeches got longer and longer as I got older and older.The only way to
escape them was to move up to the "Big Christmas program"with the choir.I remember Bible
School and visiting the rooms after the progrms.We were all so proud of the crafts we'd made
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worse than we did...no matter who that was.
Boone Foster and auctions at the suppers.My daddy,Duke Tutterow,heiping to build theEducationalBuilding.My brother J.N.Tutterow being the choir director all my life!{and making us
sing it right!).
My memories are not outstanding or earth-shaking.They aren't even very old memories unless
you're only 6 or 7 years old.But mostly they are happy memories,and I am very happy to share
them.Old folks usually are.
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November,1995
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Sitting here thinking about the history that I can remember and what I've been told,several
things come to mind.
I have been told that the 1st Homecoming in the new (now old)church was held the day !was
born,Aug.7,1949.
When I was small,mom would not take us to the nursery,but keep us in the church during
services.
I can remember at a very early age,Mr.Duley Daniels being the main person in the Sunday
School hour.
Then there was the times that Mrs.McClamrock would have us children up front for a children's
story.
Then as we grew older,Peggy Dwiggins and Frances Smith had all of us in the children's choir.
Boy was they patient with us rowdy boys )such as Ronnie Seamon,Ronnie Link,Ricky Snider,
Steve Walker,Ronnie Foster,Cricket Foster,Kenny Foster,Medford Foster.)
I can still remember Larry Foster singing the base lead of "Whispering Hope"and would love to
have the chance to be able to here that choir at that time sing again.(Goes to show you how
much we need to record some of the best things for the future.)
Even as we got older,and was able to move up to the big choir,it was such as honor to be called
a part of that choir (Boy did it sound great to hear all the harmonizing that went into each and
every song)and then Mr.Will Davis stand up after the choir sang and said on several occasions
that he got more out of the singing than the sermon the preacher had preached.
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How often memories come back to Aunt Esther in the youth program.Of wiener roast held at her
house.Of the hay rides she so faithfully worked on and made sure us kids enjoyed and most of
all behaved.
Of sitting in Sunday School class,and having someones mother in there to make us mind by
flipping our ears if we didn't behave as she felt we should (and this was not always our own
mom,it could be anybodies and everybodies mother.)They,the moms,cared that we got a good
lesson in the workings of God and to learn obedience making no difference who's child you were.
I still can remember as if it were yesterday of being in Mr.Will's class on a Sunday night for MYF
and our new preacher walked in and Introduced himself to us.This new preacher was young,
and seemed to like us kids.This is the first real preacher to me because he got to know each
and everyone of us by name.This preacher was Robert Frost;and his wife.Jane,also got to
know all of us and seemed to love us as her own.
As time passed,things changed.Bill and Kathleen Spry took over as youth directors.They again
showed love and concern for us kids,even thou we didn't always show them how much we
cared.
The 1st Halloween Carnival that the MYF held,all the kids (now most of us was teenagers)
pitched in and had a Spook House in and around the recreation building,what a good time we
had that night,
Then there was the hay rides for us older teenagers,riding down to Riverdale Rd.and telling
horror stories and the Haunted House on the road.
I can still remember a lot of Bible Schools that was held in June of most years.Now I can realize
all the hard work that the people done just to give us a little more education on God and Jesus.
Thanks to all who had part in this.
How can anyone forget all the times after Sunday School on Sundays,the older generation
would gather out front of the church,and us "younger generation"would gather between the
church and education building and talk and have fun.V..-
It has always been great to be a part of Concord United Methodist Church,even when my family
moved to Oklahoma we still felt we were a part of this church.
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I hope that the generations to follow us will feel some of the same things or even better before
their time is up^on this earth,Concord has so much talent and growing room that grreat things
could happen here,if we keep in mind what we are here for,and that is to spread the word of
Christ just like our ancestors did.V;
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Events that stand out most in my mind are the Easter Sunrise Services.The Methodist Men's
breakfast and how the men come together and cook all that food and serve over a hundred
people in such a short time.
To see the wooden cross that has stood bare since Ash Wednesday come alive again withbeautifulflowerstoremindusofthesacrificeourLordmadetoinsureusofLifeEternal.
To see the Methodist Women come together and have a successful Bazaar every year.
At Christmas all the preparations made to get ready to celebrate Jesus's birth.The Christmas
Eve Program,the Children's speeches,and the Choir program.
Concord didn't get this far without a lot of people dedicating a lot of time and money for the
betterment and service of our Lord.
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We all need to get on our knees and thank our Lord for such a beautiful place to worship.We
should all try to make our hearts as beautiful and by doing so,our decendents will someday be
proud to celebrate their heritage here at Concord United Methodist Church.A
Mary Elizabeth Webb Foster
(Libby)
November 4,1995
One thing that I like to remember is when I was around 7 or 8.David,Tina,Lisa.Susan.Steve
and myself playing Red Rover in Bible School.Another thing is my first Building Team trip with
David and Diane Crotts.
Sam Spry
November.1995
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MOMENTS IN HISTORY -FROM PEGGY TUTTEROW AND ELSIE NAIL
The time is 1920 -In talking to Elsie Nail she remembers when her Brother,Ray Foster,died
and Mr.Ross &Aunt Mag Davis took her to the funeral with a horse and buggy.The funeral was
held outside the church near the front steps where the coffin was set on chairs rather than go up
the big rock steps into the church.The boby was brought to the church by horse and wagon.
Elsie also remembers going to the Epworth League around 1925 (UMYF as we call it today.)We
have a copy of the minutes of the first meeting that read;The Epworth Leaguers of Concord
Church held their first meeting Sunday,September 14,at 7:00 P.M.and carried out their
program.Our total membership was 14 and ail were present with the addition of one new
member.The collection was 50 (fifty cents)
Signed by;Margaret Daniel,
Daughter of Mr.Doolie Daniel
Mary Frances told last Sunday how the old church looked with the 2 doors and 2 isles -I
have a little humor to add to that.In the middle pew section of the front row (right in front of the
preacher)there always sat Kathleen Crotts and Peggy Daniel.They were always wrapping their
legs together and swinging them during the service.There was a nail sticking up in the corner.
Almost every Sunday during the service whoever sat in the corner would pull on that nail and it
would make a noise.They would look at Mr.Doolie Daniel,and after the look he gave them they
wouldn’t do it anymore (that Sunday!)
The bible stand we had in the old church was given to Dutchman Creek Baptist when
they built their new church.
The flowers for the church were usually furnished by Mrs.Annie Daniel.She and her
family walked through the fields,pasture and woods to bring them to church on Sunday morning.
This was called a "flower pot"and a black vase was used for this purpose.
Homecoming was a big day at Concord and usually the speaker was a former pastor.
Dinner was on the grounds under the large oak trees.Mr.Doolie Daniel would always buy 2 new
wash tubs and 6 tin cups for drinking water.Everyone would drink from the 6 cups.There was a
lot of visitors,people who at one time came to church here and others that had people buried
here.All the children had speeches,songs and plays at Homecoming.One time the children
walked to Elsie Nail’s home to practice.She lived in a house on 801 South (where Danny Crotts
now lives.)This was around 1942.
In the afternoon we always had 3-5 groups of singers.And that night our Revival
(practice meeting)as was called then,began for the week.Each night our preacher and visiting
preacher were asked into homes of the community for supper.Fried chicken,green beans,
tomatoes,chicken pie and cake was usually the menu.And at one time we had services in the
afternoon at 3:00 o'clock.
When we had long-winded preachers and especially during the revival,we would fill an
antique water pitcher and glass with water for the preacher.Since we didn't have any water at
the church we went to Mrs.Sallie Hodges home to draw water from her well.She always asked a
lot of questions —what we wanted the water for and who all was at the church.
Everyone got new Sunday clothes for the Homecoming and always wore them to the
Masonic Picnic the next week.
Christmas has always been a big time at Concord Church.We had more speeches,
songs and plays.We would practice at the church,get off the School bus there,practice for an
hour or more and walk home.And with no heat in the church,believe me —we were almost
frozen by the time we got home.
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We had a lot of fund raisers at Concord Church and Elsie Nail remembers a baby
contest in 1947.Mrs.Dewey Angel!sponsored her son,Jimmy Nail.She worked in the
Cooleemee Mill and got lots of votes,with Jimmy becoming the winner of a silver cup.
Everyone liked the Suppers which were a much needed fund raiser.These were held
outside in the yard at the old church.Elsie Nail played a big part in this along with other women.
Chicken soup,hot dogs and ice cream were popular items.
One time we had a supper across the road at the Augusta Business College.We also
had one at Felix Berner’s old store.This building was between the Sam Berrier &Danny Crotts
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projects they put beans in a jar and each person would pay to make a guess of how many.The
winner always got a prize.
The Box suppers have been mentioned before but some of our young people may not
know much about it.The single ladies of the church would fix a box of food which usually
contained 2 or 3 pieces of fried chicken along with other items.The box would be wrapped and
decorated with ribbon and flowers.These were bid off to the highest bidder,and he got to eat
with the young lady that prepared the box.Of course the girl's boyfriend wanted to get the box
and somtimes some other man would bid against him,making more money for the church
project.
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I would like to tell you a little about The Fitzgerald's.When J.B.Fitzgerald was our
pastor,he and his boys would sing for us.And sometimes on Sunday morning he would call
people from the congregation to sing a quartet.It didn't matter to him if they all sang bass or
sometimes they couldn't even carry a tune.But that was alright too!Rev.Fitzgerald wrote a song
book and sold copies while he was here.This book is on display in the Narthex.
He also helped a great deal in the building of our new church.He would come every day
and help saw logs for the lumber used in the church building.
I would like to mention some of our deceased Sunday School &Bible School teachers as
we remember them,they are:
W.R.Davis Dot Walker
Lydia Foster
Rev.J.B.Fitzgerald
Samantha Davis
Eunice Everhart
Blanche Smith
"Gandma"Carrie Tutterow
Mack Deadmon
Faith Deadmon
Tom Vickers
Jim Garwood
Naomi Garwood
"Hoot"Daniel
S.D.Daniel
Bill Sechrest
Van Swicegood
Gay Berrier
Esther Tutterow
We have always been a generous church.If a family in the community was in need of
food,we have them a "pounding"of canned food,homemade flour and com meal,fat back,ham
and other items we raised or grew.And somtimes we would get these folks coming to our church.
This time of remembrance has been special.And -as we are carried back to these time
of hardship,and struggling to make our church survive,may the love,good times and
cooperation we had then,strengthen us for the future.
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MY 1ST SPEECH
Don't ever tell I told you
I'm scared as I can be
Cause if I do -you folks would laugh
and just make fun of me.
My knees are shaking.
My hands are cold as everything
I guess I'll just slip out of sight
Until its time to sing.
The 1 st speech I said was when i was 5 years old August 2,1936 -Homecoming.Mr Will Davis
gave me a dime for saying it so good!I realty acted it out as I was scared to death and left the
stage crying.
The 2nd time I said the speech was November 12,1995,60 years later.I wasn't as scared,Mr.
David Speer gave me a quarter for saying the speech.
Peggy Daniel Tutterow
November,1995
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I really don't remember anything about the church itself but I do rememberwhen I was about 7.It
was the night of our Christmas Program and I got tired of sitting in the pews so I got up and went
to the northex to sit with my dad and by accident)crawled up on Joe Shameis lap thinking he
was my dad.
Mindy Seamon (12years old)
November,1995
I remember that when i got my first Bible,I have a bail with my bible.It is pretty!I love it!
Deanna Shame!(lOyears old)
November,1995
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::=i The Sesquicentennial committee would like to thank everyone who contribute with there history,
memories and help.Because of you our celebration was a success.I would also like to thank the
members of the committee;Pam Speer,David Speer,Mary Berrier,Vickie Potts,Tina Felts and
Lester Dwiggins.You did a great job.o
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