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Concord United Methodist - Binder 1Concord United Methodist Church Binder 1 Compiled Information from the Collection of the Martin-Wall History Room of the Davie County Public Library Mocksville, North Carolina Table of Contents Binder 1 History History of Concord Church by J.D. Hodges 5-8 Mrs. J.D. Hodges' Notes 9-13 History Compiled by Mrs. J.D. Hodges 14-18 Davie Methodist Bicentennial Committee Presents the History of United Methodism in Davie County 19 History of Concord United Methodist Church, April 30, 1989 20 - 27 Concord United Methodist Church, August 1988 -August 1989 28 - 30 Deeds 32 - 33 Ministers 35 - 37 Photographs 39-44 Member Rolls, 1962 - 1995 46 - 70 Celebrations Service of Dedication, February 17, 1985 72-78 Concord Church Sesquicentennial, 1845 - 1995 79 - 104 Davie County Public Library Mocksville, North Carolina Table of Contents Binder 2 Various Church Reports Cemetery Records Newspaper Articles ed o Cr 2 o 0 1 o at H- 2 0^ Oi o r E ^ Davie County Public Library vu Mocksville, North Carolina X. ' ^ o. '"Si d 2 o History History of Concord Church by J.D. Hodges 5-8 Mrs. J.D, Hodges' Notes 9-13 History Compiled by Mrs. J.D. Hodges 14-18 Davie Methodist Bicentennial Committee Presents the History of United Methodism in Davie County 19 History of Concord United Methodist Church, April 30, 1989 20 - 27 Concord United Methodist Church, August 1988 -August 1989 28 - 30 Pages 5-30 Davie County Public LibraryI o) Mocksville, North Carolina Sj ai X -Cj HISTORY OF CONCORD CHURCH V s sThe community in which Concord Church now stands, was § g thoroughly Lutheran from the earliest settlement up to the ^ late 40*8 of the I8th century. One of the largest and most § d o influential families of that time lived in the Immediate ^ s > community and owned the land on which the church stands. This S 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 "Kl^ucks", 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 *'01d Martin", a negro preacher, owned by the family say - "dot *ligion dats you gits outer de ciam won*t do." You must have hart felt *ligi©n 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, not se 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 expermential religion and that she could learn from him how "to get hart felt •ligion and get to heven." s -2- 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." g CD Q Young Hodges and his bride, upon their marriage went to ^ ^ ^'3live on a plantation he had provided in the extreme North East- ^ 3 CL w ern part of the county.. At the expiration of one year, Daniel d " o o LU C c 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, ad joining his home place, on condition that they occupy it immed iately. 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• In the new home, these young people erected a family alter, and by "a godly walk and a pious conversation so im pressed this large and influential family that v/ithin 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 maa^ry 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 3:S society was formed at the public school house, which stood three 3:tj or four hundred yards from the present Concord Church building. This name. Concord, was given the new society organization . . • ' i ■ '4^ k y/ , ^ -3- bec&use of the fact, that the society was organized, 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 S m D § county, by the name pf Barnhart, was chosen as the first teacher. ~ ul 00 d This young teacher said to the people, you ought to give a name S S O Oto your new school house. They replied, "name it then". Young ^9 Barnhart answered, "1*11 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 i^ociety were the Clicks referred to above, young Hodges, Mary Magdolene, George Deadmon, Pollie f'oster, Joseph Hendricks, and his wife, Amanda Hendricks. This Concord church was organ ized about the year lBif6. The Godfrey Click referred to above became a very influential member of the church. He v/as class leader, Sunday School Superin- o ^ tendent, delegate to quarterly, District and Annual conferences. 0 ^ Young Hodges, referred to above often said to his wife, 5 Mary Magdolene, that he hoped a church building could be erected 1 in the community. He chose a site for the proposed church on ^ the very spot where the church building now occupies. He as 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 o undertake the enterprise. So four years after his departure ^ Biley Kindly of Davidson County, united with the church and became the Sunday School Superintendent. Mr. Kindly was an enthuia« stic man, and by shouldering a large part of the burden, enduced ^ Davie Co.PiiMir! LU > Qd KJ 2 S3 U I ir' I- to lU X % xJ »4- the members to attempt the building of a church house• Mary Magdolenei 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* The building was completed in the spring of 1361 and dedicated by the presiding elder. Dr. W. H. Bobbitt. J. D. Hodges y > Route 4, Mocksville g North Carolina August 1920 O -J 13CD 3 CL . ^ o 9 % /^rs, T,D, -h>ol< rio~he^s Tectjcl'^^ |5'aj?'sr oJ\oo\^ C-KLtncit kis-fvrcj, . were j ocfe r ■. [ i ^ \^/7 f M //} u<iirci Jf ^ wliM. 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PUBLIC LIBRARY MOCKSVILLE, NC -6 A^JL ^ _ , The Davie Methodist Bicentennial Committee Presents The History of United Methodism in Davie County, 1976 LIBERTY UtaTED I'EIHODIST GIURCH LibertyUnited Tfethpdist Cliurdi; located four miles south of llodcsville en Highway 601 can inraoa its history bade to 1819^ x^?lleil the i^jetliodist .• began to preacdi l^re ^ Prior to this tirrB;, tha Ifethodist in .South Davie - Couity then to/an O^unty vrarshipped in a ipg Union Church in the . Jerusalm Ccmmunity» ~ Hie jerusalem Churehv from whidi Liberty was one of the outgra'^rthSf- was built in 1815,-en land oiined by Nicholas Glide» This churdi was . used by Baptist, scne of the Lutherans ,yio had transferred froni tlie Heidelberg Evangelical buthern Church, located on the east side of • ; -Dutchnan's Cteek in Bcw^ Ctounty= It is nct-J the Comatzer Gomiariityj n hen the l-iBthodist b^an to hold their love feast and class maetings.-, behind closed doors the other denominations cried out against thein and • a, great disturbance arose in the carmunityo liiis occured Janes Reid was a young man and was preacher of this circuitc Ife made an ^^intment to preach at alittle school house near ^^here Liberty Church ndi stands. , '/hen lie arose and b^an the service he said ' Bare xva shall have liberty., '' VJhen the churdi was built, it took its naire from the saying of tho young preacher, James feid v/as the presiding Elder on idie circuit from 1837 through 1840, ihe first church building .Was log structure on a lot near tiie W.A..'Ellis, being erecbad. af tsr, 181^, In 1874, a second dirudi builcto was begiai on the ground 6f the present: churdi site, 'ihe one room diurdi was conpleted 14ay 11/ 187S/ and Served the p3rrnunity.until 1924V Vhile James fh Greene was pastor,/the <hurdi was. remodeled and class 2x>ams v/ere added, . During tlie leadership of tLG, Ervin in 1938--39, a dliuxli hut v/as built with a kitchen, -Hlis building SeCc & Trea, iirs, L/R, Pov^dliy farS", Wayne iSrrsllv Wade Dyson, ahd John, fndarspn, Hie plans ^^jere drai^h by George Evans, Sr, ^o died Nov,. lOV 195o . before the diurdi i/as corrplated. In Decerrber 1953, the first brick s were ; Icdd, and during 1954''1955 and part of 195G, tliere were weekly.workings on > tiie churdi. Duke Endov^^t/gaye $4,500,00 \ The old diurdi.was sold ll^ch 31/ 1956, and the last service we^s Esstar :■ / / ■Sunday;^ ^^riT 1, 1955,;^furniture was placed in the diurdi, and : v: -;med until the^ ndv? Tu^ttuie was placed ih the sanctuary on June 25-^26/ 1955 Hie fmeral for ife.o "Wfe (Gsrt^r^ Keller Was held on Jirie 28, and - the first worship/servicb on July 1, 1956, with the nsw furniture, Rav, "ILT, Hi'pps, District Sipv preachGdo The hew churdi was dedicated Sept, 1/ 1957, witii Biscip Nolan G/. Harrroni Pev, Rchert Oakley, pastor from 1954- ^ 1958, • . _*V . d • ' ^ •' - • - --—— —^ .-OU''V« ''uijl'A Moc'y.'sviiis, i^C nn4 -■ 1 ' " * •' r'L'!' • ' 'f- "sf.ri te ' -'.A. ,-•« *-V' V«T' ^^[•1 o O 0 1 O ) ui 2 d. »- o 0 li> 1 \r> ai X o ci X HISTORY OF CONCORD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (As Read on Heritage Day, April 30, 1989) GU. PUBUC MOCKSVltCBa ai Ci CL o o 2 o VJ k o »- 2 i- tr> o o ■X. y- uJ s: » V> V r o e: rJ •cJ ffl STORYOF CONCORD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH The community in which Concord UnitedMethodist Church now stands, was thoroughly Lutheranfrom the earliest settlement up to the late 40's of the 18thcentury. One of the largest and most influential families ofthat time lived in the immediate community and owned theland on which the church stands. This family was orthodoxLutheran and lived strictly up to the tenets and doctrines ofthis church, as taught in the "Father Land , whence theyhad come. In this family of "Klucks", as they were known- (the name having been changed from "Klucks" to Click,in an effort common among die early German setders, toanglocize their names after the Revolutionary War) therewas one of the ten children, Mary Magdolene, who did notbelieve in a religion that could be gotten out of aCatochism. She had heard "Old Martin", a negro preacher,owned by the family say - "dot 'ligion dats you gits outer de dam won't do." You must have hart felt 'ligion or youcan't get to heben." Mary in her heart believed what theold darkey said. When Joseph W. Hodges, a fine leakingyoung man, who stood six feet and some inches in hisstockings sought her heart and hand in marriage, she gladlyyielded, not so much because he was a manly looking man as because it was said of him that he was a Methodist classleader, and that he held prayer meetings and wassuperintendent of Sunday School and that he believed inexperimental religion and that she could leam from himhow "to get hart felt 'ligion and get to heven."When it became known in the family that MaryMagdolene was to marry Joseph W. Hodges, one of thefamily, Godfrey by name, said to her sneeringly, - "It won't be.six months before you are a Methodist."Young Hodges and his bride, upon their marriage went to live on a plantation he had provided in the extremeNorth Eastern part of the county. At the expiration of oneyear, Daniel Click, the father of the ten children, alluded to Davie County Puoiic Liorarv Mocksville, NO A a 2. earlier, 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, Maiy had learned from her young husbwd to know and feel the joy of that "hart felt 'ligion", which the old slave preacher had told her about. In the new home, these young people erected a faimly altar, and by "a godly walk and a pious conversation so impressed this large and influential family that 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, led 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 y^s from the present Concord Church building. This nattK, Concord was given the new society organization because of the fact, that the society was organized, 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 oh their own land, a young man from Concord, capital of Cabarrus ^ county, by the name of Bamhart, was chosen as the first teacher. This young teacher said to the people, you ought o fp give a name to your new school house. They replied, 'name it then." Young Bamhart answered, "I'll name it Concord in honor of my home town. Thus the school 2 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 earlier, YOUNG HODGES MARY MAGDOLENE, GEORGE DEADMOn' POLLIE FOSTER, JOSEPH HENDRICKS and his wife, AMANDA HENDRICKS. This Concord church was organized about the year 1846. The Godfrey Click referred to earlier became a very influential member of the church. He was class ^ leader, Sunday School Superintendent , delegate to ■cJ Quarterly, District, and Annual Conferences. o> CC Q 1 o o a ) v- 3 O 1- w vr> X o Oi- Oavle County Public ubrai^MocKsvilla, MC ^3 Young Hodges, referred to earlier, 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 as often said to her that he would give the land and otherwise contribute to its erection. But he passed away before the Society felt able to undertake the enterprise. So four years after his dep^ute RIley Kindly of Davidson County, united with the church and became Sunday School Superintendent. Mr. Kinmy was enthusiastic man, and by shouldering a larp p^ of me burden^ induced the members to attempt the building of a church house. , . , . u Mary Magdolene, mindful of her husbands wishes, gave, without charge, a fee simple deed, to mistees of the church, eight and one-third acres of land, which the church still owns. , u P i«#:i The building was completed m the spring or lool and dedicated by the presiding elder. Dr. W. H. Bottitt o Qd O «w> I. o V.J o y- O o h- £I t \r> iU X O Ci X "C>> OifhllCOavie county BUILDING PROGRAM In 1946, Rev. G. W. Fink appointed a building committee for the purpose of building a church which was to take the place of the former building. Rev. J.B. Fitzgerald then become pastor and with W.R. Davis, as foreman, and S.D, Daniels, assistant, led in the building of the church at a total cost of $17,541.01 with a contract value of $30,000. In 1954, 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 1955. In 1962-63 a recreation building 60 x 30 feet was constructed mostly by the men of the church with Sid Smith as foreman. In 1976 a building committee was appointed under the direction of Rev. Kenneth Filer to study making changes in the present church building. In August 1978, ground was broken for this remodeling including four classrooms, four bathrooms, narthex, some remodeling in ^ the sanctuary and educational builcting and a courtyard, with total cost of construction $121,000. On Easter Sunday, 1979, church school classes met for the first time 2 in the new classrooms. S In 1980, under the direction of Rev. Phillip Cole ^ the building committee was reorganized to finish the cj remodeling project, with Lester Dwiggins, Chairman. ^ Included in this construction was the addition of three new ^ classrooms, a choir room, a large meeting room, and the 2 sanctuary completely remodeled and expanded by the ^ addition of eight new pews and new altar area. Total cost of construction was $285,000.y- o o i: y iti £ ? r-O P'OeUC US>^' 1 NO W 3= ■cJ '. 3 5 5. CONCERNS OF CONCORD CHURCH To highlight a few concerns of our Church we began with 1946 when the Women's Circle was organized by Mrs. Dewey Angeli and the Methodist Women in 1950 by Rev. J.B. Fitzgerald. The Methodist Men of our Church was organized December 14,1956. The first Bible School was held by Rev. J.B. Fitzgerald in 1950 widi three teachers: Carrie Tutterow taught the beginners, Otta Davis, the Junior Class, and Rev. Fitzgerald, the older group. He also led the singing and played the piano. In 1972, a memorial book 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. A breakfast is always given by the Methodist Men on this special day. A baptismal font was dedicated in memo^ of "Hoof* Daniel by his wife, Kathleen, and son Wayne Daniel, in June 1979. Our Church Cemetery was first registered in 1980. Registration was turned in to the History Room in S the Davie County Library. In 1980 we also celebrated the 200th anniversary of Sunday School, and a Brownie Troop was organized and sponsor^ by the Church. In 1983, when remodeling was completed the Allen Organ was donated in memory of James Boger and the ^ piano was given by Joe and Marlene Shamel in honor of J.N. and Peggy Tutterow. Many other friends £md members gave memorials of pews, communion rails, screens and memorial windows. These are listed in the memorial book. In September 1984, we celebrated the 200th year of Methodism since the Methodist Conference was held at ^ Baltimore in 1784. ^ Two funds were started in January, 1985: A S Capital Improvement Fund to improve buildings and ^ grounds and a Building Team Fund to help members of our I congregation finance short trips with Volunteers in rJ Missions of the United Methodist Church. o u 2 o o o us J- 0 01 vci o Z o u ) o iii h Z lO c:* O i:: I- X o d 6. . On February 17, 1985, the new sanctuary and educational wing were dedicated by Bishop Bevel Jones. The financial note was burned by Building Committee Chairman Lester Dwigglns. Our first Building Team was orgamzed in 1986, David and Diane Crotts, Richard and Debbie Crotts, and Duke Vance were sent on a team to Monterrey, 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 the Easter Sunrise Service. . . Our Church has been involved in many imssion projects to numerous to mention and continues in Christian service and love, reaching out to draw others to Christ. 7?dUyaJi n CONCORD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HISTORY AUGUST 1988 - AUGUST I989 This past year has been an enjoyable year in which to worship and serve God through Concord United Methodist Church# At annual conference in June, 1989# Rev. John H. Deyton was returned to us for the second year. At the beginning of this year in I988 our revival services were held September 11, 12 and 13th, with special emphasis each night. Youth night. Children's night and "Fill a Pew night." A planning session was held October 30, 1988 to plan the program and activities for the coming year. Two special offerings were taken in October for the District Parsonage Fund and Hurricane Gilbert. A Thanksgiving offering was taken in November to benefit the "New Horisons Enterprise," a group home for boys. The children have also been active in mission work. The Jr. Believers class sponsored a car wash raising money for World Hunger and the recreation area fund. The Heifer project collected $900.00 to send overseas for needy families. The United Methodist Women sponsored a Bar-B-Que Chicken Supper November 19» 1988 to raise money for new chairs and a table for the r meeting room. In November we also filled Thanksgiving boxes for the shut-ins. In December a chicken stew supper was served by the Methodist Men in the fellowship hall and afterwards the Christmas Tree was decorated. Again this year we participated in "Operation Santa Clause for Broughton Hospital. A Christmas party was sponsored by Concord and Liberty church for the New Horizons Group Home, gifts were distributed to each one, games were played and a meal was served. December 18, I988 a special offering was taken for the American Children's Home in Lexington for personal needs of the children. y A special Christmas program was presented by the Choir Dec. 24, I988. Extensive work has been done on the parking lot and church grounds, also on the educational building with a total cost of $13,842.14. —o o si k- 0^ MOCKSVILLE, NC 0 DAVIE CO. PUBLIC LIBRARY o as (2) Our building team, David Crotts, Dianne Crotts and Sammy Spry went to Janaica, January 31, 1989 for two weeks to work on the roof of a Methodist Church damaged by Hurricane Gilbert. Our mission coordinator, Pam Speer, sponsored a blanket sale of $5*00 each t>irough Church World Service to "Wrap Someone in Love" for a special Valentine project in February. During the time of disaster, these blankets can be used as make-shift tents, partitions in crowded refugee quarters, or totes for whatever possessions a family can salvage after an earthquake, flood* or hurricane. Our church participated in a food drive for Davie County, Department of Social Services. Canned goods were brought for needy families. A membership class was taught by Rev. Deyton, February 18th. through March 25, 1989# Easter Sunrise Service was held March 26, 1989 followed by a country ham breakfast served by the Methodist Men. In March, our Building Team shared stories and slides of the work done in Janaica with a fellowship supper enjoyed by all. On April 23, I989 a special service was held by the youth. They served in all positions and led the worship service with ^ Kevin Hobson as guest speaker. 30S On April fr6-, 1989, we had a "Heritage Day" program. Methodist sS history was narrated and acted out by church members and Concord ^ history was presented by Church Historians. 2 In April, six of our youth attended the Davie County Sub-distric ^ Retreat at Camp Hanes. > In May, a bible study for both churches was held at Liberty Church on the books of Ruth and Esther. On May 28, bibles were presented to four graduates 1 Win Welch, Ellen Nail, Celeste Carter and Jimmy Greene. ^ A check for $1,000.00 was given to Farmington Church to help repair damage done by the tornado in May, this was taken from c» O X 0^ *5 the "Special Concerns Fund," ^ The Methodist Men conducted the worship service on June 18,1989 <) while our Pastor was away at Conference. Bible School was held July 2k through July 28, with twenty teachers and helpers and approximately sixty children attended. OAVIE CO. PUBLIC LIBRARY^ ^ mocksville, NQ (3) ^ During the year we gained six new members, lost two members, one by death and one by transfer - and three babies were christened. We trust that many lives have found the "peace that passeth v understanding" through the ministry of Concord Church and that many more will do so in the future. Ok d O a 2 <o VJ V Cs, C3» o ui £: o nz o ci X Church Historian Assistant iwocKsviue, Nc 3 0 GL O 0 a *3 KJ 1 9* u> 2 h- W3 5 c a: S" ut c Deeds Pages 32 - 33 ^ Davie County Public Library ^ Mocksville, North Carolina o 3) -cJ \W TRANSCRIPT OF COPY OF DEED TO CONCORD CHURCH Handwriting is Mrs. J.D. Hodges "Beginning at a stone in the line of Mary M. Hodges, and in the line ("line", crossed out) north side of the road to Crump's ferry, then East 8 chains 77 links to a stone, then north, 10 chains to a small pine and stone. Then West 7 chains and 90 links to a stone in Mary M. Hodge's line. Then South 5 degrees west, 90 chains and 94 links to the beginning, containing and laid out for 8 1/3 acres of land 1860 "Made the 4**^ day of April between Mary M. Hodges of the first part, and J.N. Click, W.R. Kenley, George Foster, Vincent Walker, and J.D. Click, Trustees. For the sum of $25.00 in specia" Boone probably knows where part of the line is, but was not bom when it was rerun since we were married. Comment: in specie 1. In coin. 2. In a similar manner; in kind: repaid the offense in specie. 3. Law As specified. V il' -P I 3 u Child® A FASHION MAGAZINE FOR THE'PIRST DOZEN YEARS Gl /)' , °h /Q// 4 ? Y 0-»4 oi^^T-yU^ ^ ''ry^O^9^ cJa v.. <k. AuJcff/^ Hy ^o' _ o-a-oc^ 'l^TceJAt-^cyy, '4 W<4/ J j:;;^ v4 riyyiri^:^'yTt.''yT'i>''^t. ^ <J _s; ^ ^ 9> O Davie County Public Library Mocksville, NC Davie County Public Ubtafli, Mocksville, NC3 3 Mocksville, Nt/ aoo 3V1ADISOW AVElSrXJE NEW YORK 16, N.Y. OREGON 9-S700 Ministers Pages 35-37 o OL 8 <9 cJ c »> I- >- Vj <=> o k Davie County Public Library S Mocksville, North Carolina X o t 3r CP C- R S - 1H to vS T- \ 10 •(S I m ^ C^ , »< y ^ f if . )^ ' ID ^i ' r L . /3 J - ) (j ^ £ / V - . ^ ' "l /h r - T ) ^ Ci i h / n v ^ ,c 4 . i y b ^ f ^ (P t y ^ % ^T ' - Ci - •' M' yu d t , T/ L , (} J a m > ^ ^ '^ • ' K . y n ■( = % . c^ , yf : /y ^ (^ . is y ^ y y y ^ ^ ^ ' T y ^ I' o Da v i e Co u n ^ Pu b l i c Li b r a i y Mo c k s v i l t e , 1^ ) . hn . . yf . y? ! % ID . ih l o - S ^ ^ o ,- f - u.^ .f P ' df f - ^ 4i , .( ^ A U d ^ ~> n cy u t t .. d d l T ' c i ^ ^ ^ df ' ^•^ ' < d ^ ^ . , ( / c Ct d c ^ ^ Xy > Y K , f ^' ^n ^ t l l j U , ^ <^ ~ i l ^ H r cL y o \J / o < y A Ij y y i — . — (k - ^ . )f ; d^ . % (f ^■^ 6® . '^ a y t y y h - i r - o - (^ JU r / t y X J Z - ' ^< 7^ i A y ' j' G' ^ ^ y / u J c ^/ e M b > c: ^ i : i - - } ' ? 7 ' i 4 l G . (^ - ' y < J t - < A / c , Oa W e Co u n t y Pu b , / c y j ^ Mo c k s t i i l e , i\ f c ) ) ) LIST OF BISHOPS, ELDERS AND PASTORS FROM 1890-1958 o cC o o 2 o XJ t o o o *i> c ■x: tj d James Atkins O.P. Fitzgerald E.R. Hendrix Collins Denny E.E. Hoss A.C. Smith W.W. Duncan J.H. McCoy Chas. B. Galloway U.V.W. Darlington E.D. Muzon Kem Purcell C J. Harrell Rev. T.H. Wood J.P. Carraway D. Atkins J.R. Scroggs T.F. Marr Plato Durham K.H. Boyer Frank Siler W.A. Newell J.B. Bamhardt L.D. Thopson C.M. Pickens C.N. Clark J.S. Hiatt H.C. Gibbs C.E. Rozell S.W. Taylor G.B. Clemmer C.M. Gentry G.W. Hardison E.E. Smith M.H. Vestal W.H.L. McLauren W.C. Wilson P.E. Parker A.J. Burrus B.A. York P.L. Shore T.S. Coble C.P. Goode J.M. Price J.B. Fitzgerald J.M. Green E.M. Avett A.G. Loftin J.O. Banks M.G. Erom A.W. Lynch G.W. Fink J.B. Fitzgerald Present building committee, stewards, and trustees: Rev. G.W. Fink S.D. Daniel W.R. Davis Vann Swicegood Boone Foster Frank Crotts J.B. Garwood Samuel Berrier W.R. Davis S.D. Daniel James Garwood Boone Foster Vann Swicegood Homer Crotts Samuel Berrier Mrs. J.D. Hodges W.R. Davis S.D. Daniel Ov.V0V.<^ 37 Photographs Pages 39 - 44 o d o <J 2 VJ « 5 » ir> o c ■j: »r- » Davie County Public Library 2 Mocksville, North Carolina j ci WU 0. CH tS r n tT Ho O v S ' f ' IX WI T E p - (S ^ C o U >a i i i .. l i K f e r va ' i i a f I- '. if l l B i i ® r V' ' ' •{ l ^ v ^ S i V - ' ' .a - ,v V | - . W ! V « OL D CO N C O R D CH U R C H (M e t h o d i s t ) Dd v i e Co u n t y No r t h Ca r o l i n a Ph o t o do n a t e d by Ha z e l Fo s t e r & Be r t Da v i s =«S Sa^j --0 Davie County Public Libraiy Mocksviile, NO •< c :d Concord Methodist Church Began With Society Meeting The Concord Methodist Church was named from the school house which stood near the site of the present church. A Mr. Earnhardt, who taught there, re portedly named It Concord In honor of his home town. Concord, N. C. !n 1846, under the leadership of a Rev. Mr. Bibbs and a Rev. Mr. Martin, a Methodist Society was organized in the Concord School House. Two years later this church had 75 members. Mrs. Mary Hodges, wife of Joseph Hodges, gave a building site and between 1859- 1861 the church was built on this lot. ft was dedi cated by the Rev. W. H. Bobbitt In the spring of 1861. The modem building shown above was erected around 1950. Davie County Public UOraty MocKsville, NU Churches of Davie County, North Carolina A Photographic Study by Thomas L. Martin 111 H^S i BiiB otn i Bsia BBia page Ivienty-six CONCORD METHODIST CHURCH The church was organized in 1846, after services held in a private home. The land for the site was given by Mrs. Mary Click Hodges. Services were held in Concord schoolhoiise prior to the fi rst church being built. The present brick church was erected in 1948. The large educational building was completed in 1955. 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Nc i\ M T^MLi^ Wr f j~-f\i^AiA^y>'U,/n^£^^ j« !' I y^ II < ' CAM-', CAalUA, (fUiA. 3aUit n^ i^Jd^yU ' (Etit^ Ar3^-t. fiui, ^pt£ 'VouL^nM^ I ^t-T'Uv-*^ '' ^Ux / C-HURCHes- n^THOOlffT- l).tO\TED-CciOt£5p.l> Davie Cuuuty Public Libraiy Mocksville, NC y7\cc^tM^ TTlOt ^ ^ r ms FP. ^ Pf ^ " " iflof c^^-aZd Davie County Public Library Mocksvllle, HO Diite-ie County Public Library ^onHsyille, NC Celebrations Service of Dedication, February 17, 1985 72 - 78 Concord Church Sesquicentennial, 1845 - 1995 79 - 104 Pages 72 - 104 o (SL o o 2 o <3 le- w> o o ar r' aJ C Davie County Public Library ^ Mocksville, North Carolina aJ lA- V cs: 3 1\ S e r v i c e o f D e d i c a t i o n F e b r u a r y 1 7 , 1 9 8 5 D A V I E C O . P U B U C L I B R A R Y m o c k s v i l l e , n o B I S H O P L B E V E L J O N E S R E V E R E N D C E C I L H . M A R C E L L U S , J R . D i s t r i c t S u p e r i n t e n d e n t R E V E R E N D P H I L L I P B . C O L E P a s t o r C O N C O R D U N I T E D M E T H O D I S T C H U R C H C h e r r y ; H i l l R o a d M o c k s v i l l e , N o r t h C a r o l i n a d R i l i l - C U t - S - I X k i V T t o - C 6 t ^ C 6 ( l D P r o g r a m F o r D a y o f D e d i c a t i o n C o n c o r d U n i t e d M e t h o d i s t C h u r c h F e b r u a i y 1 7 , 1 9 8 5 a t 1 1 : 0 0 A . M . D A V I E C O . P U B L I C L I B R A R Y M O C K S V I L L E , N C T H E P R E L U D E C H O R A L R E S P O N S E H Y M N N O . 4 7 2 : " J e s u s S h a l l R e i g n " I s a a c W a t t s C A L L T O W O R S H I P M i n i s t e r : O u r h e l p i s i n t h e n a m e o f t h e L o r d , w h o m a d e h e a v e n a n d e a r t h . P e o p l e : E x c e p t t h e L o r d b u i l d t h e h o u s e , t h e y l a b o r i n v a i n t h a t b u i l d i t . M i n i s t e r : E s t a b l i s h t h o u t h e w o r k o f o u r h a n d s u p o n u s ; y e a , t h e w o r k o f o u r h a n d s e s t a b l i s h t h o u i t . P e o p l e : B l e s s e d b e t h e n a m e o f t h e L o r d f r o m t h i s t i m e f o r t h , a n d f o r e v e r m o r e . A m e n . r " T h e C h u r c h ' s O n e F o u n d a t i o n " S a m u e l S t o n e I N V O C A T I O N H Y M N N O . 2 9 7 : O F F E R I N G " D o x o l o g y " A N T H E M B Y T H E C H O I R T H E L E S S O N F R O M T H E H O L Y S C R I P T U R E S T H E S E R M O N B i s h o p L . B e v e l J o n e s ( ( ( A C T O F P R E S E N T A T I O N H e r e l e t t h e T r u s t e e s a n d t h e B u i l d i n g C o m m i t t e e C h a i r m a n s t a n d b e f o r e t h e p e o p l e , a n d l e t t h e C h a i r m a n o f T r u s t e e s s a y t o t h e m i n i s t e r : W e p r e s e n t t h i s b u i l d i n g t o b e d e d i c a t e d t o t h e g l o r y o f G o d a n d t h e s e r v i c e o f m a n . A C T O F D E D I C A T I O N H e r e l e t t h e p e o p l e u n i t e i n t h e r e s p o n s e s t o t h e w o r d s b y B i s h o p J o n e s . i B e l o v e d i n t h e L o r d , w e r e j o i c e t h a t G o d h a s p u t i t i n t o t h e h e a r t s o f h i s p e o p l e t o b u i l d t h i s h o u s e t o t h e g l o r y o f h i s n a m e . I n o w a c c e p t t h i s b u i l d i n g , w h i c h s h a l l c o n t i n u e t o b e k n o w n a s C o n c o r d U n i t e d M e t h o d i s t C h u r c h , t h a t w e m a y d e d i c a t e i t , a n d s o s e t i t a p a r t f o r t h e w o r s h i p o f a l m i g h t y G o d a n d t h e s e r v i c e o f m e n . L e t u s t h e r e f o r e , a s w e a r e a s s e m b l e d , s o l e m n l y d e d i c a t e t h i s p l a c e t o i t s p r o p e r a n d s a c r e d u s e s . T o t h e g l o r y o f G o d t h e F a t h e r , w h o h a s c a l l e d u s b y g r a c e ; T o t h e h o n o r o f h i s S o n , w h o l o v e d u s a n d g a v e h i m s e l f f o r u s ; T o t h e p r a i s e o f t h e H o l y S p i r i t , w h o i l l u m i n e s a n d s a n c t i f i e s u s ; w e d e d i c a t e t h i s h o u s e . F o r t h e w o r s h i p o f G o d i n p r a y e r a n d p r a i s e ; F o r t h e p r e a c h i n g o f t h e e v e r l a s t i n g G o s i ^ e l ; F o r t h e c e l e b r a t i o n o f t h e h o l y S a c r a m e n t s ; w e d e d i c a t e t h i s h o u s e . F o r t h e c o m f o r t o f a l l w h o m o u r n ; F o r s t r e n g t h t o t h o s e w h o a r e t e m p t e d ; F o r l i g h t t o t h o s e w h o s e e k t h e w a y ; w e d e d i c a t e t h i s h o u s e . F o r t h e h a l l o w i n g o f f a m i l y l i f e : F o r t e a c h i n g a n d g u i d i n g t h e y o u n g ; F o r t h e p e r f e c t i n g o f t h e s a i n t s ; w e d e d i c a t e t h i s h o u s e . D A V I E ( F o r t h e c o n v e r s i o n o f s i n n e r s ; F o r t h e p r o m o t i o n o f r i g h t e o u s n e s s ; F o r t h e e x t e n s i o n o f t h e k i n g d o m o f G o d ; w e d e d i c a t e t h i s h o u s e . I n t h e u n i t y o f t h e f a i t h ; I n t h e b o n d o f C h r i s t i a n b r o t h e r h o o d ; I n c h a r i t y a n d g o o d w i l l t o a l l ; w e d e d i c a t e t h i s h o u s e . I n g r a t i t u d e f o r t h e l a b o r s o f a l l w h o l o v e a n d s e r v e t h i s c h u r c h , I n l o v i n g r e m e m b r a n c e o f t h o s e w h o h a v e f i n i s h e d t h e i r c o u r s e ; I n t h e h o p e o f a b l e s s e d i m m o r t a l i t y t h r o u g h J e s u s C h r i s t o u r L o r d ; i r w e d e d i c a t e t h i s h o u s e . T h e B i s h o p a n d t h e P e o p l e : W e n o w , t h e p e o p l e o f t h i s c h u r c h a n d c o n g r e g a t i o n , c o m p a s s e d a b o u t w i t h a g r e a t c l o u d o f w i t n e s s e s , g r a t e f u l f o r o u r h e r i t a g e , s e n s i b l e o f t h e s a c r i h c e o f o u r f a t h e r s i n t h e f a i t h , c o n f e s s i n g t h a a p a r t f r o m u s t h e i r w o r k c a n n o t . b e m a d e p e r f e c t , d o d e ® o u r s e l v e s a n e w t o t h e w o r s h i p a n d s e r v i c e o f a l m i g h t y o , t h r o u g h J e s u s C h r i s t o u r L o r d . A m e n . 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P a s s i n g c i r c u i t r i d e r s , a n d o t h e r m i n i s t e r s w e r e c a l l e d i n t o p r e a c h i n t h o s e d a y s , a n d m a n y o f s u c h s e r v i c e l a i d t h e f o u n d a t i o n o f t h i s h i s t o r i c c h u r c h . M a r y M a g d o l e n c C l i c k o f t h i s c o m m u n i t y m a r r i e d J o s e p h W . H o d g e s , a M e t h o d i s t c l a s s l e a d e r a n d s u p e r i n t e n d e n t o f S u n d a y S c h o o l . I n t h e i r n e w h o m e t h e y o u n g c o u p l e e r e c t e d a f a m i l y a l t a r . T h e i r p i e t y a n d c o n v i c t i o n s o i m p r e s s e d t h e C l i c k f a m i l y t h a t w i t h i n t w o y e a r s t h e y a l l , e x c e p t t h e f a t h e r , w e r e i n t h e M e t h o d i s t C h u r c h . B e c o m i n g M e t h o d i s t , t h e C l i c k f a m i l y d e s i r e d a M e t h o d i s t C h u r c h o r g a n i z a t i o n . Y o u n g J o s e p h a n d M a r y l e d i n t h i s i m p o r t a n t m a t t e r . A s o c i e t y w a s f o r m e d a t t h e p u b l i c s c h o o l h o u s e w h i c h s t o o d t h r e e o r f o u r h u n d r e d y a r d s f r o m t h e o l d C o n c o r d C h u r c h b u i l d i n g . T h e n a m e C o n c o r d w a s g i v e n t h e n e w s o c i e t y o r g a n i z a t i o n b e c a u s e o f t h e f a c t t h a t i t w a s o r g a n i z e d a n d h e l d i t s m e e t i n g f o r m a n y y e a r s i n t h e p u b l i c s c h o o l b u i l d i n g , t h e n a m e o f w h i c h w a s " C o n c o r d . " C o n c o r d c h u r c h w a s n a m e d f r o m t h e s c h o o l h o u s e b y a M r . E a r n h a r d t , w h o t a u g h t t h e f i r s t s c h o o l t h e r e , a n d n a m e d i t C o n c o r d , i n h o n o r o f h i s h o m e t o w n , C o n c o r d , N o r t h C a r o l i n a . F r o m t h e v e r y b e g i n n i n g J o s e p h H o d g e s h a d h o p e d f o r a c h u r c h b u i l d i n g i n t h i s c o m m u n i t y . H o w e v e r , h e d i e d b e f o r e t h e s o c i e t y f e l t a b l e t o u n d e r t a k e t h e e n t e r p r i s e . M a r y M a g d o l e n e m i n d f u l o f h e r h u s b a n d ' s w i s h e s , f o u r y e a r s a f t e r h i s d e a t h , g a v e w i t h o u t c h a r g e t o t h e t r u s t e e s o f t h e C h u r c h 8 1 / 3 a c r e s o f l a n d f o r t h e m u c h n e e d e d c h u r c h . P r i o r t o 1 8 1 9 t h e M e t h o d i s t o f S o u t h D a v i e , t h e n R o w a n C o u n t y , w o r s h i p p e d i n a l o g U n i o n C h u r c h , i n t h e J e r u s a l e m C o m m u n i t y . I n 1 8 4 5 , u n d e r t h e l e a d e r s h i p o f t h e R e v e r e n d s B i b b a n d M a r t i n , a M e t h o d i s t S o c i e t y w a s o r g a n i z e d i n C o n c o r d s c h o o l h o u s e , w h i c h w a s a b o u t t h r e e m i l e s f r o m L i b e r t y C h u r c h , a n d a n u m b e r o f t h a t l a r g e a n d f l o u r i s h i n g s o c i e t y j o i n e d h e r e . T w o y e a r s l a t e r t h i s c h u r c h h a d 7 3 m e m b e r s . T h e i r e a r l i e s t r e c o r d s w e r e k e p t l i k e c l a s s b o o k s , n o t i n g t h e a t t e n d a n c e w h e t h e r p r e s e n t o r a b s e n t . I t w a s i n 1 8 5 9 - 6 1 t h a t t h e c h u r c h w a s b u i l t o n t h i s l o t d o n a t e d b y M r s . H o d g e s , a n d w h e n f i n i s h e d i t w a s d e d i c a t e d b y t h e R e v e r e n d W . H . B o b b i t t , P r e s i d i n g E l d e r a t t h a t t i m e . 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T h e b u i l d i n g c o m m i t t e e a c q u i r e d p r e l i m i n a r y d r a w i n g s f r o m t h e a r c h i t e c t , w h i c h c o n s i s t e d o f t h r e e p h a s e s o f c o n s t r u c t i o n . A f t e r r e c e i v i n g a p p r o v a l o f " P h a s e I " p l a n s f r o m t h e D i s t r i c t B u i l d i n g a n d L o c a t i o n C o m m i t t e e a n d D u k e E n d o w m e n t , t h e y w e r e p r e s e n t e d t o t h e c o n g r e g a t i o n f o r a p p r o v a l . I n A u g u s t , 1 9 7 8 g r o u n d w a s b r o k e n f o r t h i s r e m o d e l i n g , l e d b y D r . J u l i a n L i n d s e y a n d a s s i s t e d b y t h e p a s t o r . R e v e r e n d K e n n e t h E l l e r . C o n s t r u c t i o n w a s b e g u n i n t h e F a l l w i t h H e n d r i x a n d C o r r i h e r C o n s t r u c t i o n a s C o n t r a c t o r , a n d o n E a s t e r S u n d a y 1 9 7 9 C h u r c h S c h o o l c l a s s e s m e t f o r t h e f i r s t t i m e i n t h e n e w c l a s s r o o m s . I n c l u d e d i n t h i s c o n s t r u c t i o n w a s f o u r n e w c l a s s r o o m s , f o u r b a t h r o o m s , a N a r t h e x , s o m e r e m o d e l i n g i n t h e S a n c t u a r y a n d E d u c a t i o n b u i l d i n g , a n d a c o u r t y a r d . A l l o f t h i s i s e a s i l y a c c e s s i b l e b y t h e h a n d i c a p p e d . T o t a l c o s t o f t h i s c o n s t r u c t i o n w a s $ 1 2 1 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 . W e r e c e i v e d $ 1 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 f r o m t h e D a v i e C o u n t y S u b - D i s t r i c t M i s s i o n S o c i e t y , a n d $ 2 9 , 6 2 5 . 0 0 f r o m D u k e E n d o w m e n t . T h e B u i l d i n g C o m m i t t e e w a s c o m p o s e d o f : L e s t e r D w i g g i n s - C h a i r m a n , M r s . B e l l e B o g e r , J a m e s B o g e r , B o b C r o t t s , H e n r y C r o t t s , H o m e r C r o t t s , M r s . J u d y P r a t t a n d S i d S m i t h . S o o n t h e r e w a s a n e e d f o r a p l a c e f o r r e c r e a t i o n . I n 1 9 6 2 - 6 3 a b u i l d i n g a p p r o x i m a t e l y 6 0 f e e t b y 3 0 f e e t c o m p o s e d o f b l o c k a n d b r i c k w a s e r e c t e d f o r t h i s p u r p o s e . T h i s w a s b u i l t m o s t l y b y t h e m e n i n C o n c o r d C h u r c h a n d c o n t a i n s t w o b a t h r o o m s a n d a k i t c h e n e t t e . T h e R e v e r e n d R o b e r t F o r s t , P a s t o r , S i d S m i t h , B u i l d i n g F o r e m a n , a n d W . R . D a v i s , C h u r c h S c h o o l S u p e r i n t e n d e n t . ! • » . D f t V I E C O . P U B L I C L I B R A R Y M O C ^ ' ^ v i l l E , N C S o o n a f t e r t h e A u g u s t , 1 9 8 0 D e d i c a t i o n o f P h a s e I t h e B u i l d i n g C o m m i t t e e m e t w i t h t h e p a s t o r , R e v e r e n d P h i l l i p B . C o l e a n d e x p r e s s e d t h e i r d e s i r e t o c o n t i n u e w i t h P h a s e s I I a n d I I I . T h e B u i l d i n g C o m m i t t e e w a s r e - o r g a n i z e d a n d c o m p o s e d o f : L e s t e r D w i g g i n s - C h a i r m a n , M r s . B e l l e B o g e r , B o b C r o t t s , H e n r y C r o t t s , H o m e r C r o t t s , M r s . J u d y P r a t t , S i d S m i t h , J o e S h a m e l , a n d M r s . J a n e C r o t t s ( a l t e r n a t e ) . I t w a s d e c i d e d t h a t t h e s a m e a r c h i t e c t a n d b u i l d i n g c o n t r a c t o r w o u l d b e a c q u i r e d a n d P h a s e s I I a n d I I I w o u l d b e c o m b i n e d . H o m e c o m i n g , A u g u s t 1 9 8 2 , g r o u n d b r e a k i n g c e r e m o n i e s w e r e l e d b y D r . J u l i a n L i n d s e y a n d R e v e r e n d P h i l l i p C o l e . C o n s t r u c t i o n b e g a n s o o n a f t e r . T h e S e r v i c e o f C o n s e c r a t i o n w a s h e l d i n J u l y , 1 9 8 3 . I n c l u d e d i n t h i s c o n s t r u c t i o n w a s t h e a d d i t i o n o f t h r e e n e w c l a s s r o o m s , a c h o i r r o o m , a n d a l a r g e m e e t i n g r o o m . T h e s a n c t u a r y w a s c o m p l e t e l y r e m o d e l e d a n d e x p a n d e d b y t h e a d d i t i o n o f e i g h t n e w p e w s a n d a n e w a l t a r a r e a . T o t a l c o s t o f t h i s c o n s t r u c t i o n w a s $ 2 8 5 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 . W e r e c e i v e d $ 7 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 ' f r o m t h e S u b - D i s t r i c t M i s s i o n S o c i e t y , $ 2 , 8 3 2 . 0 0 f r o m t h e B u i l d e r s C l u b , a n d \ $ 5 4 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 f r o m D u k e E n d o w m e n t . W e a r e m o s t g r a t e f u l t o t h o s e w h o h a v e s e r v e d s o f a i t h f u l l y o n t h e B u i l d i n g C o m m i t t e e i n h e l p i n g u s t o s e c u r e s u c h b e a u t i f u l a n d p l e a s a n t c h u r c h f a c i l i t i e s . T h e d e d i c a t e d e f f o r t s o f a l l t h e C h u r c h M e m b e r s i s a l s o a p p r e c i a t e d f o r i t i s b y t h i s t h a t t h e c h u r c h ' s i n d e b t e d n e s s h a s b e e n p a i d i n f u l l . M a n y t h a n k s t o t h e R e v e r e n d P h i l l i p C o l e f o r h i s s p i r i t u a l g u i d a n c e d u r i n g o u r b u i l d i n g p r o g r a m . I # . I n t h e r e c o r d s o f M r s . S a l l i e H o d g e s , p r e v i o u s c h u r c h h i s t o r i a n , w e f o u n d t h i s s t a t e m e n t : " M a n y i m p o r t a n t f a c t s a n d m i s s i n g l i n k s i n t h e c h a i n o f C o n c o r d ' s e a r l y h i s t o r y h a v e b e e n f o r e v e r l o s t i n t h e m i s t y p a s t . Y e t d e s p i t e a l l t h i s s h e h a s a g l o r i o u s r e c o r d o f w h i c h w e s h o u l d b e p r o u d . " M r s . S a l l i e H o d g e s , 1 9 4 8 D A V I E C O . P U B L I C L I B R A R Y M O C K S V I L L E , N O C H U R C H M E M B E R S H I P O a v i e C o u n i y H u o i ; u T h e c h a r t e r m e m b e r s o f t h e C o n c o r d M e t h o d i s t S o c i e t y i n a d d i t i o n t o t h e C l i c k s w e r e : J o s e p h H o d g e s , M a r y M a g o d o l e n e H o d g e s , G e o r g e D e a d m o n , P o i l i e F o s t e r , J o s e p h H e n d r i c k s a n d h i s w i f e , A m a n a d a H e n d r i c k s . T w o y e a r s l a t e r t h e c h u r c h h a d 7 3 m e m b e r s . T h e p r e s e n t C h u r c h m e m b e r s h i p i s 1 6 7 . T h o u g h s m a l l i n n u m b e r t h e r e i s a s p i r i t o f C h r i s t i a n g o o d w i l l a n d f e l l o w s h i p w h i c h s h o u l d h e l p o u r C h u r c h t o c o n t i n u e f o r m a n y y e a r s t o c o m e . M I N I S T E R S T h e s p i r i t u a l g r o w t h o f C o n c o r d C h u r c h w a s i n s p i r e d b y t h e l e a d e r s h i p o f t h e M i n i s t e r s w h o s e r v e d s o f a i t h f u l l y . T h i s m a y n o t b e a c o m p l e t e r e c o r d o f a l l t h e M i n i s t e r s , y e t w e d o g i v e a l l a v a i l a b l e n a m e s a s f o l l o w s : R e v . C . M . G e n t r y R e v . G e o r g e W . H a r d i s o n R e v . E l w o o d E . S m i t h R e v . M i l e s H . V e s t a l R e v . H . L . M c L a r e n R e v . W . C . W i l s o n R e v . P . E . P a r k e r R e v . A . J . B u r r u s R e v . B . A . Y o r k R e v . P . L . S h o r e R e v . T . S . C o b l e R e v . C . P . G o o d e R e v . J o h n M . P r i c e R e v . D . C . B a l l a r d " R e v . J . B . F i t z g e r a l d R e v . J . M . G r e e n R e v . E . M . A v e t t R e v . A . G . L o f t i n R e v . J . O . B a n k s R e v . M . G . E r v i n R e v . A . W . L y n c h " R e v . G . W . F i n k R e v . B . C . A d a m s R e v . R . G . M c C l a m r o c k R e v . W . R . F r o s t R e v . J . C . L a n e R e v . C . G e o r g e S h e r r i l l R e v . K e n n e t h R . E l l e r R e v . P h i l l i p B . C o l e C ) o * T w o a p p o i n t m e n t s W e t r u s t t h a t m a n y l i v e s h a v e f o u n d t h e " p e a c e t h a t p a s s e t h u n d e r s t a n d i n g " t h r o u g h t h e m i n i s t r y o f C o n c o r d C h u r c h a n d t h a t m a n y m o r e w i l l d o s o i n t h e f u t u r e . ( ( O t t a D a v i s , H i s t o r i a n M i l d r e d S e a m o n , A s s i s t a n t ( mr CONCORD CHURCH SESQUICENTENNIAL 1845-1995 ^ '"r''. -it .• ' -V ^ ^ ~T-."Vr,- '• ^- C. ife .,•• A" '*.,''.VT^' .' • 1859-1861 4 ''v:.**:. '^' .WV-C-;" !■ ffiii»«iii)iaaimiitH8M r ^0» f ss A Sesquicentennial Celebration A sesquicentennial? Whatever might that be? Why that's the years of our history, Concord's longevityl One century plus fifty 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 modem building In nineteen, forty-six Was built with love and labor And even mortar and bricks. o y o h- o- o X h- V KJ <J 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 Came from miles around. The Reverends Bibb and Martin In eighteen, forty-five Organized this assembly, (Still very much alivel) A building was completed In eighteen, sixty-one. With a balcony for the "black folk" Before the work was done. 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 overnightl 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! By: Helen S. Foster (Sept. 15-21,1995) For Concord United Methodist's Sesquicentennial (150th.) Celebration - November, 1995 Davie HISTORY OT COHCORX) CHVRCH Just when Methodism was first planted in South Davie is not definitely known, but we do know that at an eady date its seeds were sown and in due time it took root and grew rapidly and we now have a strong vigorous 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 experimentlal religion and that she could learn from him how "to get hart felt 'ligion and get to heben." ts <J 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 y Methodist" o Young Hodges and his bride, upon their marriage went to live on a plantation he had provided in 2 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 y place, on condition that they occupy it immediately. The offer was accepted. In the meantime, g Mary had learned from her young husband to know and feel the joy of that "hart felt 'ligion", :xr which the old slave preacher had told her about. € *fjy in their new home the young couple erected a family altar, and by "a godly walk and a pious conversation so impressed this large and unfluential family within two years, they all, save the father, were in the Methodist church, and Godfrey, the one that twitted Mary Magdolene, when u she was about to marry a Methodist, lead in the stampede. d* "X 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. n 0av\e county '■MocksvWe. NC %\ This name, Concord, was given the new society organization because of the fact, that the society was organized, 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, 'Til 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 <-0 the Concord Society were the Clicks referred to above, young Hodges, Mary Magdolene, George Deadmon, Pollie Foster, Joseph Hendricks, and his wife, Amanda Hendricks. This Concord p' church was organized about the year 1846. ri O Young Hodges, referred to above often said to his wife, Mary Magdolene, that he hoped a church ?3 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 A by shouldering a large part of the burden, enduced the members to attempt the building of a ^ church house. yo 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. We know that Rev. Dr. N.F. Reld 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 all 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 g 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. 7 s t— a j}j c 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 Ganwood. 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 School Supt. 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. In 1976 a building committee was appointed, under the direction of Reverend Kenneth Eller, to study the feasibility of making changes to the second church. After discussion with Dr. Wilson f^UDHC iJDuji WZ ^3 CountV PuD''-C V5. Nesbitt of the Duke Endowment and Dr. Julian Lindsay, 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. C- The building committee acquired preliminary drawings from the architect. After receiving g approval of these plans from the District Building and Location Committee and Duke Endowment, 7^ they were presented to the congregation for approval. x In August, 1978 ground was broken for this remodeling, led by Dr. Julian Lindsay and assisted ^ by the pastor Reverend Kenneth Eller. Construction was begun in the Fall with Hendrix and J 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. ^ In 1980 under the direction of Reverend Phillip Cole the building committee was reorganized to 'c: 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 Q completely remodeled and expanded by the addition of eight new pews and new altar area. Total cost of construction was $285,000. The first Sunday School literature was the spelling book and primer. From old 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...I 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 I 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. ^0^ Rule 12.. I must walk softly in the church. «3" fry V- vi Rule 13..I must sit in my seat till church goes out. Ruie 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.6. 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 Allen Organ was donated in memory of James 2 Boger by Belie 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. Two funds were started in January, 1985: A capital improvement fund to imporve 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. 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 service and love, reaching out to draw others to Christ. Davie County Public Libraiy Mocksville, NC %5 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. 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 *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. 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 r-" Presiding Elders who served Concord Church from 1896-1949 Dr. F.H. Wood J.P. Carraway D. Atkins J.R. Scruggs T.F. Man- Plato Durham H.K Boyer Frank Slier W.A. Newell J.H. Barnhardt LD. Thompson C.M. Pickens C.N. Clark J.S. Hiatt A.C. Gibbs Taylor Clemmer 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." ic Mocksvilie, NO 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 classrooms extended 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 meitibers of them In 1846. There was one small classroom curtained off in a comer of the main church building or Sanctuary. All adults met together for class in the amen comer 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 Mocksviile 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 conceming 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 conceming the church and church membership, and we had a good Bible School. 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. gr ' 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 l^ke, now Joe u 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. . Public uci-ar, wfOCftSWl/g, fiQ ' <61 This was the service. Hymns were: "Day is Dying in the West" "Now the Day is Over" ^ 1. Call to Worship . 2. Prayer % 3. Scripture 4. Poem ('(i 6. Solo by J.N. Tutterow - 'This Is My Father's World" 6. Meditations by three members 7. Refreshments - Recreation - Storytelling Z- 8. Closing song around the campfire - "Climbing Jacob's Ladder" -■ Closed with friendship circle and benediction. 2; Sometimes we met in homes for chicken and oyster stew or ice cream and cake. '} Sometimes we built a bonfire and roasted weiners and marshmellows. 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 All" ^ Benediction: The Lord bless you and keep you: T 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 Novembers, 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 § ML Zion. The parsonage was in Mocksville. A budget for the year for all churches together in^ o 1940-41 was $3,541.00. jgi One time later, I 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 -g around on Sunday afternoon and begged money to pay the preacher. Sometimes we got a quarter, fifty cents, never hardly ever a dollar. ^6% 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. I 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 ^4^ 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 3 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 't; 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 tool Thanks, Gene, for remembering where your roots are. 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. And I pray that when you celebrate our 200 year, that you too will have good memories. Jesus is a friend who knows ail your faults and still loves you anyway. r" Bi Mary Frances Berrier November, 1995 il€ounly PuDiic uDrary Mocksviils. MC Things I Remember About Our Church I remember all that has been said about the Old Church, but the thing I remember most was our Sunday School class which was up In the balcony that was over the two doors where we entered the church. Mr Bill Sechrest was our teacher and he was a good one. He made you be still and listen, unless he called on you. I don't remember but two preachers until after the new church was built. 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 cut the most of them. We had bought a chalnsaw, after I came out of service, the first one that I had seen. Preacher Fitzgerald was here at almost all the workings we had. He helped us cut the timber on the church lot and what was donated. I remember we cut a large pine and it lodged on some smaller trees and the preacher grabbed an ax and went under the lodged tree and cut all the smaller trees until It fell. The Lord had to have been helping us or someone would have been hurt bad. Henry Shoaf moved his sawmill down here about where the parking lot Is now and sawed the logs we had cut and what people had donated. I remember helping at the saw mill, I was turning the logs, Henry was sawing and Mr. Daniel and Preacher Fitzgerald were carrying the slabs and timber away as It was being sawed. They would v/ave 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 ail 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. Well that disappointed me. We had lots of folks there to help us. The children I remember werS 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 S dad said we would have to walk home. The best I remember I had a good time that day but I had o ^ two disappointments no watermelon and no ride In my brothers car. Dad went back the next day B . and removed the forms, but I didn't have to go. SId Smith■§ November, 1995 r"3 2' IjV. %0i ■o ^C) lii 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. Belie 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 g and sisters. On those cold winter days the heat from that big potbelly stove that sat in the center o of the sanctuary felt so good. We all gathered around it to get warm. Thats the way I remember 2 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 V church. He would sit by that old potbelly stove, o h- I remember, too, seeing Mr. Daniels, our superintendent, lower the oil lamps and light 2 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 seperated by a curtain. S I remember being in the class taught by W.T. Sechrest, my dad. Sometimes it could be o 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 i': loud. One of my most cherished memories is of the occasion when my dear husband, Jim 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 Ikj> pray that we will all grow in love for our God and for each other. Dot Ganvood November, 1995 Davie County Public Library Mocksville, NC ^1 p p n "L rr. < In 1942 my family moved into the Concord Church community and started to church. My S grandmother, Carrie Tutterow and other reiatives were members there. Mary Frances Berrier and Mr. Wiii Davis were Sunday Schooi teachers that I remember. They opened their homes to us for o parties and gatherings that teenagers need to have. Mr. & Mrs. Van Swicegood were our M.Y.F. ^ ieaders, they aiso had gatherings at their home. PWhen they started to buiid our second church many things were used to raise,money. •2- One thing I remember, we had a jar In the front of the church, when your birthday came you 5 would put pennies in the jar, one for each year you were old. ^ PHenry & I got married the year before the second church was finished. People said we 5 should wait and get married in the new church, we didn't agree with that. Rev. Fitzgerald married 0 us in the parsonage at Mocksviile. ^ ^ ^ 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-iaw and sons-in-iaw, 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. ^ Love, g Katherine Crotts ^ November, 1995 —' o a ^ ^ oj Ql. ^ sS » J9 ■3S My Memories of Concord Church My fondest memories of Concord Church are when I was a child. I 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. 1 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-piink 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 Barrier and Minnie got the program together. They dressed me in a little apron with mixing bowl and big spoon, 1 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. 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. c» C3. o p £ > % Kathleen C. Spry November, 1995 telic- Library ocksvifle, NC ^3 A Simple Country Christmas Years ago as a young boy, I looked forward to Christmas with great anticipation, as all children do. Our family's Christmas time aiways revoived around the small Methodist Church In rural North Carolina, Our church was a poor one, in financial terms, with a membership of just over one hundred. Most of that membership was made up of farmers, carpenters, and mill workers, 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 by candlelight from the Bible, as my friends and cousins silently moved about In their roles as kings, shepards and angels. The small choir sang ail 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, I 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 I took my father's role and began to read those familiar Bible passages. 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. I remember the Homecomings before we hadiair 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 Barrier Nail November, 1995 I ic Lfflfarv NC 7O r> -.r. in I ri a K", My Personal Memories of Concord United Methodist Church My mother, Belle Daniel Boger, was bom 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 bom, 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. I remember having "Aunt Otta" and "Aunt Lydia" as Bible School teachers. What a powerful duol 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 personal 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 \^o were a part of M.Y.F. We took tums having the programs and holding different offices. This truly prepared us for the future because many of us are still putting 6 together programs for church, school, or civic organizations and hold important offices within the u 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. '2 During my freshman year of high school, my father bought the church an organ. I had taken 5 piano lessons since the third grade and had taken organ lessons for a while. The next thing I knew, 1 was playing the organ for church sen/ices. Music has always been a part of my life, it has r > 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 5^' worship services, weddings, funerals, and other special events at Concord Chur^. ^"1 nr u Csi .•3' 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 and share in one another's joy, sadness, and victory. _ : PiihUp I in 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 speclai services are moments in my life that I shall never forget. The tears can flow as easily today as they did on each of those special days. 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, p and joy. It has been a unique and rewarding experience that holds many memories for all of us in ^ our family. ^ 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 aafts 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. ilSsSSy Pu'Diic LiftrSJf I iV.. 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, x funerals, and different ministers. § t- I 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 5 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. ^ h Our church with its history of 150 years must now step back and take a good look at itself. Are ^ we the church that we should be? Are we truly committed, willing, and ready to serve as the 8 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 s y- 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 I 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 I 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. Car washes and suppers selling hot dogs, Christmas programs, singing..."l 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 worTy...you'll get used to hot water." and she was £ right 1 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 2 . 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 g 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 1 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 n n n nn tesctolyteiicLte, Mockswlle, NC SI and the gifts for our parents. We felt good, too, giving our offering to someone who needed it worse than we did...no matter who that was. Boone Foster and auctions at the suppers. My daddy. Duke Tutterow, helping to build the ps Educational Building. My brother J.N. Tutterow being the choir director all my life!(and making us ^ sing it right!). ^ r> 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. Sandra Tutterow Vance November, 1995 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 I was bom, 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! Mlic uwatY li!oc!(Svill8, NC <j^. C-) P 5 o ^2 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 leam 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 1 St 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 C would gather out front of the church, and us "younger generation" would gather between the church and education building and talk and have fun. 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. 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.\r> <5 A- Vii \ rj— o Medford Alton Foster November 4,1995 Ui)rar> Mocksvil!^^ hic 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. p- To see the wooden cross that has stood bare since Ash Wednesday come alive again with beautiful flowers to remind us of the sacrifice our Lord made to insure us of Life Eternal. C' 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. o Concord didn't get this far without a lot of people dedicating a lot of time and money for the S betterment and service of our Lord. 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. 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 Oodtity Put)uc LiDfatf Mocksville, NC 106 £1 tL> 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 all 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 comer. 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 Sundayl) 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 moming. g This was called a "flower pot" and a black vase was used for this purpose. 2. 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 v\^o 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 aftemoon we always had 3-5 groups of singers. And that night our Revival r: (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 P aftemoon 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 X lot of questions — what we wanted the water for and who ail 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. Davie County Public Llbraiy 101 Mocksville, NC ^ tetoW?* LiDraPr, Hocksvilie, NC G zc 7^ We had a lot of fund raisers at Concord Church and Elsie Nail remembers a baby contest in 1947. Mrs. Dewey Angeil 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 Berrier's old store. This building was between the Sam Barrier & Danny Crotts ^ home. 55 Mr. & Mrs. Van Swicegood enjoyed the suppers and to help with the money raising ^ projects they put beans in a jar and each person would pay to make a guess of how many. The p winner always got a prize. 2: 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 r 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 g project. 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 Jim Garwood Lydia Foster Naomi Ganvood Rev. J.B. Fitzgerald "Hoot" Daniel Samantha Davis S.D. Daniel Eunice Everhart Bill Sechrest Blanche Smith Van Swicegood "Gandma" Carrie Tutterow Gay Barrier . Mack Deadmon Esther Tutterow Faith Deadmon Tom Vickers 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. ; 01 a? O ) 0 >»> h- 2 1 H- o •a X v- wJf > v> X o CE^ i3f X MY 1ST SPEECH Don't ever tell I toid 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 1st 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 really 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 Novemtjer, 1995 103 cd o o a 0 VJ 1 o. u> >- 5 > I really don't remember anything about the church itself but I do remember when 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 I crawled up on Joe Shamels lap thinking he was my dad. Mindy Seamon (12years old) November, 1995 remember that when I got my first Bible, I have a ball with my bible. It is pretty! I love it! Deanna Shamel (lOyears old) November, 1995 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; Ram Speer, David Speer, Mary Barrier, Vickie Potts, Tina Felts and o Lester Dwiggins. You did a great job. ?^ Libby Foster Chairperson ) \n ai -x: o Qd .SS x: -o) Public uDrarv i^ocksviiie, HO