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Bethel Wesleyan Church was established on November 22, 1922 under the leadership of Rev. E.W. Black. The church began with eight charter members: Willie Capps, Ella Capps, Vanena Capps Kilpatrick, Mr. & Mrs. S.M. McCall, Volley Corn, Katie Duncan Corn and Mrs. M.M. Duncan.
The following is a history of how God has blessed the church:
- The property for the church building was donated in 1926 James Adger Smyth, and a frame building erected.Â
- The school property consisting of two acres was purchased in 1933.
- Under the leadership of Pastor L.A. Harvey, the parsonage was renovated and Sunday School classrooms were added to the original building.
- Moultrie H. Smythe donated land for a new sanctuary in 1957, which was built when Rev. Wilbur Groce was pastor.
- In 1964, under direction of Rev. Roy Nanney, the building was brick veneered and the two buildings were connected with a passageway.
- Rev. Marlin Mull led the construction of a new parsonage in 1970.
- In 1997, under the direction of Rev. Tom Smith, the church sanctuary was updated including an addition of a choir loft and enlarging the stage and pulpit area.
- Upon completion of the sanctuary renovation, construction was begun on the new Family Life Center which was dedicated to Brisco and Jeanette Anders in December, 1999.
We thank God for the leadership, prayers and giving of faithful church members, pastors and friends of Bethel Wesleyan Church that have made it possible for the church to become what it is today!
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