After a survey in Krotz Springs
to find support for a new church, ten charter members … including Rev.
Shaw … came forth. Services were first held at the Charlie Kenney
building. Property was then purchased across the railroad tracks
on the south side of town. The church was built with volunteer labor
from the community and was completed in 1940. The dedication took
place in the later 1940s.
Two adjoining lots of property
were bought in 1954. The old property was sold and the church building
was moved to the new site. After evaluating the condition of the
building in 1960, it was decided to build a new structure. Mr. Pet
Lacassin was hired to build the church, which was completed in 1961.
The piano and pews were added later.
Rev. J.C. Zerangue donated two
lots and Willis Doiron donated one lot of land. This property is used for
a cemetery and is located on the back lot 513 E.
Though the church owned a parsonage,
it was sold for $35,000 in 1981. The money was divided between Waxia
(5%), Krotz Springs (18%), and Port Barre (77%).
As the church entered the 21st
century, plans were underway to add a fellowship hall and kitchen to the
back of the church facilities. |
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