In 1867, Mr.
D. B. Morgan donated an acre of land to be used to establish a church in
Greenwell Springs. The church, named St. Luke, consisted of a rough-hewn post
building covered with palmettos. This early structure was replaced by a frame
building. When this second structure was destroyed by fire, a new building was
built and rededicated in 1907. In 1948, that church was remodeled and
enlarged. It was again remodeled after Rev. E.D. Smith’s arrival in 1954. The
interior was remodeled in 1970 under the leadership of Rev. Clarence Hilliard.
By the mid 1970s, the need for new facilities became apparent. The
present church was taken down in 1978 and the current structure was built. It
was completed and a consecration service held on March 29, 1981. Rev. Clarence
Hilliard, who served the church for seventeen years, was still the pastor at
that time.
Under the leadership of Rev. Wilbur G.C. Davis, several musical
programs (children’s choir, adult choir, handbells) were active. Rev. Davis was
known to always be there to lend a helping hand to the church and community.
When Rev. Alonzo Campbell arrived in 1998, he held a Vision
Breakfast to come up with fundraisers to get the church out of debt. The roof
and ceiling tiles were repaired the following year. With the help of the first
change offering, the debt was paid and the note burned on January 30, 2000.
Rev. Dan Solomon gave the message at the dedication service.
Recent ministries include a men’s chorus, a dance team, healing
services, and visitation of the sick & shut-ins. |
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