The St. Paul church began during
the church planting movement of the 1950's and 1960's. The first
service was held on February 2, 1958 at the Brownfields Elementary School.
The 71 charter members were led by Rev. A.G. Taylor (of the Blackwater
Church) and Rev. John Sewell (of the Baker Church). In June, Rev.
John Winn became the church's first appointed pastor.
A parsonage was purchased at
5745 Guice Drive. By the end of January, 1960, a sanctuary, fellowship
hall, pastor's study, and eleven classrooms had been built at 11828 Plank
Road. The parsonage was sold in 1973, and a new one purchased on
St. Ann Street.
SOURCE: St. Paul's United Methodist
Church Directory, 1972 |
