In 1866, a small group of people
in South Beauregard Town purchased a piece of property on Government Street.
Rev. Hardy Ryans led the first services, as the congregation sat in chairs
on the ground. The church and community built the first wood-frame
church the following year. Rev. James Hayward was the first regular
pastor to the congregation. When this church was destroyed by a storm,
services were held in halls, stores, and whatever space they could find.
Suppers and other programs were
held to raise money. After the new church was built, it was
also used for the first public school. The Blundon School and Orphanage
had its beginning at Wesley. When this second church was destroyed
by fire, services were held in the Parish Court House.
A brick building was constructed
in 1893. Though damaged by a storm in 1909, it was repaired by 1910.
A parsonage was built next to the church in 1913.
A new structure was built in
1966 under the leadership of Rev. Leonard L. Haynes, Jr. and lay leader
J.H. Nobles. Services were held at McKinley High School while construction
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