Methodists first began meeting
in Church Point in 1889. The first services, led by Rev. R.M. Blocker,
were held under a brush arbor on the Evan’s property on the north bank
of Bayou Plaquemine. Rev. Blocker made the trip from Plaquemine Brulee
near Branch where he was serving. Rev. Blocker stayed at Dr. Jenkins’
home during the two-week revival. Sixty-one people came forward to
start a church at Church Point. An arpent of land in town was purchased
on April 24, 1891 for $150 from Valentine Breaux. The first church
building was constructed of wood that year using mostly volunteer labor.
Around 1935, a parsonage was
built next to the church so that they could house a full-time minister.
When that home was sold and moved from the property in 1959, they bought
the Theodore Daigle home to use as a parsonage. It was dedicated
on March 15, 1964.
In 1948, the church was taken
down. Using some of the lumber from the old church, a new church
was constructed on the site. Services were held at the Woodman of
the World Hall during construction. The new church included three
classrooms, a kitchen, and a study.
The parsonage was sold
in December 1974. A new one was built next to the church. Rev.
and Mrs. Etienne Brouillette moved in the new parsonage on September 12,
1975. It was dedicated on January 11, 1976.
The cemetery is behind the church. |
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