Rev. Barry E. Hughes was appointed
to start a new congregation in Mandeville in June 1994. After a series
of ads and personal invitations, seven families came together to meet on
Sunday evenings for Bible study and prayer. A warehouse and adjoining
offices were rented to be used as a chapel, nursery, and Sunday school
rooms. With the help of nearby churches, a phone campaign was conducted
find others who were not involved with a church. With a $5,000 loan
from the United Methodist Foundation, the December rent was paid, and carpeting
and folding chairs were purchased. The doors of the new church opened
on December 4, 1994.
The congregation has since grown
to over 100 families and 2 worship services. This congregation also
helped with the founding of the North Shore Jewish Congregation.
From the very beginning, Church of the Servant has sent its tithes to mission
and service projects.
A former medical complex
was purchased along Florida St. at the close of the 20th century.
While there was plenty of classroom space, a metal building sanctuary was
built in which to hold services. Long term plans include the
construction of a new sanctuary.
NOTE: In 2006 the congregation merged with St. Timothy
to become an extension of that church.
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