In 1905, the Methodists were
worshipping at a church south of Longstreet. After a revival by Rev.
W.C. Mann in 1906, the people of Longstreet were inspired to build their
own church in town. A lot had been given in 1905 by Miss Lizzie Franks.
A church was built in 1906 under the leadership of Rev. H.J. Boltz.
A prominent layperson assisting at that time was Mr. G.W. Moncrief, sometimes
called the father of the Longstreet Church.
When the Belle Bower church
was discontinued in the 1920s, its membership joined the Longstreet church.
In 1949, the church was remodeled.
A vestibule was added to the front of the building. The sanctuary
was reduced in size, while classrooms were built at the back.
Mrs. Mildred Thompson Reeves
was the pianist for many years until her death in 1965. The church
fondly remember the Easter program she led for so many years.
In 1965, that church was torn
down. A new brick edifice was completed by the next year. The
church was dedicated on May 22, 1966 in a service led by Bishop Aubrey
Walton.
Source: The History of the Longstreet United Methodist
Church, Mrs. Homer Wells |
