Memories of Wallace Heritage - Official website of Rev. JO Wallace
Memories of Wallace Heritage - Official website of Rev. JO Wallace
Memories of Wallace Heritage - Official website of Rev. JO Wallace
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First UPC Orchestra - 1948<br />
Standing: Colin Dugan, L.H. Hardwick, Jane Hardwick, Nadine Goolsby<br />
Seated: Mildred Robbins, Helen Johnson, Jack Hill, Lucille Robbins, Faye Robbins, Jean Shelby,<br />
Lunelle Shelby, Violet Goolsby, Elizabeth Flowers, Montelle Carson<br />
At piano: Vadean Robbins<br />
The auditorium was completed and <strong>of</strong>ficially dedicated on Sunday, February 29, 1948. <strong>Rev</strong>. A.<br />
D. Gurley, <strong>of</strong> Corinth, Mississippi preached the dedication sermon.<br />
<strong>Rev</strong>. M. H. Hansford, <strong>of</strong> Laurel, Mississippi (now <strong>of</strong> Memphis, Tennessee) began the first<br />
revival in the main auditorium on February 29, 1948. The Sullivan Family <strong>of</strong> Nashville assisted<br />
with old fashion singing. Many hearts were blessed and much encouragement was given to the<br />
church.<br />
The spirit and blessings <strong>of</strong> God continued to bless His people. A very successful revival was<br />
conducted in 1950 by <strong>Rev</strong>. C. M. Becton, (now pastor <strong>of</strong> the church). People found God in this<br />
revival who are still active in the church today.<br />
In 1951, the Lord dealt with Brother <strong>Wallace</strong> about going to Oak Ridge to start a church there. In<br />
October <strong>of</strong> that year he was found there nearly every weekend. He gave part <strong>of</strong> his salary with
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