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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Many life long friendships were formed with the Dugan boys, the Robbins and Carson sons and<br />
daughters. L.H. married Montelle Carson from the church.<br />
Pastor <strong>Wallace</strong> was a gentle leader, willing to do more than asked <strong>of</strong> any members. His<br />
messages were conversation like. His Godly love and devotion permeated each service. He lead<br />
by example. Often he taught in casual conversations with the youth and members. Church<br />
members deeply loved and respected him. Church functions were punctuate by his humor and<br />
practical jokes. He constantly focused on reaching out to the surrounding communities. Many<br />
youth were encouraged to go to these communities to assist small church groups. He was not<br />
focused on building one large Nashville Church, but many community churches.<br />
When L. H. decided to attend ministerial college and work with the new Woodbine Church in<br />
South Nashville, Pastor <strong>Wallace</strong> was very supportive. L. H. was comfortable going to him for<br />
advice and counsel. He counselled L. H. to maintain honourable business relationships. If you<br />
ever need financial assistance, go to the banker and talk to him about your need. Pastor <strong>Wallace</strong><br />
introduced his local banker and discussed church/business relationships. When one <strong>of</strong> the main<br />
members (the Treasurer, song leader, teacher) <strong>of</strong> the Woodbine church left, L. H. went to Pastor<br />
<strong>Wallace</strong> to seek help in this situation. L. H. was the mature age <strong>of</strong> eighteen! This member<br />
expressed the need for experienced spiritual leadership. The wise counsel, solid support and<br />
challenge <strong>of</strong> Pastor <strong>Wallace</strong> will never be forgotten.<br />
As the Woodbine church out grew the original facilities, L. H. went to Pastor <strong>Wallace</strong>, the<br />
church builder, for advice. The wise guidance helped direct this search and many subsequent<br />
church facility decisions.<br />
As the ministry <strong>of</strong> L. H. Hardwick developed, <strong>of</strong>fers for ministry from other churches were<br />
received. Again the advice and counsel <strong>of</strong> Pastor <strong>Wallace</strong> was there for him. Pastor Hardwick<br />
began to receive the love and respect <strong>of</strong> the Woodbine church members as Pastor <strong>Wallace</strong><br />
received from the Nashville church.<br />
In reflection on the ministerial relationship <strong>of</strong> Pastor <strong>Wallace</strong>, gentle, kind, loving, Godly<br />
adjectives are appropriate. The Tennessee District Superintendent, W. M. Greer, was a very<br />
good friend <strong>of</strong> Pastor <strong>Wallace</strong>. A. D. Gurley, the mentor <strong>of</strong> Pastor <strong>Wallace</strong>, said he was the most<br />
honourable man <strong>of</strong> his acquaintance. These ministers frequented the Nashville church and were<br />
very close friends to Pastor <strong>Wallace</strong>. Much <strong>of</strong> my development is due to these wonderful<br />
mentors. God has truly blessed me.
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