History - Princeton United Methodist

History of Princeton United Methodist Church
175 th Celebration – May 2, 2010
HISTORY OF PRINCETON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1967 - 1972
1967/72 William A. Maxey, P. C
From Pastor’s Report, October 5, 1967, “…Our evangelistic outreach is improving each day
under the good and capable leadership of Jimmy Hale, Chairman of the Commission On
Membership & Evangelism. I hope this will be our main thrust this conference year. This is
absolutely imperative for the future life of Princeton church…We had an excellent Vaction [sic]
Church School this summer under the direction of Mrs. A.S. Oldham, and a good staff of
teachers…Our treasurer, Mr. Richard Couch, does a tremendous job of handling the money of
our church. And to him we owe a deep debt of gratitude for endless hours he spends on this
job…We are hoping to obtain a new parsonage sometimes in the NEAR FUTURE, I
hope…Plans are presently under way to have a Lay Witness Mission in our church. I think this
can do more to advance and enrich our fellowship, and deepen the spiritual life of our Church,
than any other single endeavor…We must continue to think in terms of evangelizing our
community. We also need to under take some plan of speeding up the process of paying off our
building debt, so we can turn our attention to the construction of a new Sanctuary. With God’s
help, and our work, this CAN BE accomplished…If we will all work together, I am sure we will
see a great advance for the cause of Christ here at Princeton. The challenge is thrown to us.
What is our response?”
Special Quarterly Conference, February 16, 1968: Held “…for the purpose of electing a
parsonage building committee. Members: Allen Bishop, Ed Bramblett, Warren Huff, Donald
Parr, Steve Shackleford.
From Report Commission On Worship, May 30, 1968, “A new baptismal font presented by the
Henry Couch family.”
From Pastor’s Report, October 1, 1968, “…our grounds have recently been landscaped and
grassed in front of the church. Our new parsonage has been purchased, and is now in use
(investment of approximately $31,000.00 including furnishings). A centeral [sic] air-condition
unit has been ordered for the lower floor of this building…”
Commission On Worship Report, May 26, 1969, “We have installed new kneeling pads and altar
rail curtains.”
From Composite Report, October 14, 1969: “The most significant thing that has happened
Spiritually is that we sent one of our young men, Mr. Ray Lott, to the Candler School of
Theology…Also Mr. Lott was recently appointed as the pastor of the Rico United Methodist
Church…It is uplifting to all our church is such that it aids a person in responding to God’s call
and claim upon his life…this summer our church organized a Ladies Softball Team…our church
is in the process of organizing a Bowling Team…The emphasis on sports here at Princeton has
tended to bring together…a membership that is some what scattered. Also, we have been able to
involue [sic]youth and adults alike in these activities…”
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