Part II
Our old red brick church was started in 1908, and when finally finished
and the debts paid, the dedication occurred in 1911. The Rev. R.A. Crosby
was the pastor at that time and the dedication service was conducted by Bishop
Collins Denny. The actual cash outlay for the building was $3600, but most
of the labor was donated. Member P.M. Williams was the architect. Mr. Williams
was the designer and builder of most of the early brick buildings and many
of the homes in Texhoroa at that time. The building committee was composed
of J.R.P. Sewell, P.M. Williams, W.H. Olds, and C.C. Reed.
The first regular service was held in the new church on May 14, 1911,
and this article appeared in the Texhoma Times the previous Thursday.
"The new Methodist Church will be open for services this Sunday for
both Sunday School and preaching. At the morning and evening services both,
special music will be rendered:"
DAY IS OVER
LEAD KINDLY LIGHT
Male Quartet composed of
P.M. Williams, Hearne Vaughn, Norman Rogers and Dr. Hargrove
COME HOLY SPIRIT
Duet: P.M. Williams, Mrs. Powelson
HOW SWEET THE NAME OF JESUS SOUNDS
Solo: Dr. Hargrove
ABIDE WITH ME
Duet: Misses Louise Norton, Zoe Powelson
RUBENSTEINS MELODY
Violin Solo: Miss Nettie Pitzer
PRAISE YE THE FATHER
THE LOST CORD
PRAISE THE LORD
TRUST HIM MORE
Chorus
Organ Preludes and Voluntary by Organist Miss Winifred Ellis
Sermons by Minister Rev. R.A. Crosby
Our church was organized in 1904 and met in a dug-out Northwest of Town
 Baptist Church where our congregation met from 1907-1911 |
 Red Brick Church built in 1911, our meeting place until 1951 |
Centennial Celebration Schedule
Our Centennial History, Part I
Our Centennial History, Part III
Our Centennial History, Part IV
Our Centennial History, Part V
Our Centennial History, Part VI
Our Centennial History, Part VII
Our Centennial History, Part VIII
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