Leaders for Centennial CelebrationAugust 10-15, 1986

Bishop C.P. Minnick, Jr. Raleigh Area

Rev. William W. Sherman District SuperintendentRockingham District

Dr. Joseph B. Bethea District SuperintendentRaleigh District

Rev. Albert Shuler John Wesley United Methodist ChurchFayetteville, N.C.

Rev. Eldrick R. Davis Cool Springs and PhiladelphiaUnited Methodist Churches

Rev. Robert A. Fairley Minister

Rev. Emma R. McLean Associate Minister

Leaders for Centennial CelebrationAugust 10-16

Bishop C.P. Minnick, Jr. Raleigh Area

Dr. Joseph B. Bethea Administrative Assistant to the Bishop

Rev. William Sherman District SuperintendentRockingham District

Rev. Robert A. Fairley Minister

Rev. Emma R. McLean Associate Minister

Present TrusteesJohnnie Hines, Chairman

Wade Douglas Nathaniel Rothwell Annie V. Townsend

Annie L. Bethea Roy Morrison Ronald McLaughlin

Organe Alford Carrie M. Morrison

Centennial CommitteeShirley McQueen, Chairperson Rosa Rush

Shirley T. Jones, Secretary-Treasurer Mahetta Manning

Christine Torain Ronald McLaughlin

Rev. Robert A. Fairley, Sr.Nathaniel Morrison Rev. E.R. McLean

James Hector McCallum

James Hector McCallum1918 - 1984

James Hector McCallum, affectionately known as "Mac", was born September 23, 1918 nearMaxton in Robeson County, North Carolina. He was the youngest of twelve children born to Jeffer-son and Jackie Ann McCallum. After graduating from the public school in Robeson County, heearned the Bachelor of Science degree from Fayetteville State University and the Master of Sciencedegree from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in Greensboro. He alsostudied at the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest and at the School ofEvangelism at Scarritt College in Nashville, Tennessee.

Mac was admitted to the North Carolina Conference of the Central Jurisdiction in 1942. He servedthe church well and was a leader in the merger of the North Carolina-Virginia Conference into theNorth Carolina Conference of the Southeastern Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church. Hisappointments included Hoffman, Mt. Zion, Bomore, Piney Grove, Laurinburg, Cool Springs, Max-ton, Jerusalem, Beauty Spot, John Wesley, Wilson Temple, the Administrative Assistant to theCabinet, Sanford District Superintendent, and the Conference Council on Ministries Staff. In all ofthese appointments, Mac was loved and admired because of his calm, quiet character and his outstan-ding leadership ability. He was a sterling example of God's grace and the Christian Ministry.

Mac loved music and often served as the musician at churches where he was pastor. He organized achoir from several churches that sang at the 1980 session of the North Carolina Conference, represen-ting the Black worship experience. He served on several boards and agencies and led the NorthCarolina Conference clergy delegation to the 1976 General Conference of the United MethodistChurch. He made a long and lasting contribution to the Church he loved so much when he co-authored the book, TO BE FAITHFUL TO OUR HERITAGE, a history of Black UnitedMethodism in North Carolina.

In addition to his work in the ministry, Mac served the children of North Carolina as a publicschool teacher and principal for twenty-one years.

Mac married Wilhelmina Powell McCallum and they have one daughter, Rachelle.James Hector McCallum died on Friday morning, April 27, 1984. He died as he lived, peacefully,

calmly, quietly, and serenely. At his death many accolades were sent to Mrs. McCallum. The Direc-tor of the Methodist Home for Children, Rufus H. Stark III said: "He was a true pioneer, for hehelped this Conference to break from the old racism of the past. The work that you and Jim did onthe Sanford District will always stand as one of the greatest examples of Christian Ministry done inthis Conference. Mac's ability to do that job with grace and confidence, understanding and strength isone of the greatest stories of our times. It took a great deal of courage for him to take that appoint-ment and I shall always admire and respect him. He lived the spirit of Jesus as well as anyone I haveknown."

"Rev. Mac" served as interim pastor three times, 1947-1949, 1956-1963 and May-October, 1983.

Wilhelmina McCallum, Rachelle McCallumJoseph B. Bethea with revisions by Oxyvenia Hughley

History of Piney Grove United Methodist Church

Piney Grove United Methodist Church is celebrating its 100th Anniversary under the leadership ofthe Rev. Robert A. Fairley, Sr. We are proud to note that the present pastor is from the Maxton area.According to the best sources available, the first pastor appointed to Piney Grove was the Rev. J .H.Hunter in 1886. The earliest deed was dated October 31, 1889, for the purchase of one acre of landfor the sum of twenty dollars. Peter McRae, S.A. McQueen and Jim Fairley were the trustees thatsigned the deed.

The deed specified that the premises would be used, kept and maintained for divine worship andmembership. There were a lot of faithful and dedicated persons who were very instrumental in thebuilding and growth of the church.

Brief historical accounts of Piney Grove's accomplishments over the years cannot be properlyacknowledged due to the lack of written records.

Based on material made available from a publication on the history of Black Methodism in NorthCarolina, we would like to honor the Ministers who provided leadership for our church. The follow-ing is a list of their names and dates of appointments:

1886 - Rev. J.H. Hunter1887 - Rev. T.M. Joiner1888 - Rev. O. Letterlough1889 - Rev. W.P. Hayes1890 - Rev. W.H. Harriston1891 - Rev. C.W. Blaylock1892 - Rev. A.H. Newsome1894 - Rev. M.M. Jones1895 - Rev. G.W. Byers1897 - Rev. J.P. Franklin1898 - Rev. J.D. Diggs1900 - Rev. W.P. Hayes1903 - Rev. N.D. Shambuger1904 - Rev. W.P. Hayes1905 - Rev. W.R. Ziegler1906 - Rev. G.S. Morehead1908 - Rev. W.M. Wells1916 - Rev. R.N. Brooks1917 - Rev. J.W. Simpson1918 - Rev. R.D. Bethea1919 - Rev. J.W. Simpson

1920 - Rev. N.M. Black1922 - Rev. R.D. Bethea1926 - Rev. J.C. Rush1931 - Rev. P.L Wells1936 - Rev. F.D. Caldwell1938 - Rev. H.C. Gannaway1945 - Rev. W.T. Brown1947 - Rev. J.H. McCallum1949 - Rev. E.M. McLeod1956 - Rev. J.H. McCallum1963 - Rev. L. Gun1964 - Rev. C.G. Bynum1965 - Rev. W.P. Cole1968 - Rev. LA. Friend1970 - Rev. a.M. Graham

Rev. Emma R. McLean1983 - Rev. J.H. McCallum

Rev. Emma R. McLean1984 - Rev. Robert A. Fairley, Sr.

Rev. Emma R. McLean

C. P. MINNICK,JR.RESIDENT BISHOP August 1986

OFFICE (919) 832-9560

RE51DENCE (919) 782-0520

RALEIGH AREA

THE METHODIST BUILDING. 1307 GLENWOOD AVENUE

P05T OFFICE BOX 10955

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27605

TO PINEY GROVE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

My dear sisters and brothers:

My thoughts and prayers are with you today as you celebratethe one hundredth anniversary of your local church's lifeand ministry. I am grateful to God for your mothers andfathers in the faith who organized Piney Grove MethodistChurch in response to the call of Jesus in their lives; andI am grateful for all of those faithful members in the pastand in the present who have touched the lives of people withthe touch of Jesus Christ.

Thank you for your faithful discipleship and for your strongwitness.

Congratulations to you on this special day.

Grace to you and peace from God and our Lord Jesus Christ.

Sincerely,

~~dC. P. Minnick, Jr. ~

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Dear Robert:

Telephone: (919) 276-6641

ROCKINGHAM DISTRICTof THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

August 10. 1986

Residence:1304 West Church Street

Laurinburg, North CarolinaMailing Address:

Post Office Box 1588Laurinburg, North Carolina 28352-1588

The Reverend Robert A. FairleyPiney Grove United Methodist ChurchPost Office Box 643Maxton, North Carolina 28364

All of the people of the Rockingham District re]OlCe with you and your peopletoday as Piney Grove celebrates its one hundredth anniversary! Surely youare surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses for this occasion as those whoselives and talents provided the leadership for the organization of this churchin days gone by speak words of praise for its continuing life today.

History is a great teacher. Too often we look at the negative side of thepast and say, "We'll never make that mistake again," but history books arefilled with persons who did make the same mistake again and again. As a partof the Body of Christ - the Church - we look at history with a positive view,to see repeatedly how the power of God in Christ Jesus, His Son, allows us tobe reclaimed from the mistakes of the past with power to live a strong andrenewed life in days to come.

The witness of Piney Grove is not found so much in a building as it is in thelives of those who pass through its doors week by week to find refreshmentand peace from their daily trials and tribulations elsewhere in the world.The joy of changed lives and the legacy of new opportunities are the marks ofPiney Grove's contribution to the Kingdom of God in this particular place.

Surely God will continue to bless the faithful response and dedication of Hispeople here in this community as they worship and praise Him in the comingyears. May the next hundred years be still sweeter!

WWSJr:ess

WILLIAM W. SHERMAN, JR.District Superintendent

Dear Friends at Piney Grove:

MINISTERIAL RELATIONS OFFICENORTH CAROLINA CONFERENCETHE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH1307 GLENWOOD AVENUEPOST OFFICE BOX 10955RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27605-0955(919) 832-9560 or (N.C. WATS)I-800-621-5467

May 29, 1986

The Reverend Robert A. FairleyPiney Grove United Methodist ChurchPost Office Box 643Maxton, North Carol ina 28364

I wish to extend greetings and congratulations upon your celebrationof the Centennial of Piney Grove United Methodist Church.

Piney Grove Church has a fine history of service to its community,and to the Annual Conference of which it has been a part. You havesent many of your sons and daughters, and they have rendered out-standing service, beyond the local church.

As you celebrate the past, you are challenged to enhance the ministryand mission of your church in the present, so that Piney Grove willhave a future equally as, if not more effective, as its past.

May God bless your celebration. Shirley and Josefa join me in theexpression of greetings and best wishes.

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Message From Our Pastor

I thank God for this opportunity to Welcome you to Piney GroveUnited Methodist Ohurch. Our doors are always open wide for visitorsand friends to share our worship services, or to participate in ourother activities. Thank you for helping us celebrate our ONEHUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY.

It is a distinct honor to serve as the Pastor of Piney Grovefollowing the illustrious and dedicated leadership of my predecessors.Rich is the heritage; great is the challenge to continue building ontheir strengths.

I cannot proceed with this brief statement without expressingmy genuine appreciation to the Homecoming Committee and all who haveworked diligently in.the promotion of this historic event. The finemembers of this church have provided a source of inspiration andencouragement to carryon for God and his Kingdom on earth.

My wife, Ann, and sons, Robert Jr., and Erskine, join me inchallenging each of you to continue to support this church with yourprayers, gifts, and service.

Homecoming, "86" ushers in a new era for Piney Grove. As wecelebrate a century of service to this community, we seize thisopportunity to seriously develop plans today for tomorrow. Reflectingon past achievements, evaluating present accomplishments, Piney Grovemust now point its efforts toward the future by developing a ministryof HOPE. This ministry must provide hope for continual spiritualuplift; hope for greater membership response in meeting the needs ofthe church; hope for a broader vision of service to the community atlarge.

As a Piney Grove Team, with the help of Almighty God, we shallbe His people in spirit and in truth.

Robert A. Fairley Sr., Pastor

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"Greetings In The Name Of Our Lord Jesus Christ"

Thanks be to God our Father who has brought us and sustainedus through these 100 years.

Emma Ruth McLean

We give thanks to God for the forefathers who labored, prayed,and gave their lives that we might have this place of worship. Wealso give thanks for the loyal mothers who labored and prayed withthem.

Because of the inspiration and prayers of these dedicatedmothers & fathers, young men and women answered the call to theGospel ministry.

We have a rich heritage of which we can be proud. It is myprayer that God will grant us the courage and strength to move for-ward. Let us hold to his unchanging hand and follow where He leads.

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In Loving Memory

Of

Marshall Rothwell

The Family

HelenTracyJames

Nathaniel and ElizabethRothwell

In Loving Memory OfMy Dear Husband

BENNIE THOMAS

Who Passed AwayJanuary 29th, 1974

Who Will Live Forever In My Heart

Devoted WifeEverta Townsend Thomas

In Memory OfOur Sister

ISABELLA TOWNSENDMcLAURIN

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In Memory OfPETER HOWARD McQUEEN

From:His Children andMary Shepherd MalletteLou Bertha ManningJames Howard McQueen

GrandchildrenDavid L. Mallette, Jr.

Julius Quintin MalletteHarold O. Mallette

Howard L. ManningMahetta Rena ManningLenwood Manning, Jr.

William H. McQueen

In Honor OfSARAH JANE McQUEEN

Love:Her children andMary Shepherd MalletteLou Bertha ManningJames Howard McQueen

GrandchildrenDavid L. Mallette, Jr.

Julius Quintin MalletteHarold O. Mallette

Howard L. ManningMahetta Rena ManningLenwood Manning, Jr.

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My Parents

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Best Wishes and In Appreciation ToCongratulations My Parents

On YourlOOthAnniversary Charlie and Hattie

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ACE PATTERSON and theand Piney Grove Family

DORA PATTERSON for Dedicated Devotion

Your Loving Daughtersin keeping our

"Heritage Alive. "Dora Davis

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Best WishesOn Your

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In Memory of

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touchedThe Piney Grove Community

Grace and Peace to youClementine H. Graham

In Loving Memories ofMy Grandparents

JOHN & MAGGIE SINGLETARYMy Parents

HENRY B. & BERTHA WILLIAMS SINGLETARYand

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His daughter: Frances Fairley Garner and Family

Lovingly Submitted By Their SonsWillie McDougal

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CongratulationsTo

Rev. Fairley, Officers and MembersOn

The tOOth AnniversaryOf

Piney Grove Methodist Church

In Memory OfOur Beloved Parents

Mrs. Emma Lee McRae McDougaland

Mr. Foster McDougal, Sr.

We Wish You God Speed and Many Blessings!!!

Best WishesPiney Grove UnitedMethodist Church

Best Wishes for One Hundred YearsPast & Present Presidents

of theUnited Methodist Men

James B. Barnes, 1970-1982Jessie Morrison, Jr., 1983-1984Nathaniel Morrison, 1985-

May God continue to Bless you.

on yourCentennial Celebration

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Our Best WishesThe Church in Heart

Past and present United Methodist WomenPresidents, Sarah J. McQueen, 1961-1968;Irene H. Barnes, 1969-1982; Emma Bethea,1983-1984; Lou Bertha Manning, 1985-stillserving, loving, sharing and caring. Shalom iswholeness, Shalom is community.

Congratulations andBest WishesFor Another'

Hundred Years

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Ages 0-5Thomas (Buddy) Pipkin, Jr.5 Days A Week

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Eula McLaurinChurch Anniversary Minnie ElibesWillie McKee

Laura McNeil Myrtle Cox Flora Jane TownsendLois Newman Minnie Douglas

Annie Mae Morrison

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Piney Grove United Piney Grove UnitedMethodist Church Methodist Church

Pat Monley Mr. & Mrs. James H. ThompsonBetty Everett Greensboro, N.C.Katie Deberry

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Business Hours Methodist Church8:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. - Monday-Saturday On Your Centennial

1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - Sunday

211 West Sanders Street Dr. Ross E. TownesMaxton, N.C. Asbury Temple U.M.C.Phone: 844-3113 Durham, N.C.

who passed awayMarch 3rd, 1980

In Memory ofMy Devoted Husband

REEDIE CHA VIS

You always live with us

Son, Larry and wife, Doris Townsend Chavis

In Memory ofOur Brother

SAMUEL LLOYD TOWNSEND

"May His Soul Rest In Peace"

Sisters:Doris Townsend Chavis

Everta Townsend ThomasViola Townsend McPhatter

PersonalInformation:

Education:

MinisterialOrders:

JAMES WALTER FERREE

Born in Randleman, North Carolina, June 14, 1927.Married to former Nancy Moore, a public school teacher; two children - James W.Ferree, Jr., who is serving in the United States Army and is presently stationed atFort Bragg, Fayetteville, N.C., and Jaffee, who is presently doing her internship atFashion Merchandising College in Dallas, Texas.

Graduate of Livingstone College - Bachelor of Arts;Graduate of Hood Seminary - Masters of Divinity;Graduate work - Union Seminary, Richmond, Virginia.

Ordained Deacon-1949; Ordained Elder-1955.Received "On Trial", North Carolina Conference-(CJ)-1952.Received into "Full Connection", North Carolina Conference-(CJ)-1954.

Assignments: 1949-1955

1955-19571957-19631963-19651965-1968

1968-19691969-1974

1974-19791979-1984

1984-

Conference 1974-1976Activities: 1974-1979

1974-19791970-19741974-1979

1984-1984-

ConferenceActivities:

GeneralActivities:

CivicActivities:

Philadelphia Methodist Church, StatesvilleScott's Chapel Methodist Church, StatesvilleSt. George - Beauty Spot Charge, MaxtonMt. Olive - Beauty Spot Charge, LumbertonSt. Andrews - Walnut Cove Methodist Charge, Winston-SalemDistrict Superintendent, Eastern District, North Carolina-VirginiaConferenceUnion Memorial United Methodist Church, GreensboroServed as Associate Program Director of the Western North CarolinaConference Council on MinistriesSt. Matthews United Methodist Church, GreensboroDistrict Superintendent, Gastonia District, Western North CarolinaConferenceDirector, Conference Council on Ministries, Western North CarolinaConference

Chairman of Board of Global MinistriesServed on Board of Managers of Methodist HomeServed as District Director of Ecumenical and Interreligious Concerns;Served on Board of Managers, Pastor's School, Duke UniversityServed as Chairman of the Wesley Foundation (student movement) -A & T State University, GreensboroServing on Conference Committee on EpiscopacyServing on State Commission on Campus Ministry

Presently serving on Board of Trustees, Brevard CollegeHas served as Cabinet representative on the Council on Family MinistriesHas served as a member of the Conference Council on MinistriesHas served as Cabinet representative to the Council on Higher EducationHas served as Cabinet representative to the Committee on Ethnic Minority Local

ChurchPresently serving as a member of the General Board of Church and Society

Member of Greensboro Housing CommissionMember of Greensboro Urban MinistriesPresident of Greensboro Ministers' FellowshipMember of Greensboro School Committee for Special Education

Delegate to the 1967 Special Jurisdictional ConferenceDelegate to the 1968, 1972 and 1984 General and Jurisdictional ConferencesDelegate to the 1976 and 1980 Southeastern Jurisdictional ConferencesMember of the World Methodist Council, 1971, 1976 and 1981Serving as a member of the General Board of Church and Society of The United

Methodist ChurchPresident of the North Carolina Council of Churches

1975-19791974-19791975-19761977-1979

Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost (Color: Green)Sunday, August 10, 1986 10:55 a.m.

HOMECOMINGThe Order of Morning Worship

"In crossing the threshold let us cease our conversation with each other and use thepiano prelude period for quiet meditation. "Worship Leader Rev. William W. Sherman, Jr.

District Superintendent, Rockingham DistrictThe Piano Prelude Ms. Gloria DouglasThe Lighting of The Altar Candles AcolytesThe Processional Hymn (All Hail The Power of Jesus' Name) No. 72The Call To Worship

Leader: This is the day which the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.People: This is none other than the house of God and this is the gate of heaven.Leader: The hour is coming, and now is, when the true worship the father in

spirit and truth, for such the father seeks to worship him.People: Enter his gates with Thanksgiving, and his courts with Praise! Give

thanks to him, bless his name!The Hymn of Adoration No. 72The Prayer of Confession:

0, God, by whose presence and providence we celebrate the anniversary of thischurch; send down upon us, we beseech thee, thy heavenly peace and blessings;and because holiness becometh thine house forever, make us living temples, ho-ly and acceptable unto thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Lord's Prayer (Chanted) No. 826The Affirmation of Faith No. 738The Anthem The Combined ChoirsThe Responsive Reading "God's Steadfast Love" No. 572The Gloria PatriThe Scripture Lessons:

Old Testament - Psalm 14 - Rev. Wilbert McLaurinNew Testament - Luke 12:32-40 - Rev. Arthur Bethea

The Pastoral Prayer Rev. R.A. FairleyThe Mission Offering UshersThe Children's Period Rev. Emma R. McLeanThe Concerns of the Parish Mrs. Rosa RushThe Statement of Purpose Mr. Henry Douglas, Lay LeaderThe Church History Ms. Shirley McQueenThe Presentation of Speaker Rev. William W. ShermanThe Hymn of Preparation "My Hope Is Built" No. 222The Word of God Proclaimed Dr. James W. Ferree

Director, Conference Council on MinisteriesWestern N.C. Conference, Charlotte, N.C.

The Call for Christian DiscipleshipThe Hymn of Challenge "When The Storms Of Life Are Raging" No. 244The Offering for Current Expenses Officers and UshersThe ResponseThe Extinguishing of the Altar Candles AcolytesThe DoxologyThe Benediction Dr. James W. FerreeThe Postlude No. 539

"God Be With You Till We Meet Again"ENTER AND WORSHIP - EXIT AND SERVE

The Order of WorshipPrayer Service - Revival

August 11-15, 19867:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

The Worship Leaders:

The Reverend Robert A. FairleyThe Reverend Emma R. McLeanThe Reverend Arthur BetheaThe Reverend Wilbert McLaurinThe Reverend Thomas Bethea

The Piano PreludeThe Hymn of PraisePrayerScriptureMusic ChoirWelcomeSpecial Music ChoirOffering Mr. Eli Alford

Chairman, Finance CommitteeSelection ChoirIntroduction of Speaker MinisterSelection ChoirThe Sermon MinisterInvitation To Christian Discipleship MinistersRemarksBenedictionPostlude

Prayer Service7:30 p.m.

Monday Rev. Emma R. McLean and The United Prayer FellowshipTuesday United Methodist WomenWednesday United Methodist MenThursday United Methodist YouthFriday United Methodist Young Adults

Revival Preachers8:00 p.m.

Monday Rev. Albert ShulerTuesday Rev. Eldrick R. DavisWednesday Rev. Eldrick R. DavisThursday Rev. Eldrick R. DavisFriday Rev. Albert Shuler

JOHN HOWARD McQUEEN

In Memory ofMy Loving Husband

From your wifeLoretta McQueen

and

ChildrenGwen McQueenDelia McQueen

Diane McQueen BethuneFelica McQueen

Mother

"You are the Sunshineof our Lives"

Love,ut McKoy

andFamily

Congratulations

Piney Grove UnitedMethodist Church

on yourCentennial Celebration

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In Loving Memoryof our

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MR. JOHN D. ALFORD(Pa Pa)

Mr. & Mrs. John T. Alford, Jr.&

Family

In Memory Of

Beatrice McQueen WardCora McQueenLouise McQueenTyrone McQueen

Daisy McQueen Wallace

In Loving Remembrance Of

Mack Douglas McQueenand

Artie M. Douglas McQueen

Henry and Lizzie DouglasWilliam and Amy Douglas

In Memorium for the lateRev. Robert McRae

Superintendent of the Laurinburg District1940-1946

Remembering the good people of Piney Grovein grateful appreciation for you and the churchof what you have meant and will mean to theconference church and community.

God's blessing and congratulations.

Mrs. Alma McRae

In Memorium

Hezekiah "Jack" Drake&

Rosa Patterson Drake&

Patterson Drake

Dorzetta Lawrence Drake,James, Larry,

Annie Rose & Merriam

In Honor of

Mr. & Mrs.Willie Douglas

& FamilyFrankMarvinAllenMichaelRonnie

Gloria

RyanDilynn

Willie, Jr.Denise

Blondell

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Saint Luke United Methodist ChurchLaurinburg, North Carolina

We rejoice with our brothers and sisters of PineyGrove in this Centennial Celebration. May yourfaithful witness to God's love in Christ continue intothe next century.. With you, we say thanks be to Godfor what has been and yes, God, to what shall be.

"

Rev. James C. LeePastor

We Are Giving This PageIn Memory

Of

Johnny Morrison, Sr.

Carrie Mae, John Ora,Johnnie, Jr., Nathaniel,

Barbara Ann, Wendell, Charles,Charlotte and Robert Edward Morrison

CongratulationsPINEY GROVE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

on yourCentennial Celebration

United Methodist WomenPresident, Mrs. Lou Bertha Manning

Vice President, Mrs. Emma B. McLaughlinSecretary, Mrs. Irene Barnes

Assistant Secretary, Ms. Beatrice CampbellTreasurer, Mrs. Carrie M. Morrison

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From

In Loving Memory of

Mrs. Eva Mae Drake(1902-1983)

Rev. Evans Drake(1903-1984)

Sallie Mae and Thomas L. JonesEffie and Larry McGill; Clinton and Yvette

Vicki Y. Jones; and BrandiRobin H. and Gladys Jones; and Megan

Torra R. JonesDr. Tina R. Jones, D.D.S.

May you haveIn Loving Memory ofGod's richest blessings

Our ParentsduringYour Centennial Year ,

Mary LeeIn Loving Memory &

George McCrimmonOfMrs. Jenette Townsend Their memory will remain in

our heart forever.

Best Wishes Ruth HaslipMr. & Mrs. Earlie L. McLaurin, Sr. Thomas McCrimmon

& Geneva McCrimmonFamily Sallye McCrimmon

Children & Grandchildren

In Memory OfCongratulations

andMy Beloved Best Wishes

Mother & Father on yourCentennial Celebration

ANNA & JOE BRIGGSNov., 1956&March, 1916 Rhyne Memorial

Gone, But Not Forgotten United Methodist Church

Your Loving Daughter, Red Springs, N.C.Ida Townsend

Rev. W.E. Cummings, Pastor

In Memory Of

Love Always

JOHN H. McQUEEN

Our Loving Grandfather

Starchana Bethuneand

Chanek Bethune

In Honor OfOur Loving Mother

MRS. CARRIE MAE MORRISON

Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Morrison, Jr.and

Children

In Loving Memory

Of

Oleffus Lee Edens

Mr. Lee Grand EdensMrs. Dorothy E. Bynum

Mrs. Lillie R.E. PrattMrs. Dorothy E. Coley

Mrs. Helen Z.E. StevensonMrs. Margaret M. Edens, Wife

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In Loving MemoryOf

Our Dear Grandmother Congratulationsand

Best WishesHANNAH PATTERSON

"To Know Her Was To Love Her"

J.P. Stevens & CO., Inc.Edwin & Hazel White

&Family

In Loving Memory OfDorothy Bethea Williams

James Howard Williams, Sr.Odessa Bethea

Nettie Beatrice WilliamsSarah Margaret Rothwell

Boyd Williams - Charles BetheaJohnnie & Naomi Hines

Judy WilliamsJ. Howard & Dale Williams

Sarah N. WilliamsWarren F. Williams

Rufus & Sallie WilliamsWeldon & Olean WilliamsDennis & Mildred WilliamsErvin & Carrie McRaeEmma Ruth TownsendRoy & Alice McCallThomas & Yvette Williams

In Honor ofJohnnie Belton & Naomi Williams Hines

We Love You

Kenyotta L. HinesJohnnie M. Hines

Nina Y. Hines

Judy A. WilliamsAndre C. Williams

Dorethea J. WilliamsJarrod Williams

James H. Williams, Jr.Sarah N. Williams

Warren F. Williams

IN LOVING MEMORY

REV. JAMES HECTOR McCALLUM

Former Pastor1947-49, 1956-63

May-October, 1983

By:Wilhelmina P. McCallumRachelle Lee McCallum

John Allen McQueen, Jr.Heaman G. McQueen

In Memory Of The Following

GLORIA McQUEEN - GrandmotherTOBY McQUEEN - Grandfather

ANNIE McQUEEN - MotherJOHN A. McQUEEN, SR. - Father

BRUCE McQUEEN - BrotherNEAL McQUEEN - Brother

ELIJAH McQUEEN - BrotherPETER McQUEEN - Brother

In Loving Memoryof

The McRae Family

John Will and Lou McRaeand

ChildrenWillie D., Emma Lee, Alexander and Emmette

-

May God blesseach of you!

Congratulations andBest Wishes

to Pastors and membersof

Piney GroveUnited Methodist Church

on yourCentennial Celebration.

Dr. & Mrs. Joseph B. Bethea &Daughter, J osefa E. Bethea

In Memory Of

Our Parents and Grandparents

JAMES WILLIE GRAHAMand

MARTHA FAIRLEY GRAHAM

James L. GrahamWilbert Graham, Sr.

Neil Archie Graham, Sr.Margaret Graham

Mary (Doll) GrahamClinton GrahamJim S. Graham

General D. GrahamMartha J. GrahamGeraldine Graham

&Grandchildren

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Community Bus Service843-9598843-4183

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CongratulationsPiney Grove

We Salute You on YourlOOthAnniversary

Piney Grove Young Adults

CongratulationsPiney Grove UnitedMethodist Church

On YourCentennial Celebration

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In Memoryof

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May God continue to bless yourministry as you go forth in His will andway. Our prayers shall continue to gowith you.

In Memoryof

My Parents

Annie Jane&

Murdock Smith

By: DaughterMrs. Naomi M. Burch

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Best WishesPiney Grove UnitedMethodist Church

On the Celebration ofYour lOOthAnniversary

Dr. & Mrs. Neil A. Terry

In Loving Memoryof

Jim & Odelia Barnes

James B. Barnes' Family&

Mr. & Mrs. Leroy Barnes' Family

"Congratulations! "PINEY GROVELaurinburg Alumnae Chapter

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

"A Public Service Sorority"

Laurinburg, North Carolina 28352

The Tillman Family

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Tillman, Sr.Mr. & Mrs. Robert Tillman, Jr.

andRobert Earl Tillman, III

In Loving Memory OfOur Mother, TELACY McRAE

(June 14, 1900 - September 24, 1942)

Our Grandmother, BELL McRAE(May 20, 1884 - September 23, 1942)

Our Grandfather, CAROLINE (COOT) McRAE(Died - 1940)

Whose love continues to shine through our livesWhose laughter continues to echo in our hearts

Whose wisdom continues to influence our thoughtsWhose lives spread joy and pleasure to all they knew or touched.

We remain forever grateful and faithful to these golden memories.We give thanks to our Heavenly Father for having blessed us

to walk with these, our loved ones, for a short time on His earth.

Dedicated ByKatie Lee McRae Lane

Addie Bell McRae McLeanGeorgianna McRae McLean

R.C. McRae and Glorious V. McRae Tredwell

Congratulationsand

Best Wisheson your

Centennial Celebration.

May God continueto bless each of you.

Rev. & Mrs. Robert A. Fairley, Sr.and sons

Robert A. Fairley, Jr., and Erskine L. Fairley

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Congratulations andBest Wishes

To

The Pastors and Membersof

Piney GroveUnited Methodist Church

May God bless each of you, as you con-tinue to give effective witness to theGospel of Jesus Christ.

Reverend John A. Campbelland Members of

Beauty Spot United Methodist Church

Patrons

Walter HartWalter RogersMr. & Mrs. Carol AlfordWilliam GainesMichael BriggsWillie HarringtonSarah WatsonMr. & Mrs. Jesse EdwardsMaggie SmithYvonne DavisJudge McDougalMr. & Mrs. Howard AlfordMr. & Mrs. Mannon BetheaMr. & Mrs. James C. BetheaMr. & Mrs. Herman Lee McintyreChristine TorainTawanna TorainJames TorainWade BetheaLuja HendrickAnnie HicksReverend Leonard FairleyReverend Albert ShulerReverend Dr. Lawrence JohnsonReverend Larry RobinsonReverend Edith GleavesReverend Jesse BrunsonReverend Jimmy F. CummingsCommissioner Wyvis OxendineMaxton Drug Company

Reflections

Church Officers & Organizations

United Methodist MenPresident - Nathaniel Morrison

Present & PastUnited Methodist Women Presidents

President - Lou B. ManningEmma Bethea, Irene H. Barnes

Associate Pastor - Sarah Jane McQueen

United Methodist WomenPresident - Lou Bertha Manning

Finance CommitteeChairman - Eli Alford

Johnnie B. HinesJohnny Townsend

Administrative BoardChairman - Henry Douglas

UshersChairman - Naomi Hines

Trustee CommitteeChairman - Johnnie B. Hines

Vice Chairman - Roy MorrisonTreasurer - Nathaniel RockwellSecretary - Nathaniel Morrison

Committee on NominationsChairman - Naomi Hines

Robert RushCarletha Tillman

Robert Fairly

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Young Adult ChoirPresident - Ronald McLaughlin Youth Choir

Coordinator - Dorothy Barnes

Senior ChoirPresident - James B. Barnes

Gospel ChorusDirector - Carrie Hunter

Piney Grove United MethodistMale Chorus

Coordinator - Nathaniel MorrisonHenry Douglas, Roy Morrison

Jessie Morrison, Alfonzo MorrisonJohnnie B. Hines, Howard Alford

Youth OrganizationCoordinator - Dorothy Barnes

Children's OrganizationCoordinator - Christine Torain

Young Adult OrganizationPresident - Ronald McLaughlin