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LUDLOW METHODIST CHURCH 1853-1972
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LUDLOW METHODIST CHURCH 1853-1972In 1853, the Ludlow Methodist Church was organized with nine charter members: Peter Rudolph, Ella Rudolph, Benjamin Toner, Abigail Toner, Samuel Rudolph, Mary Rudolph, Mathilda Mafee, Mrs. Ella Rudolph and one other person whose name is not now known. Shortly after the organization was completed Rev. Buren was called as pastor. He held a revival meeting and many were added to this band of worshippers. They had no church building in which to hold their services but overcame this difficulty by holding services in various homes. Rev. Witten was the next pastor. At this time arrangements were made to hold services in a log school house. These hardy pioneers thought nothing of walking four or more miles to worship services. Services were held at several locations before members took steps to erect a church in which to worship. Services were held for a time at Austin Chapel which was known as the Treat schoolhouse that stood where the Baptist Chapel now stands. (Formerly Ludlow Christian Church). The congregation erected its first church in 1873 on the corner across the road from the Monroe Cemetery and was called Monroe Center M. E. Church. In 1874 the average attendance at Sunday School-was 66 and Abraham Culling was superintendent. In 1888, the members bought a lot in the town of Ludlow and moved their building there. Then in 1906-1907 with increased membership it was found that the old building was no longer adequate to meet the requirements of the growing organization. To make way for the new building, the old church building was again moved to the rear of the church lot and was used in that location until the new building was completed in 1907-1908. The new church building was dedicated Sunday August 16, 1908. The dedicatory sermon was delivered by Rev. P. J. McVeety. Rev. C. S. Dayoff was pastor at the time. In June 1972, Methodist authorization was given on behalf of the Missouri West Conference by Rev. Paul White, district superintendent for the merger with the Ludlow Christian Church into the Ludlow Community Church. LUDLOW CHRISTIAN CHURCHThe church was organized December 15, 1887, and services were held in what was once a school house built on land owned by Peter Copple who was the main leader of the church at that time. Original book of records was accidentally burned, but from inquiries has been collected the following names of the charter members: the families of Peter Copple and Ward Anderson, Mrs. Rebecca Critchfield, Mrs. Emma Copple, Mr. & Mrs. Henry Reed, Al Bryan, Mrs. Lee Barton, Mr. & Mrs. George Lenhart. Preaching was held in the school house church and in 1892, a Sunday School was started by Franklyn Hatchitt, Mrs. Al Bryan and Mrs. Lee Barton. The Milwaukee Land Company purchased the land in 1891 and the land where the old school church building stood was deeded to the trustees of the church. In 1892 the members decided to build a new church but the lot was too narrow, so Franklyn Copple granted the use of a few feet of land on the south side to widen the space for the church building. The members of the Church are glad to record having seen one of their young members ordained as a minister, Reverend LaVerne Rudolph. As the Ludlow community grew smaller in numbers, two churches in town, Ludlow Methodist church and the Ludlow Christian Church, organized the Ludlow Community Church in 1972. MOORESVILLE CHRISTIAN CHURCHThe Mooresville Christian Church was organized about July, 1879, and first met in the one room school building located just south of old U. S. Hwy. 36 and west of Main Street, and later in the Presbyterian church. About 1889 a ladies’ aid society was organized, mainly for the purpose of raising money for a new church building. The church located on the corner of old U. S. Hwy 36 and Jackson Street, was erected at a cost of approximately $1,200.00. The land was a gift from Humphrey D. Hudgins. Most of the labor was contributed by different men of the community. Thomas J. Ireland, Chillicothe, Mo. was employed by the ladies aid society to superintend the construction of the building. A Bible and pulpit from the first building of the Chillicothe Christian church were presented as a gift. Fourteen pews were purchased about October, 1960, at a cost of approximately $1,022.00. These pews, as well as the pulpit, communion table, chairs and two additional pews which were purchased about June, 1962, are still in use. Needing space for social events, the Christian church purchased a building on Main Street in July, 1961, from George Hightower for $500.00; the building became known as Fellowship Hall. Ground breaking ceremonies were held June 9, 1977, for an addition to the Christian church, consisting of a social hall, 3 class rooms, restrooms and storage space. The addition was completed in the summer of 1978. Rev. Robert Barnett is the present minister of the church, having served in this capacity for about 8 years. MOORESVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHThe Mooresville Methodist Church South was organized the fall of 1867. There were 13 charter members. They were: Mr. and Mrs. Perry Stuckey, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Tomlin, Mr. and Mrs. L. Holden, Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Cunningham, Mrs. N. Cooper, Mrs. E. Rucker and Mrs. M. Hamblin. The first minister was Reverend J. S. Shores. They held services in the Presbyterian Church (which was the only church building in town) until the Methodist Church was built. It was dedicated by Bishop McMurray in 1881. It was known as the Breckenridge Circuit at the time and Mooresville Zion and Bethel were on Circuit. On September 18, 1886, trustees of the M. E. Church South and a committee appointed by the congregation, known as the Christian Congregation, Town of Mooresville, agreed to hold church in the M. E. Church and each church was to keep up their portion of bills in order to use the M. E. Church to worship in. W. L. Moore, Jessie Moore’s grandfather gave the ground on which it was built and he also gave the bell. It was erected at the cost of $1400.00. Later the entrance and belfry was erected about 1896. The bell was so heavy it made the plastering fall, hence the belfry was reconstructed. Mrs. Mary Cunningham was the last charter member and she died in 1929. She was the last charter member to be buried from the church. At present, 1980, the church has a membership of 59 members. The present minister is Reverend Leroy Allison and trustees are: Leland Bowyer, Vance Phares, Frank O’Brien and Wayne Rockhold. In 1979 the church was remodeled, new ceiling was lowered, walls paneled and wood work painted. 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