Seymore Church of Christ
To Mark 60th Anniversary, Sunday
by: Bobby McDonald
This Seymore Church of Christ baptizing was held at the "Sartin Pool," that was located on
Mr. Jim Sartin's Property, on the hill, going from Seymore to Arbala. The pool was used until
at least the 1960's for all baptisings.
To most people passing south of Sulphur Springs, approximately 9 miles, on Highway 154, the little white building, on the east side of the road, is no more than a small little country church. But, to families associated with the rich history of the small church, a lifetime of memories exist, from baptizings in the "pool" up on the hill, former preachers, and many, many former members who have "gone on to greater rewards."
This is a photo of members exiting the building in the 1980's, including Janet Douglas,
Mrs. Virgie Sartin, Mary Attlessey, Laura Teer), and Linda Avis.
"We have the original minutes and order of worship for the first service, held at this location," advises Kenneth Douglas, who remembers that first service. "It was on October 23, 1949, that we moved this little building from the Grubbs or 'Grubtoe' community, south of here, about 4 miles, and began worshiping at this location. Several families joined the ones of us who had worshiped at Arbala and we all joined together."
Longtime members of Seymore Church of Christ were Billy and Faye Douglas
and L.C. and Ginnie Douglas (getting in the car).
Douglas named many people from the little community who had once attended services at the small church and stated that all of the current members were seeking "kin" of those members, in hopes of them joining them for the 60th Anniversary, on Sunday, November 1st. "We want children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, to come back on Sunday, and share their memories," expressed Douglas. "Then, we plan on going to the Yantis Community Center for a 'pot-luck' lunch, and share even more of those memories. The morning worship service will be at the regular 10:30 a.m.!"
The Petross and Darden families have been longtime members and still attend
services at Seymore Church of Christ.
A Record of the First Service in the Building
Located on Hwy-154 Dated October 23, 1949
1st Song - "Where the Soul Never Dies"
Led by Joe Crabb
2nd Song - "The Gate Ajar For Me"
Led by V.L. Bryant
3rd Song - "I'll Live For Glory"
Led by V.L. Bryant
4th Song - "Christ Was Crucified"
Led by Lawrence Douglas
5th Song - "I'm Pressing On"
Led by Lawrence Douglas
Scripture Reading: 10th Chapter of Romans
Read by Bro. Leo Hanley
Prayer Led by Bro. Leo Hanley
6th Song - "Jesus Is Strong and Able to Save"
Led by B.S. Kenney
Sermon: By Bro. Leo Hanley
Invitation Song - "Too Late"
Led by V.L. Bryant
Lord's Table
Bro. Leo Hanley
V.L. Bryant
Lawrence Douglas
Closing Song - "O Blessed Rock of Ages"
Led by B. S. Kenney
Benediction Prayer
By Ragan Petross
Mary Attlesey, and her parents, Mrs. Virgie and Mr. Jim Sartin.
Left to right, members Wyman Darden, Ginnie Douglas, and Faye Douglas.
Mrs. Davis, of Yantis, a longtime member of the Seymore Church.
William "Uncle Bill" Douglas, a longtime member of the Church, who
lived on Hwy 154, just past the store.
Members of the church gathered in the 1970's, after services.
Members of the Seymore Church of Christ invited anyone who knows any of the history of the church, is a relative of a former member, or had any association with Seymore Church of Christ, to attend on Sunday and bring their memories to share!
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