Centennial Celebration, Piney Grove United Methodist Church ...

Leaders for Centennial Celebration 

August 10-15, 1986 

Bishop C.P. Minnick, Jr. Raleigh Area 

Rev. William W. Sherman District Superintendent 

Rockingham District 

Dr. Joseph B. Bethea District Superintendent 

Raleigh District 

Rev. Albert Shuler John Wesley United Methodist Church 

Fayetteville, N.C. 

Rev. Eldrick R. Davis Cool Springs and Philadelphia 

United Methodist Churches 

Rev. Robert A. Fairley Minister 

Rev. Emma R. McLean Associate Minister 

Leaders for Centennial Celebration 

August 10-16 

Bishop C.P. Minnick, Jr. Raleigh Area 

Dr. Joseph B. Bethea Administrative Assistant to the Bishop 

Rev. William Sherman District Superintendent 


Rev. Robert A. Fairley Minister 

Rev. Emma R. McLean Associate Minister 

Present Trustees 

Johnnie Hines, Chairman 

Wade Douglas Nathaniel Rothwell Annie V. Townsend 

Annie L. Bethea Roy Morrison Ronald McLaughlin 

Organe Alford Carrie M. Morrison 

Centennial Committee 

Shirley McQueen, Chairperson Rosa Rush 

Shirley T. Jones, Secretary-Treasurer Mahetta Manning 

Christine Torain Ronald McLaughlin 

Nathaniel Morrison Rev. E.R. McLean 

Rev. Robert A. Fairley, Sr.

James Hector McCallum

James Hector McCallum 

1918 - 1984 

James Hector McCallum, affectionately known as "Mac", was born September 23, 1918 near 

Maxton in Robeson County, North Carolina. He was the youngest of twelve children born to Jefferson 

and Jackie Ann McCallum. After graduating from the public school in Robeson County, he 

earned the Bachelor of Science degree from Fayetteville State University and the Master of Science 

degree from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in Greensboro. He also 

studied at the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest and at the School of 

Evangelism at Scarritt College in Nashville, Tennessee. 

Mac was admitted to the North Carolina Conference of the Central Jurisdiction in 1942. He served 

the church well and was a leader in the merger of the North Carolina-Virginia Conference into the 

North Carolina Conference of the Southeastern Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church. His 

appointments included Hoffman, Mt. Zion, Bomore, Piney Grove, Laurinburg, Cool Springs, Maxton, 

Jerusalem, Beauty Spot, John Wesley, Wilson Temple, the Administrative Assistant to the 

Cabinet, Sanford District Superintendent, and the Conference Council on Ministries Staff. In all of 

these appointments, Mac was loved and admired because of his calm, quiet character and his outstanding 

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 a 

choir from several churches that sang at the 1980 session of the North Carolina Conference, representing 

the Black worship experience. He served on several boards and agencies and led the North 

Carolina Conference clergy delegation to the 1976 General Conference of the United Methodist 

Church. He made a long and lasting contribution to the Church he loved so much when he coauthored 

the book, TO BE FAITHFUL TO OUR HERITAGE, a history of Black United 

Methodism in North Carolina. 

In addition to his work in the ministry, Mac served the children of North Carolina as a public 

school 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 Director 

of the Methodist Home for Children, Rufus H. Stark III said: "He was a true pioneer, for he 

helped this Conference to break from the old racism of the past. The work that you and Jim did on 

the Sanford District will always stand as one of the greatest examples of Christian Ministry done in 

this Conference. Mac's ability to do that job with grace and confidence, understanding and strength is 

one of the greatest stories of our times. It took a great deal of courage for him to take that appointment 

and I shall always admire and respect him. He lived the spirit of Jesus as well as anyone I have 

known." 

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

Wilhelmina McCallum, Rachelle McCallum 

Joseph 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 of 

the 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 land 

for the sum of twenty dollars. Peter McRae, S.A. McQueen and Jim Fairley were the trustees that 

signed the deed. 

The deed specified that the premises would be used, kept and maintained for divine worship and 

membership. There were a lot of faithful and dedicated persons who were very instrumental in the 

building and growth of the church. 

Brief historical accounts of Piney Grove's accomplishments over the years cannot be properly 

acknowledged due to the lack of written records. 

Based on material made available from a publication on the history of Black Methodism in North 

Carolina, we would like to honor the Ministers who provided leadership for our church. The following 

is a list of their names and dates of appointments: 

1886 - Rev. J.H. Hunter 

1887 - Rev. T.M. Joiner 

1888 - Rev. O. Letterlough 

1889 - Rev. W.P. Hayes 

1890 - Rev. W.H. Harriston 

1891 - Rev. C.W. Blaylock 

1892 - Rev. A.H. Newsome 

1894 - Rev. M.M. Jones 

1895 - Rev. G.W. Byers 

1897 - Rev. J.P. Franklin 

1898 - Rev. J.D. Diggs 


1903 - Rev. N.D. Shambuger 


1905 - Rev. W.R. Ziegler 

1906 - Rev. G.S. Morehead 

1908 - Rev. W.M. Wells 

1916 - Rev. R.N. Brooks 

1917 - Rev. J.W. Simpson 

1918 - Rev. R.D. Bethea 

1919 - Rev. J.W. Simpson 

1920 - Rev. N.M. Black 

1922 - Rev. R.D. Bethea 

1926 - Rev. J.C. Rush 

1931 - Rev. P.L Wells 

1936 - Rev. F.D. Caldwell 

1938 - Rev. H.C. Gannaway 

1945 - Rev. W.T. Brown 

1947 - Rev. J.H. McCallum 

1949 - Rev. E.M. McLeod 


1963 - Rev. L. Gun 

1964 - Rev. C.G. Bynum 

1965 - Rev. W.P. Cole 

1968 - Rev. LA. Friend 

1970 - Rev. a.M. Graham 

Rev. Emma R. McLean 


Rev. Emma R. McLean 

1984 - Rev. Robert A. Fairley, Sr. 

Rev. Emma R. McLean

RALEIGH AREA 

THE METHODIST BUILDING. 1307 GLENWOOD AVENUE 

P05T OFFICE BOX 10955 

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27605 

C. P. MINNICK,JR. 

RESIDENT BISHOP August 1986 

TO PINEY GROVE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 

My dear sisters and brothers: 

OFFICE (919) 832-9560 

RE51DENCE (919) 782-0520 

My thoughts and prayers are with you today as you celebrate 

the one hundredth anniversary of your local church's life 

and ministry. I am grateful to God for your mothers and 

fathers in the faith who organized Piney Grove Methodist 

Church in response to the call of Jesus in their lives; and 

I am grateful for all of those faithful members in the past 

and in the present who have touched the lives of people with 

the touch of Jesus Christ. 

Thank you for your faithful discipleship and for your strong 

witness. 

Congratulations to you on this special day. 

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

CPMJr/vm 

Sincerely, 

~~d 

C. P. Minnick, Jr. ~

Dear Robert: 

August 10. 1986 

The Reverend Robert A. Fairley 

Piney Grove United Methodist Church 

Post Office Box 643 

Maxton, North Carolina 28364 

ROCKINGHAM DISTRICT 

of THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 

Residence: 

1304 West Church Street 

Laurinburg, North Carolina 

Mailing Address: 


Laurinburg, North Carolina 28352-1588 

Telephone: (919) 276-6641 

All of the people of the Rockingham District re]OlCe with you and your people 

today as Piney Grove celebrates its one hundredth anniversary! Surely you 

are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses for this occasion as those whose 

lives and talents provided the leadership for the organization of this church 

in 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 the 

past and say, "We'll never make that mistake again," but history books are 

filled with persons who did make the same mistake again and again. As a part 

of 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 to 

be reclaimed from the mistakes of the past with power to live a strong and 

renewed life in days to come. 

The witness of Piney Grove is not found so much in a building as it is in the 

lives of those who pass through its doors week by week to find refreshment 

and 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 of 

Piney Grove's contribution to the Kingdom of God in this particular place. 

Surely God will continue to bless the faithful response and dedication of His 

people here in this community as they worship and praise Him in the coming 

years. May the next hundred years be still sweeter! 

WWSJr:ess 

WILLIAM W. SHERMAN, JR. 

District Superintendent

May 29, 1986 


Piney Grove United Methodist Church 


Maxton, North Carol ina 28364 

Dear Friends at Piney Grove: 

MINISTERIAL RELATIONS OFFICE 

NORTH CAROLINA CONFERENCE 

THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 

1307 GLENWOOD AVENUE 

POST OFFICE BOX 10955 

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27605-0955 

(919) 832-9560 or (N.C. WATS)I-800-621-5467 

I wish to extend greetings and congratulations upon your celebration 

of 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 have 

sent many of your sons and daughters, and they have rendered outstanding 

service, beyond the local church. 

As you celebrate the past, you are challenged to enhance the ministry 

and mission of your church in the present, so that Piney Grove will 

have a future equally as, if not more effective, as its past. 

May God bless your celebration. Shirley and Josefa join me in the 

expression of greetings and best wishes. 

Very sincerely yours, 

L.rh?

Message From Our Pastor 

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I thank God for this opportunity to Welcome you to Piney Grove 

United Methodist Ohurch. Our doors are always open wide for visitors 

and friends to share our worship services, or to participate in our 

other activities. Thank you for helping us celebrate our ONE 

HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY. 

It is a distinct honor to serve as the Pastor of Piney Grove 

following the illustrious and dedicated leadership of my predecessors. 

Rich is the heritage; great is the challenge to continue building on 

their strengths. 

I cannot proceed with this brief statement without expressing 

my genuine appreciation to the Homecoming Committee and all who have 

worked diligently in.the promotion of this historic event. The fine 

members of this church have provided a source of inspiration and 

encouragement to carryon for God and his Kingdom on earth. 

Homecoming, "86" ushers in a new era for Piney Grove. As we 

celebrate a century of service to this community, we seize this 

opportunity to seriously develop plans today for tomorrow. Reflecting 

on past achievements, evaluating present accomplishments, Piney Grove 

must now point its efforts toward the future by developing a ministry 

of HOPE. This ministry must provide hope for continual spiritual 

uplift; hope for greater membership response in meeting the needs of 

the church; hope for a broader vision of service to the community at 

large. 

My wife, Ann, and sons, Robert Jr., and Erskine, join me in 

challenging each of you to continue to support this church with your 

prayers, gifts, and service. 

As a Piney Grove Team, with the help of Almighty God, we shall 

be 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 sustained 

us through these 100 years. 

We give thanks to God for the forefathers who labored, prayed, 

and gave their lives that we might have this place of worship. We 

also give thanks for the loyal mothers who labored and prayed with 

them. 

Because of the inspiration and prayers of these dedicated 

mothers & fathers, young men and women answered the call to the 

Gospel ministry. 

We have a rich heritage of which we can be proud. It is my 

prayer that God will grant us the courage and strength to move forward. 

Let us hold to his unchanging hand and follow where He leads. 

In this faith let us say "To God be the glory, great things 

He has done: 1 

In Christian Love, 

Emma Ruth McLean 

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Compliments 

of 

Locky's Grocery 

Auto Repairs New & Used Parts 

Groceries Body & Fender Work 

Gas 

Owner: Hoyet Locky 

In Honor 

of 

My Grandmother 

Mattie McRae Christian 

Elizabeth Davis 

Frederick Malloy 

and 

Annie L. Malloy & son 

Take great pride 

in Congratulating 

Piney Grove United 

Methodist Church 

On their Centennial 

In Loving Memory 

Of 

Marshall Rothwell 

The Family 

Helen 

Tracy 

James 

Nathaniel and Elizabeth 

Rothwell

In Loving Memory Of 

My Dear Husband 

BENNIE THOMAS 

Who Passed Away 

January 29th, 1974 

Who Will Live Forever In My Heart 

Devoted Wife 

Everta Townsend Thomas 

In Memory Of 

Our Sister 

ISABELLA TOWNSEND 

McLAURIN 

"We Love You Well, But Jesus Loves You Just Grand" 

Sisters: 

Doris Townsend Chavis 


Viola Townsend McPhatter

In 

Memory 

Of 

Sandy and Catherine 

Graham 

The Graham Family Circle, Inc. 

In 

Memorium 

For 

Mrs. Lula Bell 

Pipkin Alford 

From: 

Your Loving Children 

In 

Memorium 

For 

WINFORD GRAHAM 

(Brother) 

From: 

Eldred Graham 

In 

Memorium 

For 

Mazie Catherine Leggett 

From: Your Loving Children 

Cattie, Mildred 

Wilson, Charlie, 

Maggie

In Memory Of 

PETER HOWARD McQUEEN 

From: 

His Children and 

Mary Shepherd Mallette 

Lou Bertha Manning 

James Howard McQueen 

Grandchildren 

David L. Mallette, Jr. 

Julius Quintin Mallette 

Harold O. Mallette 

Howard L. Manning 

Mahetta Rena Manning 

Lenwood Manning, Jr. 

William H. McQueen 

In Honor Of 

SARAH JANE McQUEEN 

Love: 

Her children and 

Mary Shepherd Mallette 

Lou Bertha Manning 

James Howard McQueen 

Grandchildren 

David L. Mallette, Jr. 

Julius Quintin Mallette 

Harold O. Mallette 

Howard L. Manning 

Mahetta Rena Manning 

Lenwood Manning, Jr. 

William H. McQueen

In Memory 

Of 

My Parents 

Mr. James Edens 

& 

Lillie McRae Edens

Piggly Wiggly 

"The Original American 

Super Market" 

In Memory Of 

My Wife and Parents 

Nettie McNeal McRae 

Bruce and Esther McRae 

Maxton, Pembroke, 

St. Pauls and Lee B. McRae, Sr. 

Hamlet, N.C. 

Best Wishes and 

Congratulations 

In Appreciation 

My Parents 

To 

On Your 

lOOthAnniversary 

Charlie and Hattie 

Rothwell 

In Memory Of 

ACE PATTERSON 

and 

DORA PATTERSON 

Your Loving Daughters 

Dora Davis 

China McQueen 

Sarah Jane Gaddy 

and the 

Piney Grove Family 

for Dedicated Devotion 

in keeping our 

"Heritage Alive. " 

Mrs. Mae Cattie Israel 

Greensboro, N.C.

MORRIS 

FUNERAL 

HOME 


Phone: 276-3100 

Red Springs, North Carolina 

Phone: 843-4430 

Best Wishes 

On Your 

Centennial Celebration 

James P. Green, M.D. 

Henderson, North Carolina

In Memory of 

OSCAR M. GRAHAM 

whose mission and ministry 

touched 

The Piney Grove Community 

Grace and Peace to you 

Clementine H. Graham 

In Loving Memories of 

My Grandparents 

JOHN & MAGGIE SINGLETARY 

My Parents 

HENRY B. & BERTHA WILLIAMS SINGLETARY 

and 

My Brother 

JAMES SINGLETARY 

Eva Singletary Alford and Children 

Emma, Henry, James, Mary, Melvin, 

Howard, Tyrone, Ella, Juanita, John, 

Vernell and Belinda

A vailable At 

Divine Sounds 

1/8 mile from Highway 501 & 83 Junction 

P.O. Box 278 

Maxton, N.C. 28364 

Phone: (919) 844-5000 

W/Sale & Retail 

Gospel L.P. Albums, Prayers on Cassettes, 

Candles & Purse Cards, 

Sacred Annointing Oil, 

Colognes, Bibles, 

and many more Christian supplies 

Write or phone for prices 

In Honor Of 

SHIRLEY McQUEEN 

Love You, 

Agnes Evans & Family 

KAY'S 

"Clothes of Charm" 

Rockingham, N.C. 

844-55' 8 (HaMEl 276-602' (OFFICE I 

~Jimmy McCormick Auto Sales 

JIMMY RAY MCCORMICK 

"WE KNOW THE BEST. BUY THE BEST, 

SELL THE BEST. JUNK THE REST" 

'20' 50UTH MAIN 5T. 

LAURINBURG. NC 28352


Youth Organization 

& 

Junior Choir

VETERAN'S BARBER SHOP 

Ed Shaw - Owner 

106 Bizzell Street 

Laurinburg, N.C. 

Telephone: 276-8152 


and 

Best Wishes 

Piney Grove 

United Methodist Men 

CITY DRY CLEANERS 

Corner 10th & Pine 

Lumberton, N.C. 

1 Hour Dry Cleaning 

3 Hour Shirt Service 

Phone: 739-6940


of 

Our Mother 

JULIA FAIRLEY BARNES 

Delia Quaison 

James L. Barnes 

Louise Baldwin 

Robert L. Barnes 

Richard Barnes 

Emma B. Bethea 

Lee Benton Barnes

Haney's Tire Service 

and 

Retreading 

1663 South Main St. 


"People you can trust - 

Selling tires you can trust" 

B. F. Goodrich 

Michelin 

Armstrong 

7:30-5:30 276-2636 

Compliments 

of 

McLaurin McArthur 

Chevrolet Company 

Laurinburg, N.C. 28352 

Tweedie's Dress Shop 

126 North Patterson st. 

Maxton, North Carolina 

Telephone: 919-844-3310 

PHONE 919-738-3728 

H. D. OXENDINE. JR. 

PRESIDENT 

Dobbs Enterprises, Inc. 

USED CARS - SALVAGE - PARTS 

RENTAL APARTMENTS 

2516 W. 5TH 5T. 

LUMBERTON. NC 28358

Families of 

The Late Reverend Peter 

and 

Elizabeth McRae 

Carrie Bethea Hunter

We Are Giving This Page 

In Memory Of 

LELA, 

JAMES, 

and 

DANIEL H. ALFORD 

Orange, Eli, Carrie Mae and Howard Alford

Although they have departed this earthly home for a 

better one in the care of our Lord Jesus above, 

We will always be joined through the years that pass, 

with fond memories and thoughts and love in my heart. 

/, Cora McRae of the Bronx, N. Y., pledge my contribution 

in memory of my father, mother and sister ... 

MORGAN, EMMALINE and ALBERTA McRAE 

In Honor of 

JAMES BENJAMIN 

and 

IRENE HINES BARNES 

Delia 

James 

Louise 

Robert 

Richard 

Emma 

Lee Benton 

"Because We Love You" 

James 

Trussie 

Queen 

Johnnie 

Robert

In Loving Memory of 

HENRY & ODESSA FAIRLEY 

By: His son, Henry E. Fairley and Family 

and 

His daughter: Frances Fairley Garner and Family


To 

Rev. Fairley, Officers and Members 

On 

The tOOth Anniversary 

Of 

Piney Grove Methodist Church 

In Memory Of 

Our Beloved Parents 

Mrs. Emma Lee McRae McDougal 

and 

Mr. Foster McDougal, Sr. 

Lovingly Submitted By Their Sons 

Willie McDougal 

Foster McDougal, Jr. 

James Benford McDougal 

Lee Benton McDougal 

Howard McDougal 

William McDougal 

Alexander McDougal 

John David McDougal 

We Wish You God Speed and Many Blessings!!!

Best Wishes for One Hundred Years 

Past & Present Presidents 

of the 


James B. Barnes, 1970-1982 

Jessie Morrison, Jr., 1983-1984 

Nathaniel Morrison, 1985- 

May God continue to Bless you. 

B&F TV & Music 

Sylvania - Panasonic - 

Sharp - VCR's - Car Stereos - 

CB Radios 

Sales & Service 

Main Street Phone 844-3343 Maxton, N.C. 

Howard R. Field, Sr. 

Owner 

Ruben D. Fields 

Service Manager 

Congratulations and 

Best Wishes 

For Another' 

Hundred Years 

Bill and Esther Sherman 


Best Wishes 



on your 


Mary B. Carroll 

Cedar Grove U.M.C. 

Rowland, N.C. 

May God Bless You 

on your 

lOOth Anniversary 

Rev. & Mrs. James W. Ferree 

Our Best Wishes 

The Church in Heart 

Past and present United Methodist Women 

Presidents, Sarah J. McQueen, 1961-1968; 

Irene H. Barnes, 1969-1982; Emma Bethea, 

1983-1984; Lou Bertha Manning, 1985-still 

serving, loving, sharing and caring. Shalom is 

wholeness, Shalom is community.

In Loving Memory Of Harris Family Day Care 

Our Brother 

Thomas (Buddy) Pipkin, Jr. 

Ages 0-5 

5 Days A Week 

Who left us without warning March 3, 1986 

We love him, but God loved him best 3902 58th Avenue 

Hyattsville, Maryland 20784 

Harold Pipkin, Brother 

Ruth McEachin & Eva Mae Gilchrist, Sisters Owner: Marie Harris 


on your 

Church Anniversary 

Laura McNeil Myrtle Cox 

Lois Newman Minnie Douglas 

In Memory Of 

Sarah E. McLaurin 

Lina Burgess 

Eula McLaurin 

Minnie Elibes 

Willie McKee 

Flora Jane Townsend 

Annie Mae Morrison 


to Congratulations 

Piney Grove United Piney Grove United 

Methodist Church Methodist Church 

Pat Monley Mr. & Mrs. James H. Thompson 

Betty Everett Greensboro, N.C. 

Katie Deberry 

Safeway Market Congratulations 

Your Complete Grocery Store 


Business Hours Methodist Church 

8:30 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. Townes 

Maxton, N.C. 

Asbury Temple U.M.C. 

Phone: 844-3113 Durham, N.C.

In Memory of 

My Devoted Husband 

REEDIE CHA VIS 

who passed away 

March 3rd, 1980 

You always live with us 

Son, Larry and wife, Doris Townsend Chavis

In Memory of 

Our Brother 

SAMUEL LLOYD TOWNSEND 

"May His Soul Rest In Peace" 

Sisters: 

Doris Townsend Chavis 


Viola Townsend McPhatter

Personal 

Information: 

Education: 

Ministerial 

Orders: 

Assignments: 1949-1955 

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 at 

Fort Bragg, Fayetteville, N.C., and Jaffee, who is presently doing her internship at 

Fashion 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. 

1955-1957 

1957-1963 

1963-1965 

1965-1968 

1968-1969 

1969-1974 

1974-1979 

1979-1984 

1984- 

Conference 1974-1976 

Activities: 1974-1979 

1974-1979 

1970-1974 

1974-1979 

Conference 

Activities: 

General 

Activities: 

Civic 

Activities: 

1984- 

1984- 

Philadelphia Methodist Church, Statesville 

Scott's Chapel Methodist Church, Statesville 

St. George - Beauty Spot Charge, Maxton 

Mt. Olive - Beauty Spot Charge, Lumberton 

St. Andrews - Walnut Cove Methodist Charge, Winston-Salem 

District Superintendent, Eastern District, North Carolina-Virginia 

Conference 

Union Memorial United Methodist Church, Greensboro 

Served as Associate Program Director of the Western North Carolina 

Conference Council on Ministries 

St. Matthews United Methodist Church, Greensboro 

District Superintendent, Gastonia District, Western North Carolina 

Conference 

Director, Conference Council on Ministries, Western North Carolina 

Conference 

Chairman of Board of Global Ministries 

Served on Board of Managers of Methodist Home 

Served as District Director of Ecumenical and Interreligious Concerns; 

Served on Board of Managers, Pastor's School, Duke University 

Served as Chairman of the Wesley Foundation (student movement) - 

A & T State University, Greensboro 

Serving on Conference Committee on Episcopacy 

Serving on State Commission on Campus Ministry 

Presently serving on Board of Trustees, Brevard College 

Has served as Cabinet representative on the Council on Family Ministries 

Has served as a member of the Conference Council on Ministries 

Has served as Cabinet representative to the Council on Higher Education 

Has served as Cabinet representative to the Committee on Ethnic Minority Local 

Church 

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

Delegate to the 1967 Special Jurisdictional Conference 

Delegate to the 1968, 1972 and 1984 General and Jurisdictional Conferences 

Delegate to the 1976 and 1980 Southeastern Jurisdictional Conferences 

Member of the World Methodist Council, 1971, 1976 and 1981 

Serving as a member of the General Board of Church and Society of The United 


President of the North Carolina Council of Churches 

1975-1979 

1974-1979 

1975-1976 

1977-1979 

Member of Greensboro Housing Commission 

Member of Greensboro Urban Ministries 

President of Greensboro Ministers' Fellowship 

Member of Greensboro School Committee for Special Education

Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost (Color: Green) 

Sunday, August 10, 1986 10:55 a.m. 

HOMECOMING 

The Order of Morning Worship 

"In crossing the threshold let us cease our conversation with each other and use the 

piano prelude period for quiet meditation. " 

Worship Leader Rev. William W. Sherman, Jr. 

District Superintendent, Rockingham District 

The Piano Prelude Ms. Gloria Douglas 

The Lighting of The Altar Candles Acolytes 

The Processional Hymn (All Hail The Power of Jesus' Name) No. 72 

The 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. 72 

The Prayer of Confession: 

0, God, by whose presence and providence we celebrate the anniversary of this 

church; send down upon us, we beseech thee, thy heavenly peace and blessings; 

and because holiness becometh thine house forever, make us living temples, holy 

and acceptable unto thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 

The Lord's Prayer (Chanted) No. 826 

The Affirmation of Faith No. 738 

The Anthem The Combined Choirs 

The Responsive Reading "God's Steadfast Love" No. 572 

The Gloria Patri 

The Scripture Lessons: 

Old Testament - Psalm 14 - Rev. Wilbert McLaurin 

New Testament - Luke 12:32-40 - Rev. Arthur Bethea 

The Pastoral Prayer Rev. R.A. Fairley 

The Mission Offering Ushers 

The Children's Period Rev. Emma R. McLean 

The Concerns of the Parish Mrs. Rosa Rush 

The Statement of Purpose Mr. Henry Douglas, Lay Leader 

The Church History Ms. Shirley McQueen 

The Presentation of Speaker Rev. William W. Sherman 

The Hymn of Preparation "My Hope Is Built" No. 222 

The Word of God Proclaimed Dr. James W. Ferree 

Director, Conference Council on Ministeries 

Western N.C. Conference, Charlotte, N.C. 

The Call for Christian Discipleship 

The Hymn of Challenge "When The Storms Of Life Are Raging" No. 244 

The Offering for Current Expenses Officers and Ushers 

The Response 

The Extinguishing of the Altar Candles Acolytes 

The Doxology 

The Benediction Dr. James W. Ferree 

The Postlude No. 539 

"God Be With You Till We Meet Again" 

ENTER AND WORSHIP - EXIT AND SERVE

The Worship Leaders: 


The Reverend Emma R. McLean 

The Reverend Arthur Bethea 

The Reverend Wilbert McLaurin 

The Reverend Thomas Bethea 

The Piano Prelude 

The Hymn of Praise 

Prayer 

Scripture 

The Order of Worship 

Prayer Service - Revival 

August 11-15, 1986 

7:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 

Music Choir 

Welcome 

Special Music Choir 

Offering Mr. Eli Alford 

Chairman, Finance Committee 

Selection Choir 

Introduction of Speaker Minister 

Selection Choir 

The Sermon Minister 

Invitation To Christian Discipleship Ministers 

Remarks 

Benediction 

Postlude 

Prayer Service 

7:30 p.m. 

Monday Rev. Emma R. McLean and The United Prayer Fellowship 

Tuesday United Methodist Women 

Wednesday United Methodist Men 

Thursday United Methodist Youth 

Friday United Methodist Young Adults 

Revival Preachers 

8:00 p.m. 

Monday Rev. Albert Shuler 

Tuesday Rev. Eldrick R. Davis 

Wednesday Rev. Eldrick R. Davis 

Thursday Rev. Eldrick R. Davis 

Friday Rev. Albert Shuler

In Memory of 

My Loving Husband 

JOHN HOWARD McQUEEN 

From your wife 

Loretta McQueen 

and 

Children 

Gwen McQueen 

Delia McQueen 

Diane McQueen Bethune 

Felica McQueen

Mother 

"You are the Sunshine 

of our Lives" 

Love, 

ut McKoy 

and 

Family 




on your 


Mr. & Mrs. Anzell Harrell, Sr. 

Italian 

English 

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Classic Clothing 

Women - Junior Miss 

French 

American 

(919) 844-3431 108 E. Central St. 

Maxton, N.C. 28364 

Delia Quaison, Proprietor 


of our 

Grandfather 

MR. JOHN D. ALFORD 

(Pa Pa) 

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

& 

Family

In Memory Of 

Beatrice McQueen Ward 

Cora McQueen 

Louise McQueen 

Tyrone McQueen 

Daisy McQueen Wallace

In Loving Remembrance Of 

Mack Douglas McQueen 

and 

Artie M. Douglas McQueen 

Henry and Lizzie Douglas 

William and Amy Douglas

In Memorium for the late 

Rev. Robert McRae 

Superintendent of the Laurinburg District 

1940-1946 

Remembering the good people of Piney Grove 

in grateful appreciation for you and the church 

of what you have meant and will mean to the 

conference church and community. 

God's blessing and congratulations. 

Frank 

Marvin 

Allen 

Michael 

Ronnie 

Mrs. Alma McRae 

In Honor of 

Mr. & Mrs. 

Willie Douglas 

& Family 

Gloria 

Ryan 

Dilynn 

Willie, Jr. 

Denise 

Blondell 

In Memorium 

Hezekiah "Jack" Drake 

& 

Rosa Patterson Drake 

& 

Patterson Drake 

Dorzetta Lawrence Drake, 

James, Larry, 

Annie Rose & Merriam 

Hasty Insurance 

Agency, Inc. 

John C. Hasty - Robert M. Henderson 

H ome-A uto-Life-Bonds-Crop 

Box 338 Telephone 

844-5257 

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Phillip Mitchell Funeral Home, Inc. 

Phillip Mitchell, Proprietor 

Service With Dignity 

Licensed Funeral Director Licensed Embalmer 

Notary Public 

Post Office Box 651 155 Wilmington Street 


Phone: (919) 844-3176 

Saint Luke United Methodist Church 


We rejoice with our brothers and sisters of Piney 

Grove in this Centennial Celebration. May your 

faithful witness to God's love in Christ continue into 

the next century.. With you, we say thanks be to God 

for what has been and yes, God, to what shall be. 

" 

Rev. James C. Lee 

Pastor

We Are Giving This Page 

In Memory 

Of 

Johnny Morrison, Sr. 

Carrie Mae, John Ora, 

Johnnie, Jr., Nathaniel, 

Barbara Ann, Wendell, Charles, 

Charlotte and Robert Edward Morrison


PINEY GROVE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 

on your 


United Methodist Women 

President, Mrs. Lou Bertha Manning 

Vice President, Mrs. Emma B. McLaughlin 

Secretary, Mrs. Irene Barnes 

Assistant Secretary, Ms. Beatrice Campbell 

Treasurer, Mrs. Carrie M. Morrison 

Congratulations & Best Wishes 

Fast, 

Economical, 

PRINTING 

Quality 

We are pleased to have been selected 

to print this program. 

See or Call Gene Walker 

Holly Square Shopping Center 


Phone: 277-0113

In Loving Memory of 

Mrs. Eva Mae Drake 

(1902-1983) 

Rev. Evans Drake 

(1903-1984) 

From 

Sallie Mae and Thomas L. Jones 

Effie and Larry McGill; Clinton and Yvette 

Vicki Y. Jones; and Brandi 

Robin H. and Gladys Jones; and Megan 

Torra R. Jones 

Dr. Tina R. Jones, D.D.S.

May you have 

God's richest blessings 

during 


Our Parents 

of 

Your Centennial Year 

Mary Lee 

, 


Of 

& 

George McCrimmon 

Mrs. Jenette Townsend Their memory will remain in 

our heart forever. 

Best Wishes Ruth Haslip 

Mr. & Mrs. Earlie L. McLaurin, Sr. Thomas McCrimmon 

& Geneva McCrimmon 

Family Sallye McCrimmon 

Children & Grandchildren 

In Memory Of 

My Beloved 

Mother & Father 

ANNA & JOE BRIGGS 

Nov., 1956 & March, 1916 

Gone, But Not Forgotten 

Your Loving Daughter, 

Ida Townsend 


and 

Best Wishes 

on your 


Rhyne Memorial 

United Methodist Church 

Red Springs, N.C. 

Rev. W.E. Cummings, Pastor

In Memory Of 

JOHN H. McQUEEN 

Our Loving Grandfather 

Starchana Bethune 

and 

Chanek Bethune 

In Honor Of 

Our Loving Mother 

MRS. CARRIE MAE MORRISON 

Love Always 

Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Morrison, Jr. 

and 

Children


Of 

Oleffus Lee Edens 

Mr. Lee Grand Edens 

Mrs. Dorothy E. Bynum 

Mrs. Lillie R.E. Pratt 

Mrs. Dorothy E. Coley 

Mrs. Helen Z.E. Stevenson 

Mrs. Margaret M. Edens, Wife

Melvin Henderson, M.D. 

1665 Owen Drive 

Fayetteville, N.C. 

Obstetrics and Gynecology 

,'Congratulations 

and God's Blessings 

during this 

Centennial Celebration"

(919) 276-7483 

Joe Lassiter Auto Salvage 

THREE STATE TELETYPE SERVICE 

P. O. BOX 1408 

HWY. 74 EAST 

LAURINBURG, NORTH CAROLINA 28352 


Of 

Our Dear Grandmother 

HANNAH PATTERSON 

"To Know Her Was To Love Her" 

Edwin & Hazel White 

& 

Family 

Compliments 

Of 

Hank Debnam 

Fayetteville, North Carolina 


and 

Best Wishes 

J.P. Stevens & CO., Inc.


Dorothy Bethea Williams 

James Howard Williams, Sr. 

Odessa Bethea 

Nettie Beatrice Williams 

Sarah Margaret Rothwell 

Rufus & Sallie Williams 

Weldon & Olean Williams 

Dennis & Mildred Williams 

Ervin & Carrie McRae 

Emma Ruth Townsend 

Roy & Alice McCall 

Thomas & Yvette Williams 

Boyd Williams - Charles Bethea 

Johnnie & Naomi Hines 

Judy Williams 

J. Howard & Dale Williams 

Sarah N. Williams 

Warren F. Williams 

In Honor of 

Johnnie Belton & Naomi Williams Hines 

Kenyotta L. Hines 

Johnnie M. Hines 

Nina Y. Hines 

We Love You 

Judy A. Williams 

Andre C. Williams 

Dorethea J. Williams 

Jarrod Williams 

James H. Williams, Jr. 

Sarah N. Williams 

Warren F. Williams

IN LOVING MEMORY 

REV. JAMES HECTOR McCALLUM 

Former Pastor 

1947-49, 1956-63 

May-October, 1983 

By: 

Wilhelmina P. McCallum 

Rachelle Lee McCallum

In Memory Of The Following 

GLORIA McQUEEN - Grandmother 

TOBY McQUEEN - Grandfather 

ANNIE McQUEEN - Mother 

JOHN A. McQUEEN, SR. - Father 

BRUCE McQUEEN - Brother 

NEAL McQUEEN - Brother 

ELIJAH McQUEEN - Brother 

PETER McQUEEN - Brother 

John Allen McQueen, Jr. 

Heaman G. McQueen 


of 

The McRae Family 

John Will and Lou McRae 

and 

Children 

Willie D., Emma Lee, Alexander and Emmette


Best Wishes 

to Pastors and members 

of 



on your 

Centennial Celebration. 

- 

May God bless 

each of you! 

Dr. & Mrs. Joseph B. Bethea & 

Daughter, J osefa E. Bethea

In Memory Of 

Our Parents and Grandparents 

JAMES WILLIE GRAHAM 

and 

MARTHA FAIRLEY GRAHAM 

James L. Graham 

Wilbert Graham, Sr. 

Neil Archie Graham, Sr. 

Margaret Graham 

Mary (Doll) Graham 

Clinton Graham 

Jim S. Graham 

General D. Graham 

Martha J. Graham 

Geraldine Graham 

& 

Grandchildren

Community Bus Service 

843-9598 

843-4183 

Compliments 

of 

Sinclair's Barber Shop 

304 West 4th Avenue 

PHONE: 843-9598 



We Salute You on Your 

lOOth Anniversary 

Piney Grove Young Adults 

Owner: Howard Sinclair




On Your 


738-5630 OR 738-7531 

Saint George 



Auto Wholesale Brokers 

H. DOBBS OXENDINE 

1704 W. 5TH ST. 

LUMBERTON, NC 

In Memory 

of 

WILLIAM R. McLEAN 

by sister 

Reverend Emma Ruth McLean 

Wilson Temple 


1021 Oberlin Road 

Raleigh, N.C. 

May God continue to bless your 

ministry as you go forth in His will and 

way. Our prayers shall continue to go 

with you.

In Memory 

of 

My Parents 

Annie Jane 

& 

Murdock Smith 

By: Daughter 

Mrs. Naomi M. Burch

Compliments 

of 

Rushing's 

Exxon & Grocery 

Johns, N.C. 

Owner: Conway Rushing 

Best Wishes 



On the Celebration of 

Your lOOthAnniversary 

Dr. & Mrs. Neil A. Terry 


of 

Jim & Odelia Barnes 

James B. Barnes' Family 

& 

Mr. & Mrs. Leroy Barnes' Family 

"Congratulations! " 

PINEY GROVE 

Laurinburg 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. 

and 

Robert Earl Tillman, III 


Our 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 lives 

Whose laughter continues to echo in our hearts 

Whose wisdom continues to influence our thoughts 

Whose 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 By 

Katie Lee McRae Lane 

Addie Bell McRae McLean 

Georgianna McRae McLean 

R.C. McRae and Glorious V. McRae Tredwell


and 

Best Wishes 

on your 

Centennial Celebration. 

May God continue 

to bless each of you. 

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

and sons 

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

Compliments 

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1312 S. Main Street 

Laurinburg, N.C. 28352 

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THE INDEPENDENT LIFE 

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Mr. Hallie Johnson 

"A very dependable agent. " 

(Mr. Johnson departed this life after a brief 

illness at Chapel Hill Memorial Hospital on 

July 11, 1986.) 

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EASTERN CAROLINA HEALTH 

SYSTEMS AGENCY, INC. 

Ernest G. Brown 

Associate Director-Review Services 

Suite 304, Minges Building 

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Telephone (919) 758-1372 

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In Memory OJ 

The Reverend John W. Hatch 

Presiding Elder Emeritus 

of 

The AME Zion Church 

In Memory 

OJ 

MISS LILLIE McQUEEN 

From: 

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Best Wishes 

To 

The Pastors and Members 

of 



May God bless each of you, as you continue 

to give effective witness to the 

Gospel of Jesus Christ. 

Reverend John A. Campbell 

and Members of 

Beauty Spot United Methodist Church

Patrons 

Walter Hart 

Walter Rogers 

Mr. & Mrs. Carol Alford 

William Gaines 

Michael Briggs 

Willie Harrington 

Sarah Watson 

Mr. & Mrs. Jesse Edwards 

Maggie Smith 

Yvonne Davis 

Judge McDougal 

Mr. & Mrs. Howard Alford 

Mr. & Mrs. Mannon Bethea 

Mr. & Mrs. James C. Bethea 

Mr. & Mrs. Herman Lee Mcintyre 

Christine Torain 

Tawanna Torain 

James Torain 

Wade Bethea 

Luja Hendrick 

Annie Hicks 

Reverend Leonard Fairley 

Reverend Albert Shuler 

Reverend Dr. Lawrence Johnson 

Reverend Larry Robinson 

Reverend Edith Gleaves 

Reverend Jesse Brunson 

Reverend Jimmy F. Cummings 

Commissioner Wyvis Oxendine 

Maxton Drug Company

Reflections

Church Officers & Organizations 


President - Nathaniel Morrison 

Present & Past 

United Methodist Women Presidents 

President - Lou B. Manning 

Emma Bethea, Irene H. Barnes 

Associate Pastor - Sarah Jane McQueen 

United Methodist Women 

President - Lou Bertha Manning 

Finance Committee 

Chairman - Eli Alford 

Johnnie B. Hines 

Johnny Townsend

Administrative Board 

Chairman - Henry Douglas 

Ushers 

Chairman - Naomi Hines 

Trustee Committee 

Chairman - Johnnie B. Hines 

Vice Chairman - Roy Morrison 

Treasurer - Nathaniel Rockwell 

Secretary - Nathaniel Morrison 

Committee on Nominations 

Chairman - Naomi Hines 

Robert Rush 

Carletha Tillman 

Robert Fairly

t\ fit 

Young Adult Choir 

President - Ronald McLaughlin Youth Choir 

Coordinator - Dorothy Barnes 

Senior Choir 

President - James B. Barnes 

Gospel Chorus 

Director - Carrie Hunter

Piney Grove United Methodist 

Male Chorus 

Coordinator - Nathaniel Morrison 

Henry Douglas, Roy Morrison 

Jessie Morrison, Alfonzo Morrison 

Johnnie B. Hines, Howard Alford 

Youth Organization 

Coordinator - Dorothy Barnes 

Children's Organization 

Coordinator - Christine Torain 

Young Adult Organization 

President - Ronald McLaughlin

Centennial Celebration, Piney Grove United Methodist Church ...

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