The history of the Hickory Grove Methodist Church
as given in "A Goodly Heritage" brought us to 1958,
and I have been requested to give a brief summary of
what has taken place in our parish since that date.
1958-
1958-
1959- 1959- 1960- 1963- During several interims in 1963 and 1964, when
pastors were not readily available, the church was
supplied by a local seminary student and a local
certified lay leader, when there was not a regular
pastor.
1964- 1967- 1968- 1969- 1969- 1972- 1973- 1973- 1975-
Over the years, many improvements and additions
have been made and gifts given by many dedicated,
loyal members, friends and pastors of this small
country church, where families attend as units, and
warm friendship and Christian love abound. I was
raised in this church and 5 generations of my family
have called this their "church home" at various dates
in history down through the years. With this in mind,
I have written a poem which sincerely expresses my
loyal devotion and life-long service to a small country
church which holds many cherished memories for me,
and many other, as well.
Goodly Heritage Volume 3 Pg 271
An inscribed brass plaque presented to Mrs.
Kathryn Getz for thirty-seven faithful years of
teaching Sunday School in this church.
Guest book and register cabinet given for the
narthex.
Used pews, given by the South Elkhorn Church
east of Milledgeville, installed and refinished.
Coat rack for the narthex - memorial.
Brass altar vases and candle holders
memorials.
New carpeting laid in the sanctuary; acolytes
appointed to make use of a new candle lighter, a
gift; a new pulpit added-memorial; a covering
was built over the back basement entrance,
enhancing the appearance as well as the
convenience in entering the basement; a new pul-
pit Bible, presented by the Junior-High Sunday
School Class; a brass Bible stand for same-mem-
orial.
July-the former system of three church charge
was resumed-Hickory Grove, Thomson and Argo
F ay.
Chancel pedestals presented-memorial.
A secretary cabinet for church supplies given-
memorial; new American and Christian flags pre-
sented-memorial.
Altar communion table; brass collection
plates; brass baptismal font-all given as
memorials by different families of the church.
The Methodist and Evangelical United Breth-
ren Churches merged, nationally, and we are now
known as the Hickory Grove United Methodist
Church.
June-Hickory Grove was appointed a student
minister, Thomson was given a full-time minister
and Argo Fay joined with Fair Haven.
New Hymnals for Sunday School given-
memorial.
Hammond Spinet electric organ purchased.
A Reunion Sunday was held September 28,
with about 40 former members attending from
Florida, Springfield, and Herrin, Illinois, as well
as the surrounding area - potluck dinner at noon
and afternoon song service and reminiscing.
