How it all started...
Beginning in the spring and going through the fall of 1914, church services were held in a brush arbor church. The church was made of logs that ran from one tree to another and brush was placed on top to serve as the roof. Additional logs were used as pews. The preacher had to travel several miles by horse back to hold Sunday morning service. Services continued through the winter in the Frog Pond School. From 1914 to 1917, membership grew from 6 to about 30 people.
In 1917, the membership decided it was time to build a permanent church building. Land was purchased and paid for by John R. Hodges. The building was complete in August 1917. The church continued to grow and by 1931, the decision was made to enlarge the sanctuary and build a basement. The church was also used as a community school for many years.
God continued to bless the church with increased membership and by 1957, there was the need for a new church building. A lot of dedicated men worked on the construction of the new church building. Al Lynch, his sons and grandsons provided labor and materials to build the church. Other pillars of the church including Leonard Holcomb, John Holloway, George Hall, Albert "Red" Furrow and Claude Altice were leaned upon during the construction of the church. Roy "Peepie" Hodges was the chief fundraiser. He solicited donations from the community and local businesses to help with the construction cost. The church was nearly paid for when construction was complete.
Since construction of the church in 1957, there have been many facility improvements to include enclosure of the front porch to create a foyer, paving the parking lot, remodeling the sanctuary, installation of air conditioning, construction of a parsonage, installation of a baptistry, expansion of the fellowship hall, remodeling the Sunday School classrooms, and purchase of a new church sign and sound system. Many members including Walter Amos, Archie English, Alvin Foley, Jerry Hodges, Richard Hodges and Wilmer Lynch were instrumental in the successful completion of the projects.
The unsung heroes of all that has happened are the women of the church. They work tirelessly to assist the men with capital improvements, fundraising and leadership of the church.
Henry Fork Community Church takes pride in caring for our church building because it is a place to worship, grow and serve our God together. Moreover, we care for the emotional, physical and spiritual needs of our congregation and our community. God has been and always will be at the center of all we do.
In 1917, the membership decided it was time to build a permanent church building. Land was purchased and paid for by John R. Hodges. The building was complete in August 1917. The church continued to grow and by 1931, the decision was made to enlarge the sanctuary and build a basement. The church was also used as a community school for many years.
God continued to bless the church with increased membership and by 1957, there was the need for a new church building. A lot of dedicated men worked on the construction of the new church building. Al Lynch, his sons and grandsons provided labor and materials to build the church. Other pillars of the church including Leonard Holcomb, John Holloway, George Hall, Albert "Red" Furrow and Claude Altice were leaned upon during the construction of the church. Roy "Peepie" Hodges was the chief fundraiser. He solicited donations from the community and local businesses to help with the construction cost. The church was nearly paid for when construction was complete.
Since construction of the church in 1957, there have been many facility improvements to include enclosure of the front porch to create a foyer, paving the parking lot, remodeling the sanctuary, installation of air conditioning, construction of a parsonage, installation of a baptistry, expansion of the fellowship hall, remodeling the Sunday School classrooms, and purchase of a new church sign and sound system. Many members including Walter Amos, Archie English, Alvin Foley, Jerry Hodges, Richard Hodges and Wilmer Lynch were instrumental in the successful completion of the projects.
The unsung heroes of all that has happened are the women of the church. They work tirelessly to assist the men with capital improvements, fundraising and leadership of the church.
Henry Fork Community Church takes pride in caring for our church building because it is a place to worship, grow and serve our God together. Moreover, we care for the emotional, physical and spiritual needs of our congregation and our community. God has been and always will be at the center of all we do.
Where we are headed...
Henry Fork Community Church is committed to the continued worship of God and growth of His kingdom. Living righteously, serving others humbly and loving everyone are our steps for attaining our commitment to God and the Great Commission.
