Mace Methodist - Montgomery InGenWeb Project

The new Meth¬odist church was dedicated here yesterday by Rev. H. M. Middleton, presiding elder, and the regular pastor, J. G. Stephens. The church was built on the modern plan and cost in work and material about $4,000, and if it had been built in a city would have cost $5,000. The seating capacity of the church is 500, the main wing seating about 400 and the vestibule 100. Joseph Abbott was architect and builder and to say that Mace has the finest as well as the most convenient church of any country town in the county is not saying too much. The church was built where the old one stood, it having been taken away in early spring. The ground was given to the church by John Linn, Sr., over a half century ago. Out of the number who helped dedicate the old church only two remained to aid in this one. They were Curtis Edwards and Eliza Linn, and the latter donated $700 to the new edifice. The names of the prominent members appear in the windows in memoriam. Among them are Ephriam Hunt 1810, Curtis Edwards, John Linn 1800, Harrison Linn and Rev. J. P. Stevens. The finances were in good shape and the $300 lacking was soon raised. Rev. Middleton made a brief talk on the old churches of Solomon and David and how they were blessed by the Lord. He then read his text: John 15, xiv: "If ye love me, keep my commandments." He admonished all to be faithful, observing friendship, charity, godliness in giving, and to the Christ of history he paid a glowing tribute to the author of "Ben Hur." The church was presented for dedication by Curtis Edwards and it was christened to the worship of God at 12:40 o'clock. The committee are to be congratulated for the work they have done. The people of Mace now have a home to worship in of which they may be proud. A.W.J