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2011 SESSION
11105124DWHEREAS, in 2011, Fort Gibson United Methodist Church will celebrate 225 years of sharing the gospel and serving the residents of Russell County; and
WHEREAS, the origins of Fort Gibson United Methodist Church can be traced to the early history of the Methodist Church in America; and
WHEREAS, John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, sent preachers to the New World in 1769, and in 1784, the Methodist Episcopal Church in America was organized in Baltimore, Maryland, breaking with the Church of England; and
WHEREAS, in 1786, itinerant preacher Mark Whitaker, part of the Holston Conference, established the first local Methodist Society, attracting scores of local residents with his message; and
WHEREAS, in 1790, famous Methodist leaders Francis Asbury and Richard Whatcoat visited the community and spoke with approximately 70 people while staying at the tavern owned by Charles Bickley; and
WHEREAS, the original Methodist church was established as the Temple Meeting House with members meeting in a log structure on land deeded from Charles Bickley and others for $1; and
WHEREAS, a new brick church was built in 1874 and, in the early 1900s, the congregation relocated, building a white frame structure and becoming known as Castlewood Methodist Church; and
WHEREAS, after a fire destroyed the church in 1929, the congregation built a brick church in the same location and changed its name to Fort Gibson Methodist Episcopal Church, South; today the congregation worships in the same building and is known as Fort Gibson United Methodist Church; and
WHEREAS, Fort Gibson United Methodist Church under all of its names has maintained its steadfast devotion to Methodism and has been ably served by immensely dedicated pastors, who have provided visionary leadership, devout worship, meaningful Christian education, and enthusiastic ministry and community missions; and
WHEREAS, the congregation of Fort Gibson United Methodist Church will joyously celebrate its historic 225th anniversary on August 14, 2011; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly commend Fort Gibson United Methodist Church on the occasion of its historic 225th anniversary; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Fort Gibson United Methodist Church as an expression of the General Assembly’s congratulations and best wishes in its future missions.