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St. Matthew United Methodist Church, Bishopville

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Methodist Local Church Records Methodist Collection 
9-4-2024 
St. Matthew Bishopville Minutes 1992-98.pdf 
St. Matthew United Methodist Church, Bishopville 
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St. Matthew United Methodist Church, Bishopville, "St. Matthew Bishopville Minutes 1992-98.pdf" (2024). 
Methodist Local Church Records. 354. 
https://digitalcommons.wofford.edu/churchrecords/354 
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St. Matthew Bishopville Minutes 1992-98

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Methodist Local Church Records Methodist Collection 
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History of St. Matthew United Methodist Church, Bishopville 
St. Matthew United Methodist Church, Bishopville 
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St. Matthew United Methodist Church, Bishopville, "History of St. Matthew United Methodist Church, 
Bishopville" (2024). Methodist Local Church Records. 351. 
https://digitalcommons.wofford.edu/churchrecords/351 
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History of St. Matthew United Methodist Church, Bishopville

St. John United Methodist Church, Sumter

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Methodist Local Church Records Methodist Collection 
9-4-2024 
St. John Sumter History Records 
St. John United Methodist Church, Sumter 
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St. John United Methodist Church, Sumter, "St. John Sumter History Records" (2024). Methodist Local 
Church Records. 361. 
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St. John Sumter History Records

Trinity United Methodist Church, Ridgeville

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Methodist Local Church Records Methodist Collection 
9-10-2024 
Trinity Ridgeville History 
Trinity United Methodist Church, Ridgeville 
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Trinity United Methodist Church, Ridgeville, "Trinity Ridgeville History" (2024). Methodist Local Church 
Records. 384. 
https://digitalcommons.wofford.edu/churchrecords/384 
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Trinity Ridgeville History

Salem United Methodist Church, Timmonsville

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Methodist Local Church Records Methodist Collection 
8-26-2024 
Salem Timmonsville Charge Conference Minutes 2019 -2023 
Salem United Methodist Church, Timmonsville 
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Salem United Methodist Church, Timmonsville, "Salem Timmonsville Charge Conference Minutes 2019 
-2023" (2024). Methodist Local Church Records. 332. 
https://digitalcommons.wofford.edu/churchrecords/332 
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Salem Timmonsville Charge Conference Minutes 2019 -2023

Trinity United Methodist Church, Andrews

Trinity Andrews Membership Records

Point Hope United Methodist Church, Mount Pleasant

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Methodist Local Church Records Methodist Collection 
8-23-2024 
Point Hope Mount Pleasant Property Records 
Point Hope United Methodist Church, Mount Pleasant 
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Point Hope United Methodist Church, Mount Pleasant, "Point Hope Mount Pleasant Property Records" 
(2024). Methodist Local Church Records. 313. 
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Point Hope Mount Pleasant Property Records

Sardis United Methodist Church, Union

Sardis Union Cemetery Records

Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, Union

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Methodist Local Church Records Methodist Collection 
9-11-2024 
Wesley Chapel Union History 
Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, Union 
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Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, Union, "Wesley Chapel Union History" (2024). Methodist Local 
Church Records. 399. 
https://digitalcommons.wofford.edu/churchrecords/399 
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A quick church history: 
Wesley Chapel is one of the oldest Methodist churches in Union County and probably the 
Spartanburg District. According to Mrs. Fannie A. Vaughan (deceased February, 1997), her 
mother often told her that Wesley Chapel was once known by a different name. Five Winds was 
the name she thought it was called. However, there was a church in the Adamsburg area known 
as Five Forks. In August 1833, a building committee was appointed to build a “new meeting 
house” near the five forks on the Enoree Circuit. This indicates the church was older than 1833. 
In April 1834, John Ennis deeded two acres and 26 poles near a place known as Five Forks. This is 
the last record of Five Forks. It is probable that this church changed its name to Wesley Chapel in 
1836. Wesley Chapel has the same trustees listed as those listed for Five Forks in 1834. 
 In August 1877, Wesley Chapel was reported to be in a dilapidated condition and a motion 
was made that a new church be built nearer to F. M. Harris. This also indicates they probably met 
in the old Five Forks Church. In March 1881, the trustees were authorized to sell the old church 
and property and apply the proceeds to the new church being built in its stead. It is believed that 
during this time the church met in the old Adams House at Adamsburg. 
 On December 29, 1884, Mr. J.F.J.G. Farr, after receiving the sum of $20.00, deeded 6-3/4 
acres of land to the trustees of the church. This is the land on which the present church now 
stands.  
   The oldest grave in the cemetery is that of W. R. Parr who was killed during the Civil War 
battle of Gettysburg in 1864. There are numerous graves in the cemetery which date prior to or 
just after 1900. 
 During the early years of Wesley Chapel’s history, the pastor was a circuit riding preacher 
who rode on horseback or buggy from church to church on these long circuits visiting members 
and holding services. The members themselves conducted services when the circuit preacher 
was unavailable, which was often. Marriages and funerals were conducted by the circuit 
preacher if he could be located on the circuit and could arrive in time for the event. 
  Until 1946 Wesley Chapel was a one-room building with two front doors and open 
windows. The church was heated with a pot-bellied stove and the lights hung from the ceiling. 
Also, the church had big rocks for steps. There were no classrooms, but the membership divided 
into adult and children’s classes and met in separate corners of the sanctuary for their classes. At 
that time Wesley Chapel had worship services twice monthly on Sunday afternoons. The church 
school met the other two Sundays in the mornings. Some members walked many miles to attend 
the afternoon services. For many years, Mr. Claude Hughes collected the offering in his hat. Miss 
Ella Vanderford was the church treasurer, communion steward and kept the church moving 
forward. She did her banking in a cigar box. If money was short, the minister was paid with eggs, 
chickens, or produce from church members. 
  As the membership grew, Mary Ruth Vanderford organized the youth fellowship and the 
children’s program, including Bible School. She was also the first president of the Missionary 
Society (now United Methodist Women). In 1947, three classrooms were added which greatly 
improved the church school. A basement was added to allow additional indoor activities. The 
men of the church did most of the work.   
  In 1950, the church was brick veneered with the entrance being changed to a middle door 
with a small porch. Memorial stained glass windows were also added at this time. 
  In 1960, the porch was enclosed to create a narthex, with a new front porch and steps 
added. 
  In 1961, the wooden cross behind the pulpit was given in memory of Mrs. Mae Reynolds 
by her children. 
  In 1963, five additional classrooms and two bathrooms were added. 
  In 1970, the lighted directory was given in memory of Carroll Sexton by Jean Patterson 
Sexton (now Mrs. Roger Deaton). 
  In 1974, the cemetery was upgraded and a perpetual fund was set up for its care. Frank 
Farr of Anderson and Wilson Farr of Augusta gave donations to set up the perpetual fund. 
  In 1977, a new parsonage was completed in conjunction with Lockhart United Methodist 
Church. 
  In 1979, William H. (Buddy) Phillips left Wesley Chapel to go into the ministry. 
  On March 15, 1994, a ground breaking ceremony was held to begin construction on the 
fellowship building. The building was completed in February of 1995. 
  Construction began in in early November 2004 to expand the sanctuary. This was 
completed the following March with the first Worship service being on Easter Sunday, 2005. The 
altar fixtures were marched in at the beginning of the service. Some of the pews were not ready, 
so folding chairs were used at the back of the sanctuary until the pews were installed the 
following week. 
  At Homecoming Sunday, September 18, 2005, the consecration service for the new 
sanctuary was held, and it was certainly a time of reflections. We shared the memories of those 
who made this celebration possible in past years and praised our Lord for the new building and 
all the blessings He keeps sending our way. 
 
Recognize: Person who traveled the longest distance to be here. 
              The oldest person present. 
          The Youngest person present.  
