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The
church was organized as a Union church and housed a tiny
congregation of about 20 members. There were three church
groups represented, Christian, Methodist and Cumberland
Presbyterians.
The
first pastor of the new church was Elder James Ferguson.
Charter members of the church were Dr. and Mrs. E. W.
Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Conley and Mr. and Mrs. T. T.
Barnes.
In
the early days of the church each denomination was
responsible for the preaching service on Sunday during the
month and there was a Union Sunday School. An organ was the
early musical instrument and there was an organist for each
group.
The
Presbyterians and the Methodist members discontinued their
services in the 1900’s and the church has been called the
Tulip Christian Church since that time.
In
the beginning kerosene lamps were used to light the church.
Later an acetylene lighting system was installed then
gasoline lamps were used. On December 18, 1938, the church
membership voted for rural electrification, thus the church
became energized in December 1939. The church has undergone
remodeling many times and is at present a lovely modern
building where faithful members gather for worship service
and community affairs. |
