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The
next church, also a Cumberland Presbyterian Church was built in
1885 where the present Odd Fellows Hall now stands. Rev. Sharp
was the first minister. This building, which was later used as a
garage, burned in 1932.
CHRISTIAN
CHURCH
In
1890 a church was built by the Disciples of Christ on the lot
where the present church now stands. The land was given by Henry
Glasscock. The church was a small one-room structure, heated by
a wood stove, and lighted by kerosene lamps.
The
first church board was composed of Henry Glasscock, Greg
Glasscock, W. P. Dysart, Robert Gwynn, and J. E. Brewer. The
first minister was Rev. Randell. There were 49 members.
The
first church wedding in this church was that of Miss Love James
and John M. Farrell in 1890.
In
1917-1918 the present church was constructed. Dedication
services were held June 23, 1918. Rev. Steve Owings was the
pastor.
The
first wedding to take place in this church was a double wedding
for twin sisters--Hattie Wilson and Leonard Akers and Flossie
Wilson and Rev. W.H. Maurer.
Some
of the ministers who have served this church are the Reverends
Randell, Stawn, Mountjoy, Connor, Hughley, David, Bailey,
Grubbs, Narrier, Nichols, Lockhart, Weldon, Sears, Tarleton,
Reavis, Owings, Nichols, O’Hearn, Johnston, Dugene, Maurer,
Creech, Hoover, Phillips, Beincke, Van Etten, Van Hoosen, Buck,
Gordon, Suttenfield and Sawyer.
The
present minister is the Rev. Stanley Fretwell. Justus Olney is
chairman of the church board.
The
first church organist was Mary Dysart. Others have been Nannie
Glasscock, Pearl Glasscock, Gertrude Dixon, Essie Arnold, Elton
Miller, Hattie Wilson, Effie Akers, Blanche Curtright, Lois
Halliburton, Elgelina Atterbury, and Barbara Olney. Mrs. Sally
Secoy, Mrs. Mildred Howe and Mrs. Jane Akers serve as organists
at the present time.
The
first missionary societ6y society was organized in 1904 by Mrs.
Q.T. Hall. This was replaced by the Ladies’ Aid Society in
1916. In 1931 an active Women’s Council was organized. Mrs.
Will Blades was the first president. In later years the name has
been changed to Christian Women’s Fellowship. Regardless of
name, the work of the women has been very important in the life
of the church. Mrs. Paul Callison is president of the C.W.F. at
this time.
BAPTIST
CHURCH
In
1951 the Paris Baptist church with the pastor Rev. Jean Osborn
and Rev Charles L. Norris took a religious census of Holliday to
determine the number of people in the community of the Baptist
faith. The census indicated that a Baptist work was needed in
Holliday. On September 3 of that year a revival was held in a
tent between the homes of Mrs. Lola Ensor and Tom Jones. During
that revival, thirteen people came forward. One placed his
membership in the Holliday Christian Church, while the other
twelve placed their membership in the Paris Baptist Church until
such a time as a church could be organized in Holliday.
Following the revival meeting the Odd Fellows Hall was rented,
and worship services and Sunday School were held there from
October 6, 1951, to August 16, 1953, at which time the new
church was occupied. The new church was dedicated on October 18,
1953.
The
first funeral held in the church was that of Mrs. Alice Hartman
on November 18, 1953, and the first wedding was June 3, 1072,
that of Virginia McGee and Mark Thomann, performed by Rev. Bruce
Mixen.
PENTECOSTAL
CHURCH
The
Holliday Pentecostal Church first purchased property in Holliday
in 1959. The land, which was located east of the Bethel
Cemetery, was purchased from Willard Adams.
When
the church was first established it had a membership of 35-40
consisting mostly of young people.
Larger
space was needed so in 1963, property was bought at the present
location, east of the Christian church.
From
the time of its establishment in Holliday, the pastors have been
Rev. Marvin and Helen Bailey.
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