West Dyersburg Church Of Christ

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During the spring of 1949, the Church of Christ was established in Jenkinsville. Jenkinsville is a small community located approximately three miles northwest of downtown Dyersburg . A group of Christians who had been meeting with the Market Street Church of Christ in Dyersburg saw the need for a congregation in the Jenkinsville area. Consequently, on the first Sunday in March 1949, they began meeting in a small one room grocery store in Jenkinsville. From March 6 to October 5, 1949, some important events occurred, which helped get the congregation firmly established. In May, the Market Street Church of Christ assisted the Jenkinsville congregation in a ten day meeting held by Ross Spears. During this meeting, thirteen people obeyed the gospel and were added to the Lord’s church in Jenkinsville. In August, a tent meeting was held and five more were added to the congregation. About one month later, funds were obtained and construction began on a new meeting house. The congregation started meeting in their new building in the Jenkinsville community in December 1949. It is noteworthy to point out the stages of growth of this congregation. The first stage of growth was the construction of the meeting house in Jenkinsville as mentioned above. Another stage of growth was the construction of a new building on Highway 51 Bypass. Money for a building program began being set aside in the summer of 1967, and in the spring of 1969, property was purchased on the Bypass. On December 20, 1970, the congregation had its first worship service in the building it now occupies and became known as the West Dyersburg Church of Christ. Since 1970, the congregation has experienced continued growth which has necessitated additional building. In 1973, an educational wing was added. In 1979, a new auditorium was completed which seats about 500. In 1987, a new classroom and office annex was built. This building was built on property which was acquired in 1984. A multipurpose building was completed in 2000 that has nine classrooms and a fellowship hall, as well as a kitchen. In 2002, the present auditorium was renovated and now seats 600. The next stage of growth was the appointment of elders on March 1, 1970. Tom Lindsey, Doug Williamson, and Arco Maupin were the congregation’s first elders. Other men that have served: Joe Bennett, Gary Cutler, Harry Ferrell, Mark Johnston, Raymond McBride, Carl Mills, Steve Wellington, and Rick Crawford. Our present elders are: Tony Dement, Larry Fesmire, Purvis Lay, and Tom Eison. With God’s help, this congregation will continue to grow in number and increase its influence for the cause of Christ in this area and abroad.