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CENTENARY METHODIST CHURCH OF BONNE TERRE

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CENTENARY METHODIST CHURCH OF BONNE TERRE

The Centenary Methodist Church of Bonne Terre was first organized in 1882. None of the charter members are living. Pastor of the first meeting was Rev. D. J. Marquis, who served the community for two years.

In 1918 the present structure was erected at a cost of $15,000, with a seating capacity of 500. Present membership in the church is placed at 546 and the Sunday School enrollment is 325.

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Present Structure

The following pastors have served since the administration of Rev. Marquis: Revs. J. B. McNeil, J. P. Hilburn, Josephus Stephen, J. M. Rollins, S. W. Emery, N. B. Henry, F. M. Totten, J. E. McGhee, J. T. Kendall, T. C. Betterton, John F. Triplett, Cap B. Cunningham, J. K. P. Dickson, J. C. L. Boehm, H. I. Jenkinson, S. W. Emery, A. S. Coker, W. J. Heys, E. T. Adams, Nelson B. Henry, W. J. Velvick, Linus Eaker, J. T. Evitts, J. D. Tussey, William Stewart, and the present pastor, Rev. Clarence Burton.

Published by THE LEAD BELT NEWS, Flat River, St. Francois Co. MO, Fri. June 10, 1938.

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