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CENTENARY METHODIST CHURCH OF BONNE TERRE
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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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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.
