Gretna Christian Church 100th Anniversary Wedding Edition March 9, 2011

Gretna Christian Church 100th Anniversary

Minister:  Dwight Mays

111 Leftwich Street
Gretna, Virginia
Mailing Address: Post Office Box 644 Gretna, Virginia 24557

Weddings are an integral part of a church's social life and Gretna Christian Church is no exception.  On February 16, 1992, six couples in the church were being honored for being married 50 years and more.  This is a picture of the couples.

The first couple starting from the left is Jim and Nell Bowling, Paul and Katherine Rowland, Oliver and Janie Farmer, Tommy and Ola Crawley, Frank and Laura McNinnis and Clark and Minnie Hedrick.

The church had a special worship service on February 16, 1992.  The service of  Marriage Reaffirmation was conducted by the minister, the Rev. Clifton C. McCoy.
A duet, "A Christian Home," was sung by Shirlene Barley and Gail Perkins, daughters of Tommy and Ola Crawley.   Other children and great grandchildren participated  in more special music and programs during the service.  The music director was Ms. Linda Dalton.  She was assisted by Ms. Eliza Hines.  Mrs. Atha Bailey, president of the CWF, gave a special recognition of the couples. The CWF sponsored a luncheon and special flower arrangements for the event.

Note:
Jesse and Ruby Towler were married for 52 years.  They were also recognized. Not pictured above.

Mark E. Poole  photos

Disciples of Christ Historical Society 

Gretna Christian Church