William P. Weeks, jr. Minister of Gretna Christian Church

Gretna Christian Church 100th Anniversary

Minister:  Dwight Mays

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

Excerpts of Article from Christian Evangelist  Volume 93, No. 34
August 24, 1955


The Reverend Billy Weeks, was the pastor at Gretna Christian Church for two years (1953-1955) He received his B.A. degree from Lynchburg College, Lynchburg, Virginia, in August, 1955.  


While Mr. Weeks was the minister for Gretna Christian Church there were 36 additions to the church and a Christian Men's Fellowship, Christian Youth Fellowship and a Chi Rho Fellowship was organized.


Mr. Weeks was also instrumental in the building of the Ramsey Memorial Medical Center which brought a modern medical facility to Gretna.  




Thank you to:

Mark E. Poole  photos

Disciples of Christ Historical Society 

Gretna Christian Church

Atha Bailey

Linda Dalton