Thursday, October 20, 2011

October 16, 2011





Gretna Christian Church 100th Anniversary
Minister:  Dwight Mays
111 Leftwich Street
Gretna, Virginia
Mailing Address: Post Office Box 644 Gretna, Virginia 24557




Well, Homecoming finally happened and it was a beautiful day and so many people came and the sermon and food and singing afterwards was wonderful.  I hope everyone enjoyed the day as much as I did.  For the next few days I will be posting pictures from that day.  I hope you enjoy.


Steve Harris was named Member of the Year.


Mrs Catherine Rowland is one of our members that was baptized by Henry D. Coffee in 1928.


Ms Jeanette Bailess along with Steve Harris worked diligently during the last year putting together the history book for the Church and also the memorabilia room.


Mark E. Poole  photos
Disciples of Christ Historical Society 

Gretna Christian Church
Atha Bailey
Linda Dalton

Thursday, October 6, 2011

100th Anniversary

One of the ministers that served at Gretna Christian Church during the World War II years was Franklin H. Bennett.  He was at Gretna Christian in 1944.   The Disciples of Christ Historical Society was able to locate a picture for me of Mr. Bennett.

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

100th Anniversary


Gretna Christian Church 100th Anniversary
Minister:  Dwight Mays
111 Leftwich Street
Gretna, Virginia
Mailing Address: Post Office Box 644 Gretna, Virginia 24557



Only twelve more days until the Sunday Homecoming for Gretna Christian Church.  Make your plans to attend and celebrate their 100th Anniversary.

An Announcement to Make Today.

New Sunday School Officers and Teachers Beginning September 1, 2011.

Superintendent:  S. H. Crawley, jr-Assistant Superintendent
Assistant Superintendent-Mike Bailess
Secretary-Irene Tuck
Assistant Secretary-Kenneth Dalton
Ladies' Class Co-Teachers-Atha Bailey, Ann Brooks, Shirley Owen
Pairs and Spares Class Teacher-Steve Harris
Assistant Teacher-Donnie Barley
Youth Class Co-Teachers-Jeanette Bailess and Shirlene Barley

Thank you to the Committee-  Donnie Barley, Vonnie Custer and Kenneth Dalton



Mark E. Poole  photos
Disciples of Christ Historical Society 

Gretna Christian Church
Atha Bailey
Linda Dalton

Monday, October 3, 2011

100th Anniversary

It has been quite a few weeks since my last post and time is running out until Homecoming at Gretna Christian Church on October 16th.  Reverend Dwight Mays will be the speaker which will be followed by a covered dish supper.  At 2:00 p.m. the Crawley Family will be bringing a message in song at 2:00 p.m.Please  invite friends and family.

On September 18th the Gretna Christian Church had a guest speaker.  It was their former minister the Reverend Charlie Ellis.  Kim Burnette was also a guest organist on that day. There was a covered dish supper which was enjoyed by everyone.

Don't forget about the 100th Anniversary Cookbook.  Cookbooks are 12.00 each.  Please make check payable to the CWF and give to Atha Bailey.

Also don't forget about the piano fund.  If you would like to contribute, please mark "piano fund" on envelope with check made payable to Gretna Christian Church.


Mark E. Poole  photos
Disciples of Christ Historical Society 

Gretna Christian Church
Atha Bailey
Linda Dalton