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History of High Point First Methodist Church
Brief history of High Point First Methodist Church detailing origin in 1895 as First Methodist Protestant, initial 13 members, original site at 506 North Main, 1896 dedication, 1925 new Main and Richardson church built costing 200000, 1944 debt free, 194? dedication by Bishop Purell, current membership over 1200, mission work in Argentina, active Burgess Memorial Chapel and Mid-Week Chapel, and list of pastors including Rev W R Lowdermilk and Rev W Kenneth Goodson.
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First Methodist Church
First
Methodist Protestant Church
High Point
W. R. Lowdermilk
North Main Street
George R. Brown
Main and
Richardson Streets
General Conference
Methodist Union
First Church
Clare Purcell
Josephine Abrams
Wilbur Groome
Wilson Rogers
William Porter
J. S