Mt. The Zion Presbyterian Church is located in Sandy Springs, South Carolina, USA. It is part of the PCUSA denomination and is located in Presbytery Foothills of the South Atlantic Synode.
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In the early 19th century, Sandy Springs residents, especially Scotch-Irish pioneers, periodically gathered for a camp meeting at a nearby spring; but for regular weekly worship, they went to the Anderson Presbyterian Church. In 1832, a request was made and given to establish a local Presbyterian church, known as the Sandy Spring Presbyterian Church. Church building, skeletal structure, erected at Mt. Site of Zion is present in the land donated by Mr. Archibald McElroy. In 1842, Presbytery renamed the Presbyterian Church of Mount Zion.
Church records show that in 1834 the church had 40 members.
During the Civil War years from 1861 to 1863, no records were kept, and some of the early church records were destroyed by fire. There were also years when the church was empty (meaning there were no ministers serving in any capacity). Even so, Sunday School is maintained.
There are two known Civil War graves at the church cemetery. James Waddell Hillhouse (20 April 1822 - July 22, 1861), son of Rev. Joseph Hillhouse, and Michael Alexander Bellotte (January 1, 1830 - July 24, 1861), son of Jacob Bellotte, an elder at Mt. Sion's first session, died of a wound at the first Battle of Manassas. They served together in the 4th SC Regiment, and died of accidental discharge from the shell.
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Change Location
Hoping to add membership, congregation Mt. Sion chose in 1867 to move to a site near the railroad tracks and about half a mile east of its original location. Then, on August 26, 1876, the building was sold, and the members decided to hold a service at the old Grange Hall about three miles southwest of the Sandy Springs intersection.
In 1882, under the leadership of Dr. J. B. Adger and his son, Mr. John Adger, a drive began to raise funds to build a new church building. Mr. John Adger was instrumental in starting the movement when he managed to collect $ 250.00, the first money contributing to the construction of Mt. Church of Zion. In 1884 formed the Building Committee consisting of the following people: T. R. Simpson, W. J. Erwin, Alfred Benjamin Bowden, James Dickson McElroy and T. E. Dickson. When the church is finished, the total cash cost is $ 800.00.
As was the custom in the Presbyterian government towards the end of the 19th and early 20th centuries, the church did not hesitate to call before the Assembly any guilty member to break the order. The accused party is given a chance to confess and apologize for his sin. After consideration by the Assembly, a decision is made whether the suspension or justification is completed. Records show that most parties confess, apologize, and be defended.
Main Time
The United States entered World War I on April 6, 1917. President Woodrow Wilson had worked hard for the country's peace but to no avail. The hope is that US involvement can help "make the world safe for democracy." At this time the people of Mt. Zion presents a high patriotic sentiment. Young men volunteered or recruited into members of the armed forces. The women rolled bandages, made hospital clothes, and took cakes, cookies and sandwiches to soldiers who came through Sandy Springs by troop rail.
When the Great Depression hit America. Banks are closed, businesses fail, people without jobs. Churches, as well as individuals, are strongly influenced by this period of disaster and despair. "The Lord's acre" is driven by Mt. Zion. Farmers set aside a good acre of land, plant crops on it, pay special attention, sell the crops, and then give all the produce to the church. Tough time and rare money so this project is most beneficial for the financial status of the church.
Expansion
Only in 1950 plans for the Education Building were taken. The realization of an expanded facility's dream comes slowly. Construction is done on the basis of time and materials when funds are available. Some workers are employed and congregations contribute in part. Construction of concrete block and brick veneer, which cost $ 8,000, length 54 feet and 30 feet wide. It contains a meeting room, complete with a cheerful fireplace, kitchen, four Sunday school rooms and two small rooms.
Although the Education House was completed almost two years earlier, it was not until 4 August 1957, that it was officially dedicated during Homecoming commemorating 125 years of church establishment.
In 1996, the church rented out the church property to the county park. The land was opened, and a pavilion, playground, and walking lane were built and still enjoyed by today's society.
Mt. Sion continues to be an active congregation and an active part of the Sandy Springs Community.
Source used
- History - Mt. Presbyterian Church of Sion - Presbyterian Church (USA) Archives, Columbia Theological Seminary, Decatur, GA
- A Dipper of Reflections from Sandy Springs - Pendleton Historical Commission, Pendleton, SC and Anderson County, SC Library
- "My Life and Times 1810-1899" by John B. Adger, D.D., Whitten & amp; Shepperson, Richmond, VA, 1899
- MilitaryHistoryOnline.com
External links
- Presbytery Foothills website
- PC (US): Interactive Map of the American Synod
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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