Highlights in our History.

 

1832 (Cir.) Founded by Barton W. Stone

 

1906: On April 29 dedicated a new building in a new central location.  We raised $26,000.00 in three services becoming a debt free church.  On that same day baptized 42.

 

1907: 600-720 members attended Sunday School.

 

1912: Clyde Darsie, Minister

 

1914: Myron L. Ponius, the longest serving minister with 26 years.

 

1922: New Organ was installed by the Austin Pipe Organ Company.

 

1949: Roy Hulan, Minister

 

1950: Leslie Heuston, Minister

 

1955: Gerald Miller, Minister

 

1956:  Legally changed the name to Central Church

 

1957-58 Renovations to sanctuary, organ moved, kitchen moved with new equipment, and new classrooms.

 

1964: William Sturgess, Minister

 

1970: Men’s Fellowship- Porky Days

 

1971: Door Bell Dinners started

 

1977: Robert Johns, Minister

 

1980: Hand Bell Choir started

 

1981: Jack Barnes, Minister

 

1990: D. Ambrose Stump, Minister

 

1991: Complete sound system in sanctuary

 

1993: Renovations complete with a new south entrance, new offices, new organ console, new black top parking lot, new van and storage garage.

 

1994:  New elevator and remodeled restrooms.

 

2000: Pat Jones, Minister

 

2003: New 14 passenger van

 

2005 Noah’s pArk built

 

2008: Rex Kibler, Minister