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About Us |
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Mission The Mission of First Presbyterian Church is to celebrate, proclaim, and share God's reconciling love in Jesus Christ. To that end, we are a community of believers in faith, worship, growth, and service, giving sacrificially for the sake of Christ in the world. Therefore, we commit ourselves in mission: · To call people to faith in Jesus Christ · To proclaim in word and deed the good news of the gospel · To minister to people's hurts and hopes · To nurture and provide care for people, within and beyond our community of faith |
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Pastor Dr. Daniel M. Donaldson
Director of Christian Education Alan J. Kobs
Director of Music Ministry Dr. David A. Hendricksen
Secretary Becca Wilford
Sexton Billy J. Mullins
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History |
First Presbyterian Church Greeneville, TN
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1780 |
It all began in 1780 at the Big Spring. Samuel Doak preached at the first gathering. |
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1783 |
Regular services began. Hezekiah Balch, educated at Princeton, was the first settled pastor; the church took the name Mt. Bethel. |
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1792 |
A log church was built near what is now Harmony Cemetery and Town Hall. It was later replaced by a frame building. |
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1840 |
The name of the church was changed to Greeneville Presbyterian Church. |
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1848 |
The present brick church was built on Main Street. |
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1926 |
A 3-story educational wing was added. |
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1928 |
A fire destroyed the interior of the sanctuary leaving only the brick walls standing. With the leadership of pastor, Dr. Jere Moore and the sacrificial participation of many faithful members, it was immediately rebuilt. |
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1940 |
The name of the church changed to First Presbyterian Church |
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1999 |
Christ Chapel was built and dedicated |
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2000 |
The Family and Nurture Center was built and dedicated |