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Copyright 2014 Reflections Then and Reflections Now

Cherokee Chapel Holiness Methodist Church 5590 Oxendine School Road

Maxton, NC 28364 1-910-843-2621

Created/Produced by Ms. Genette Oxendine and Members of the Church

Reflections and Reflections

Table of Contents 4 Church Documents 5 Letter of Honor from Bishop and Pastor 9 In the Beginning – The “Brush Arbor” 12 Reflections from 1914 13 Person to Person Interviews 16 God’s Plan 18 Oxendine School Celebration 20 Moving Forward from the Past 29 Covenant/Reports/Facts 32 Our Church – Leaders/Worship/Builders 41 Servants of God Reflected 47 Our Family – Our Church 51 VBS Time 74 Fellowship/Activities 83 Youth Sunday 84 Youth/Drama Department 86 Achievements/Honors 89 Time Honored Memorial 92 Christmas Celebration/Secret Pals 105 Missionary Work 111 Building for Present/Recognize the Past 113 Church Directory 115 Program Service/Agenda 118 Resolution of Thanks 125

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5590 Oxendine School Road Maxton, NC 28364

910-843-2621 October 18 & 19, 2014

www.lrchmc.org

Approximately five miles south-southwest of Red Springs, NC on the South Side of S.R. 1312 or Oxendine School Road.

Cherokee Chapel Holiness Methodist Church

Special thanks to all the members for the words, pictures, time, dedicated to the creation and production of this book.

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In The Year of Our Lord - 1914



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Dear Church Members, Congratulations on your 100th year of service to the Lord. During the years of 1963-1974, I had the pleasure of pastoring Cherokee Chapel Holiness Methodist Church. With the Lord's guidance and goodness Cherokee thrived and prospered.

The primary focus at that time was first and foremost to win souls to the Lord, develop programs to enrich the congregation , and pay off the debt of the church building. I started out as a part time pastor and after six years became full time. In 1966, I met and married Rosa Dial. She had twin daughters and later we had a son. Rosa and her daughters became active in the various programs at the church especially the music programs. Wanda Chavis led the music ministry at that time. The church was able to purchase an organ which enhanced the music ministry that was already in place. Concrete was poured to create walkways around the church, Sunday School membership grew to 334, the church library was expanded, and the church debt was paid off in full. We were then able to dedicate the church to the Lord. As presiding Bishop of the Lumber River Conference of the Holiness Methodist Church and as a member, I enjoy visiting Cherokee on a regular basis. The Lord is continuing to bless this congregation, and I see evidence of that every time I visit. My family and I will keep you in our prayers. May the Lord bless and keep you and make his face shine upon you.

In the Spirit, Bishop James H. Woods

Bishop, James H. Woods Lumber River Holiness Methodist Church

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From the Desk of the Pastor, we greet you in the Name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It is with great pride and admiration that we celebrate this monumental occasion, 100th Year Anniversary.


Jimmy F. Locklear, Pastor

In 1998, I was delegated to be the pastor for Cherokee Chapel for the up coming conference year. I grew up in the church, and had held many positions prior to becoming the pastor. There were challenges I faced as a young minister because I followed in the footsteps of so many great pastors from the past. We have had many highlights in the past fifteen years. The creation of a successful Bible study during the day, the development of our youth program on Wednesday nights, along with Bible study. There were many improvements to the church properties including; a remodeling of the interior of the sanctuary and our parking lots have been paved. The great success of our mission programs, which includes three trips to Brazil preaching the Word of God, building churches, and helping to start an association for the handicap in Brazil. Today’s church body is still vibrate and full of life. It is vital that the church body be healthy in order that this church will see another one hundred years if it be the Lord’s Will. Our hope is for the future to be as successful as the past Dreams and hopes are the food for accomplishments. It was the dream of a group of dedicated men and women who were willing to lay the foundation for the church. There are still descendants from those who started this church that make their way on Sunday morning when they hear the tolling of the church bell which indicates that service is about to start. It is my hope as it was every pastor before me, that the bell would always ring to the Glory of God. Cherokee Chapel will always be grateful to the family of Mr. Luther and Mrs. Susan L. Oxendine who donated the land that the church building now sits on. Other lands have been purchased since to add to the church holdings. May the work that was started one-hundred years ago continue in the name of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Rev. Jimmy F. Locklear Pastor

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Mr. Luther & Mrs. Susan L. Oxendine, Sr., provided the land for the building of the church. Cherokee Chapel Church will always be grateful for the many blessings we have enjoyed over the years because of their generosity.

Honoring M

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Mrs. Susan L

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Brush Arbor - 1914

And every day, in the temple and from house to house, they did not cease teaching

and preaching Jesus as the Christ. Acts 5:42

Pine timbers were cut from the local swamp areas surrounding the grounds of the present site and then sent to the local saw mill to be hued into useable parts for the Brush Arbor.

In the Beginning

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Brush Arbor: The Beginning - 1914 Psalm 123 :1-2

“I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord. Our feet shall stand within thy gates, O Jerusalem - Cherokee Chapel.

The original founders who stepped out on faith were: Mrs. Susan L. Oxendine, Mr. Alvin Chavis, Mr. John & Mrs. Cora Hall, and Mr. George & Mrs. Appie Pevia, and their children.

History: Life was hard and rough in rural Robeson County for many people. Many families had to

lived on sharecropper’s farms and work long hours in order to keep their family in a

house. In the 1900’s, sharecropping was a system of agriculture farming in which a

landowner allows tenants family to use the land in return for a portion of the money the

crops produced. Families lived in the houses agreeing to tend the land with their

children. All of the families cooperated in gathering the crops at harvest time.

Employment outside of a tenant’s family was limited, and were limited options in which

the family could survive except that of a tenant family. Many families were blessed with

landowners who appreciated their hard work, while others did not know from years to

year where the family would

Mrs. Susan & Mr. Luther C. Oxendine, Sr. Founders/Land Owner

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Mr. George Pevia Co-Founder

live the next year. There was not an abundance of tenant’s houses, or if they were

available living conditions was not suitable for occupancy.

Families in Robeson County could only purchase land after many years of hard work,

and at that time one or two acres was considered a treasure. Families had a long

history of remaining on the same portion of land while enduring many hardships of the

1900’s. Family members and neighbors depended on each other for gathering the crops.

As quoted by an elderly saint, “You come over to our house for a barn raising this week,

and we will gather up our equipment - axes, hoes, rakes, plows, and the mules, and

come to your place to help you.” Those shared croppers did many things together from

cutting cords of wood before the next hard winter freeze, building new barns, gathering

crops at harvest time, or helping nurse a sick person. This was not a time for malice and

ill will, but a time for sharing one another’s burdens and many times these gatherings

would become a camp meeting for God’s work.

Reflections from 1914 The founders who stepped out in faith sought a place to bring community together for

worship and thanksgiving. Not a brick building, not a building with walls, nor a place

with carpet on the floor or windows covered with expensive paintings, but a mere “Brush

Arbor.” The first place of worship was constructed around 1914 in the fall of the year

when farmers had gathered their crops and needed a place for worship and praise. The

Brush Arbor was constructed of poles and cut branches from a nearby wooded area that

would protected its members from the sun while giving the congregation a place of unity

for worship. There was not a set time for helping each other, but when the need arose,

members of the community would gather together, and within minutes, others would join

in the worship service.

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Mrs. Susie Jones Oxendine was interviewed and she is quoted here; “We must go to

the Joneses for service and a number of members from the church would form a

plan to attend to the works of the church and help in whatever jobs needed to be done

on the farm”. Hard work was never an excuse for failing to assemble for worship;

there was a Sunday morning worship service, and a Sunday afternoon service. Many

times service would continue in a member’s home until late in the evening. Folks

were busy, but never too busy for God and worship.

“For where two or three are gathered together in my

name, there am I in the midst of them.”

Matthew 18:20

Cherokee Chapel came about mostly because of the generosity of two people and the

devotion of many others. Husband and wife team, Mr. Luther Oxendine and Mrs.

Susan Lowery Oxendine, and their children gifted the Deed of Trust in the amount of

$40.00. The original document dated July 17, 1918 of Robeson County, State of

North Carolina names and given to Trustees of the Lumbee River Conference of the

Holiness Methodist Church, (later named Lumber River Holiness Methodist

Church) and their successors. The state of North Carolina, Book 150. This deed

made on the 17th Day of July, 1918 by Mr. Luther Oxendine, Sr. and wife, Mrs.

Susan L. Oxendine, and the first pastors to Rev. C. C. Lowry, Rev. F. R. Lowry, and

Rev. Z. R. Jacobs, Trustees of the Church Conference and their successors.

Recorded and witness by the same as above.

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Those named were: Mr. C. C. Lowry, Mr. F. R. Lowry, and Mr. Z. R. Jacobs.

The land located in Smith Township was adjoined by lands of the School House Lot

of District No. 3. Lying and being on the North side of the Long Swamp. The above

described land conveyed by this deed is to be used for Divine purposes by the

membership and Ministerial officers of the Lumbee River Conference of the

Holiness Methodist Church in the Wakulla area.

Person to Person Interviews: In 2001, Mrs. Susan Oxendine Jones, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Luther C. Oxendine

Sr. recalls, “Every Sunday was a special day set aside for worship, and

sometimes we would gather during the week for service. My mother , Mrs. Susan

Lowery Oxendine would often walk to different homes back then for church

gatherings. That was the way we traveled. The animals were in the fields and papa

did not allow us to ride them to church - we walked.” What a great commitment to

church and to God!

Mr. Conrad Oxendine, son of Mr. Luther and Mrs. Susan continued to provide more

history on how the church was named. In his earlier years as a member of the

church, he stated, “My father saw it only fitting that our church should carry an

Indian name, and so the church was Cherokee Chapel.” Those early six members of

the church knew that these hallowed grounds would always be a place where God’s

people would gather themselves for worship. With that, the church gave to the

Oxendine Family an unwritten code of ethics that the name was in recognition of us,

the Lumbee's, and so with that, this name would remain the same as long as God’s

reign upon this land, and until we shall inherit everlasting life and time shall be no

more.

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One Half Century of Growth

18 And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates

of hell shall not prevail against it.

Matthew 16:18

Cherokee Circuit 1918 - 1964

Our First Church

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God’s Plan -

In 1915, the founders began another leap

of faith in the building of a permanent structure.

Members saw more hard work ahead for them

because there were few gas powered saws and no

way of removing the timber except by mules, chains,

wagons, and one steam fire engine. They overcame

the obstacles: the timber was cut and land was cleared from the church property

and from the adjoining land owned by Mr. and Mrs. Luther Oxendine Sr., Mr. Judie

Revels Sr., and Mr. Lonnie Revels, and others members used large mules to pull logs

from the swamps, and another groups of workers trimmed the logs. The process at that

time was call huling the logs. The logs were cut and hauled with a two-horse wagon to

Mr. Zinger Hall’s Sawmill. The mill was located six miles from Red Springs. The trees

were processed and treated and returned to the building site. The trees were Long Leaf

Pine and the seating benches were made of Poplar wood. The dimensions of the church

was 60 feet long and 40 feet wide. The structure of the building was even more secure

when they ceiled both top and sides. The church was basically a rectangle with

classrooms within the confined area of this small structure. Classes would separate in

different parts of the inward church in order to accommodate adults and children for

Sunday School.

Original Builders:

Rev. Z.R. Jacobs, Pastor, Rev. Anderson Brewer, School Trustee, Mr. Luther

Oxendine, Sr., Leader, Mr. Richard Chavis of Prospect Church, Mr. Moriane

Jacobs of Bear Swamp Church, Mr. Henry H. Woods and Mr. Henry Jacobs of

Prospect Church.

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A church can be alive and growing even though the number of member attendees is not

changing. If those in the church are growing in the grace and knowledge of the Lord

Jesus, that is evidence that the church is experiencing true growth.

By 1947, the church explored the idea for expanding the structure of the church. There

was a need to add classrooms to the structure so that Sunday School meetings could be

held with the appropriate age group. The little church was growing and the people were

responding to God’s Plan. The addition of classrooms was possible with the men

and women working close together to provide

the little church with additional space.

This floor plan is still used as the symbol of our

church today which was built in 1961.

There are classrooms on each side of the church.

So then neither is he than planteth any thing, neither he that watereth: But God that giveth the increase. Now he that planteth and he that

watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour. I Corinthans 3:7-8.

We must quote the minister who gave this sermon at our church many years ago by

saying,

“But God and Only God Giveth the Increase”.

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In the Spring of 1948, Mr. Bennie Emanuel and Mr. Leonard Locklear were hired to

add “new pews” in the sanctuary. The church began to grow with increased attendance

and membership. More and More people began to set aside Sunday as a day for

worship.

In the following years, the community enjoyed events at the church and school. The

community has sustained years of success as evidenced by spiritual growth and

educational attainment. During those years, the Church experienced growth and there

was no separation of church and school, no separation of religious connection, and

basically in those times the “Church” was a partner in a child’s education.

At this time, we must stop and give recognition to our partner then and our partner now.

Yes! Reflections hold the most memorable thoughts that any person could ever hope

to treasure; Cherokee Chapel Church and Oxendine School was and will always be

center points for the community. Teaching begins at home and is enhanced within the

church and school. In times past, many children were unable to attend school until late

October after the crops were harvested. During that time assemble for worship was not

up for discussion as it might be today. Men, women, boys, and girls knew there was an

unwritten code of ethics that Sunday was for Church and all others things for another

day.

In the pages that follow, we recognized Mr. Luther and Mrs. Susan L. Oxendine and the

many people that put “Church and School” together. These two parts are what make our

community what it is today. Cherokee Chapel Holiness Methodist Church and

Oxendine School have always been a community that touches and enriches lives while

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In 1910, Mr. Luther Oxendine and wife, Susan

Lowery Oxendine gave the land that Oxendine

School is located on today. The Oxendine's were

the first Native Americans to own property in the

Wakulla community. Mr. Oxendine was the son of

Charles W. Oxendine and Nancy M. Oxendine.

Mrs. Susan was the daughter of Calvin Lowery and Mariah Sampson. Mrs. Susan was

the granddaughter of Henry and Nancy Sampson, the first Sampson Family to live in

Robeson County. She was also the niece of Legendary Henry Berry Lowery. The

Wakulla community completed the first wooden school by the fall of 1910. It opened

with one teacher, the late Ireana Locklear-Dial. During the 1920's an additional

teacher was added at the school. The original school structure was destroyed by fire

and was reconstructed using wood. In the early 1950’s the second structure was also

destroyed by fire. The school was then rebuilt using bricks that stand today. In the

early 1960's additional classrooms were added.

Indian children living in the community prior to 1910 had to travel to the Prospect

community to attend the Barton School to be taught reading, arithmetic, writing, and

spelling. They had to walk or be taken by horse and buggy. Due to the generosity and

dedication of the Oxendine’s Family many students were able to attend school in their

own community and experience a greater joy because they now have church and

school in the community. Among the Oxendine’s, Lowery’s and Sampson’s there is a

long heritage of many educators in the public school system. There are numerous

plaques that honor these families contributions to our church and school.

Tribute to Oxendine School

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Children of Mr. Luther C. & Mrs. Susan Oxendine Mrs. Susan O. Oxendine, Mrs. Leola O. Chavis, Mrs. Nancy O. Hunt,

Mr. Luther Oxendine, Jr., Mr. Henry Oxendine, Mr. Conrad Oxendine, Mr. Charles E. Oxendine, Mr. Arthur Oxendine, Not Pictured: Mr. Redell Oxendine

History and research show that the relationships between Cherokee Chapel Church and

Oxendine School helped to develop our spiritual and educational well-being. The

benefits are, without a doubt, tremendous. In 1952 – 1958, the church served

Oxendine School by providing two classrooms because of the overflow of students.

Mrs. Macy Locklear, Mr. Martin L. Lowery, Jr, Mr. James Howard Locklear, and Mr.

Clement Bullard at some time taught in the church. From interviews, students crossed

the highway and utilized the classroom on the left and right of the church.

In 1952, Mrs. Locklear taught third grade, in 1954 Mr. Lowery taught fifth grade, and

in 1955 Mr. Locklear taught sixth grade. Students honored the church and traveled to

their classroom using the outside aisles to enter the rooms without going down the

aisles of the sanctuary. Students were taught never to go down the main aisle of the

church because that was out of respect for church - God’s House. Inside the

classroom, teachers and students knew where they were and what a privilege the

church had provided to the school. Funds at that time were not available to build

school classrooms. Today some may say that prayer has been taken out of the

classroom, but it can never be removed from the heart. It’s a blessing to have the

knowledge to say the Lord’s Prayer. Our knowledge of the past school and church has

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God’s Plan is Manifest in Our Church and in Our Lives:

In December 1960, the church again was destroyed by fire and the Church relied on

Oxendine School when they opened their doors. On Sunday mornings the gym became

a sanctuary for worship. People were distraught but never lost faith in

what God’s Plan has been in the past and would be for the future. According to Mr.

James H. Woods, “time was hard, but life was good.” We must recognize and give

honor to the school officials who never denied the Church an open-door policy, and we

must say that where church and school abide together, there is a great unity among all

people.

Our church and school, Cherokee Chapel and Oxendine Elementary are only a coin toss

away from each other, but our lives have been permanently transcended from both

sides of the street. We wish to thank Mrs. Bernice Lowry, Mrs. Barbara Jacobs, Mr.

Holly F. Locklear, and Rev. James H. Woods , Mr. Conrad & Mrs. Ruth Oxendine, and

others who have provided some of the information about the relationship of our

community. Mrs. Bernice Lowry will share some memories from those school days at

the 100th Year Celebration on Saturday, October 18. We also want to thank the

granddaughters of Mrs. Viler Chavis, Shane and Shawn for sharing their pictures which

portray warm relationship between the school and church. We are blessed!

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John 3:16

For God So Love the World, That He gave

His only begotten Son, That whosoever believeth in Him Should Not Perish,

but Have Everlasting life.

I’m Save, I’m Save believeth

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Matthew 10:13 "And if the house be worthy, let your peace come upon it: but if it be

not worthy, let your peace return to you."

Oxendine School did become our “Church” , not

because of the building, but because of the people

who made their way on Sunday morning to

worship and remain in the faith while construction

was being done to rebuild the building, but not the church.

The Christmas Play, “Wedding Spell” by James F. Stone, was portrayed in 1964 by

several children and adults of our church. The story was in line with the “Prodigal Son”,

a son who had left home in years prior to the story, but returned home after several failed

attempts to obtain work. He had been gone so long that his father basically had dismissed

him from his thoughts and had given up hope that he would ever return. As the story

unfolds, the father welcomed him home again and relationships were restored.

Dr. Ralph D. Richardson: Luke, known as, the physician,

“The Savior of the Church” written approximately 60 A.D.

17 “When he came to his senses, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired servants have food to spare, and here I am starving to death! 18 I will set out and go back to my father and say to him: Father, I have

sinned against heaven and against you. 19 I am no longer worthy to be called your son;

make me like one of your hired servants.’ 20 So he got up and went to his father. “But while he was still a long

way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms

around him and kissed him. 21 “The son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you.

I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’ 32 But we had to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was

lost and is found.’”

Prophecy Teaching by Grider April, 2013

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The Play continues . . . . . . Santa Claus also made his stop by the church to help the children welcome in

Christmas and enjoy the Holiday Season. Mr. Spillers tossed small tokens of gifts to

the audience in order to lift spirits and bring a little joy to us all.

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Queen & King Macy Locklear, Zelma Jones, Isiah Locklear, Bernice Lowry, Viler Chavis, Jessie B. Chavis Luther C. Oxendine, Jr., Martin McKinley Jones Lowery., Jr., Clement Bullard Mr. Eugene Chavis, Principal

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In January of 1961, builders and members of the church were invited to take part in

the beginning efforts of rebuilding the church. Within months, blueprints and scales

were available for the committee’s review. Shortly thereafter, materials, supplies, bricks, and mortal began arriving on the premises. A Plan was Made.

In the months between January and March, a group of members prepared for the

rebuilding of the church. Mr. Martin L. Lowery Pastor; Mr. Harley W. Oxendine, Sr.

church leader; and Mr. Dallas Jacobs; and Mr. Lonnie Lowery; and Mr. Shirley

Locklear spear -headed the major construction for the new church building. During

those times, the church community experienced a great deal of love and compassion

for what God had in store for His people. Folks came from every part of the county,

from other states to assist in the rebuilding of The Church. As a young teen I

remember my father coming home after working long hours and never complaining.

In the months that followed, there were unity and commitment in every corner of the

process. Men and boys were at the church working while ladies were at home

cooking and prepare lunch for all the people who were scheduled to work. We never

knew where the money came from to feed the masses of people but there was always

enough food for everyone. Everyone was in a mood for rebuilding and restoring.

Many times individuals who worked a regular job and had time off from that job,

would come by to give an hour or a day or a week in the rebuilding process.

“A Teacher guides students into new adventures of learning.”

Mrs. Lucy & Mrs. Viler Retirement Mr. Noah Woods – Principal

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There was a need to update, repair, and refresh the Church structure. In 2002,

classrooms, new doors, carpet, and floors needed to be re-surfaced and painted. The

Church ceiling was lowered to create a friendly/sound environment for the benefit

of everyone. There was no interruption to our services, Our “Fellowship Hall” was

a temporary refuge for worship. This project added beauty to the church as well as

value. The Church wishes to thank Mr. Clayton Locklear, Owner of L & L

Construction, Inc. of Fayetteville, NC and staff for the beautiful job in giving our

Church the needed updates and repairs.

We are made right in God's sight when we, the “Founders of Wakulla Mission,

Cherokee Circuit, and now Cherokee Chapel Holiness Methodist Church” trust in

The Lord. With that trust, we all can be saved in this same way, no matter who we

are or what we have done for all have sinned and all have fallen short of God's

glorious standard. Now God in His gracious kindness declares us no longer to

worship in a Brush Arbor, but in a beautiful sanctuary with all of the modern

comforts that give pleasure to us, but more importantly, eliminates the excuse

people often give to stay away from church and fail to fellowship with one another.

We have done this through Christ Jesus, who has provided for us by taking away

our excuses. For as God gave these founders a vision, God sent Jesus to take the

punishment for our sins and to complete God's eternal plan for our lives. We are

made right with God when we believe that Jesus shed his blood, sacrificing his life

for us and rose from the dead in three days.

Cherokee Chapel Moving Forward …..

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Pressing forward. . . . . We, now dedicate this present house of worship to these individuals and

offer them a full faith from this church. We welcome these them to join the

church and enjoy the full fellowship of worship on this day, September 14,

2014, and “extend to them a pledge of commitment in their walk with God”.

Danielle Locklear, Phillip Oxendine, Rosa McNeil, Glenda Chavis,

Leigh Bullard, & Shannon Oxendine

Our Prayers Forward: The Christian life and Sunday is not just about

singing, fasting and praying; it is about what happens as we live on this Earth.

God is interested in what we do and why we do it. He does not honor hypocrisy:

only a heart devoted to Him. Service to God is not something we just do on

Sunday …. . it is a lifestyle. We are to love, trust, serve, obey, praise, and live

for Him. It is about surrender. We wish to extend another praise for all who have

placed their hands upon these grounds over the past one-hundred years.

In Jesus Christ We Pray,

Our Church

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The Good Shepard And So were the churches

established in the faith, and

increased in number

daily. Act 16:5

Mr. John & Mrs. Cora Hall, husband and wife members who were part of the founding members of the Church. We thank all the children who dedicated this memorial mirror, and we offer our gratitude to the family.

Honoring M

r. John & M

rs. Cora H

all Family

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“As For Me And My House We Will Serve the Lord” Joshua 24:15

Cherokee Chapel Holiness Methodist Church will always honor and worship The Heavenly Father.

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In 1912, “I remember last spring of receiving an appointment to preach at the school house above Wakulla, NC., and I do so, and we had a good congregation every Sunday, and we held a revival meeting, beginning July 28th and closing August 4th in 1912. We had a glorious revival. Nineteen confessed salvation, and on August 4th, we organized a church with 22 members, and one probationer.” Rev. F. R. Lowery, Missionary.

In 1912, on motion of Rev. F. R. Lowery be assigned to the new mission point near Wakulla, and at Thirteenth Annual Session of the Lumber River Mission Conference Annual that the New Mission Point near Wakulla be received into the Conference, So ordered by committee.

In 1916, Annual Conference during the business session proceeding, second day, Friday, November, 1916 the questions was taken up as to the redistricting of circuits. Several short but striking talks were made, the results of which on motion of the Superintendent, the

circuit were redistricted as planned by the Presbyter, Viz: New Prospect and Wakulla constitute a circuit known as Prospect Circuit.

In 1916, Annual Conference from the Wakulla Circuit/New Prospect ten pastors were received

and was under church extension.

In 1916, a revival was held at Wakulla missionary point and the spirt was greatly realized report by Rev. F. R. Lowry to Superintendent of Conference.

In 1933, Rev. J.R Lowry, Treasurer’s Report reported paid $49.91 for shingles and nail.

In 1939, on motion of Rev. Z. R. Jacobs, Cherokee & Macedonia were placed in a

circuit. The circuit was named Cherokee Circuit on motion by Rev. T. M. Swett.

In 1940, the Cherokee Circuit apportioned $8.00 for Conference – they paid $10.00.

In 1966, Cherokee Chapel was dedicated at Annual Conference by Rev. Julian Ransom.

In 1999, Richard Chavis was born in 1852 and died in 1926. He was leader of New Prospect Church and a leader in organizing the Lumber River Holiness Methodist Conference. His children: Ben Chavis, Annie Jones, Flora Bullard, John Chavis, Henry Chavis, and Rev. Tommy Chavis were all members of Cherokee Chapel Church.

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Dedication Service when loan for church was paid off

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Rev. Lawrence A. Oxendine served as the fourth pastor for the Wakulla Mission from 1924-1927, renamed Cherokee Chapel Holiness Methodist Church. He was a kind and gentle man who spoke with a soft voice traveling by horse and buggy during his ministry in the Holiness Methodist Conference.

Honoring R

ev. Law

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xendine Family

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Rev. Jimmy F. Locklear, Pastor Mr. Jennings Bullard, Mr. Martin Locklear

Front Row: Clayton Locklear, Jennings Bullard, Rev. Jimmy F. Locklear, Freddie Oxendine, Kernice Locklear, Sr., Joe Locklear, Back Row: Aaron Brewer,

Crawley Locklear, Carl Chavis, Russell Strickland, James Chavis, Eugene Wilkins, III

Mary Elizabeth Locklear Connie Bullard, Barbara Colbert

Music Department

Genette Oxendine, Kathy Jacobs Church Secretaries

C H U R C H

O F F I C E R S

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Order of Worship Sunday School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:45 AM Worship Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 AM Wednesday Bible Study . . . . . . . . . . . . 11:00 AM & 7:00 PM Youth Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 PM Drama Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st/3rd Sundays Dinner Fellowship 2nd Wed Night Each Month Love Feast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2nd Sundays Communion Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3rd Sundays Youth Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4th Sundays Conference Singing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5th Sundays

Roving Sunday School As the Need Arise

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Tricia Cummings, Director Lay Leader James & Debbie Chavis , Assistant Lay Leader

Drama Department Brenda Locklear, Director

Christina McMillan, Shannon Oxendine, Leigh Bullard Assistants

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Pastor Jimmy F. Locklear Exhorters Jennings Bullard Martin Locklear Superintendent Russell Strickland Assist. Supt. Jennings Bullard

Treasurer Clayton Locklear Trustee James Chavis Joe G. Locklear Steward Freddie Oxendine Carl Chavis Stanley Scott Class Leader Aaron Brewer Jennings Bullard Eugene Wilkins III Crawley Locklear Office Staff Genette Oxendine Kathy Jacobs Elaine Lambert Audio System Roy Chavis Bridgette Cummings Lay Leader/Assistants Trish Cummings Anita Jo Debbie Chavis James Chavis The church is to be governed by spiritual leadership consisting of those members who will not turn from the truth, but have sound faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, speaking the things which are of sound doctrine. That the aged person be sober, brave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience in promoting The Redeemer’s Kingdom.

Church Leadership

Our Church Dedication Service October, 1961

Harley W. Oxendine, Sr. Dallas Jacobs Lonnie Lowery Shirley Locklear

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Builders:

Rev. Tommy O. Chavis served as Pastor from 1933-1936 and 1943-1944. During these years families were suffering from the Great Depression, and Rev. Chavis was a major instrument in these hard times. And he gave some, apostles, and some prophets, and some evangelists, and some pastors.

Honoring R

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Rev. Martin L. Lowery—1950-1957 1960—1963

He was there when times were tough, and we (the Church) had to build again. Never waiver ,

but put himself in the mist of rebuilding and replacing what was destroyed by some unknown events.

Rev. Pete Locklear—1958-1959 A man of God, Rev. Pete served only a short time, but what

a power legacy he left behind. His believes were God, Church, Family, and the many lives he touch daily .

Rev. James H. Woods—1963-1974 Returning home , Rev. Woods began a new life with new directions that only God gives. His words of testimony on Father ‘s Day, June 16, 2014, “It is time for men to step up

and take responsibilities that is set before us. We are images of God—a Kind and Loving God to us all.

Rev. Julian Ransom—1975-1997 His message to the church on September 20, 1983 was “The Tree— Either make the tree good, and His fruit

good, or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit corrupt: for the tree known by His fruit.”. Math 11:33

Rev. Belton Locklear, Father of the Church His first sermon was on October 19, 1979 taken

from St. John 19:-10-18. “To Walk a Lonely Road”, then they took Jesus and led him away.

Rev. Jimmy F. Locklear 1998—Present What would Jesus Do? Blessed are the poor in spirit

they that mourn, and they that hunger and thirst after righteousness . . . . Pure in heart for they shall see God.

Ministers who serviced the Wakulla Mission, Cherokee Circuit, and finally renamed Cherokee Chapel Holiness Methodist Church.

Cherokee Holiness Methodist Church Present and Past Minister's Preaching God Word

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Rev. Joseph Anderson Rev. Tommy O. Chavis 1945 - 1949 1933-1936 - 1943 - 1944

Rev. Isaiah Locklear Rev. Tommy Swett 1937-1938 - 1941-1942 1939 - 1940

Rev. James R. Lowery Rev. Zachary R. Jacobs 1930 - 1932 1919-1920 1928-1929

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Rev. Lawrence A. Oxendine Rev. P. M. Locklear 1924 – 1927 1920 - 1923

Rev. French R. Lowery 1914 – 1918

Rev. Lowery was our first minister who faithfully served the Wakulla Mission. He spent seventy-five years in the minister lived to celebration his 100th birthday with five generations of family members in attendance.

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Honoring the D

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Mr. Dannie Chavis was a faithful member of our church for many years. Today, the Chavis Family continues to enrich their lives by faithfully serving our church.

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Brooks

Belcher

Colbert

Bullard

Clark

Woods

Brewer

Bullard

Jacobs

Barton

Halls

Oxendine

Carter

Bryant

Caulder

Locklear

Locklear

Bryants Deese

Chavis

Hunt

Lambert

Woods Emanuel Quick

Lowery

Jones

Jackson

Jacobs

Sheffield

Turnmire Wilkins

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John & Barbara Jacobs Stephanie, Alisha, Patrice, Audie,

Aubrey

Annie, James, Sandra, Evelyn Teresa, Arthur, Billy, Jemen

Harley W. & Essie Oxendine Genette, Trenette, Bobby, Freddie,

Harley Jr., Ronald

Essie & Rev. Belton Locklear

Conrad & Ruth Oxendine Chris, Connie, Ronnie

Pete & Myrtle Locklear Spencer, Eugene, Margaret, Ann, Hazel

Martin, Billy, James, Pat, Jimmy, Ronald

John & Pattie Chavis Freddie & Joyce Oxendine Harland, Richard Barbara, Harold, Sonier, Clement, Horace

Ben & Carla Chavis Eloise, Annie Lane, Annie Ree Claudine, Angie, Carlene

Eric, Thurman, Drake, James

Jennings & Connie Bullard Ronald & Christine Chavis Deanna, Jolena, Suzette, Crystal

Lawrence & Lucy Oxendine Michael, Mitchell,

Helen, Kenneth, Marilyn, Carolyn

Daniel & Ginger Locklear Ronald & Myra Locklear Levi, Lillian Grace Matt & Derek

Lilly Mae Woods Clarence, Charles, Virginaa

Anthony & Remonia

Crystal Bullard Glenda Chavis John & Thelma Locklear Friend - Riley Deborah, Tiffany, Darryl

Samuel & Rose L. Locklear Darlene Chavis Bishop James & Rose Woods Rhonda, Maurice, Clara Lynn Zachary & Braydon Cedric, Jean

Jessie & Bozie Locklear Barbara & Stanley Scott Joseph, Deorria, Malach, Zelma,Kernice, Elissa, Stanley Wayne, Terry Bozie, Jr. Samuel, Virginia, Jessie Bell, Thelma

Bryan & Alice Woods Joe G. Locklear Nancy & Mac Locklear Joseph, Misa, Malachi Ann Loria, Crawley

Tilton & Alva Scot Conrad & Ruth Oxendine Garth & Kathy Jacobs Kiristen, Frankie

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Kip & Teresa Woods Ron Oxendine Carolyn Hunt Brandon, Brittany, Jasonna Blaine

Dora Ann Breeden Genette Oxendine Corey & Jolena Locklear Kim, David Jazlyn, Cayden, Jenna

Bonford & Helen Locklear Rev. Jimmy & Annia Locklear JR Talley Kit, Amanda Chris, Victoria, Kimberly, Paige

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Jerry & Deanna Bridges Chris Oxendine Suzette & David Oxendine Esther, Jency, Jacob Alex & Aaron Caleb, Mark, Luke

Donald & Wanda Chavis Ella Mae Hammonds Lynn, Shawn, Shane, Buckey Crystal, Garth, Chad, Alice, Phillip, Gloria, Trina Rena

Thurman & Ava Scott Willie L. & Virginia Brewer Courtney, Ryan, Deanna, Jeremy

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Roy & Glenda Chavis Edsel & Brenda Scott Carl Jackson Deanna, Kecsha, EJ, Kirsten, Ken

Ernest & Catherine Chavis Kernice, Sr. & Dorathy Locklear Ernie, Timmy. Betty. Bucky, Lynn Charlotte, Karen, Wanda, Shane, Betty, Shawn, Guy, Carl, Donald, Dennis, James

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James Bryan “JB” Chavis Carol Locklear Marcus & Misty Godwin Isaac, Ian, Isaiah, Mcckenzie Jay, Andrew

Burnette Driggers Mary Bullard Jeff, Sarah Dottie, Mary, Albertine, Reedy, Ella Mae Myrna, Elaine, Steve, Donald, Chester

Betty & Aaron Brewer James & Rose McNeil CJ, Mason, Drew, Zoie, Haley, Derrick, Cedric Kagenia, Lori

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Orleane Chavis Danielle Locklear Samuel Locklear Kelby, Michael

Sherman & Brenda Locklear Ronnie Chavis Crawley Locklear Garrett, Gavin

Clyde & Annie Chavis Tricia Cummings Nikayia, Eugene III, Ethan, Nicholas, Nicole, John, Bryston, Kayland Brad, Eugene IV, Julianna

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Wiley & Geraldine Oxendine Perry Woods Christina McMillian Audrey, Angie, Larry, Grayland Wyatt, Waydon

Sandra Oxendine Luther C. & Mabel Oxendine Aaron & Lisa Scott Sherry, Luther, Jr. Truman, Wyvis, Turley, Avis, Nina, Hamer, Rubin, Phyllis, Emily

Clyde & Annie Chavis Strickland & Locklear Carl & Charlotte Chavis Families

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Loria Locklear Crawley Locklear James & Debbie Chavis Darrian, Chelsey, Bernita, Barnard, Sheba, Kevin JB & Rebecca Dana, Danny Shawn, Jordan

Eunice Bullard Patricia Lambert James & Sylvia Burney Marcie

Rose M. McNeil Patsy Locklear Jaelyn, JC, Kira, Kaylee Stephen, Genia, Morgan Caleb, Shay, Madilyn Lori, Kelvin, Chandler

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Elaine Lambert Catherine & Wick Chavis Clayton & Shelia Locklear Vernon, Linda, Annie, Deborah Gloria, Pearl

Guy Chavis Bobby D. Oxendine Bonnie Scott Nyla London, Landry, Sai, Talon Rylan, Chaz, Phillip, Shannon, Blake, Leigh, Charles, Marie

Kernice Locklear, Jr. Ronald & Susan Jacobs Martin & Mary Locklear Tyler, Cody, Jacob Dakota, Jay, Lauren, Carolyn Mary Elizabeth

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Michael Brewer John Paul & Shelly Locklear Bernice Locklear Michaela Kelly, Katlin, Jasmine, Breana Mel Connor

Russell & Christine Strickland Arthur & Marie Oxendine David & Brenda Lowery Chris, Zaiya Jason Brandon, Mataysha

Perry & Nena Blue Children of Nancy & Earl Hunt Josie, Mrs. Emily, Clara Liddy, Eva, Wyvis, Delbert Conrad, Emery, Ardell, Carolyn Lauren & Justin

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Henry and Addie Oxendine David & Priscilla Locklear Jimmy, Herbert, Juanita, Brad, Addie Ree Lauren & Justin Henry Jr., Hudell, Dottie, Dora Lee, Jackie, Virgie

Bishop James H. & Rosa Woods Hamer Lee & Emily Oxendine Cedric, Meredith, Joan, Jean Robin, Delton, Nena

Dell & Darlene Quick Jerry & Lori Talley Sam & Lula Bryant Mackenzie, Derck, Jr., Deidre Tammy, Paul, Connie Skyler, Derek, Megan 64

Rev. Monroe & Cora Woods Rena Oxendine Maggie, Sandra, Monroe Jr., Mildred, Craig, Anita Jerry, Jimmy Andrea, Corey

Clyde & Barbara Colbert Gary & Loretta Brooks Benjamin, Jonathan, Ivan, Isaiah, Damian Megan, Jasmine, Lauren Maria, Haley, Toby, Amber, Brett Kim, Anila, Zavier

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Maree Chavis Diedra Belcher Joshua, Ariel, Mackenzie

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Sam & Lula Bryant Family

Kevin & Bathsheba Locklear Ronald & Myra Locklear Patrick, Aidan, Derrick

Ferlin & Patricia Carter Ken & Dinah Butcher Christina, Allen, Arran, Taylor

Loretta Brooks James & Debbie Chavis Linda Oxendine Zavier Isaac, Isaiah, Ian, Jacob Valerie, Daniel, DaKota

Michael & April Chavis Henry & Janie Chavis Johnny & Sonja Bullard Nyla, Jalynn, Brandon John, Richard

Danny Chavis Family Reunion 1984

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Trilby Inman Kernice & Dorthy Locklear, Sr. Family

Kevin & Kecha Locklear Matthew & Wanda Locklear Brianna, Taylor, Madison, Kyja Thurman

Rev. Steve Locklear David & Victoria Webb Constance, Marlene, David, Noah

David & Cathy Emanuel Jeff & Debbie Locklear Jamison Mark, Matthew, Michael Kristin, Joshua, Ariel

Rev. Julian & Florence Ransom Vicki

“What does the book say, boy?” The Leader, - Rev. Julian Ransom

“Strike At The Wind” 1976 – 1986

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Bonford Locklear: “My call came, in 1975. I went with the Lord, and He brought me home again. Traveling with me was my Bible. My Bible went to Kentucky, then Georgia, Texas, and Iraq and back home again—I give God the credit.” April C. Chavis: “As a mother and wife it was very hard to be away from family. I missed so many milestones in their lives. Thank God for allowing me to return home. Please remember all the women who proudly wear the military uniform.” Rev. Jimmy Locklear: “I appreciate the opportunity to service. Now I answer a higher call, to carry God’s message everywhere I go.” Martin Locklear: “The call came and I answered life goes on.” Ronald Bryant: “I am glad to have served my country.” Joe G. Locklear: “I thank the church for praying for me, and to God for saving. My dad was saved the year I was in Vietman.” Freddie Oxendine: “To all the veterans that have passed on to their reward, and to us who are still remain, saying thanks is not enough, the war is over but there are still battles to be fought.” Cedric Brewer: “I was proud to serve my county in the United State Army, but I missed my family very much. The day I was discharged was a happy day in my life.” Stanley Scott: “ I am a career veteran and proud of it. My tour of duty allowed me and my family to travel to many different countries in which I gained a wealth of knowledge. I continue in service on our Honor Guard Team at the local level in which we honor our fallen soldiers.” Adam Belcher: “I am thankful to have served my country because my father, grandfather, and uncles had served before me. I will forever be grateful for the opportunity to serve with these men and women”. Kernice Locklear, Jr.: “It was an honor to serve my county.” Kernice Locklear, Sr. “Military instilled in me the man I am today. Meeting people all over the world, the different culture in our universe, and thanking God for all my being.”

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A Soldier’s Point of View in 2014

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Written as Prayer to Church in 2004

Mr. Curtis Woods served as a class leader and exhorter for many years. As a spiritual man of God, he began his ministry at a young age serving in the Holiness Methodist Church, and was in the process of being ordained as a minister at the time of his passing.

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Adult Choir - Mary Elizabeth Locklear, Pianist Glenda Chavis, Sandra Locklear, Joyce Oxendine, Burnette Driggers

Crawley Locklear, Shelia Locklear, Carolyn Hunt, Diane Belcher Clayton Locklear, Kernice Locklear, Sr., Freddie Oxendine, Graylon Oxendine,

Martin Locklear, & Joe Locklear

Drama Team

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Mr. Cooper was the main attraction

for our Annual Vacation Bible School

held the week of June 23, 2014. Each

day the children were introduced to a

different theme for the lesson . God is

Creator, Provider, Protector,

Savior, and King.

During VBS Time, Children were introduced to “Mr. Cooper” a spectacular puppet show which portrayed real life lessons. Mr. Cooper learned some valuable lessons himself. Even though his is a puppet, God is our Protector in everything. Phillip and Shannon Oxendine enacted the show for the children each day. Below: Teachers: Joyce, Connie, Loretta, Diane, Brenda, and Sherelene did a wonderful with lesson every day in relationship to our theme.

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On Friday, kids portray their favorite animal character as they march around a circle singing, “God is our Creator, God is our Provider , God is our Savior,

God is Our King.

Kids took turns batting for candy from their favorite Pinata Animal-Stuffer. Afterwards, they scrambled for their favorite treat. Elissa Scott, Misty Godwin, Connie Bullard, and Freddie Oxendine organized these events.

Youth Sunday – 4th Sunday of Month

Children Active Drama Worship and Hand Praise

“I will break these chains”

Students and Teachers received a special anointing as they returned to school. Rev. Marvin Locklear , visiting minister, touched each child and teacher on this special day of praise and thanksgiving.

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Youth enjoyed summer fun activities before going back to school.

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Craft & Art Class Diane Caulder,

Brenda Lowery,

and children created and sculptured art pictures

during VBS Time.

Honoring R

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Rev. Angus Jacobs served as a faithful leader in the Methodist Church for many years. He was a worker and steward of the Word, and served as an evangelist ministering in different churches. He was a faithful member of the Cherokee Circuit now Cherokee Chapel Holiness Methodist Church.

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Our Annual Adventure Trip 2014

Extends fellowship far beyond the wall of the church with the possibility of touching others, Integral part of the instructional program revealed to them in their Bible’s Lesson. Field trips provide participants with first hand experience related to the topic or concept they discussed in church and school, Unique opportunities for learning that may not be available within a confined area, Fellowship with each other as the group travels to various place around the country. Provide participants the opportunity to decrease the cost of travel to many families with opportunities to see God’s creation in other places.

Why have Christian fellowship outside of the church walls:

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“Save in Arms of Jesus”

Our Senior Trip

The fellowship experience during our annual senior trip was appreciated by everyone. It’s

another outreach ministry that our members could not experience except through a group-

travel plan. They traveled to see our nation’s capital, Washington, DC and others site in the

area. We are grateful to have experienced the fellowship of those that made this trip possible

because it serves as a recreational experience that will only come along with group planning.

Cheryl Brewer & Diane Belecher Program Directors

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“And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in Heaven. Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years

draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them.”

When should parents teach and train children about Jesus? Deuteronomy 6 (KJV) 6 And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart. 7. … teach them diligently unto

thy children, and shalt talk of them thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up. Proverbs 1:8 (ESV) 8 Hear, my son, your

father’s instruction, and forsake not your mother’s teaching, When we live and stay in line with these biblical teachings our church and our families are strengthened as we will see in the next

picture clips.

Rylan Oxendine Reads: Matthew 23:9

Children from the Youth/Junior Department are a dedicated part of the church activities.

Member takes times our of the schedule to attend VBS during the summer months.

We, the Church, appreciate and thank them for their devotion to God.

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Barbara Colbert Joyce Oxendine & Connie Bullard Junior Department Sharing Bible Stories

Summer Camp Activities

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Rev. Marvin Locklear & Eugene Wilkins II Prayers for a Safe Return to School

David Emanuel invited students and teachers to a special meeting of blessings as they returned to school on August 25, 2014.

Our prayers will continue to be a safe-learning environment where children will

become productive individuals so they grow up in the admiration of our Lord Jesus

Christ.

Five Little Stones David & Goliath Story - by Leigh Bullard

David, the youngest son of Jesse, was sent to the battle lines by his father to bring back

news of his brothers. David was a small boy, but he had someone special on his side.

“He was a boy - sent by God” who protected Israel from the Philistines. Goliath, was

a giant who wore a helmet of brass on his head, and his body was fully protected with

metal and iron. He thought nothing could hurt him and that he would be able to protect

the Philistines. On the mountain, the Philistines knew that with Goliath, his strength

would be all that was needed when they saw this small little boy approaching them as

he walked in the valley. While there, David heard Goliath shouting his daily defiance

and he saw the great fear stirred within the men of Israel. David responded, "Who is

this uncircumcised Philistine that he should defy the armies of God?” The Lord that

delivered me out of the mouth of a lion, and out of the paws of a bear, shall deliver me

again. And David pulled from his bag a stone, hit Goliath and killed him, and when the

other Philistines saw that Goliath was dead, they fled. What they did not understand

was that God was in the matter and placed the stone right in an opening on Goliath’s

helmet; all things are possible

through and by God.

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Vacation Bible School 2014 “Jungle Safari” brought much excitement to Cherokee’s Youth. Kids learned what’s so great about God, explored the nature of God, and learned how to serve God in practical ways. Also, kids stretched and strengthen their talents while creating instruments, learning lyrics and matching motions to get their praise on for that priceless treasure (God, our King). Our VBS closed with a Toucan Jam that consisted of a puppet show, parade of jungle safari apparel, slideshow, bursting of piñatas, volleyball, and many other fun-filled activities.

Shannon Oxendine Assistant Christina McMillan

Assistant

Brenda Locklear Chairperson

Leigh Bullard Assistant

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Rylan

Wyatt Landry

London

Haley

Waydan

Jacob

Shianila

McKayla

Jaiden Isaac

Taylor

Ian Isaiah

CJ

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Cierra

CBM Ministry

Activities at Greystone Manor Several times a year the

Youth Department bring the works and praises to an

elderly senior nursing home.

Jennings & Connie Bullard, Marie McNeil, Alvia Scott, Orleane Chavis, Sandra Oxendine, Sylvia Burney, Charlotte Chavis, Trica Cummings, and Roy Chavis are members who

organized the (CBM) Christian Bible Ministry during the year. Children attend these meetings several times during the school

year.

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Honor Students for 2014 PK-Kindergarten

Wyatt, Jamison, Zavier, A’Nila, Shanila, Nyla

Honor Students for 2014 High School

Stephen, Brandon, Ariel, Alex, Briana Rev. Jimmy Locklear Pastor and Kristen & Isiah served escorts

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Rylan Oxendine Elishia Scott Ethan Wilkins Highest Level – 2nd RCC-Early College World Series – Dixie Reading & Math GPA 4.0 Second Place - 2014

Eugene Wilkins IV Bryston Cummings Stephen Strickland West Robeson American Top AR – 3Rd Grade Cum Laude – Red Springs Hi All Star Dixie Youth –2013 Reading/Science/Math Enroll – UN Greensboro

Waydan McMillan WR-National All Stars

District Winner-3rd Place Reading G2

Brianna Locklear Scholarship- Golf

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Mr. Shelton Bullard was a dedicated member who served the Holiness Methodist Church for many years. He had a long-life devoted Christian for the growth and development of Cherokee Chapel Church.

Honoring M

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WHO ARE THEY THAT I SEE

Revelation 7:9 "After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, Mr. Luther and Mrs. Susan Oxendine, Mr. Alvin Chavis, Mr.

John and Mrs. Cora Hall, Mr. George and Mrs. Appie Pevia, and many that followed . . .

which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands;" Revelation 7:13 "And one of the elders answered, saying unto me, What are these which are arrayed in white robes? and whence came they?" Revelation 7:14 "And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb." You see, these are believers in Jesus the Christ (the saved) who have been brought out (saved in) of great tribulation. Matthew 24:21- 22 describes the severity of this great tribulation. Matthew 24:21 "For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be." Matthew 24:22 "And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened.“ Revelation

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Leola O. Chavis Susie O. Jones Nancy O. & Earl Hunt Conrad Oxendine Daughters and Son of Mr. Luther C. Sr. & Mrs. Susan Oxendine

Mr. Luther C. & Mrs. Susan Oxendine, Sr.

Jessie & Bozie Locklear Henry Oxendine Son of Mr. Luther C. Sr. & Mrs. Susan

Elwood & Polly Oxendine Author & Muriel Oxendine Luther C. Jr. & Mable Oxendine Sons of Luther C. Sr. . & Susan Oxendine

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Lilla Mae Woods Martha Jane & Russell Woods Sr. Dovie Scott

Nancy Locklear Janie & Henry Chavis Jessie Bell & Rev. Tommie Chavis, Sr.

Shirley & Virgie Locklear Marl Strickland Billy Oxendine

Catherine C. Strickland Essie Mae & Harley Oxendine, Sr. Viler Jane Chavis 93

Lullen & Lonnie Lowery Myrna & Frank Scott Arthur Oxendine

Zelma & Lewis Locklear Ruthie Locklear Richard & Rosie Jane Locklear

Lina Bell S. Locklear Loria Locklear Mary & Henry Bryant

Spencer & Fancy Locklear Clementeen & Russell Woods, Jr. James & Mary Bullard 94

Clarence & Ester Locklear Hanford Locklear Josh & Flora Bullard

Rev. French Lowery & Friends

Ben & Carla Chavis Adrian Oxendine Maude & Leonard Locklear

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Rev. Monroe & Cora Woods, Sr. Gladys Jacobs Andrew & Delphia Chavis

Nolan Bryant, Jr. Bill & Annie Neal Bryant James & Annie Jones

Henry Woods, Jr. Lester Locklear Eva Locklear

Rosie Lee Locklear Mae Antheus Edwards Drake Chavis

Thurman Chavis

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Ronald Locklear Derrick Ella Mae Hammonds Alma S. Brewer Father & Son Teresa

Lawrence & Lucy Oxendine Wanda S. Oxendine John Locklear

Judy Talley Raymond & Hettie Locklear Ila Mae & Wade Chavis

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Berta Mae Edward Catherine & Ernest Chavis Annie B. Bryant

Nancy & Mac Locklear Wiley Oxendine

Elias & Delphia Locklear Geraldine Chavis Auldry Brewer 98

Ronnie Brewer The Locklear’ Family Chad Rachels Longevity Counts - 713 Years Polly, Magie, Mary, Ruthie Nancy, Catherine, Isaiah, Richard

Dallas & Paree Jacobs Rev. Tommy & Jessie Bell Chavis

Rev. Isaish & Bethena Locklear Rev. Joseph & Annie Anderson

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George Pevia Queen Esther Locklear Co-Founder Roy Locklear

Henry Chavis Eva M. Bryant Whyoner Bullard

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Chalmers & Reola Bullard Burlin & Euna Locklear Percell Locklear

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Mrs. Susan’s Mother

Our church has honored members of the Secret Pal -Senior Citizens of our church since 1988.

Below is a list of those members who were once a part of the church organization and now God

did choose to call them to their eternal rest.

…they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary, and they shall

walk, and not faint. Isaiah 40:31

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Cherokee Chapel Home Demonstration Club was an organization of ladies who held meetings at the local club house many years ago. The club purchase a stained class window which would forever display their organization while honoring Cherokee Chapel Church.

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Christmas and Secret Pal’s Party

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Senior Citizen – Secret Pals Christmas Party

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memories are best when we share and fellowship together.

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“Forever in the Arms of God”

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“Life is good

when we share our

toys and our Love.”

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Merry Christmas!

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Cherokee Chapel has been instrumental in bringing Christianity into part of of Central America, Trairi, Brazil. The church purchased seven hundred Bibles, help build churches, and established a association for the handicap by purchasing wheelchairs. It is our hope that this missionary work will continue to grow and prosper.

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Mission Work in Canada The Bullard Family has reached across boarders to spread God’s Word. As a part of the team from “Mission of the World, the Bullard Family go to teach, testify, and witness in Canada.

are in the missionary work. Serving in another country was a dream come true for our family. We wish the thank our church

for their support in this outreach, teaching ministry.

The Bullards

Mr. Jennings & Mrs. Connie

Bullard, and their daughter,

Ms. Crystal Bullard

Prepare the Way: Then said he, Lo, I come to do thy will, O God. He taketh away the first, that he may establish the second. Hebrew 10:9

“What God has bless with a vision let no man hinder, but that all should prepare and give blessings and thanks for His Work.”

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The Brush Arbor Group along with the spirits of Mr. Judie Revels and Mr. Lonnie Revels used Pine trees cut from the property of Mr. Luther Oxendine (HW Oxendine now) and hauled to the church in preparation to erect a Brush Arbor. Michael Chavis, Roy Chavis, Bonford Locklear, Rev. Jimmy Locklear, Jake the dog, Jerry Locklear, Ron Oxendine, Crawley Locklear, Jeff Driggers, Wade Chavis, Jr. Bobby Oxendine, Kernice Locklear, Sr., Jennings Bullard, Freddie Oxendine, Joe Locklear, Connie Bullard, Ruth Oxendine, Burnett Driggers, and Genette Oxendine were in attendance on these days.

Prepare the 100th Year Old Brush Arbor

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Belcher, Diane 108 Belcher Lane, Maxton, NC 28364 843-5364 Blue, Nena & Perry 1589 Doc Henderson Rd., Maxton, NC 28364 844-3700 Brewer, Aaron & Betty 1217 Hasty Rd., Maxton, NC 28364 843-4563 Brewer, Cedric 1213 Hasty Rd., Maxton, NC 28364 843-9593 Brooks, Loretta & Gary PO Box 71 Shannon, NC 28386 359-0090 Bryant, Ronald 122 Bryant's Circle, Maxton, NC 28364 844-5481 Bryant, Sam & Lula 1244 Hwy. 71 North, Maxton, NC 28364 844-5117 Bullard, Bill R. & Lettie 388 Bullard Rd., Maxton, NC 28364 843-5079 Bullard, Blake & Leigh 4727 Prospect Rd., Maxton, NC 28364 258-2434 Bullard, Eunice 342 Bullard Rd., Maxton, NC 28364 843-3305 Bullard, Jennings & Connie 11 Kever Rd., Maxton, NC 28364 521-3572 Bullard, Johnny & Sonya PO Box 2845, Pembroke, NC 28352 734-2497 Burney, James & Sylvia 232 Triska Dr., Maxton, NC 28364 844-5506 Butcher, Kenneth & Dinah 118 Katie Buie Rd., Red Springs, NC 28377 706-3721 Carter, Ferlin & Patricia 215 Cherokee Circle, Maxton, NC 28364 843-3306 Caulder, Diane 1669 McGirt Rd., Maxton, NC 28364 844-9892 Chavis, Angie 1189 McGirt Gin Rd. Maxton, NC 28364 309-3073 Chavis, Betty 356 Chavis Rd., Red Springs, NC 28377 843-3019 Chavis, Carl & Charlotte 5256 Old Red Springs Rd., Maxton, NC 28364 843-5954 Chavis, Carolyn 5789 Oxendine School Rd., Maxton, NC 28364 844-1798 Chavis, Clyde & Annie M. 855 Chavis Rd., Red Springs, NC 28377 843-5919 Chavis, Dennis 7293 Prospect Rd., Maxton, NC 28364 Chavis, Glenda 7872 Hwy 71 North, Maxton, NC 28364 318-4326 Chavis, Horace & Linda 2049 NC Hwy 71 N., Maxton, NC 28364 705-5530 Chavis, Guy 7293 Prospect Rd., Maxton, NC 28364 Chavis, James & Debbie 1272 Chavis Rd., Red Springs, NC 28377 843-4831 Chavis, Janie 9131 Rennert Rd., Shannon, NC 28386 843-5840 Chavis, Ronald & Marie 6165 Oxendine School Rd., Maxton, NC 28364 843-3558 Chavis, Orleane 498 Chavis Rd., Red Springs, NC 28377 843-2567 Chavis, Ronald W. & Christine 702 East 3rd St., Red Springs, NC 28377 843-8804 Chavis, Roy & Glenda 1771 Modest Rd., Maxton, NC 28364 844-5936 Chavis, Timmy & Darlene 5740 Old Red Springs Rd., Maxton, NC 28364 843-1616 Chavis, Wade Jr., & Janice PO Box 452, Red Springs, NC 28377 843-2412 Clark, Karen 190 K. Lakeview Dr., Pinehurt, NC 28374 235-0513 Colbert, Barbara - Amber 100 Bryant's Circle, Maxton, NC 28364 844-5356 Cummings, Bridget & Pete 1439 McGirt Gin Rd., Maxton, NC 28364 844-2371 Cummings, Cheryl 5150 Wilson Rd., Maxton, NC 28364 843-2566 Cummings, Patricia & James 1439 McGirt Gin Rd., Maxton, NC 28364 844-3747 Deese, William & Susan 9098 Fairley Rd., Rowland, NC 28383 844-3099


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Demery, Brenda & Carl 1631 McGirt Rd., Maxton, NC 28364 844-3088 Driggers, Rose, Sarah & Jeffrey 256 Bryant's Circle, Maxton, NC 28364 844-5676 Emanuel, David & Cathy 5181 Old Red Springs Rd., Maxton, NC 28364 843-3773 Godwin, Marcus & Misty 10040 Hasty Rd., Laurinburg, NC 28352 276-7755 Hunt, Carolyn 6229 Hwy 71 North, Maxton, NC 28364 843-4442 Jackson, Carl 3997 Mt. Zion Church Rd., Red Springs, NC 28377 843-8340 Jacobs, Arlie 3080 McQueen Rd., Red Springs, NC 28377 843-3920 Jacobs, Garth & Cathy 181 Lakewood Dr., Maxton, NC 28364 844-5311 Jacobs, Wilbert, Barbara, Patrice 1285 McGirt Rd., Maxton, NC 28364 844-3898 Jones, James W. & Zula 4784 Preston Rd., Maxton, NC 28364 843-5894 Jones, Wanda 3437 McGirt Rd, Maxton, NC 28364 Lambert, Elaine & Furnie 788 Hwy. 71 North, Maxton, NC 28364 844-3210 Lambert, Patricia PO Box 745, Maxton, NC 28364 844-9238 Locklear, Annie R. & Hubert 1837 McGirt Gin Rd., Maxton, NC 28364 844-9249 Locklear, Belton 160 Trisha Dr., Maxton, NC 28364 844-5801 Locklear, Bernice & Melton 152 Isaiah Rd., Maxton, NC 28364 844-2078 Locklear, Billy & Patsy 6217 Oxendine School Rd., Maxton, NC 28364 843-2711 Locklear, Bonford & Helen 377 Lacy Rd., Maxton, NC 28364 587-9055 Locklear, Carole 14209 NC 130 Hwy. West, Maxton, NC 28364 703-4195 Locklear, Clayton & Shelia 6716 Prospect Rd., Maxton, NC 28364 843-3383 Locklear, Crawley 4652 Prospect Rd., Maxton, NC 28364 521-8292 Locklear, Danelle 5315 Oxendine School Rd., Maxton, NC 28364 843-1877 Locklear, David & Priscilla 6774 Prospect Rd., Maxton, NC 28364 734-1584 Locklear, Jeff & Debbie 5736 Oxendine School Rd., Maxton, NC 28364 843-2826 Locklear, Jerry & Patricia 6036 Preston Rd., Maxton, NC 28364 843-8828 Locklear, Jimmy & Annia 5739 Oxendine School Rd., Maxton, NC 28364 843-1863 Locklear, Joe Glenn 1505 Old Red Springs Rd., Maxton, NC 28377 844-3375 Locklear, Judy Ann 492 Adrenia Rd., Maxton, NC 28364 844-6242 Locklear, Kernice & Dorothy 4784 Mt. Zion Church Rd., Maxton, NC 28364 843-2444 Locklear, Kernice, Jr. 75 Croatan Dr., Maxton, NC 28364 843-2041 Locklear, Kevin & Bathsheba 4708 Prospect Rd., Maxton, NC 28364 521-3427

Locklear, Martin & Mary – Mary E. 225 Croatan Dr., Maxton, NC 28364 843-5635 Locklear, Milton 2930 Mt. Zion Church Rd., Maxton, NC 28364 843-2339 Locklear, Myra 1290 Hwy 71 North, Maxton, NC 28364 318-3648 Locklear, Myrtle 269 Cherokee Circle, Maxton, NC 28364 843-5051 Locklear, Samuel 160 Minnie Lane, Maxton, NC 28364 844-5161 Locklear, Sherlene & Bracey 261 Jessie's Rd., Maxton, NC 28364 522-5930 Locklear, Sherman & Brenda 625 Melinda Rd., Pembroke, NC 28372 521-7619



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Locklear, Thelma 649 Minnie Rd., Maxton, NC 28364 844-5390 Lowery, Brenda, David, Fallon 2849 Mt Zion Church Rd., Red Springs, NC 28377 843-5159 McLeod, Patsy, Wesley, James 2805 Buie-Philadelphus Rd., Red Springs, NC 28377 843-5379 McMillan, Christina & Dan 5433 Preston Rd., Maxton, NC 28364 843-4366 McNeil, Rose 1567 Modest Rd., Maxton, NC 28364 844-5513 Oxendine, Bobby 95 Valentine Rd., Maxton, NC 28364 521-2585 Oxendine, Emily 1589 Doc Henderson Rd., Maxton, NC 28364 844-3700 Oxendine, Freddie & Joyce 5266 Prospect Rd., Maxton, NC 28364 521-2248 Oxendine, Gerlene, Grayland & Angie 4984 Oxendine School Rd., Maxton, NC 28364 843-2518 Oxendine, Genette 5206 Prospect Rd., Maxton, NC 28364 521-9674 Oxendine, Linda 5753 Oxendine School Rd., Maxton, NC 28364 843-1824 Oxendine, Marie - Jason 17281 Barnes Dr., Laurinburg, NC 28352 276-5287 Oxendine, Phillip & Shannon 53181 1/2 Prospect Rd., Maxton, NC 28364 816-2098 Oxendine, Rena & Anita Joe 10947 Hwy. 211, Red Springs, NC 28377 843-4939 Oxendine, Ruth 33 Kever Rd., Maxton, NC 28364 521-5525 Oxendine, Sandra 901 Bryant's Cicle, Maxton, NC 28364 844-5366 Oxendine, Shelia 5512 Oxendine School Rd., Maxton, NC 28364 843-3023 Nolley, Ryan & Rebecca 837 Vance St. Ext., Red Springs, NC 28377 843-1230 Quick, Dell & Darlene 2448 Modest Rd. Maxton, NC 28364 844-6131 Scott, Aaron & Lisa 228 Croatan Drive, Maxton, NC 28364 843-2795 Scott, Bonnie 5814 Old Red Springs Rd., Maxton, NC 28364 843-2332 Scott, Stanley & Barbara 4840 Oxendine School Rd., Maxton, NC 28364 843-2060 Scott, Tilden & Alva 93 White Oak Dr., Maxton, NC 28364 844-3638 Sheffield, Clara 302 S. Austin St., Apt. F-2, Maxton, NC 28364 844-2037 Smith, Charles 4500 Mt. Zion Rd., Maxton, NC 28364 843-4658 Smith, Marcie 356 Harvst Rd., Maxton, NC 28364 843-5481 Strickland, Russell & Christin/Chris PO Box 1626, Pembroke, NC 28372 521-8474 Talley, Jerry & Lori 522 McBridge Rd., Red Springs, NC 28377 843-2590 Turnmire, Valerie 5753 Oxendine School Rd., Maxton, NC 28364 843-1824 Wilkins, Eugene III, Julianna 7435 Prospect Rd., Maxton, NC 28364 843-4584 Woods, Perry 4218 NC Hwy 71 North, Maxton, NC 28364 844-3302



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10:00 Arrival of Horse and Buggy Caravan Those Walking to Church Special Groups Singing

10:10 Meet and Greet-Assemble at Brush Arbor

10:15 Opening Prayer of Blessings Reading of Scripture

10:20 Honor/Recognition of Special Guests: Mr. Luther & Mrs. Susan Oxendine - Landowners/Founders - Family Rep of Children Founders - Representative of The Families - Introduce Who Rep. Mr. Alvin Chavis Mr. John and Mrs. Cora Hall Mr. George Pevia and Mrs. Appie Pevia Former Pastors of Church - 1914 – 2014 Builders of Church Oxendine Elementary School – Mrs. Bernice Lowery

Guest/Forefathers/Deceased Church of Today - 2014 Macedonia - Our Circuit Sister Church

10:45 History of Cherokee Chapel Holiness Methodist Church Rev. James H. Woods - Flashbacks

11:00 Worship Service - As Forefathers Did in Year of Our Lord - 1914 Song – “Faith of Our Fathers”, Testimonies, Song-Precious Memories

11:20 Preaching the Message - "Passing of The Bible" Invitation - Song – “Kneel At Cross” Melody of Chorus Songs – Mrs. Annie Mae Chavis, Mrs. Connie Bullard/Ms. Mary Elizabeth Locklear, Mrs. Barbara Colbert

Closing Pray and Blessing for the Food 11:50 Announcements - Rev. Jimmy F. Locklear

11:52 2-Minutes of Silence before balloons Released - Paying Honor to Deceased/Release Mrs. Joyce Oxendine, Rev. Jimmy Locklear, Bishop James H. Woods

12:00 Lunch Served Serving Order Please: Honored, Guests, Senior Citizens, Church Folks

12:10 Special Groups will Perform during Lunch Heart Song - Three Days Journey - Rev. Bobby Deal and Family

Auto Play Memorial Video will be shown during Lunch. Participants for Sack Race, Marbles, See-Saw, Can Skating, 123 Red-Light, and Jump Rope

100th Anniversary Celebration Agenda Format

October 18, 2014 Saturday - 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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9:30 Opening - Welcome 100th Year Celebration Song - “Near the Cross” Prayer

9:40 Special Singing - Mr. Chris Locklear

9:50 Honor/Recognition of Special Guests: Mr. Luther & Mrs. Susan Oxendine - Landowners/Founders - Family Rep of Children Founders - Representative of The Family - Introduce Who Rep. Mr. Alvin Chavis Mr. John and Mrs. Cora Hall Mr. George Pevia & Mrs. Appie Pevia Former Pastors of Church - 1914 – 2014 Builders of Church Musicians – Current, Past, and Deceased All Honored Guest - Stand for Recognition Oxendine School Connection Macedonia - Our Circuit Sister Church Cherokee Chapel Church - Please Stand for Recognition *Everyone stand for a moment of silence in honor of deceased.

10:15 History of Cherokee Chapel Holiness Methodist Church Rev. James H. Woods - Flashbacks

10:30 Presentations/Memorials/Proclamations – Mrs. Joyce Oxendine/Mr. Bobby D. Oxendine Mr. David Emanuel/Mr. Joe G. Locklear/Mr. Martin Locklear

10:45 Song: “America the Beautiful” Collection/Offering - Prayer for Offering

11:00 Special Singing - Children of Rev. Pete & Myrtle Locklear Pastor

11:15 Message

11:45 Invitation to be Saved - Song: “Kneel at the Cross” Closing Remarks – Announcements

11:55 Melody of Songs: Mrs. Glenda Chavis, Mrs. Connie Bullard/Ms. Mary E. Locklear Mrs. Barbara Colbert/ Mrs. Annie M. Chavis Amazing Grace 1779 Just As Long As Eternity Rolls - Back of History Book Faith of Our Fathers We Are Climbing Jacobs Ladder – Back of History Book When We All Get to Heaven - Faith of Our Fathers - Praise God from Who All Blessing Flow - 1674

12:15 Closing Prayer - Blessing for Food Everyone Say, "Amen -Thank You Lord, Jesus, Christ"

100th Anniversary Celebration Agenda Format

October 19, 2014 Sunday - 9:30 AM - 12:15 PM

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Rev. & Mrs. French R. Lowery Mr. Earl Lowery 1914- 1918

Rev. & Mrs. Z. R. Jacobs Mr. Tom Morgan 1919-1920 1928-1929

Rev. & Mrs. P. M. Locklear Mrs. Magdalene Gore 1920-1923

Rev. & Mrs. Lawrence A. Oxendine Mrs. Carolyn O. Dial 1924-1927 Rev. & Mrs. James R. Lowery Mrs. Barbara Lowery 1930-1932

Rev. & Mrs. Tommy O. Chavis Mrs. Betty C. Locklear 1933-1936 1943-1944 Rev. & Mrs. Isaiah Locklear Mr. Jervis Locklear 1937-1938 1941-1942 Rev. & Mrs. Tommy Swett Mr. Bruce Swett 1939-1940 Rev. & Mrs. Joseph Anderson Mr. Jerry Locklear 1945-1949

Rev. & Mrs. Martin L. Lowery Mrs. Maxine Chavis 1950-1957 1960-1963

Rev. & Mrs. Pete Locklear Mr. Martin Locklear/ 1958-1959 Mrs. Myrtle Locklear Rev. & Mrs. James H. Woods Rev. Steve Locklear/ 1963-1974 Mrs. Rose D. Woods Rev. & Mrs. Julian Ransom Ms. Vicki Ransom 1975-1997

Rev. & Mrs. Jimmy F. Locklear Mr. Joe G. Locklear/ 1998-Present Mrs. Anna Locklear II Timothy 4:5 "But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.”

Servants of God

Mr. & Mrs. Luther Oxendine Sr. Children

Mr. Elwood Oxendine Mr. Samuel Edwards Mrs. Nancy Hunt Ms. Carolyn Hunt Mr. Henry Oxendine Mrs. Gwendolyn Scott Mr. Redell Oxendine Mrs. Connie Bullard Mrs. Leola Chavis Mrs. Annie V. Goins Mrs. Susie Jones Mrs. Margie Locklear Mr. Luther Oxendine Jr. Mr. Wyvis Oxendine Mr. Arthur Oxendine Ms. Sandra Oxendine Mr. Conrad Oxendine Mrs. Ruth Oxendine

Founders

Mr. Alvin Chavis Mrs. Shannon D. Lowry Mr. John & Mrs. Cora Hall Mr. Jack Morgan Mr. George & Mrs. Appie Pevia Mr. Carl Pevia Mr. Calvin Pevia

Builders

Mr. Dallas Jacobs Mr. Arlie Jacobs Mr. Harley W. Oxendine, Sr. Mr. Harley W. Oxendine, Jr. Mr. Shirley Locklear Mrs. Sheryl Ann Locklear Mr. Lonnie M. Lowery Mrs. Sheila L. Locklear

Psalms 126:3 "The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad."

Honored Guest

JUST AS I AM A Pray for You,

I know that soon my life will be over. I thank God for

it, and for all He has given me in this life.

But, I look forward to Heaven. I look forward to the reunion with friends and loved

ones who have gone on before.

I look forward to Heaven’s freedom from sorrow and pain. I also look forward to serving God in ways we can’t begin to

imagine, for the Bible makes it clear that Heaven is not a place of idleness.

And most of all, I look forward to seeing Christ and bowing

before Him in praise and gratitude for all He has done for us, for using me on this earth by His grace –

“Just As I Am”.

Dr. Billy Graham Autobiography

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In recognition of Cherokee Chapel Holiness Methodist Church 100th Year Anniversary, we dedicate this historical celebration to the founding members, descending generations of leaders, and laborers in appreciation for their spiritual leadership and workmanship. It was instilled in the hearts of these men and women to build and dedicate our church for worship. Our church history has revealed the heritage of those passed who believed in a spiritual course of direction. How that Jesus’ birth, death, and resurrection set the course and direction for this church. We have been left with the duty to continue the great works that started so many years ago. We thank each of you, who has taken part in this celebration while helping to refresh the memories for all and instilling new memories for others. Our gratitude to everyone that had a part in this anniversary celebration. God Bless and Keep You Always, Planning Committee 100th Year Celebration October 18 & 19, 2014

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