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Physical Address: 1223 S Old US 52, Rural Hall, NC
Mailing Address: PO Box 483, King, NC 27021
1 1/2 mile South of King on Old US 52
Office: 336-969-5498
Minister: Jerry Pence
jerrypence@rocketmail.com
The South Stokes Church of Christ came into existence July 18, 1971, and met for the first time in the Quality Drywall building on Old Highway 52. The families making up the congregation were Bobby Childress, Charles Downing, Cromer Grubbs, Tom O’Neal, Harold Petty, Ralph Tesh, Vernon Todd, and Robert Goff who was the preacher of the congregation. The first service had 29 in attendance.
The congregation has been dedicated to spreading the Gospel to souls in Stokes County of North County since its beginning. During the early days of the congregation , weekly newspaper articles were published to help spread the good news of Jesus Christ throughout the area. area. Local congregations in the area helped support this effort.
Training classes for men and women were set up to help train members how to evangelize and personal work. Gospel Meetings were held by faith brethren such as: J.D. Parker, Marvin F Bryant, Harmon Caldwell, Foy E Wallace Jr., Wallace E. Skipper, Jerry Cantrell, Gaddys Roy and others.
Because of the hard work and love for Jesus Christ, the Quality Drywall building soon became too small and the congregation needed a larger meeting house. With growing numbers and the help from other congregations, the Lord continued to bless the work in King by being able to begin construction on a new building in October 1972. The new building sat on three acres of land, had seven classrooms, and seated for 200 people. The building provided a place for worship, Bible classes and fellowship meals. The new building was a place where the saints could meet and centralize their efforts for the cause of Christ. It was an exciting time for the church. To prepare for the opening day in the new building, advertisements were placed in the local newspapers, tracks were mailed out to the community, and everyone invited friends and family to the open house and Gospel meeting on July 17, 1973.
The Lord’s kingdom in King, NC, continued with a membership that was faithful to the Lord, active in the church work, and eager to spread the gospel. The congregation continued in the ways of the Lord by supporting full time, sound Gospel preachers such as Robert Goff Jr., Dan Balcom, Norman Ewell, Frank Payne, Jim Coviello, Harry Goff, Homer Lloyd, Michael Jordan, Robert Notgrass and most currently, Jerry Pence. Each one of these men were chosen to be preachers at South Stokes because they taught the truth and were diligent in their work of evangelism.
The South Stokes Church of Christ continues to show love for each other and for the community. The congregation continues to encourage others to attend Gospel meetings, Vacation Bible Schools, Youth Rallies, one on one Bible studies, and many other activities. The members at South Stokes continue to be an example in the community and to let their Christian lights shine.
The South Stokes Church of Christ is known for love and compassion. The church continues to reach out to others, evangelize the local area, and grow together as a family. Furthermore, the congregation continues to believe that Christians are to speak where the Bible speaks and to be silent where the Bible is silent. Bible names and Bible things are done in Bible ways. The congregation has been blessed in so many ways and we hope you will come and worship with us.
updated 3/08
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