Wynndale Presbyterian Church

About

Wynndale Presbyterian Church located in Terry, Mississippi is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA).

Story

Wynndale Presbyterian Church, PCA began with prayer meetings and Sunday School classes in the home of J.M. Brewer on July 30, 1952. The church was organized as a Presbyterian Church in the United States on October 5, 1952. In 1973 Wynndale Presbyterian Church became a congregation of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA).

The original church building was erected on land donated by Mr. and Mrs. John T. Gober adjoining Wynndale Grocery, facing highway 51 three miles north of Terry, MS. The church facility exists today in that same location.

The first service of worship was conducted in the new building by the late Rev. W. A. Hall on Resurrection Sunday, April 5, 1953. As the membership grew, a building extension was added south of the original sanctuary. It contained Sunday School rooms, a pastor's study, a fellowship hall, and a kitchen.

Another addition to the church facility was added in 2009. This fellowship space is known as Reynolds Hall.

Charter members of Wynndale Presbyterian Church were Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Brewer, J.M. Brewer, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gober, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Gober, Mr. Leon Hutchison, Mrs. Rosa Lee Hutchison, Miss Eleanor Hutchison, Mr. J. K. Medlock,, Mr. R. C. Spencer, Reginald Spencer, Miss Mildred Spencer, Mr. W. H. Speight, Miss Clara Stokes, Mrs. W. F. Walker, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Whittington, Brenda Whittington, Miss Geneva Whittington, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Williams, Larry Williams, Linda Williams, Nancy Williams, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Wynn.

On the night of December 7, 1952 in the Alta Woods Church the following officers-elect were ordained and installed: Ruling Elders: G. W. Wynn, W. C. Williams, E.L. Gober; Deacons: J. T. Gober, J. D. Alderson, J. M. Brewer, J. K. Medlock, W. H. Speight, and C. C. Whittington.

All the charter members were received on reaffirmation of faith. There were 21 Methodists, 7 Presbyterians and 2 Baptists. It is said that "they were so anxious to be organized and to be at work that they insisted on being received at once rather than undergo a tedious delay to receive their letters of transfer."

Rev. Hall served as pastor for the first few months. Other ministers who have served the church were: Dr. Norman Harper, Rev. W. A. Gamble, Dr. Larry Parker, Rev. Edward Johnson, Rev. Basil Albert, Rev. Henry Bishop, Rev. Bill Everett, Dr. John Carson, Rev. Jim Bowen, Rev. Rodney King, Rev. Stanwood Bean, Rev. Doyle Hulse, Rev. Timothy Bonds, Rev. Edward Johnson who returned to serve the congregation as pastor in January 1992, Rev. Larry Wissel, Dr. Charles Douglas, and currently Rev. Mark C. Spellman.

Mission

Wynndale PCA exists to glorify our Triune God in our worship, in our fellowship and in the proclamation of the gospel to our community and the world.