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REVEREND RALPH A. WILSON
In September 1933, the church did something very unusual. There was a young man who was teaching the Men's Bible Class, Mr. Ralph A. WILSON. He had a very successful Sunday School class and was a very fine teacher. Through the influence of Deacon John R. ALLEN, brother WILSON was persuaded to preach. The Church being without a pastor he accepted a call extended him by the church. On October 1, 1933, the Church called for the ordination of Brother WILSON. A presbytery was formed and Brother WILSON came before the presbytery for examination. Because of Mr. WILSON being a young man who grew up in the village with the people the committee would not consent to his ordination. But the Church would not let this change their minds and respect for him and their faith in him, and called for a second examination. A second presbytery was called and he was duly recommended for ordination. He was duly ordained September 10, 1934. Shortly afterward the Church went from twice a month to full time preaching. The first revival meeting conducted by Reverend WILSON, there were forty-six souls saved and nineteen were received for membership in the Church. Some of the most outstanding achievements have been accomplished under his leadership. The Church has more than doubled it's membership, and a great spiritual awakening has been manifested.