Bethlehem Christian Church

Bethlehem Christian Church

(Conservative Congregational Christian Conference)

June 2007 History Service

Remember the former things of old; for I am God,

and there is no other; I am God, and there is

none like me. Isaiah 46:9

Dave Gilbert, Pastor

3003 Altamahaw Race Track Road

P. O. Box 127

Altamahaw, NC 27202

Pastor: 584-7039Church: 584-8939

Stained Glass Windows

South Wall Stained Glass Windows / North Wall Stained Glass Windows
Scene Depicted / Inscription / Scene Depicted / Inscription
The Annunciation / In Memory of
A. Ogburn Gerringer 1884-1950
In Honor of Martha L. Gerringer
Dedicated by Their Children / Christ in the Home of Mary and Martha / In Memory of
Frank R. Shephard 1856-1930
& Helen Elizabeth Lowe Shephard 1858-1930
Dedicated by Their Children
The Birth of Christ / In Memory of Rev. A. Iseley 1813-1876
Pastor of This Church 1859-1874
41 Years a Christian Minister
His Son, A. Frank Iseley 1846-1925
50 Years a Christian Minister
And Their Descendants / The Breaking of the Bread / In Memory of
David Walter Gilliam 1851-1942
& Mrs. Jaley Ann Gilliam 1855-1941
Dedicated by Vera E. Lawrence Gilliam
& Mrs. Deed G. Blake
The Flight to Egypt / In Memory of
Aaron E. Patterson 1873-1945
In Honor of Elizabeth Jones Patterson
Dedicated by Their Children /

The Good Shepherd

/ Presented by
Paul L. Madren, Sr.
& Wife
Lena Simpson Madren
The Boy Christ in the Temple / In Honor of
Talmadge & Elizabeth M. Kernodle
Dedicated by Their Children
Annie Kate, Bobbie Mae
& Gordon Kernodle / Christ at Gethsemane / Presented by
George Edgar & Effie E. Somers
& Family
The Baptism / In Memory of
James M. & Jennie C. Kernodle
1844-1910 1866-1948
Presented by Wilson, Talmadge & Long Kernodle / The Crucifixion / In Honor of
Luna Somers Moore
In Memory of
Robert Vance Moore 1876-1933
Dedicated by Their Children
Christ With the Children / Presented by
Mr. and Mrs. George Edgar Brown
& Family / The Ascension / In Memory of
Riley & Malinda Sutton
Daniel David & Lillie Sutton
Christ Healing the Sick / In Memory of
Robert Lelbert Somers 1869-1947
Dedicated by His Wife
Belle Ross Somers / Christ Knocks at Your Heart’s Door / Presented by
Brice Rankin & Annie Mae Whitesell
Willie & Jewell Whitesell Summers

Wainscoting

South Wall Wainscoting / North Wall Wainscoting
In Memory of Mary Michael Browning 1892-1947
And Pvt. Paul M. Browning 1926-1945
Gave His Life for His Country
By J. S. Browning and Children
In Honor of T. M. and Sudie Ross
By Ernest and Ida Ross
And Henry and Maude Lowe / In Memory of John B. Simpson
1884-1943
By The Family
In Memory of J. Elzevan and Mae (Madren)
1874-1924 1907-1924
In Honor of Martha Madren
By Ruth Madren / Presented by Ladies Aid Society
In Memory of Deceased Members
Presented by Ladies Bible Class
In Memory of Deceased Members / In Memory of John S. and Eliza L. Morton
1866-1934 1872-1948
And Dan D. Michael 1876-1943
By J. H. Morton Family
In Memory of Edwin W. and Obelia F. Ross
1865-1945 1868-1947
By O. H. – J. J. and B. T. Ross / Presented by
Horace J. & Irene G. Lee
In Memory of J. B. Cantrell 1874-1948
And In Honor of Dora S. Cantrell
By Elizabeth C. Kernodle / In Memory of G. Edd Garrison and
R. L. Foster
By Josephine Foster
In Memory of G. Edd Garrison
1868-1896
By Henry B. & Anna Wilkins / In Memory of J. Y. and Ora Jones
1871-1943 1901-1933
And In Honor of Ada C. Jones
By the Family
In Memory of J. M. & Mary C. Hughes
1835-1911 1841-1907
By Children & Grandchildren / Presented by W. L. & Betty Gwynn
And Children
In Memory of Earl Jones Iseley 1911-1922
Son of Clyde and Ola J. Iseley
In Memory of A. C. and Ella W. Madren
1877-1940 1878-1950
By Roy and Ruby Madren / Presented by
Howard and Pennie A. Whitesell
In Memory of Dr. C. E. Kernodle, M. D.
1879-1942, Beloved Physician
By His Children / In Memory of C. M. and Ella K. McCray
1860-1948 1869-1948
By Their Children
Balcony Wainscoting / In Memory of C. C. and Lucina A. Williamson
By J. W. Williamson

Other Memorial Gifts that were Part of the Original Structure

Chancel Gethsemane window / Presented by the Waynick Clan
Northern chancel columns / In Memory of J. Martin & Elizabeth J. Story
1839-19351846-1882
By Mrs. Hortense C. Sharpe
Grand-Daughter
Southern chancel columns / In Honor of Helen B. Keck
And In Memory of G. T. (Bud) Keck
1872 1934
By Burch Keck and Family
Northern door assembly / In Memory of Richard & Nannie S. Simpson
1871-19441873-1948
By Grace Simpson Westbrooks
Southern door assembly / In Honor of Emma Ross Somers and
In Memory of Sam Jacob Edwards Somers 1874-1937
By Lillian Somers Kernodle
Vestibule door assembly / Donated by the Family of Archie G. Simpson
Front door assembly / In Memory of J. D. and Mary Kernodle
1867-1932 1869-1936
By Their Children
Steeple and boxing / In Memory of R. L. Foster
By L. E. and Myrtle Foster and Their Children
In Memory of Clem W. Iseley 1895-1949
By His Wife, Alma Iseley
Roof shingles / Dedicated In Memory of J. D. and Frances W. Simpson
1861-1937 1870-1949
By Their Children
Altar assembly / In Memory of W. T. and Lena Madren
1880-1944 1884-1950
By Their Children
Lectern and bible / Presented In Memory of Elizabeth Sutton 1876-1946
And In Honor of John Sutton
By Jemima Sutton
Pulpit and bible / Dedicated In Memory of S/Sgt. J. Willard Saul 1921-1944
Gave His Life for His Country
By Margaret Saul Beckom
And Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Saul
Baptismal font / In Memory of Andy and Laura McCray Gilliam
1848-1923 1851-1940
By Roy and Sallie Kernodle
Electric clock / In Memory of J. B. and Susan W. Gilliam
By Alvis M. and Nida G. Jones
Study furniture and fixtures / Presented by Somers-Summers Reunion