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want to be able to do that for her.”
Last summer, Presgraves reached out to friends, neighbors and former church members to find a way to save the church and renew its congregation. During a July 11 meeting at the church, more than 35 people attended, many of whom shared their own fond memories of the church.
Everyone seemed determined to make the revitalization dream a reality.
During this meeting, the 14-year search for the old church ledger ended.
Geraldine Payne, who lived next to the church, had the book and turned it over to the group. She said she received it from Nina Sisk, a distant cousin, while she cared for her in her declining years.
Present at the July meeting were William Gimbel and Jessie Settle, who offered that they were the only original church members in attendance, and thus would take possession of the book, according to Presgraves and others at the meeting.
Another meeting was scheduled for Sept. 19. It was advertised to be a prayer service where new members could come forward and profess their faith. Dr. Wayne Thompson—who had preached many times oyer the years at the Piedmont church—was scheduled to perform the services and accept anyone who came forward on that day to profess their faith.
More than 30 people gathered that September day under a tent outside the church. After prayers were said and songs were sung, seven people came forward ready to profess their faith and help restart the congregation of the church.
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