The Methodist Church was the second church organize in Coffey, MO, in August, 1887. The first building erected was south of Main Street on the site now occupied by the MFA Warehouse.
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Among charter members are Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Rupe, Mr. and Mrs. M.P. Ipson, Jr and Mrs. E.F. Harrison, Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Dugger, Mr. and Mrs. Will Lasher, Mr. and Mrs. Winn Cline, and Mr. and Mrs. George Mason. Mrs. Hannah Dugger was the last charter member to pass away on July 31, 1951, at the age of 99 years, 6 months.
The minister who organized the church was the Rev. J.D. Thompson, who preached at that time in Bethany, MO. As the congregation grew and the need was felt for a larger church, the building was sold to the Holiness Denomination. The new Methodist Church was built on West Main Street with a large auditorium, chancel, and annex for Sunday School rooms. It was started in September, 1909, and dedicated in February, 1910, by Bishop Quayle.
During 1955 the interior of the church was completely refinished, floors sanded and varnished, seats refinished, new wool aisle and chancel carpet laid, and a short time previous to this remodeling the walls and ceiling had been redecorated.
Church trustees for 1956 are Oliver McClung, Walter O’Hare, J.D. Severe, Hershel Sutton, Grant Cox, Mrs. Nora Mae Drummond, Mrs. Lillian Welden, Mrs. Nellie House, and Mrs. Maude Severe. Walter O’Hare is Sunday School superintendent. The church has a very active Ladies’ Aid with the members always busy quilting, holding food exchanges, bazaars, and dinners for the public. President of the Ladies’ Aid is Mrs. Lula Keown.
The present pastor is the Rev. Porter Hopkins of McFall, who has served the church for the past four years.
Source: Coffey Centennial 1856-1956, pages 14-15; Walsworth Publishing Company
As the Coffey, MO, community celebrated its centennial in 1956, this was the newly refinished Methodist Church building in use.
This photo of the first building housing Coffey Methodist Church was featured in the Coffey Centennial 1856-1956 book.
