{"id":2374,"date":"2010-07-07T08:04:22","date_gmt":"2010-07-07T14:04:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ncgenweb.us\/nash\/?page_id=2374"},"modified":"2010-07-07T08:13:33","modified_gmt":"2010-07-07T14:13:33","slug":"galatia-ame-church-at-140","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ncgenweb.us\/nash\/church-histories\/galatia-ame-church-at-140\/","title":{"rendered":"Galatia AME Church at 140"},"content":{"rendered":"

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[photo from 7 July 2010 article in the NASHVILLE GRAPHIC]<\/p>\n

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\u201cGalatia AME Church celebrates 140 years\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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By: Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer<\/strong><\/p>\n

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From:\u00a0 THE NASHVILLE GRAPHIC.\u00a0 7 July 2010<\/strong><\/p>\n

One hundred and forty years and counting.<\/p>\n

Galatia AME Church in Nashville recently celebrated its 140th anniversary with a special three-day celebration last weekend.<\/p>\n

Galatia is one of the oldest churches in Nash County, having been organized in 1870 in a \u201cbush arbor\u201d by the Rev. L.B. Clark. The church later moved into an old building about a mile south of Nashville on Old Wilson Highway. The church moved to its current location at 320 Galatia Street in the Brooklyn Community around 1930.<\/p>\n

The original building has seen several additions, including the church\u2019s Parsonage in 1967 and the Fellowship Hall\/Educational Annex in 1985<\/p>\n

Many ministers have received their start at the pulpit of Galatia AME Church. Galatia has also been instrumental in several community-wide efforts.<\/p>\n

Rev. D.L. Morrison, who was the church\u2019s 38th pastor, was one of several special guests to attend events last weekend. Morrison served as the guest speaker during the afternoon services on Sunday, June 27.<\/p>\n

Bernetta Ghist, who chaired the 140th anniversary celebration, said last weekend\u2019s events were well received by the community.<\/p>\n

\u201cThose three days were outstanding,\u201d she said. \u201cIt was everything I hoped for and more.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bernetta\u2019s father, David Ghist, was a member of the church and was elected as Nashville\u2019s first African American Town Councilman in 1969. He served as councilman for 14 years. Galatia AME initiated and organized the campaign to elect Ghist. Since David Ghist\u2019s election to the board, four other members of the church have been elected to serve on Nashville\u2019s Town Council.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have had five members on the town board,\u201d Bernetta said. \u201c2010 is the first year we don\u2019t have a member on City Council.\u201d<\/p>\n

Those that have served include David Ghist, Robert Boddie, Jean Boddie, Frank Wright and Jacqueline Jeffers Wright.<\/p>\n

Bernetta has been a member of Galatia AME since she was eight-years-old. She currently serves as a steward in the church and also serves as financial secretary of the church as well as the pastor\u2019s secretary and secretary of the church.<\/p>\n

Bernetta\u2019s brother, David Ghist, II, is also an officer and member of Galatia AME Church. Their mother, Bernice, attends regularly as well.<\/p>\n

Bernetta said she knew she wanted to be a part of the church\u2019s 140th celebration.<\/p>\n

\u201cI thought it was a big milestone,\u201d she said. \u201cI really wanted it to be more than just a worship service.\u201d<\/p>\n

On Friday, June 25, the celebration kicked off with a Youth Revival. On Saturday, a Fellowship Picnic was held on the church grounds and on Sunday, the church held anniversary programs. The morning service featured the church\u2019s current and 51st pastor, Rev. James Shearers. A special afternoon service featured Rev. David Morrison.<\/p>\n

Bernetta said Sunday\u2019s services were very special because the choir was very uplifting.<\/p>\n

\u201cI never heard them sound so good,\u201d she said. \u201cIt was almost like a mini concert. The worship service was an hour longer than normal but I don\u2019t think anybody noticed.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bernetta said she was thankful the town was so supportive the church\u2019s anniversary. Nashville\u2019s Town Council unanimously adopted a resolution naming June 27, 2010 as Galatia Day.<\/p>\n

\u201cI thought that was very spectacular,\u201d Bernetta said. \u201cIt was a great resolution.\u201d<\/p>\n

Important moments in Galatia history:<\/p>\n

Galatia has provided leadership that has enhanced the county\u2019s public schools (as board members, parents and employees).<\/p>\n

Galatia supported the now dissolved Kittrell College as well as other education institutions and scholarships.<\/p>\n

The church facilities are used for community activities, such as the Men of the Community Fellowship monthly meetings. The men support many charities throughout each year.<\/p>\n

In 1999, Galatia operated a Flood Relief Center.<\/p>\n

Galatia has been operating a food bank since 1999.<\/p>\n

Galatia started a Senior Luncheon and Bible Study program in 2002 that has been steadily growing over the years. For the elderly in the community that can\u2019t attend, lunch is prepared and taken to them. Around 40 lunches are prepared weekly.<\/p>\n

Galatia sponsors programming such as the Food Bank and the Clothes Closet that gives aid to the sick, bereaved and unfortunate as well as youth groups such as the Boy Scouts.<\/p>\n

Other ministries and mission projects include: Christian Education Ministry, Food Bank and Senior Luncheon Ministry, Visitation Ministry, Prison Ministry, Van Ministry, Nursing Ministry, Tape Ministry and Women\u2019s Prayer Ministry, Food Distribution Center, Literature for Inmates, Coats for Kids, Medicine Assistance Program, Food Basket Program an Back-to-School Kickoff.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

[photo from 7 July 2010 article in the NASHVILLE GRAPHIC] (click on photo to enlarge) \u201cGalatia AME Church celebrates 140 years\u201d By: Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer From:\u00a0 THE NASHVILLE GRAPHIC.\u00a0 7 July 2010 One hundred and forty years and…<\/p>\n

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