History of Greater Macedonia CME Church 

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The Greater Macedonia CME Church was located on the Southside of Alapaha on Charles Street. The land was bought August 5, 1929 for $100.00. Paulk construction began soon after- The trustees were Bartley lvery, Isiah Thomas, Leroy Wallace and W J. Lippett 

Worship services were held in this church until December 1947. At that time, the members bought the Old Catholic church uptown on the corner of Henry Street. The old church and land on Charles Street were sold to Ms. Aliie Carter. 

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This old church, R'hich was the Catholic Church, was built in 1905. The lumber was bought and hauled from Sylvester, GA to Alapaha by mule and wagon by the grandfather of Autry Moore. [n tire rear of the church is where they would hook the mules and wagons, which were their means of transportation. There were no electricity in this building; just a wooden heater. Services were held during the day, light hours only.

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Soon after, many improvements had been made to the building such as a tin top roof, painted inside and outside, indoor restrooms, electrical wiring, new ceiling, gas heater, new benches, and carpet on the floor, an audio system and an air conditioning unit. 

For several years, the church was in need of more fixing Greater Macedonia CME Church needed a new sanctuary. The church members decided that we just needed a new- building. It' was so hard to let go of an old church building that had been here longer than any church member. 

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When Rev. Anthony L. Henderson came along, the members had a meeting to discuss a plan. Bro. Karon lvery and Bro. Antwan Carter searched for someone to build a new  church. After several meetings, Sister Genise Boone asked for a copy of the plan. She took the plan to Bro Larry Green (Bro) here in Alapaha GA. Bro. Green told her that he would need more to go on. Sister Boone then got Bro. Green and Stewart Willie Ivery together to go over more details. That First Sunday, the members held another meeting. 

Rev. Anthony L Henderson, Bro. Larry Creen and members of Greater Macedonia CIr{E church decided, voted and agreed that Bro. Green would began building the new sanctuary for the new church. Construction on the new building began shortly afterwards. 

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On July 4, 2010, a "March In and Dedication" service was held Rev. Anthony L. Henderson, our members and many friend visitors from various churches marched from old church to the new church. On August 1, 2010, we were blessed with a new pastor, Rev. Kevin Reddick 

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Our members are as follows. Stewart Willie Ivery, Bro Karon lvery. Bro. Travis Boone, Bro. Antwan Carter, Sister Daphney Ivery,Sister Genise Boone and Sister Cynthia Range. There are only a few of us but we have many great supporters. God is truly blessing us at Greater Macedonia CME Church, If we continue our walk by faith, the Lord will continue to bless all of us. We pray that the Lord continues to bless us so that we may continue to do good work for Him and only be about "Our Father's Business'.

Greater Macedonia CME Church has had many pastors. A few recent ones are as follows:

The Old Church:
Rev. Marshall
Rev. Carithers
Rev Roberc Rhome Rev. Ulysses Cummings Rev. Melvin Williams Rev. Dwayne Crew Rev. J. B. Miller

Rev. LaJune Reid Rev. Nillie Robinson Rev Melvin Moring Rev. Alonzo Wright Rev. Bobby Harris

New Church:
Rev. Anthony L. Henderson
Rev. Kelvin Reddick (Current Pastor) 

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Greater Macedonia CME Church appreciates each of you for your many prayers and support during our 105h Church Anniversary. We are also praying that, one day soon your name is added to our church history. If you ever need to call on any of usfor anything, feel free to do so. Again, we truly thank each of you and may our God richly bless you.