Our History

The birth of John Wesley United Methodist Church took place on April 3, 1960, when a

group of 122 enthusiastic people met in the crowded Hartsfield Elementary School

cafeteria to hear the charismatic young pastor, Danny Morris, preach that Sunday

morning. Not a noise could be heard even from the rickety wooden folding chairs, as

people held their breath in an attempt to hear every word Pastor Morris said. Even the

bright young faces of children were enthralled by his inviting voice and youthful energy.

 

Both young and old attendees were looking forward to the establishment of their new

church and believed that through God, anything was possible. When the sermon ended

the congregation began to discuss the message that had been delivered especially for

them. The feeling of love and commitment toward an unknown future created a common

bond among the new members, many of whom had left the larger Trinity United

Methodist Church with hopes of serving the new subdivision of Indian Head Acres. The

caring of these special Christians helped even strangers feel like one large family.

 

They all departed with inspiration and hope—for on this day a family of believers gave

birth to a church whose mission was to help others through the caring and welcoming

attitude of its congregation. More...