Impact Church
History
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Westville Pentecostal Holiness Church was established on July 23, 1916 by Rev. Tom Collier. The church was later renamed Impact Church. The church remains a part of the International Pentecostal Holiness Church (IPHC). Impact Church has a rich history. Take a moment to reminisce the many people and events that have shaped who we are today!
2010-Current Rev. Navil Vaughan has served as Pastor since 2008. 2016 - The church was renamed Impact Church 2016 - Sanctuary Remodel and Dedication *************************************** 2000-2009 Rev. Navil Vaughan (Interim Pastor April - June 2008) Rev. James Johnson (November 15, 2007 - March 30, 2008) Rev. Philip Ayento (December 4, 2005 - August 26, 2007) Shelly Cooper (Interim Pastor August 2005 - December 2005) Rev. Keith Ward (September 2002 - July 31, 2005) Rev. Audie Vaughan (May 1993 - April 2002) Fall 2003 - Family Life Center Dedication Parsonage Remodel *************************************** 1990-1999 Rev. Audie Vaughan (May 1993 - April 2002) Rev. James Feltner (June 23,1991 - February 1993) Fellowship Hall Addition Purchased Properties: Faulkner, Galbreath, and the Roberts *************************************** 1980-1989 Rev. W.L. Burnett (July 1988 - May 1991) Rev. Lynn Ice (December 31, 1978 - June 1988) 1986 - Sanctuary Remodeled and Dedication Dedication by Rev. B.E. Underwood Prior to 1986 - Sanctuary and Kitchen Remodel *************************************** 1970-1979 Rev. Lynn Ice (December 31, 1978 - June 1988) Rev. Bobby Creps (February 9, 1977 - October 1978) Rev. Ted Mullin (March 21, 1976 - January 1977) Rev. John Munson (January 31, 1968 - March 1976) 1977 - The first Fellowship Hall was completed. *************************************** 1960-1969 Rev. John R. Munson (January 31, 1968 - March 1976) Rev. E.J. Menser (July 1965 - December 1967) Rev. Morris Morgan (August 7, 1963 - June 1965) Rev. Jim Cross (July 19, 1961 - June 1962) Rev. J.R. McBride (July 1960 - July 1961) *************************************** 1950-1959 Rev. Luther Wilson (July 1957 - June 1960) Rev. J.R. Colvin (1955 to 1957) Rev. Charlie Cook (1952 to 1955) Rev. L.L. Wheeler (1951 to 1952) Rev. E.J. Menser (1950 to 1951) Rev. Jimmie Jordan and Rev. Elmer Anthony (1950) Fire of an unknown origin destroyed the Pentecostal Holiness Church, which was discovered soon after the Sunday night service January 28, 1951. The members of the fire department as well as many others fought heroically to control the flames, which apparently started around the flu. However, due to the water in the fire hydrants being frozen they were delayed in getting to the blaze before it was possible to have saved the structure. In spite of the flames, some of the pews and chairs along with the piano were removed from the building. The Stilwell fire department was called, when residents in the area were endangered by flying sparks of fire caused by the high wind. The building and contents were partially covered by insurance according to officers of the church. The Pastor of the church, Rev. E.J. Menser stated that the Sunday morning and Sunday night services will be held in the Roberts Funeral Home Chapel. Excerpt from a Tribute to Firemen in same paper A volunteer fireman will immediately respond to a call and will work tirelessly to put out the fire and not endanger other property. Sunday night these same volunteer firemen, along with many others, in spite of the bitter cold, forgetting themselves, worked heroically to save the Pentecostal Holiness church and to keep the fire from spreading. Not being able to see because of the heavy smoke and having to use hose other than the regular fire hose, they were drenched with water that froze as quickly as it touched them. Some firemen are paid but ours are volunteers and care only for the safety of the property and people in our community. Thank you WPHC has had many men during the past 100 years serve our community as volunteer firemen. The Reporter said 65 years ago we should express our appreciation to them for a job well done. Today we say Thank You Volunteer Firemen Past and Present for your service. *************************************** 1940-1949 Rev. Ellis M. Roberts—1949 to 1950 Rev. David Thurman—1947 to 1949 Rev. John Dryden—1945 to 1947 Rev. John Nelson—1944 to February 5, 1945 Rev. P.V. Pendley—1943 to 1944 Rev. E.A. Gourd—1942 to 1943 Rev. Oscar Moore—1941-1942 Rev. Marvin Jernigan—1940 to 1941 *************************************** 1930-1939 Rev. Mildred Wicks—August 21,1938-1940 Rev. Ellis M. Roberts—1937-1938 Rev. Harry W. Hampton—1935-1937 Rev. Arthur Smith—1933-1935 Rev. Austin F. Green—1931-1933 Rev. Bert Palmer—March 17, 1930-1933 *************************************** 1920-1929 Rev. W.F. Aldridge—Aug 1929 - Mar 2, 1930 Rev. Lonnie Smith—Sept 13, 1928 - Aug 1929 Rev. Symour Miller—1927 - 1928 Rev. Arthur Smith—July 1926 - 1927 Rev. J.P. Pinkston—1924 - July 1926 Rev. Arthur Smith—September 1920 - September 1924 Rev. Tom Collier—July 23, 1916 - September 1920 1916-1919 Rev. Tom Collier — July 23, 1916 - September 1920 July 23, 1916 - Rev. Tom Collier organized the Westville Pentecostal Holiness Church. Services were held in an empty store building until the church was built in 1921. Later the store building burned. In 1916, a community revival was held at the Methodist Church that lasted 3 weeks. |
