Whitehouse Church of Christ

The Whitehouse church first met in an old schoolhouse that stood a few hundred feet from the present meeting house. After the first building burned, the present structure was built in 1916 at the cost of $1600. It is said that this is the first building in the area to be painted white, and so it was named the “Whitehouse”. Nearby is a cemetery, one of the local landmarks.

Many sound and capable gospel preachers have conducted meetings at this place. Such men as Charlie Wheeler (of Jasper, Alabama), A.D. Dyes, John Underwood, Gus Nichols, J.D. Tant, W.A. Black, and Hubert “Stubby” George and others have contributed a lasting influence to the church that meets here. Brother A.D. Dyes conducted the first gospel in the new meeting house in 1916. Brother Emmitt Logan led the first song in the new meeting house.

One of the most beloved and long standing customs is the annual third Sunday in July singing and decoration, accompanied by a well spread table and renewals of friendships. This singing has been carried on for as long as the older members can remember.

The present elders are Jerry Self, Gary Weatherly, and Bernard Burleson. Deacons Bill Haley, Danny Hosch, Cleburn Mays and Phillip Barnett.
The present Minister is Brother Charles Balcom.
There is a warm and friendly welcome to anyone who chooses to come and worship with the brethren at the Whitehouse Church of Christ.
submitted by Carolyn Sartin Hunter