50^th Anniversary

SPUMC celebrated its 50th year on the anniversary of its charter, which was September 12, 1954. On September 12, 2004, one Sunday service of worship was held, at 10 a.m., commemorating our 50 years of ministry in the Sandhills community.

The Rev. Paul Bunn, who served this congregation from 1990- 1994, was the guest preacher. Rev. Bunn retired from full-time pastoral ministry in 1995. Invitations had been sent to all previous pastors to join us on this day and be recognized. Spouses of deceased pastors, who served SPUMC, had also been invited.

Special honor was given to Sarah Hiatt, still living and an active part of this congregation, and one of the eleven people who first gathered in worship on June 13, 1954 to form this congregation. A catered luncheon following the service was well attended.

Also on this day, the strategic plan, "Looking to the Future," was consecrated. This document, formed over the previous year, through a process of biblical reflection and spiritual discernment, will guide the ministry and mission of SPUMC for the next 3 - 5 years.

This service "bridged" the labors of the saints of our past with God's vision for our future. What a glorious day!