Explore the long, living history of Greenvale Church through a rich, local arc of faith, community, and memory. This nonfiction work surveys the church’s founding days, its growth, and the people who built and sustained it—from early settlers and elders to revivals and endowments that shaped the congregation for generations.
In vivid notes and excerpts, you’ll discover how Greenvale served as a mother church to others, the role of the Sunday School in changing times, and the challenges it faced—from land, finances, and shifting loyalties to the impact of war and social change. The narrative also records how generations of members and leaders kept faith with the congregation, even as the town around them changed.
- Learn about the church’s land, endowment, and long-standing charitable efforts.
- See how the congregation grew, split into duties, and marked significant anniversaries.
- Read about revivals, notable ministers, and the role of Greenvale in regional Presbyterian life.
- Understand how the church treated its colored members and the moments of union and separation in history.
Ideal for readers of local history, religious heritage, and South Carolina genealogical sources, this edition offers a grounded look at a community’s faith across two centuries.
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a detailed history of the Greenvale Church, a Presbyterian church in South Carolina that dates back to 1766. The author, a minister at the church, traces its history from its founding by a group of Scotch-Irish settlers to the present day. The book includes biographical sketches of the church's ministers, descriptions of its buildings, and accounts of its major events. It also explores the role of the church in the community, including its involvement in the American Revolution and the Civil War. The book provides a valuable glimpse into the history of a small but important religious institution that has played a significant role in the lives of its members and the surrounding community for over two hundred years. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282978341_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9780282978341
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