The North Church was located on Methodist hill which later became known as Clark Street.
It was situated at 300 Clark Street where the home of Mrs. Thurmond Suthard is now located
The North Church was in existence until 1925 when it was disbanded and the building razed.

Mrs.Bob(Eleanor) Rich recalls attending Sunday School there when she was a young girl.
She particularly recall the Sunday School material written by Mildred O. Moody.

Some members od this church were Billy Cotton, Mr. Perryman, Albert and Rebecca Toombs, Addie Toombs Armstrong.
Mrs. Armstrong played the pump organ for the church when she was eleven years old.

The Louisville conference was organized in hopkinsville, Ky. on Oct. 14, 1846.
The plans for seperation of the church began at the General Conference of 1844 in NY City.
Slavery was the real issue at the time. Delegates from Southern states mat in Louisville in may of 1845 to organize a seperate church.
After 14 days the Methodist Episcopal Chruch South became a reality in Ky.
The churches remained seperate until 1939 when they once again merged.
In April 1968, the church became the United Methodist Church.

Some of the Methodist in Earlington determined to organize their Methodist Episcopal Church South in 1890.
A lot located on Sebree Ave. was donated by the St. Bernard Coal Company.
A frame structure was built by the members. The minister who assisted with the organization was Rev. Joe Love of Hanson, KY.
The church was often reffered to as Love's Chapel.
When this church became an officail part of the Louisville Conf. in 1892, Rev. T.C.Peters was appointed as the first minister.
Rev. Peters preached one Sunday a month for three years. This frame structure still exists on Sebree Ave. and has been converted into an apartment house.

The Methodist Episcopal Church South of Earlington grew rapidly and became a leading churh in the community.
By 1907, under the leadership of Rev. J.D.Fraser, it became necessary to build a larger church.
The church on the corner of Moss Ave. and Robinson Street was begun.
The lot was deeded to the trustees of the church by the St. Bernard Coal Co. for the sum of $100.00 plus a lot located on West Moss Ave.
The trustees of the church, E.L.Stokes, Paul M. Moore, C.W.Webb, J.R. Dean, Rev. W.C.Brandon and Capt. Ott Powers, signed the original notes in 1907
and assumed the responsibility of the obligation against the construction.
On April 30, 1916, the indebtness was paid and the church set a precedent by waiting intil this time to have the church dedicated.

Planning for the annex began in 1956. grounds for the educational building was acquired froma trade with Mrs. Ida Carrigan.
The second parsonage adjacent to the church on Moss Ave. was traded for Mrs. Carrigan's house and lot on RobinsonStreet.
The ground breaking ceremony for the educational building was on June 10, 1959.
Bernice Marquess was chairman of the board; J.D. Morrow, the Pastor.
The contract was for a $37,000 building to include Sunday School rooms, dining room, kitchen,and four restrooms.
This annex was dedicated on October 12, 1969, after all outstanding debts were paid. Bishop Roy Short officiated.

Through the years, the members of this church have been faithful in the upkeep of the church properties.
In 1961 the memorial stained glass windows were installed. In 1962 the first electric organ purchased and replaced by another organ in 1988.
The pulpit which was originally on the North wall of the sanctuary was moved to the West wall in 1964.
This not only improved the appearance of the sanctuary, but it also increased our seating capacity.
The church was air-conditioned in 1971, and the new pews were installed in 1974.
The latest large project has been remoldeling of the kitchen in the annex.

The first parsonage belonging to the Methodist Episcopal Church South was built by the members in 1903.
The first minister to reside there was Rev. C.W.Hesson. The house at 117 West Moss Ave. still stands.

In 1953 the building committe was instrumental in the planning and constructing of a new parsonage at 121 East moss Ave.
Much of the work was done by the men of the church. Work began in May and was completed in Sept. 1953 at a cost of $15,000.
The committee was composed of Bernice Marquess, James (Toebaby) Todd, Charles price, Walter Fitch, John S. Mitchell, Clarence Shipp, Aubin Higgins and Miss Toy Todd.
The first family to live in the new house was Rev. and Mrs, Hall.

A Young Adult Fellowship was organized in 1958 with Rev. J.D.Morrow and his wife Opal.
It began with 45 members and as the years passed it grew into the Adult Fellowship.
This group has done much for the church over the years.

Mr. T.D.Walker, the first Sunday School Superintendent of the Methodist Episcopal Church South on Sebree Ave, organized the first choir.
This choir was composed of members and people from the community. Mr. John (Jack) Day directed the choir and taught music.
The choir became so well known that they were invited to sing at many places.
When Rev. Peters came the choir did its first Christmas cantada. Music did diminish as the church moved to the new church.
Through the years there have been many dedicated directors, organists and pianists.
Mrs. W.A. Randolph was pianist at one time, Mrs. L.J. Chisholm, who came to the church in the early 30's served as organist and pianist intil she retired in 1971.
Miss Agnes Vickers served as organist from that time until her death in 1988.
The choir was directed by Mrs. David (Merry) Brooks. Alan Ray served as music director. Mrs. Ray (Carolyn) Brinegar was the organist and Mrs. Linda Hartline played the piano.
Today we have Mrs. Louetta Hoodenpyle playing the organ and Mrs. Lynda Hartline still playing the piano.

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