Melbourne in Brevard County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Advent Christian Church
Photographed By Jamie Cox, November 4, 2011
1. Advent Christian Church Marker
Inscription.
Advent Christian Church. . On October 10, 1910, the original church, known as the Second Advent Church of Eau Gallie, was formally organized by the Rev. H. V. Skipper. Early meetings were held in neighborhood homes and in the Riverside Hotel, owned by John R. Mathers. Mathers and his family were the first members. , In 1914 a church building was built at 1598 Highland Avenue next to the old Eau Gallie Post Office. There were 30 church members in 1914. The Mathers, Goodwins, Booths, Thompsons, Carters, St. Clairs, Weldons, Bells, Simmons, Harts and Baxters. , In 1946 plans were made for a new church building. Much of the materials and furnishing of the old building were incorporated into the new church. The first service held in the new church building was on August 1, 1948 with only five members present. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. St. Clair, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Thompson, and Mrs. Sallie Bell. On Sept. 2, 1948, the Rev. Bixler conducted the first service by a minister.
On October 10, 1910, the original church, known as the Second Advent Church of Eau Gallie, was formally organized by the Rev. H. V. Skipper. Early meetings were held in neighborhood homes and in the Riverside Hotel, owned by John R. Mathers. Mathers and his family were the first members.
In 1914 a church building was built at 1598 Highland Avenue next to the old Eau Gallie Post Office. There were 30 church members in 1914. The Mathers, Goodwins, Booths, Thompsons, Carters, St. Clairs, Weldons, Bells, Simmons, Harts and Baxters.
In 1946 plans were made for a new church building. Much of the materials and furnishing of the old building were incorporated into the new church. The first service held in the new church building was on August 1, 1948 with only five members present. Mr. & Mrs. J. L. St. Clair, Mr. & Mrs. Albert Thompson, and Mrs. Sallie Bell. On Sept. 2, 1948, the Rev. Bixler conducted the first service by a minister.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1777.
Location. 28° 7.99′ N, 80° 37.715′ W. Marker is in Melbourne, Florida, in Brevard County. Marker is on Highland Avenue, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1598 Highland Avenue, Melbourne FL 32935, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 11, 2011, by Jamie Cox of Melbourne, Florida. This page has been viewed 860 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on November 11, 2011, by Jamie Cox of Melbourne, Florida. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
