How it all started...
In 1939, God spoke to James and Evalene Glenn to return to Benton, Arkansas to start an Assemblies of God church. They were, at that time, living in Wesleco, Texas, seven miles from the Rio Grande River.
Upon their return, they found much opposition to building a Pentecostal work. However, after presenting the burden of their hearts to Rev. Elmer McAlister, Bro. McAlister agreed to help get a church started. He located a garage on Edison and Border streets here in Benton, and after talking with the owner obtained permission to use the building without obligations. Bro. McAlister made the first church benches from scraps of materials from a nearby sawmill.
Upon their return, they found much opposition to building a Pentecostal work. However, after presenting the burden of their hearts to Rev. Elmer McAlister, Bro. McAlister agreed to help get a church started. He located a garage on Edison and Border streets here in Benton, and after talking with the owner obtained permission to use the building without obligations. Bro. McAlister made the first church benches from scraps of materials from a nearby sawmill.
In 1940, they held their first service with about 20 people. Thus, Bro. and Sis. McAlister, along with Bro. and Sis. Glenn, the church began what is now known as Benton First Assembly. At this time, the church had not been set in order. Bro. McAlister served as the pastor until August 1941.
A young preacher by the name of Bill Morris came and stayed two or three weeks. Being young and single, the Army drafted him.
Where we are headed...
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