       God has always revealed his most choice secrets to humble folks. In 1873 Robert Ray Sr., Bro. Jacob Cherry, Bro. Solomon Hampton, Bro. Hale Waters, Bro. Alfred Jefferson and bro. Terrell Flakes saw that getting together was the beginning so they along with their families and others built the first church.
         A partial of land was deeded to them by Mr. Dylir, at this time the church was located closer to Industry below Mr. Knolles. Later it was moved in front of the Brethren Church. The Church was named in honor of Bro.Jacob Cherry. The pastor at this time was Bro. Bob Ray. In the early 19900’s a storm demolished the existing church.
        Again the men began to rebuild the church. The church at this time was located by the Brethren Church near the Industry where a piece of land was donated. Bro. Isaiah Williams was local pastor at this time; others were Rev. Bennett and Rev. Perkins. In 1904 the trustees were Bro. Robert Ray Jr., Bro. Flakes Sr., Bro. Bob Cummings, Bro. George Green and others.
         In 1917 the Rev. w. Ellison was the pastor at this time. Services were held at 11 a.m. Members would walk 4- 5 miles or ride by horse or buggy to be there on time. In 1931-1932 there was a great change. The church was located a few feet from where it its today. Rev.Wright was the pastor during this time; but before the church was completed, he was called away. During this time period other pastors were the Rev. Miller, Rev. Peoples, Rev.Ellison Jr., and others.
        In 1944, the Rev. King was the pastor. The trustees were Bro. Willie Toliver, Bro. George Quiller, Bro. Ben Daniels, Arthur McGregor and Bro. Frank Robertson. Rev. King served several years and under his leadership the first Women’s Society of Christian Service was organized by Sis. Linda King and Sis. Melvina Watson. Some of the leading of the church were Josephine Toliver who served Sunday school Superintendent for more than 50 yrs.
        Sis. Blanche Jones was the president of the WSOCS for many yrs. Other women were Sis. Rosie Ray, Sis. Aurola Ray and Sis. Mertle Ray who were communion stewardesses. Also, Sis. Elama Ray, recording secretary and choir president, Sis Lucille Ray and Sis. Isabella Daniels secretary and treasure for many yrs. Class leaders was Sis. Jettie McGregor and Sis. Minnie Quiller.
        During the 1960’s an 70’s some of the trustees of the church were Bro. Van Ray, Bro. B.F. Smith, L.H. Harvey, S. Gates, W.M. Perkins, Charles Chase, J.H. Holden Alfred Dickerson, P.M. Gates, R. Huff, C.L. King , Rev. Baker, S.F. Moore, M.E. Hodges, S.M. Harvey, W.M. Ellison, Rev.Watson and others.Rev. Sherman Franks came to the church in 1976. The church underwent many changes. Under the leadership a cafeteria, restrooms, pastor study, central ac and new pews were added. Rev. Franks and his wife served for over 20 yrs. He retired in 1999. Some of the trustees were Bro. Howard King, Bro Shelly Ray, Bro Arthur McGregor, Bro. Hurley King, Bro. Lonnie Ray, Bro. Ben Daniels and others.
         The church is progressing fast in the 21^st centaury with trustees Bro. Lonnie Ray Jr., Bro. Hurly King, Bro. Robert Mays, Bro. Wilford McNeil and Sis. Ruby Evans. Sis Willie Mae King, Sis. Ruby Evans and Bro. Hurly King are presently serving as Communion stewards. Sis. Debra Taylor serves as secretary and Bro. Lonnie Ray is treasure.