The congregation of the First

Christian Church of Tyrone began in 1899 under a brush arbor in College

Park, moved to Old National Highway in 1966, moving again in 1995 to Tyrone.

Throughout all this time its

mission has not wavered. It is a church with a heart for ministry, dedicating

itself to the biblical idea that every believer is called by God to serve

in His kingdom.

Leading the way is its minister,

the Rev. Wye Huxford. Asked over a year ago where he would like the congregation

to go, he replied, "I would like to see us become even more involved

in missions around the world."

Indeed they have, with Huxford

teaching this summer at a Christian college in Mexico. Six others from

the church traveled to Mexico to help build a church.

The congregation supports the

Seminary of the Nations, which offers college level instruction to missionaries

around the world.

It also supports on a regular

basis Steve and Debbie Palich, who serve in Mexico as the Latin American

coordinators for Christian missionaries.

A tractor-trailer load of clothes

recently headed to the Ukraine, compliments of First Christian of Tyrone.

The church conducts a blood

drive each quarter and the next one will be Nov. 29.

Sunday morning worship is at

10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., with Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday evenings

a fellowship meal is offered at 5:45, with youth and adult study electives

at 6:30.

The church is at 294 Jenkins

Road, Tyrone, and can be reached at 770-969-7346.