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​History of Building 
 
· Former home of Annie Belle and Roy Bush
 
· Site inherited by Minnie "Ma" Harrell, who gave it to her daughter, Annie Bell Harrell, who  married Roy Bush.
 
· Home constructed in 1932
 
· Pine logs came from the Bush farm near the Griggs community of west Miller County.
 

· Large stones were unearthed during road construction in Griggs.
 
· Smaller stones came from heating larger ones until they burst.
 
· John Carpenter, stone  mason, built the living room fire place using smaller stones. 
 
· John Henry "Dad" Harrell (Mrs. Bush's father) put the mortar between the logs and placed much smaller stones there as well.
 
· Dad also made the front door and the wooden door hinges of the upstairs closet doors.
 
· Originally, the upstairs was one large room. It was partitioned in the early 1940's. Ma Harrell lived upstairs. A bathroom was added in the 1950's.
 
· Purchased by First Baptist Church in August, 2007.
 
· Renovated to be used for Bible Study, wedding showers, baby showers, luncheons, planning meetings, weddings, receptions, pastoral conferences, church functions, etc.

 
· Dedicated to God on January 31, 2010, at 2 pm with Open House following.
 
​First Baptist Church has developed a retreat center to be used by our people, but it will also be used for small groups from other churches. The facility for this work centers on a beautiful log home. The property is contiguous with other church property, which will allow those using the center to have use of other church buildings. There are so many who live lives void of hope. It is our prayer that through our church and the retreat center we can "Sow Seeds of Hope" for all in need.
 
 
Initial Directors
Charles and Frances Bodrey
Charles and Jo Bush
Kay Fleet
Gerald and Gloria Jenkins


Note:  Please do not park on the grass. This damages sprinkler heads and the grass. Please remind your guests of this policy and have them to park on the concrete or asphalt behind the Retreat Center. Thanks!

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