quilting and holding bake sales for their many much. They have worked, studied, and raised money contributions to the local church as well as to the church at large. They served as officers of the District as well as Presbyterian levels.

Family night suppers are an important part of the life of this people. One highlight of the church year is the annual Christmas party, with decorated tree and gifts for everyone as it was in earliest days.

There are five members who are fifth generation descendents of the original founding families still in

the church. The present pastor is Dr. Joe Findley, of Canyon.

As is usual in small churches, it has been a struggle. From the beginning when Merle Miller McCutcheon was the first baby baptized to the present with the baptism of Jennifer Lynn Tirey, this group of Christians remains a staunch reminder of Presbyterianism in Swisher County.

KRESS FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
On a Sunday afternoon, Jan. 19, 1909, a number of grave men and women assembled in Kress Methodist Church to organize the First Baptist Church. A committee was appointed to secure lots for the church building. McGlasson and A. L. Harlan were named deacons. The Rev. J. D. Cook was called as pastor.

The first revival, held in Aug. 1910, was conducted by the Rev. R. E. Bell of Plainview.