Rehoboth Church Preservation Society

Rehoboth Church Preservation Society Rehoboth Methodist Church, a Greek revival structure, was built of heart cypress and pine in 1853 on land Joseph S.

Rehoboth Church Preservation Society's mission: preserve and maintain the church and grounds so that this landmark, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, continues to have an active role in the spiritual and historic/cultural community. Norman sold to the trustees of the church for a small fee. In 1969, the decline in membership forced the church to be closed. Since 1970, various ste

wards have held periodic services to keep the doors open. Rehoboth Church Preservation Society, established as a 501 ( c) 3 in 2008, continues to hold services and other activities at the old church. Several grants made it possible for the Society to have critical preservation and restoration projects completed. The Society, which has no paid employees, depends on donations to fund annual expenses and periodic exterior painting. A book, "The Tie That Binds: Rehoboth Methodist Church and 300 Years of Worship Along the South Shore of the Albemarle Sound," written by Chris Barber and published by the Society in 2020, provides information about the development of worship in the area, beginning in 1701, the building of Rehoboth in 1853, the people who attended the church during its long tenure, and its continuance as a landmark since then. Rehoboth Church is the oldest and only historic property which people can visit, either by appointment or at scheduled events, in Roper, North Carolina.

08/21/2026

SUNDAY OCTOBER 4 AT 3.

If you are interested in the special Americana Music Program the talented Bob Waters has planned for us, mark your calendars now.

See you then!

So who is Bob Waters, the gentleman who will take us on a musical journey at Rehoboth this October 4 at 3 p.m.?If you ar...
08/17/2026

So who is Bob Waters, the gentleman who will take us on a musical journey at Rehoboth this October 4 at 3 p.m.?

If you are from this area, you may know that he plays the hammered dulcimer, autoharp, banjo, Celtic harp, Native American flute, and the button accordion.

We don't hear those instruments everyday. And they sound so beautiful inside Rehoboth. The accoustics are apparently perfect.

Did you know anything about his musical career before he retired?

He has played at Carnegie Hall, performing with the National Symphony Orchestra. He coordinated the musical portion of the Swearing-In Ceremony for North Carolina’s former Governor, the Honorable Pat McCrory. He also created and performed a musical documentary on the life and music of Stephen Foster.

Before he retired in 2014 from the 440th Army National Guard Band where he served as the leader of the Liberty Brass and provided musical support for military and civilian personnel all across the Great State of North Carolina, Bob toured with the National Symphony Orchestra of Washington D.C., and was a former member of the Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra.

How fortunate he knew what he wanted to do in life when he entered University of Maryland at College Park many years ago and earned his Bachelors degree in Music Performance. Bob, a man of many interests and talents, also earned a Master’s Degree in Special Education from the same university.

From Carnegie Hall to Rehoboth!

We feel so honored that he retired to our little corner of North Carolina where he shares his great talents with us!

His performances are always a treat!

Presenting a little bit of Americana!Mark your calendar and come spend an hour listening to some old tunes you will sure...
07/22/2026

Presenting a little bit of Americana!
Mark your calendar and come spend an hour listening to some old tunes you will surely remember.
Bob Water's talent is great. We are fortunate he will share them with us!

Buttons.Once upon a time this button was attached to a garment worn by someone who was on Rehoboth 's grounds.Does this ...
06/19/2026

Buttons.

Once upon a time this button was attached to a garment worn by someone who was on Rehoboth 's grounds.

Does this help you wind back the clock to an era when Rehoboth was alive with people singing hymns?

Listening to the preacher?

Gathering on the grounds for a camp meeting?

Tying up one's horse? (The trees are gone now, but a few had rings driven into their trunks for that purpose.)

What are WE leaving behind at the old chapel?

These buttons were discovered back in 1995, long before RCPS was estaablished. Thanks to Jimmy Hardison for saving them for us!

Isn't this shot a beauty?Many thanks to Greg Snyder and Sarah Snyder for this great picture.The beauty of being in the ...
06/03/2026

Isn't this shot a beauty?

Many thanks to Greg Snyder and Sarah Snyder for this great picture.

The beauty of being in the country is its simplicity.

A field of corn and a church takes us back to our roots.

Scenes from a beautiful day.We couldn't have asked for better weather. It was a comfortable day for shopping, enjoying a...
05/17/2026

Scenes from a beautiful day.
We couldn't have asked for better weather.

It was a comfortable day for shopping, enjoying a bite, and visiting on the grounds.

Someone remarked how relaxing it was to visit and catch up. The usual hustle bustle of the world couldn't pe*****te our peace.

We had visitors from other places. Martin County. The beach. And some other counties. Some folks stopped by to see a place that was once a part of their ancestors' world.

One fellow arrived before 7 to take pictures.

We were glad to see everyone!
We had a very successful day!

Thanks to our treasurer Kathy Waters and her husband George for handling our bake sale.

Board members handled some other tasks.

Joann Spear Craddock was at our welcome/raffle ticket table, assisted by volunteer Eva Williams.

Mitchell Patrick and Lisa Patrick were our two chefs! Volunteer Shelia Phelps helped serve.
We had rave reviews for the gourmet hot dog selection and service.

Greg Snyder prepared the grounds and set up some easy listenimg music for the day, and a speaker system. Volunteer Coordinator, Sarah Snyder helped man our yard sale table.

Jonni Kephart was our media specialist for the day, handled several FB live spots, and was "Jonni on the spot" when we needed something!

She and her husband, Beau, hauled tables and chairs from Mid County Volunteer Fire Dept. Beau was also a huge help setting up and cleaning up at the end of the day. Mike Deaver also assisted.

Bill Barber is Chris' right hand man. He handled lots of little things to get ready, and was there setting up and taking down the canopies and running an errand or two..

Lisa Patrick and her cleaning crew were at the church on Friday, getting the church ready. Many thanks, Lisa, Eva Spear, Clare Belch, and Joann Phelps. They made a difference!

Many thanks to MCVFD, our vendors, the DAR, and folks who supported the raffle.

We could not have done this without you!

DRUM ROLL!
Mark your calendars for our next event on Sunday October 4 at 3 when Bob Waters presents a special concert of sea chanties and other old tunes that will transport us back to the 18th Century as we enjoy commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.

05/16/2026

Doug Patrick won the first drawing!

Mary Dean won the second drawing!

Congratulations and thanks for your support!

Final drawing at 1.

The winner is Wanda Carr!

We will be here till about 2 at the latest!

Last minute shopping ends soon!

Lunch is on! Rave reviews.Yard sale?Sweet deals. We don't want to take this stuff home!Here for a few more hours.
05/16/2026

Lunch is on! Rave reviews.

Yard sale?
Sweet deals. We don't want to take this stuff home!

Here for a few more hours.

First drawing is at 11:30.$100 cash prize.If you didn't get a ticket yet, hurry on down Next drawing is at noon. Another...
05/16/2026

First drawing is at 11:30.
$100 cash prize.
If you didn't get a ticket yet, hurry on down
Next drawing is at noon. Another $100 ]prize.

Scurry on down. And did we mention lunch?

Devine choice of hot dogs and fixing! Meal deal is $5.00. Best deal in town!

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15700 Highway 32 North
Roper, NC
27970

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+12527935383

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