Oak Grove
United Methodist Church


Decatur Texas

Prayer Garden

In the fall of 2004, the Oak Grove Prayer Garden was officially dedicated following a gospel singing tribute to honor Charles Wilhite. The men of the church had spent several months getting the site prepared by laying bricks and landscaping the area. The concrete stairs from the original building in 1902 were used as a basis for new steps into the garden from the north end. On January 2, 2005, a plaque and two benches were added to the angel statue and birdbath already in place. Another plaque in memory of Charles Wilhite was also placed at the site. Many thanks to all those who contributed to this project, especially Walter Pac, and to Barbara and Bennie King for their efforts in completing it.