06/13/2026
On June 13, 1903, a small group of believers met at the home of William F. Bryant near Murphy, North Carolina, in what’s known as the Shearer Schoolhouse revival area (Camp Creek region). Fields of the Wood stands as a testimony of this meeting.
During that meeting, R. G. Spurling Sr. and his son led a group seeking to restore the New Testament church. Earlier, they had organized a body called the “Christian Union.” The intent of this days meeting was to return to the Bible as the only rule of faith and practice, promote unity among the believers, and reject rigid denominational creeds in favor of spiritual freedom guided by Scripture and the Holy Spirit. This event is considered the founding moment of the Church of God of Prophecy.
From these humble beginnings, global movements have impacted lives with the gospel message. Today marks 123 years as we shout “look what the Lord has done.”
