The Church of Christ was founded by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. As it is written in the scriptures in the book of Matthew the 16th chapter and 18th verse: "And I say also unto thee that thou art Peter and upon this rock I will build My Church and the gates of hell will not prevail against it."

About the congregation that worships at the Northside Church of Christ

The congregation of the Northside Church of Christ (formerly Odessa Street Church of Christ) had its humble beginning in 1954, in the home of two humble servants of God, Brother John and Sister Lillian Lundy; the parents of Sister Norris Reed, and grandparents of Sister Jacquelyn Clark and  Brother Willie "Pete" Jackson.

The congregation started with Brother and Sister Lundy, their family and a few adults and children at 718 Phelps Street. After worshipping in their home a little while, the congregation moved around the corner to 714 Odessa Street.  The purchase price for the property was $4,000.00 with $1,000.00 as a down payment.  The payments were $34.42 a month, with 6% interest over a period of 10 years. The congregation didn't have any money to purchase the property.  Bro. Lundy, along with his daughter, Sis. Norris Reed loaned the Church the money for the down payment.  When the building was purchased, back taxes had to be paid and many repairs had to be made on the property. They worshipped at this location, under the leadership of Bro. John Lundy, their first minister, until 1966.  The building was a one-room storefront block building that seated about 50 people.  Bible School was held by dividing the adults from the children in the back and front parts of the building.  When weather permitted, the children's classes were held outdoors.  (continue reading)