Architect Gary Clements has developed a comprehensive plan for the  restoration of the Smyrna Methodist Church on Highway 36 between Searcy and Center Hill.  The restoration will be of the quality work done on the historic Black House, home of the Searcy Arts Council, at 300 East Race in Searcy.  The restoration will cost $100,000 of which the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program will contribute $67,000 if $33,000 is raised locally.  The steering committee is launching a program to raise the needed funds in $5,000 increments.   Each $5,000 gift will "buy" a window in the church, recognized by an attractive plaque placed beside the window.  The windows are unique nine-over-nine sashes of clear glass.  Built in 1857, the church is one of only five known antebellum church buildings remaining in the state and the oldest documented building standing in White County.  The congregation ceased in the early 1970s (remaining members transferring to Grace United Methodist) and in 1998 the property was transferred to the City of Searcy with the understanding that the Searcy Arts Council and White County Historical Society would take the lead in restoration efforts..  Searcy firemen have donated many hours to save the church.  The Smyrna Committee is chaired by Fire Chief Bill Baldridge and includes Eloise Muncy, Debra Wolfe and Shirley Baugh of the Arts Council, and Shelly Keech, Bill Leach and Eddie Best of the Historical Society.  If your family or organization is interested in "buying a window", contact any committee member or WCHS, P.O. Box 537, Searcy, AR 72145.  Mr.  Charley Edwards of Searcy is donating a bell for the belfry, which will be part of the Smyrna Church restoration.