Homer Pontious
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Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
History of the CHOG at Colon, MI, 4.22.1949
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Letter contains a brief history of CHOG in Colon, stating it was founded by two families and was held in a cottage with the first service held in 1936. Later, a hall was rented and various local speakers came to preach until the Old Reformed church was purchased in 1937 for $500.00. On January 26, 1941, the mortgage for the church was paid off and there was a mortgage burning service. The letter concludes with a few summary sentences of various pastors and their activities.
Dates:
4.22.1949
The Origin of the Church in St. Johns, Michigan, 1949
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Letter summarizes the happenings of the church in St. Johns, Michigan. In 1897, the church was alive through the efforts of the unnamed sister of Mary Stockwell. Mrs. Stockwell hosted sunday school and church services in her home until 1941 when a Mrs. Stockwell purchased a lot for the churhc for $1,000. Letter talks about Ruth Fisher Murray, who was converted by Stockwell and became a missionary in Africa. Letter concludes with listing the first pastor of the church as David Mitchell, who...
Dates:
1949