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Beginning of the CHOG in Laurel, Mississippi, 04.30.1949
Letter documents that CHOG began in Laurel, Mississippi in 1908 in a tent meeting. The first church building was West of Laurel, known as "The Pond." The location moved to newly purchased land in 1928, where the church was still meeting at the time of the letter (1949). Letter also mentions L.V. Strickland and his documtnation of CHOG in Mississippi.
CHOG Doctrine being Introduced to Mississippi 1888, 1950
Letter describes the history of CHOG doctrine was introduced to Mississippi in 1888 with the first meeting of the D. S. Warner group taking place near Dixon, MS. The group faced mass persecution with D. S. Warner responding with a hymn he wrote titled "Who will Suffer with the Savior." Despite persecution, D. S. Warner was able to establish a church in every community he conducted a gospel meeting with the State Camp location at Dixon, MS.
Early History of CHOG in Mississippi, 02.18.1949
Letter outlines the early history of CHOG in Mississippi. W. W. Bradley began preaching in 1887 on the topic of holiness. Author, L. V. Strickland was 16 years old when he first heard Bradley speaking. Letter details the resistance that CHOG ministers faced in the area, mentions of some members armed in case of conflict.
Early History of the CHOG Reformation Movement in FL, 1949-07-04
Includes a cover letter about the difficulty of establishing churches and W. O. Moon's entry into ministry. The letter details the development of churches in FL and Moon's influence as well as the revivals held. Eary evangelists worked under severe hardships but many answered the call from other states to pastor in FL.