History of the CHOG at Colon, MI, 4.22.1949
Item
Scope and Contents
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
- Creation: 4.22.1949
Creator
- Verma Brooks (Person)
Extent
4 Sheets
Language of Materials
From the Series: English
Subject
- Fred Schults (Person)
- Walter Weaver (Person)
- John Helbling (Person)
- Aaron Marshall (Person)
- Lawrence J. Beaver (Person)
- Ralph Hinderer (Person)
- Joyce Hinderer (Person)
- Earnest Covey (Person)
- Homer Pontious (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Anderson University and Church of God Archives Repository