Short History of the Beginnings of the CHOG in Norfolk, VA, January 11, 1950
Scope and Contents
Church was started by several men reading the Gospel Trumpet. These men invited a Christian church pastor to meet with them. Through their efforts, a hall was rented where services were begun in September of 1911. The first pastor was J. W Barrett who had been a pastor with the Christian church.
Bio of J. W. Barrett.
Revival was held with George W. Doyle as speaker.
The first permanent church was constructed in 1927 with the first service held in January of 1927.
VA Camp Meeting was first held at Gladys in the early part of 1920 before it was moved to Lynchburg VA in 1927.
The letter was written by a committee. The cover letter was written by Weldon F. Lane.
Dates
- Creation: January 11, 1950
Creator
- From the Collection: C. E. Brown, Dr. (Charles Ewing) (Person)
Extent
2 Sheets
Language of Materials
From the Series: English
Subject
- J. W. Barrett (Person)
- Mary Holland Barrett (Person)
- John Barrett (Person)
- George W. Doyle (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Anderson University and Church of God Archives Repository