Box CHOG 176

E. L. Voight and H. R. Avery brought the message of the CHOG to Equality, resulting in a few people accepting the message. Includes how property purchased and building the church. The first Sunday school organized on 4/21/1928. The first revival was held May 1929.

The church was organized in 1917 in the homes of members. The present church building was purchased from the congregational church. Illinois state camp meeting held in McLean several times, the last being 1942. The church had been through some dark days.

When the church was under the leadership of Rev. A. B. Sprague, services were discontinued. However, the church was restarted September 1, 1941, with a H.W.K. tent meeting. It details the trustees that were elected, the property purchased, a portable building erected, and a new building that was being planned.

S. J. Lane found that getting information about the Hoopeston CHOG was difficult and was late in replying due to relatives' deaths. The first pastor was Sister Pheobe Redigar, aka Mrs. Wesley Harrington.

No writer was given. C. M. Beavers invited M. S. Duncan to conduct a revival in July 1913. The church was regarded as a holiness church. It includes the history of locations and mentions some of the pastors.

Information given by Mrs. Hester K. Gaither. Mrs. Laura Roach and Sister Rapsilver were instrumental in beginning the church. It includes the location of the buildings and the early pastors.

A few dates and names Mattie Kramer could remember concerning the Chicago work.

No writer given.

The church began with prayer meetings in the Bridgewater's home until a building was rented, then purchased, for services First meeting as an organized group on Nov 6, 1938, with attendance of 29.

Origin of CHOG at Ottuma, Iowa. Began in private homes in 1913 with evangelists initated to preach. A church building was later purchased. Rev. O'Dell moved to Missouri to begin a congregation in Jefferson City. O'Dell found the message of CHOG through the Gospel Trumpet.