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The
Rev. Carl Eklund organized Wednesday evening Bible
studies soon after he came in 1951. Members responded
to a need for clothing in Korea and two large shipments
were made.
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A building fund was underway for
a future educational building and during the time of
Rev. Paul Mundell the building finance committee was
very active obtaining cash and pledges amounting to
$67,000. The building plan was presented and accepted
on January 3, 1961. An additional $18,000 was received
in pledges and construction began August 15. It was
consecrated on June 24, 1962. |
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Rev. Roxie Powell’s wife organized the first
junior choir in 1956.
Jr Choir
- 1950s
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At
the October 1968 official board meeting the Rev. Philip
Chastain reported on the uniting of the Evangelical
United Brethren Church and The Methodist Church and that
the new name would be The United Methodist Church. The
conference would be known as the Kansas West
Conference. Property was purchased directly north of
the church for a parking lot. In June of 1969 the
church exterior was restored and in November the church
celebrated its 95th anniversary. |
