Bartlesville Church

(1919-)

The Gospel Messenger March 6, 1920 page 155 Vol. 69 No. 10

BARTLESVILLE, OKLAHOMA

Dec. 12, 1919, the members of Bartlesville met in council for the purpose of organizing a church. Bro. N. S. Gripe, of Ripley, Okla., presided over the meeting. The name chosen was " The Church of the Brethren of Bartlesville." Bro. James Hardy was elected elder. Bro. Gripe remained over Sunday, giving us some inspiring sermons. Since there were no deacons in the congregation, the church decided to elect two. A special council was called for that purpose Feb. 1, with Eld. W. H. Miller, of Independence, Kans., presiding. Brethren W. H. Williams and C. A. Olwin were elected. The latter and his wife were installed.

  Bro. Miller came Jan. 31, and preached for us on Saturday evening and twice on Sunday. At the close of the morning services, a basket dinner was enjoyed, after which we were called together for the business session. The members at this place have had a hard struggle financially, hut things arc now beginning to look brighter. It was necessary to move the church from its old location and this, together with refurnishing and refinishing it inside and out, has incurred a great deal of expense. Several individuals and Aid Societies have helped by sending money and clothing for the poor, all of which is very much appreciated. Our Sunday-school was reorganized Dec. 28, with the writer as superintendent. We have an average attendance of forty and are working for a bigger and better school. Mrs. C. A. Olwin.