Paradise Prairie Church

(1891-1963)

The Gospel Messenger Sept. 8, 1891 page 555

From the Paradise Prairie Church, Oklahoma Territory

 Bro. Jacob Appleman, of Crawford County, Kans., came to us on Saturday, Aug. 1 and commenced a series of meetings on the following Lord’s Day, and continued the meetings until Aug. 13.

  According to previous arrangements, the Brethrens met on Saturday, Aug. 8, and organized a church at his place, Bro. Appleman officiating. The   writer was chosen secretary pro tem.  After the letters were read, the church proceeded to elect officers, the writer being chosen Secretary. 

Seventeen united with the church by letter. Two were baptized here last winter, and on Sunday one was received by baptism, making a total of twenty-members now enrolled.  There are nine more members living near by, who are expected to hand in their letters in the near future. As Bro. Appleman has bought a farm here, we include him and his family into our little band, which will make a total of about thirty-two members.

  There are two minister here and two deacons, and when Bro. Appleman, who is an elder, and a very diligent and able man, is once with us, we shall feel that the Lord has blessed us by sending one of this ministering servants this way, to labor with us in bring souls to Christ.  This congregation will be know as the “Paradise Prairie church,” Oklahoma Territory.

  Brethren, we ask an interest in your prayers for the little vine that is planted here.   A. L. Gorham.   Clarkson, Oklahoma Ty.