Gospel Messenger May 13, 1944 page 28 Vol. 93 No. 20

Ashland. – Our council was held on March 12. The district board was granted the right to organize a church in Medford, Oregon. The Ministerial plan was adopted by the church. The love feast will be held on April 30. It was decided to have a vacation Bible school. The resignation f our pastor was read and accepted. Plans are being made for a observance of Christian Family Week. During Holy Week our church joined in citywide union services. There was a sunrise service on Sunday morning. The choir presented the cantata. The Prince of Live, on Sunday morning in Ashland and in Medford in the evening. An Easter building fund offering amounted to $101.27. plans are going ahead in Medford to secure a pastor, so that the church may start a full-time program there in the fall. – Mary Pratt, Ashland, Oregon, April 10.

Gospel Messenger July 1, 1944 page 28 Vol. 93 No. 27

Medford. – A church was organized here on May 16. Bro. Ralph R. Hatton of Portland was with us and gave an inspiring address. We have been a mission point and held our services in the homes. Our church is nearing completion and we hope to dedicate it July 30. Bro. Stanley Keller is to be our pastor. We would be glad to have anyone passing through Medford stop and worship with us. we would like to have members and friends stationed at Camp White worship with us. – Mrs. Edith Cox. Medford, Oregon, May 29.

Gospel Messenger Dec. 2, 1944 page 29 Vol. 83 No. 49

Medford. – We dedicated our church on Sept. 3. Bro. Grant T. McGuire, regional director of Wenatchee, Wash., gave the dedication sermon. Brethren J. D. Miller and Jess Dunning of the district board of administration were with us. Installation was held for our pastor and his wife, Brother and Sister Stanley Keller. Groups of young people have spent two week ends working on the church. We appreciated their help. We still have a lot to do on the building. The mean are working on the basement and the installation of the furnace. The ladies’ aid gave the lights for the auditorium and are planning to furnish the kitchen. Our Sunday school is growing under the leadership of Sister Marie Pence, our superintendent. On Oct. 4 Bro. Frantz showed up pictures of Bethany Hospital. The C.P.S. group were here with their canner and canned pears. We enjoyed getting better acquainted with them. _ Mrs. Edith Cox, Medford, Oregon, Oct. 13.