Elkins Church

(1938-)

The Gospel Messenger Nov. 12, 1938 page 31 Vol. 87 No. 46

Bowden.—July 31 Robert L. Byrd, our field worker, gave us a talk. We enjoyed the presence of Eld. L. S. Miller, his wife and two boys, and Eld. E.„A. Lambert in our community on Aug. 8. Bro. Miller gave a very interesting, illustrated temperance lecture to an overflowing house of eager listeners. This was the largest crowd in our church for several years. It was a good lecture, and we trust it did much good. Aug. 28 three were baptized. Edith M. Scrogum and Pastor J. J. Scrogum were delegates to our district conference at the Shiloh church, Sept. 1-4. The district conference approved of the dividing of the Bowden church, to be known as Bowden and Elkins congregations. Bro. Noah Fike of St. George preached for two weeks, Sept. 18 to Oct. 2. He gave good, inspiring and edifying sermons. The members feel much built up by the messages. Four were baptized, and one reclaimed. These meetings closed with a love feast, with J. J. Scrogum officiating, assisted by Brethren Noah Fike and Boyd H. Phares. Bro. V. L. Bennett preaches here twice a month. J. J. Scrogum is with us every week. Church services are well attended. Mrs. Ethel Howell, Bowden, W. Va., Oct. 19.