Lakeland Church

(1925-43?)

The Gospel Messenger Feb. 7, 1925 page 92 Vol. 74 No. 6

Lakeland. By the action of the ciders of the District Mission Board of North and South Carolina, Georgia and Florida at our late District Conference, it was decided to visit Lakeland for the purpose of ascertaining if the Brethren were ready for an organization Ian. 18 the following met at the home of J. S. Lcckrone: Elder, J. V. Felthouse, J. H. Garst, J. W. Rogers and S. W. Bail; Eld, Ziglcr was also present. They unanimously decided to grant the privilege of organization to be known as the Lakeland congregation. Church of the Brethren. Seventeen letters were presented with others to follow. Officers were chosen, with J. W. Rogers, elder; clerk and treasurer. J. S. Lcckrone; " Messenger " agent and correspondent, Sister Clara Michael. This is the only church of the Brethren in the county which is fifty-four miles square. The people are here and the Brethren are coming. Others who arc contemplating coming South should locate where there is a church. We have fertile land anil a fine climate. We need your help.—J. S. Lcckrone. Lakeland. Fla.. Jan. 20.