Girard Church

(1912-)

The Gospel Messenger Aug. 10,  1912 page 504 Vol. 61 No. 32

What has long been known as the Pleasant Hill church, Macoupin Co., Ill., has been divided into two congregations, the north part to be known as the Virden church, while the southern part, which includes Girard, retains the old name.

The Gospel Messenger August 17, 1912 page 525 Vol. 61 No. 33

Pleasant Hill church met in council July 2. Several letters of membership were received. In order that we may do more effective work, in reaching out into broader fields, the church derided that it was best to divide her ranks, and accordingly a line of division was drawn. The old Pleasant Hill house, also the funds already subscribed for the new church in Virden. were placed Into the hands of the northern division or new organization. These decisions were arrived at after having special prayer. Many expressed themselves as never before having attended a more spiritual council. It Is hoped that by dividing our workers, and putting forth special efforts, both in Virden and Girard, the work of soul-saving will be carried on more effectively.—Alice M. Gibbel, Girard, Ill., July 31.

The Gospel Messenger August 24, 1912 page 540 Vol. 61 No. 34

Pleasant Hill church met in special council Aug. 9, with our elder, Bro. M. Flory, presiding.  All business was disposed of pleasantly. We decided to change our church name from Pleasant Hill to Girard. According to the decision of Annual Meeting we called two young brethren to the ministry. – Brethren I. J. Gibson and Charles Harshbarger.  Brethren Chris Roesch and Steve Weddle were elected to the deacon’s office. Eld M. Flory and Bro. Otis Stutsman were chosen delegates to District Meeting, with Brethren M. Smeltzer and Charles Gibson, alternates.  Bro. Charles Harshbarger and sister Mamie Gibson were elected to fill vacancies on the Missionary Committee. – Sister Elizabeth Shearer, Girard, Ill., Aug. 13