Woodland Church

(1881-)

Brethren At Work Aug. 23, 1881 page 508 Vol. 6 No. 32

  From Daniel Vaniman. – Woodland Church is the name given to a new church formerly a part of Astoria church, Fulton Co., Ill.  Eld. David Frantz and self met said church in council on Aug. 13th.  Found only peace and union existing among the members; so by the unanimous consent of all present, Jesse Danner was ordained to the full ministry Henry Danner, and S. D. Hamm advanced to the second degree of the ministry.  By unanimous consent of all present, an election was then held for one speaker, and two to the office of deacon, which resulted in calling Peter Burgard to the ministry, and Jesse S. Danner, and Benjamin Stephens to the office of deacon. After these brethren and their wives were instructed in the respective duties and responsibilities of their respective offices and their consent obtained to serve in them. To the best of their ability, they all at once. Twelve in number, stood up and were, by hand and kiss, received into office.

  Never before have I seen such a large number installed at once, and such a pleasant unanimity of sentiment as was expressed through the whole meeting is seldom found anywhere.  We pray God that they may be able to keep the unity of spirit as here manifested fro then they will find a prosperous future awaiting them. – Astoria, Ill., Aug. 15, 1881