Goshen: City Church

(1905-)

The Gospel Messenger Oct. 21, 1905 page 672 Vol. 44 No. 42

  Rock Run. – Our special council convened Oct. 12 in Goshen, with the view of discussing the advisability of dividing the Rock Run church. There was a good representation at the council. After the work was fully explained by our elder, I. L. Berkey, Levi Hoke, I. D. Parker and others, a vote was taken with a large majority in favor of two congregations. A committee chosen to map out a line made the city limits the line, with an amendment to change the south portion so as to follow the Big four R. R. to river was accepted.  This gives each congregation about two hundred members. – R. W. Davenport, Goshen, Ind., Oct. 15.

The Gospel Messenger Nov. 4, 1905 page 700 Vol. 44 Vol. 42

  Rock Run church met in special council Oct. 12 for the purpose of dividing the district. A division was effected and Goshen City organized in a separate congregation, with a full corps of officers. We number 170 members and will known hereafter as the Goshen church. Bro. Geo. L. Studebaker, of Muncie, Ind., will preach for us Oct. 29. – Emma Garver, Goshen, Ind., Oct. 24.