Muscatine Church

 (1909 - 69)

The Gospel Messenger July 8, 1905 p 428

Muscatine. — June 25 was a day of rejoicing. Our new church was dedicated in the morning. Bro. Brubaker, of Prairie City, preached the morning sermon, and Bro. John Zuck, of Clarence, gave us some words of encouragement in our work. Bro. Brubaker preached in the afternoon and again in the evening. We have had preaching every month for two years and Sunday school for one year in out homes. But now, through the kindness of the Brethren, we arc to have a place of worship. — Mamie Yeater, Muscatine, Iowa. June 27.

The Gospel Messenger July 31, 1909 page 496 Vol. 48 No. 31

MUSCATINE MISSION, IOWA.

Our one week's series of meetings is now in the past, and marks a new era in the history of the Muscatine work. Two were born into the kingdom, a man and a woman (not husband and wife), who were won over from the Catholic faith.

   Our council was held on Saturday, and was one of much spirituality and touching in its effects. Much work was done and it seemed that the Spirit of the Lord guided and directed all. The Sunday school was reorganized, with Bro. John A. Robinson superintendent. He is also president of the Christian Workers' meeting. The members asked to be organized into a church, to be known as the "First Church of the Brethren of Muscatine," which was granted by the mother church of Cedar County. The coming district meeting will also be asked to consent to this organization. An election was held for a minister and deacon. Bro. John A. Robinson was chosen to preach the Word, and Bro. G. Wm. Robinson was the choice to fill the office of deacon. Brethren John Zuck and W. E. West were present, and conducted the work of the day, Bro. Zuck acting as moderator.

  Our all-day meeting, which consisted of a missionary program and love feast, proved to be a great incentive to the work here. It was well attended, and our well arranged and commodious tent made people feel at home with us. It may be the means of bringing new attendants to our meetings. At the close of the program a church expense and missionary collection of $16.14 was taken. I wish to note that the presence of Sisters Zuck, West and Myers, at our council and Sunday-school meetings, was very much appreciated by us, and, we believe, enjoyed by them. We feel very grateful to Brethren Zuck and West for their interest and encouragement in the work here. As a result of our services five were baptized, two reclaimed and two restored, making nine in all. More seem to be near the kingdom. Several said that the meetings closed too soon and that one week was too short a time.

Box 463, Muscatine, Iowa, July 22. T. A. Robinson

The Gospel Messenger October 16, 1909 page 668 Vol. 48 No. 42

Muscatine. – Bro. John A. Robinson was elected to the ministry July 17. We are now organized in a congregation known as the Muscatine church, with the writer in Charge, one minister in the first degree and two deacons. There are twenty-seven members. I will start for Beaver, this State, tomorrow to commence a series of meetings. Oct. 3. – T. A. Robinson, Box 463, Muscatine, Iowa, Oct. 1

The Gospel Messenger Oct. 30, 1909 page 696 Vol. 48 No. 44

In a former issue it was said that the church at Muscatine, Iowa, was fully organized, with Bro. T. A. Robinson as elder in charge. Bro. Robinson says this is a mistake, that Bro. John Zuck is the elder in charge, and that he is only his assistant, though serving the church as pastor.