Bloom Church

(1910-1956)

The Gospel Messenger March 19, 1910 page 189 Vol. 49 No. 12

Bloom. – A number of members having moved to the southern part of Ford County, Kans., they were organized into a church. Elders J. E. Crist, of Friend, Kans, and M. J. Mishler, of Conway Kansas., were to be with us at this date. On account of sickness, Bro. Mishler was unable to come, and Bro. Crist, with the assistance of Eld. G. W. Weddle, effected the organization. Eight certificates of membership were read, including that of an elder and deacon.  The church is to be known as the Bloom Church of the Brethren. Eld. G. W. Weddle, was chosen as elder; Bro. E. Martin, clerk; correspondent; Bro. A. C. Keller, Publishing House agent. Brethren Henry Cummings and E. Martin were elected as deacons. There being a union Sunday school here, it was deemed best not to elect Sunday-school officers at this time.   Bro. Crist preached for us Saturday and Sunday evenings. – Pearl Weddle, Bloom, Kans., March 5.