Fairview Church

(1887-1898)

The Gospel Messenger Jan. 10, 1888 page 29 Vol.

  From Sherman Center, Kans. 

  More than a year ago we left our home in Virginia and settled in Sherman Co., Kans., where there was not a member of our Church.  We organized Nov. 19 with thirteen members, and had a love-feast long to remembered by all.  This was the first love-feast ever held in this vicinity.  Our church is called Fairview.

  Eld. John A. Snowberger was here one week, and held forth the Word with much power.  From here the writer accompanied Bro. Snowberger to the Cheyenne church, in Cheyenne Co., Kans; then to Dundy Co., Nebr., where there are three members.  We held nine meetings here, with the best of attention and a gradual increase to the last.  We have promised to give then a series of meetings in February, if all is will.

  Our doctrine was never preached here before, and we feel there are some very near the kingdom.  Here I again bade farewell to Bro. Snowberger, and left for our home in Sherman Co., Kans, where I found all well, thank the Lord.  Brethren, Pray for us! Remember, we are in more danger here on the frontier.  We have hard battles to fight.  But we will try to take fresh courage, remembering that God has said he would be with his children always, even to the end of the world.   J. F. Cline