Rosepine Church

(1924-69)

The Gospel Messenger May 3, 1924 page 285 Vol. 73 No. 18

Rose Pine.-Eld. J. F. Hoke, of Roanoke, filled his regular appointment April 5 and 6. We had a basket dinner Sunday noon and a short talk at 2:30 P. M. Afterwards seven were baptized; one awaits the rite. This was followed by an address to the Junior Christian Endeavor at 4:30, one to the seniors at 7 o'clock and a splendid sermon afterward. At the close of this service the members discussed the advisability of organizing a church. The members now number twenty-four. It was decided to request permission from the mother church at Roanoke to organize, which request has been granted. Arrangements will be completed in the near future. — Mrs. Cora Cox, Rose Pine, La., April 21.

The Gospel Messenger June 21, 1924 page 397 Vol. 73 No. 25

 Rosepine.—The members of Rosepine met June 1, for the purpose of organizing a church here. Bro. J. F. Hoke, of Roanoke, La., acted as chairman through most of the proceedings. We were pleased to have the willing cooperation of eight other visitors from Roanoke. The name of our church is to be Rosepine. Officers were elected as follows: Bro. J. F. Hoke, elder; Minnie Harriman. secretary; Francis Cox, " Messenger " correspondent. An election was held for deacons, the lot falling to Bro. Maurice and Bro. Nathan Carpenter who were duly installed. We are delighted to have with ill Bro, Cheslie Hinegardner, who has been attending Manchester College. He will labor here during the summer and with his aid we feel sure that the gain will be great. The first of April when a number of young people were baptized, one boy was sick and had to wait until May 1. Through the delay another boy decided to join with him. Since March eleven young people have confessed Christ and been baptized. Sincere appreciation is due Bro. John R, Snyder, of Huntingdon, Pa., who held a successful meeting here in March. He and his work will long be remembered.— Maggie Davis, Rosepine, La., June 7.