Springfield Church

(1883 - 1903)

The Gospel Messenger Jan. 17, 1893 page 45 Vol. 31 No. 3

Springfield, Bo.—Elders Geo Barnhart and Wine, of Carthage, came to us Dec 9, commencing a series of meetings. Bro. Barnhart continued till the 16th. Owing to the inclemency of the weather, we had not a very large crowd, but those present were very attentive, and we feel that they were made to see the Bible differently from what they formerly saw it. Many were seemingly anxious about the foundation upon which they had built. Bro. Barnhart gave us, in all, nine excellent sermons. One,— my wife,—united with the church and was baptized in the presence of several hundred persons who never before saw the like, We were organized into a church Dec. 11, known as the Springfield church. Could we have a permanent minister with us, and all work together we surely could build up a church here. There are, in all, about thirty members.—Martin Butterbaugh.