Freeville Church

(1921 - ? )

The Gospel Messenger Feb. 5, 1921 page 92

Organization of a Brethren church at Freeville, N. Y.

  Jan. 9, 1921, our membership assembled to effect an organization with Bro. I. W. Taylor, of Ephrata, Pa., directing the work. Four other brethren were present from the Lake Ridge congregation, namely Elders E. F. Nedrow and R. A. Nedrow, Elmer Arnold and Charles Weibly.  Six letters were read, making a total of thirty charter members. Bro. Lewis Huff was elected to the deacon’s office and with his wife, duly installed.  Recently Walter Fisher and wife moved into our congregation, thus giving us two deacons.  We have three ministers: Eld. A. D. Bowman, F. L. Baker, and J. F. Dayton. Bro. I. W. Taylor serves as our elder; F. L. Baker, clerk; A. D. Bowman, Walter Fisher and Albert Smootz, trustees; Sister Eunice Croft and Lydia Smootz missionary solicitors; the writer, “Messenger” agent and correspondent.  Bro. F. L. Baker was chosen Sunday-school superintendent.

  We also organized our Aid Society, with the writer President.  We have since held two meetings and find an open field with plenty of work. It is through this channel that we gladdened few hearts at Christmas time with greetings, and some with filled baskets.

  This more for constructive work seemed to inspire all for greater service.

  Jan. 2 Eld. R. A. Nedrow assisted Eld. A. B. Bowman, conducted a very impressive anointing service for Bro. Artemas Wilkins.    Mrs. Lydia Johnson Bowman