Ashland City (First)

(1879-82; 1916-)

The Brethren At Work August 22, 1882 page 8 Vol. 7 No. 33

Work or the Elders in Ashland City, Ohio.

Dear Brethren:—

Shortly after the adjournment on the 22nd we consulted, and appointed I, D, Parker and E. Fike to visit all the members of the Ashland City church, and ascertain their standing, aud they reported the following result to the church on the 23th, at a council held in I. D. Parker's house, vi/,: twenty loyal and ten neutral upon the following point,—they could not see their way clear in giving their voices to disown those that fellowship H. R. Holsinger, being willing to abide the action of the church and not to fellowship disowned members; fourteen were still disloyal, as was found at the council on the 22nd, and disowned; eight wore silent, and a few absent

  Inasmuch as certain members could not see their way very clear in giving any expression in what they would do in the case of fellowshipping H. R. Holsinger, therefore Resolved, that the Ashland City church cannot hold them as members of the German Baptist church, until they make satisfaction to the church.

  Inasmuch as certain members could not see their way clear in giving their voice to esepel those from the church who fellowship H. R. Holsinger; therefore.

  Resolved, that they ho held in full fellowship with the church upon the condition of the promise made to the church, through the committee that visited them, not to fellowship H. R. Holsinger or other expelled members.

   Resolved, that the absentees ore to be visited when they return.

   Inasmuch as there is some church property, in the shape of books, dishes. money and notes calling for money; the notes representing money belonging to the Hetterick fund; therefore.

    Resolved, that we appoint I. D. Parker and E. Fike to request the disowned members to deliver up all the books, money and property to them as a committee; they being subject to further orders from the church or their representatives ; and as the notes lire in the hands of a loyal brother, we requested him to hold them subject to the order of the Ashland and Maple Grove churches; from whence the money was obtained.

  Inasmuch as a number of the loyal members were assembled is council as stated above, they resolved that the Ashland City church is disorganized from this day, and the old lines re-established between the Ashland and Maple Grove churches, subject to their wish and ratification, and all certificates given in the name of the Ashland City church after above date are void and not to be received by the Brotherhood of the German Baptist, church; and Prof, Huber's letter of an earlier date to be refused also.

  There were thirty-two loyal members in the Ashland City church, twenty-two disowned and a few absent. The Ashland and Maple Grove churches approved the work of the adjoining elders and received those members back into their folds that were loyal.

I. D. Pakker, Moderator.

W. Sadler, Clerk.

The Gospel Messenger March 18, 1916 page 187 Vol. 12

FIRST CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, ASHLAND, OHIO.

Since the last report in the Messenger from this place, the Brethren here have moved onward. .

  The work, which was then of a missionary nature, had such a growth that the mother churches,—Ashland (Dickey) and Maple Grove took steps, leading up to a separate organization in the city of Ashland. This was sanctioned by the District Conference and the newly-organized church elected deacons, trustees and other officials. Bro. Wm. Desenberg was chosen elder in charge, with Bro- T. S. Moherman as an associate in that office.

  The work in all departments has been much prospered. The Sunday-school has increased, until there is now an enrollment of 245, and our present house of worship has proved entirely too small.

  The Aid Society has been doing a fine work. Recently it made seventy-five pieces of bed linen for use in the Samaritan Hospital " of this place.

  During the past year the collections have taken care of afl expenses. Over $200 has been given to missions, and the Sunday-school and Aid Society have been able to lay by goodly sums for a better and larger churchhouse. We have just closed a series of meetings, covering three weeks. It was preceded by a week of prayer. The series of sermons was a spiritual uplift to the members.. Bro. Quincy Leckrone was in charge, and his sermons were on the fundamental doctrines of the church. The weather conditions were not the best, and sickness was among us, but the interest was good. As a direct result, eleven were added to the church,—seven by confession and baptism. One was reclaimed and three were received by letter.

  Our growth has been so great that we have found it necessary to add to our present house of worship. The plans call for the expenditure of about $6,000. A canvass of the membership is now under way to raise the required funds. We expect to build this season. P. A. Bailey.

Ashland, Ohio, March 3.