Kent Church

(1918-)

The Gospel Messenger Sept. 21, 1918 page 600 Vol. 67 No. 38

The little band of members at Kent, Ohio, was organized into a congregation Aug. 24. Bro. O. P. Haines been secured to minister to the spiritual wants of

congregation.

The Gospel Messenger Sept. 21, 1918 page 608 Vol. 67 No. 38

 Kent. – The Mission Board of Northeastern Oho met with the members here in special council, Aug. 24, for the purpose of organizing the mission into a church. The organization was satisfactorily effected and the necessary offices elected. The Mission board will do the directing of the work for the present. Bo. O. P. Haines has been secured to minister to the spiritual wants of the congregation. The Sunday-school was organized with Bro. Haines as superintendent. The mission here was part of the Springfield congregation and we now number twenty.- Emma S. Miller, 138 N. Chestnut Street, Kent, Ohio, Sept. 6.

The Gospel Messenger Oct 19, 1918 page 670 Vol. 67 No. 42

 KENT, OHIO

Kent is a thriving town of 10,000 inhabitants, located about fifteen miles north and east of Akron. There are a number of factories, and it is a good place in which to get work, as well as a fine place in which to live.

  It was at Kent that the Springfield church felt, some years ago, they saw an open door for effectual work for the Master. So a place of worship was built. This work was carried on by the assistance and under the care of

the mother church. It is needless to say that discouragements were met, but the little band pushed on and made many sacrifices that the work should not fail. Early in 1918 this property was deeded by the Springfield church to the District Mission Board of Northeastern Ohio.

  Sister Haines and myself were engaged by the Mission Board to do what we can to help in this work. We began June 1. We found twenty members at this place, all of whom are in earnest about building up the church. Aug.24 we held a business meeting to organize the work, which is under the direction and control of the District Mission Board. Sister Emma Miller, of Chicago, has been engaged by the Board to spend her time here, to assist in building up the work. The attendance and interest are good and the outlook is somewhat encouraging. We could use three or four dozen " Kingdom Songs No. I." Some of the churches are now changing to No. 2, and this mission surely would appreciate the ones you arc laying aside. Communicate with Sister Emma Miller, Kent, Ohio, as to books you may wish to donate.

  Should any of the " Messenger " readers know of any one in or near Kent, who is a member, or any one who might be interested in the church of the Brethren, please inform Sister Miller or the writer, and we will call upon all such.  O. P. Haines, Kenmore, Ohio, Oct. 1.