Johnson City Church

(1925-)

The Gospel Messenger Dec. 5, 1925 page 781 Vol. 74 No. 49

Johnson City.—The work here is somewhat encouraging at this time. On Sunday morning, Nov. 22, the children rendered an excellent program on Thanksgiving before Sunday-school, followed by a business hour in which we were organized into a separate congregation, We decided to name our church "The First Church of the Brethren of Johnson City." This will distinguish us from the United Brethren of this place. Bro, A. E. Nead, of Limestone, Kid. S. J, Bowman, of Knob. Creek, J. B. Hilbert, of New Hope, J. I). White, of Boone's Creek, and Brethren Lewis and Baker of Virginia were with us. Bro, Ralph While is our pastor. Bro. S. H, Garst was elected elder o( our church lor a period of one year. Bro. Harce Clark was elected church clerk. The following were elected to confer with other churches concerning church lines: Bro. Ralph White, Bro. Phil Zentmyers and Bro. W. H. Clark The deacons chosen were Bro. Zentmyers, Bro. Sammie Clark and Bro. Cross. One .member, Bro. Lewis, who is living in this District, and who is a deacon, will hold the same office. These brethren were installed. Sister Clark was installed with her husband in this work. The other wives not being present will be installed at a later date. Sister Mattie Smith is the "Messenger" agent, and the writer was elected as "Messenger" correspondent. Sister Laura Gwin Swadley is conducting a teachers' training course here each Sunday evening at 6:30, which is well attended. The Sisters' Aid is doing some fine work and they arc working with zeal. Our church is still in its infancy here in Johnson City but we are gradually growing,—Lois P. Clark, Johnson City, Tenn,, Nov. 23. Pleasant View.— Brethren A. M. Laughrun and R. G.