Daleville Church

(1912-)

The Gospel Messenger April 30, 1912 page 251 Vol. 61 No. 16

Botetourt.—The members of this congregation met in special council at Troutville March 36. with Eld. D. N. Eller as moderator. The special feature of the meeting was the division of our congregation, having a membership of over 700. On account of our large territory and membership, it was thought, by a large majority, that more thorough and effectual work could he accomplished by dividing into small territories. As a result, we now have three bodies instead of but one,—all with one great aim in view. Because of the perfect brotherly love and sweet fellowship that have prevailed during the past years. It was a little hard for .some to become reconciled to the change, but they were willing to sacrifice self for the good of the cause. Our love feast will be hold May 28, instead of May 4, as was mentioned in a previous Messenger; services to begin at 4 P. M. We hope to have Eld. J. O, Royer, of Illinois, with us on that occasion.— (Mrs.) W. K. Murray, Roanoke-, Va., April

The Gospel Messenger Dec. 28, 1912 page 833 Vol. 61 No. 50

Daleville congregation met in council for the first time at the Valley church Dec 14. Eld. D. N. Eller presided. This is one of the three congregations resulting from the division of the Botetourt congregation. The membership was well represented. One letter was received. Officers for 1913 were elected as follows: Bro. L. C. Coffman. clerk; Bro. D. V. Shaver, church treasurer; Bro. B. R, Ikenberry. Missionary treasurer; the writer, correspondent; Bro. C. W. Coffman, a member of the Temperance Committee for three years; Brethren Karl Ikenberry and Jacob Crowder, Messenger agents; Brethren B. R. Ikenberry and Kent Coffman, solicitors. It was decided to have six council meetings during the year. Officers of tlie Mission Circle were elected, with Bro. J. B. Peters as president, and Bro. Robert Nininger as secretary-treasurer. Six mission points were assigned to as many different ministers. The preaching at the Valley church is to be done by the resident ministers, jointly.—Annie Leah Eller, Daleville. Va.. Dec 16.