HISTORY:  Inwood Herald Newspaper, Lyon Co., IA
 
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The Dedication 

The First Presbyterian Church of Inwood was dedicated last Sabbath.  Rev. C.H. Purmort of
Waterloo , Ia. , who served the church in its beginning, preaching in the schoolhouse south
of town, was present and delivered a very able and effective discourse. 

At the close of the discourse $500 was asked for in order that all indebtedness might be
removed and the house property dedicated.  The response was prompt and cheerful, and in a few
minutes $580 was subscribed.  After which all of the people united in the service of setting
apart to the worship of the True God, the beautiful and modern house, that had, by the
uniting efforts of the people been brought to completion.  Rev. H. Buchanan of Sioux Falls
offered the prayer of dedication and thus the end toward which faithful Christian men and
women had been looking was reached.  It was a blessed day to many hearts.  The other churches
of the town were represented by both pastors and people. 

Rev. F.W. Ginn of the Methodist church took part in all the services of the day. 

At the evening service, the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper was administered.  Five children
and seven adults were baptized.  Fourteen were received on profession of faith in Christ,
into full membership and two, by letter, from sister churches. 

The service of song by the choir was excellent and helpful, and the ladies of the church
deserve credit for the tastefulness of the decorations, that gave to the services added
pleasure and cheer.  The spirit of harmony and good will that prevailed argues well for the
usefulness of this new church. 
June 23, 1893

Inwood Herald