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History of Melrose Church of God, Clark County, Illinois


From Newspaper, Marshall, Clark Co, IL, date unknown
 
The Melrose Church of God is located 10 miles southeast of
Martinsville or 5 miles west of West Union.
 
The Melrose Church of God was started by earnest solicitation of
several families in the neighborhood in 1876.  A Sunday School
was organized and was held in the school.
 
The Church was organized in 1877, and the first chruch building
was built in 1878.
 
Some of the early church members were G. W. Thompson, Bertha
Snavely, Sarah E. Cornwell, William Medsker, and Leah Shaffner.
 
In January 1903, the church building was totally destroyed by
fire, saving only the seats, organ and Bible.
 
A new church building was started on July 4, 1903, costing over
one thousand dollars, exclusive of donated labor.  It was
dedicated on October 10, 1903.  The building has been kept in
good repair and is still being used for services.
 
The Melrose Church of God is affiliated with the Churches of God
General Conference with headquarters in Findlay, Ohio.
 
Our present pastor is Hiram Wofford Sr. of Casey, Illinois and
Laymon Davison, Superintendent.
 
Regular Services:  Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. each Sunday;
Preaching, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. on 1st and 3rd Sundays; Prayer
Meeting, 7 p.m. each Wednesday; Revival Services April 18-22 at
7:30 p.m. each evening with pastor Clarence Thornton, Evangelist;
Mike and Karen South as Song Leaders.

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