Mitchell County KS Archives Church Records.....Hopewell Church Copyright Date 1951
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Taken from: United Presbyterian Church News
Midwest Church Enjoys Diamond Anniversary
Beloit, Kan. - The congregation of the Hopewell church, located five miles 
south and five miles west of here, celebrated its 75th anniversary, beginning 
Friday, May 25, with a supper and a Fun and Fellowship hour.  The program on 
Saturday began at 10:30 a.m. with devotions led by Mrs. Oscar Treaster, 
granddaughter of J. H. Leslie, one of the founders of the congregation.  A 
Diamond Jubilee banquet was held at noon with Wallace H. Treaster acting as 
toastmaster.  The afternoon program included musical numbers, reminiscences, a 
look at the church today and "a challenge of the church of the future."  The 
day's activities were concluded with a Communion preparatory service, and the 
Communion service was held on Sabbath morning.
  The Hopewell congregation was organized, with 38 members, in 1876 and two 
years later the first building was completed with lumber transported from the 
nearest railroad station 80 miles away.  The first full-time pastor was Rev. 
J.P. Finney who served the congregation for eight years.  The present pastor 
is Rev. Dale E. Brehmer.  

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