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Sandy Lake 

Disciples' Church


The Disciples’ Church was organized April 15, 1874, by B. E. Baker. The original members were John Kirk, Ann S. B. Kirk, John Cook, Jacob Davis, J. L. Cross, B. H. Harmon, W. R. Harmon, A. K. Turner, Mary A. Turner, Mrs. J. F. Eberman, Mrs. K. Thompson, Miss C. E. Thompson, Miss E. L. Thompson, Mrs. M. L. Bowers, Mahan Patton, Helen Patton, Matthew Park, Mrs. E. Park, Mrs. Amelia Potter and Mrs. S. F. Harriott. The first elder was John Kirk, while the first deacons selected were John Cook and J. L. Cross. The church structure is a frame building, erected in July, 1881, at a cost of $2,500. The congregation also owns a parsonage, estimated to be worth $1,800. The first pastor of this church was Elder B. E. Baker. Following him in order came Elder W. B. Young, Elder Frederick Hoffman, Elder N. L. Atwood, and the present [1888] pastor, Elder G. J. Massey. The present officers are A. Turner and John Vogan, elders, and J. L. Cross and S. L. A. Smith, deacons. The congregation numbers sixty members. It is free from debt, has money in the treasury, and is in good condition both spiritually and temporally. 

From The History of Mercer County, 1888, page 462. 


 

Early Pastors of the Disciples' Church in 

Sandy Lake

B. E. Baker 

W. B. Young

Frederick Hoffman

N. L. Atwood

G. J. Massey 


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