the “brick church” july 14, 1907 - 1989
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The “Brick Church” July 14, 1907 - 1989
Matthew 2816 Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17 When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.
Matthew 2819 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
Galatians 326 You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus, 27 for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. 28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. 29 If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise.
Creative SolutionsMatthew 28:16-20 and Galatians 3:26-29
Bacolod City, PhilippinesNovember 5, 1898Creative warfare
They won without fighting
1883 First religious services are held in Douglas County
1884 Small group gathers in private homes
1887 First big gathering at Clary’s Saloon
1887 First Christmas celebration at Bradley Hall
April 12, 1888 The Methodist Episcopal Church is establishedSt. Luke’s Episcopal Church
1989 Disciples of Christ ChurchSt. Paul’s Lutheran in Douglas
1890 St. Joseph Parish1892 The Baptist Church1893 The Presbyterian Church1931 Four Square / Assembly of God
Church1935 American Lutheran Church
Matthew 2819 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
Elder CorbaleyPreaching almost as soon as
he arrivedDisciples of Christ Church
dreams big!
Things changeNational events
Local eventsDroughts
Sustaining all these churches became impossible
September 1, 1925 The Methodist and the Baptist churches join forces to create the Federated Church
1926 The Disciples of Christ join the federation
1943 The Presbyterian Church joins the federation
People who loved the LordPeople who had many things in
commonYet had some differences
They had money problemsThe answer?
A creative solutionJoin forces
Focus on the important thingsGalatians 326 You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus…
A creative solutionWork together
Minimize the differencesGalatians 328 There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.
A creative solutionFight for the core values; our rootsTo do what we were taught to do
Matthew 2819 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit…
125 years agoOne man had a mission
Many people came to believeMany churches developed
Most of those church buildings are no longer here
But because those saints found creative solutions…
Their legacy, history and ongoing ministry is still here 125 years later
In the 1920’s… Those early believers refused to let
churches dieRefused to allow small differences
separate usThey knew that Jesus is alive
Jesus is alive in this faith community
125 years and counting
Faithfully serving…
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