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OUR CHURCH HISTORY
In 1915, a tent meeting was held on the southeast corner of North Fair and East Boulevard. Rev. Sarah Massey
was preaching and there were 20 conversions. It was during this meeting, and shortly afterward, that visions
of a church began to materialize, and God placed the burden upon some Saints.
In 1918, property on the corner of North Fair and East McKinley and blocks were donated by Bro. Ozment. Sis. Sarah Massey was called to be the first pastor. The Block Chapel Church of God was built by men in the church. The ladies in the church also made quilts and apple butter to pay for the materials.
Block Chapel Church of God
1920-1968
In 1961, under the direction of Rev. Paul Ramsey, our church building had reached its capacity.
In 1962, the church purchased 10 acres of land on Route 13 East. In 1969, the new church building was dedicated.
New Church Building 1969
In 1970, under the direction of Rev. Robert Neece, ground was broken for our current sanctuary.The old sanctuary was converted into classrooms.
Ground Breaking for Current Sanctuary 1970
In 1984, the Family Life Center was built to add additional classrooms and a gymnasium.
Construction of the Family Life Center 1984
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