Saline Presbyterian Church marks 125th anniversary
The Saline church celebrates its 125th anniversary on May 20 as part of a history of the church. Early discipline was strict with rigid examinations for new members and elders reporting on disorderly conduct. The 1842 dedication sermon at the First Presbyterian House in Saline by Rev. John G. Kanouse Sr. ends with a notable closing prayer.
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Presbyterian Church
Saline
First Presbyterian House
John G. Kanouse
Saline Presbyterian Church
David
Ezekiel I. Moor
New York City
Halli Street
Michigan Presbyterian Synod
Ira Wood
Wood
Lodi
Julia Tate
Detroit
Swederborg
Swedenborg
Allan Risdon
Saline Presbyterians Preserve 19th Century Discipline Record
The Saline Presbyterian church minutes recount strict 1840s 1850s discipline for breaches of covenant including Sabbath violations dancing confinement and excommunications. Cases cite exiling members suspending communion and public confessions while noting elders pursued repentance and fairness.
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Saline Presbyterian
Saline Presbyterian 125th Anniversary Observance Highlighted
The Saline Presbyterian Church marks its 125th anniversary linked to its Newark New York origins founded May 22 1831. Rev Walter R Hobkirk guest preacher at 11 06 am service with a history exhibit and booklet history prepared by a dedicated committee.
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Saline Presbyterian Church
Newark
New York
Michigan Territory
Newark Church Park Presbyterian Church
Walter R. Hobkirk
Syracuse University
Union Theological Seminary
New York City
Geneva-Lyons Presbytery
New York State
Berniley
Immanuel Presbyterian Church Chancel
Will Hobkirk
1Erdinck
Van
Harold Miller
Reuben Rogers
Arthur Jacobsen
Henry McKenzie
Arthur Lutz
Harry Finch
Lauren Wild
Mary Morden
Dwight. Reynolds
George Austin
Silas
Sunday Church Services Listed for Evangelical and Reformed
Sunday worship and Sunday School times are listed for St James Evangelical and separate Ann Arbor region services. Rev T W Menzel and Rev Lewis Eilts are noted as pastors with worship at 10 and 12 15 p m and Sunday School at 9 30 a m and 11 00 a m respectively, reflecting regional church offerings.
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John Livingstong
T. W. Menzel
ST. James Evangelical
Ann Arbor
Alvin Siemsen
Saline Churches Face Covenant Breach and Discipline
A Saline Presbyterian pastor urges enforcing a firm truth from the pulpit to keep God’s presence in worship. Sessions report disciplinary actions for Sabbath breaches and neglect of attending the first pastor’s Dedication sermon and Lord’s Supper. Saline Baptist, marking 125 years, faces similar struggles with member conduct and discipline.
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Saline Presbyterian
Saline Baptist Church
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Ferman R. Clements
Rowland Valentine
Harold Finch
Hazen Jewell
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Elijah Mount
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Argl
Sun
Christian
WXYZ
WHRV
CKLW
ALCOA
Kittens
Mrs
Carl Peterson
Carpenter RD
Federated Church
Howard Kunt
First Methodist
Frank F. Benish
Bethel Church
Trinity Lutheran
H. L. Engel
Alam
St. Paul’s Church
Evangelical and Reformed
ST. Andrew’s Catholic Church
Lewis“ Eilts
ST. John Lutheran
H. W. Ray
Bridgewater, Mid
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