Fairview Methodist Church Growth and History Summary
Fairview Methodist in Stephens City area grew from a log church dated 1867 to a dedicated building completed in 1891. Key figures include Rev. Frank Strother who started three new churches in 1890, Lillian May and Lula Lauck who led the building drive, and Henry Mears who became Sunday School superintendent in 1925. Land donations and expansions occurred in 1964 and 1952 with flags and cemetery restoration noted at Easter services.
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Stephens City
Canterbury Rd
Fairview
Steephens City
Frank Strother
Refuge
Relief
Strother
Jim Canter
Henry Mears
Charles A. York
Fred B. Gore
Cecil Painter
Suneday
Myron Ritenour
Louis Stelzl
Kernie
B. L. Lock
Louis F. Stelzl
Howard White
Rev S R Wampler Named To Brethren Church Post
The Rev Stanley R Wampler named Executive Secretary of a cooperative field program of the Church of the Brethren beginning Sept 1. He will oversee Virginia districts and 87 congregations with 20000 plus members north of the James River, based in Harrisonburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley R. Wampler
Church of the Brethren
Wampler
Timberville
Virginia
Chy of the Brethren
James River
Harrisonburg
Donald Clague
Bridgewater
Harry Gardner
Arlington
Norman Harsh
Staunton
Mark Roller
Toms Brook
Guy Wampler
Edward K. Ziegler
Oakton
MR. Wampler
Augusta County
Bridgewater College
Bethany Theological Seminary
Chicago
Mt. Jackson
Edinburg
Chur
Brethren
Northern Virginia
Salvation Army Founded By William Booth
English minister William Booth established the Salvation Army about a century ago, founding a charitable organization dedicated to missionary work and social aid.
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William Booth
The
Salvation Army
Clergy and Guest Soloist Set for Winchester Area Services
Dr. John H. Leith will preach at nine and eleven am services at First Presbyterian Church tomorrow. Dr. Leith, born in Due West and educated at Erskine, Columbia, Vanderbilt, and Yale, previously led churches and now teaches historical theology at Union Theological Seminary in Richmond.
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John H. Leith
First Presbyterian Church
Dr. Leith
Due West, D.C
Erskine College
Due West
Columbia Theological Seminary
Decatur, Ga
Vanderbilt University
Yale University
Second Presbyterian Church
Nashville
Deadline Near For Fourth National Conference Of Methodist Men
Purdue University in Lafayette Indiana hosts the fourth National Conference of Methodist Men July 9 to 11 with a 5000 attendee capacity. A spokesman said registrations will close once the limit is reached.
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Purdue University
Lafayette
Ind
Presbyterian Men Rally Set Tomorrow at Woodstock Church
About 150 men from the Winchester Presbytery of Virginia Maryland West Virginia and Pennsylvania will attend a Spring Rally tomorrow at 3 p.m. at Woodstock Presbyterian Church. Richard Farrier president Synod of Virginia Men's Council will speak on Stewards of the Word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Woodstock Church
Woodstock Presbyterian Church
Winchester
Revival Series At Ridings Chapel Reliance
A series of revival services runs Monday to Friday at 7 30 p m at Ridings Chapel Reliance. Special music will be presented at several services. Pastor Rev S J Westfall urges public attendance.
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Ridings Chapel
Reliance
S.J. Westfall
Rally set by Winchester Presbytery hosts barbecue after meeting
The rally, led by Rev. Wil P. Anderson Jr of Winchester Presbytery and Rev. Raymond W. Gay of Piedmont, W Va, includes John R. of Woodstock Presbyterian as chair with Rev. Jim Drinkard. A chicken barbecue will close the event as First Church Winchester attendees meet at 1 30 p m Sunday in front of the church.
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Wil P. Anderson, Jr
Winchester Presbytery
Raymond Ww. Gay
Piedmont
W. Va
John R
Woodstock Presbyterian Church
Jim Drinkard
First Church
Winchester
Episcopalians Meet Tomorrow in Valley Convocation
The Valley Convocation of the Episcopal Church will gather at Beckford Parish Woodstock and Mt. Jackson under Rev. John lA Baden and Rev. William Pendleton. Background on each church will be presented with slides and guest speakers discussing problems and solutions. Baden urged all communicants to attend.
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Don Allen
Centenary United Church of Christ
Evangelical and Reformed
Allen
Department of Commerce
Ingram United Church of Christ
Washington, D.C
Grace Church
Mt. Jackson
Winchester
Centenary Church
Valley Convocation
Episcopal Church
Beckford
Woodstock
John la. Baden
William Pendleton
Baden
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Area Church News
Fairview Methodist Church
Fairview Methodist
John William Clevenger
Wise’s Mill
Fairview Church
Lillian May
Lula Lauck
S. R. Wampler
Brethren Church
Ing
Virginia Council of Churches
Chaplains’ Service
Churches of Virginia
Mazie Kirby
Crimore
Wayne
Jerry
Joyce
Mr. Allen
Winchester- Frederick County War Memorial
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Christian Science Radio
WINC
Market Street Methodist
Clearbrook Woolen Shop
William Que
Presbytery
Quealey
Martinsburg
Queale
Synod Men’s Council
Massanetta Springs
Synod of Virginia
Massanetta
Presbyterian Ministry
U.S
Synod
General Assembly of the
Presbyterian Church
John M. Harvey
Front Royal
Paddy Run
Episcopalians
Free Land
God
Christ
Keister Advertising Service, Inc
Strasburg, Va
the Church For All
Farmers ‘& Merchants National Bank
Everybody's Bank
Berryville
F.d.1.c
N. Loudoun St
Coca-Cola
Valley Avenue
Winchester Concrete Prod., Inc. Concrete Specialties
Welltown Pike
Northside Recreation
Rte. 11
North
Haines
Cork St
H. F. Nelson, Inc
Sunoco Products
Carl A. Haine
Culligan Water Cond. Corp
Mitchell & Shelburn. Owners
Millwood Ave
Howard Shockey & Sons Builders & Contractors
O'Sullivan Rubber Corp
America
Royal Crown Cola
B&m
Chevrolet
Cadillac Corp
Cadillac
Winchester Electric Service. Inc
Electric Heat Specialists
G&m Music Center. Inc
Everything Musical 3& W
Boscawen St
Lee-Jackson
Shenandoah Memorial Park
Front Royal Road
Grove Furniture Co., Inc
S. Loudoun St
National Fruit Product CO
White House Food Products
Winchester Creamery , Inc
John W. Rosenberger & Co., Inc
Quality Building Materials Commerce
Caldwell-Sites CO. Office Furniture & Supplies
Cammer Tire CO
Early Bird
S. Braddock St
Winchester Savings & Logan Association
Washington & Boscawen Sts
Boyd's Drug Store, Inc
South Loudoun
Shenandoah Gas CO
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