Bell from old Millersburg Christian Church - Millersburg, MO - Bells on Waymarking.com

County of church: Callaway County
Location of church: MO-J, near Shiloh Ct., Millersburg
Architect: Gordon Thompson
Phone: (573) 642-2939
Pastor: Rev. Patricia Farmer

"The original frame building was remodeled in 1929 to provide more seating in the sanctuary and some Sunday School classroom space. In 1952, the church received a gift of $500. The congregation responded to this generous donation by building a fellowship hall and kitchen.

"By the 1970s, the original log foundation of the church had begun to rot. Millersburg Christian Church achieved national denominational attention and acclaim in June 1977 when, under the leadership of Mr. Lawrence Forsee, Chairperson of the church Board of Directors at that time, and the Rev. Dale Angel, Pastor a new sanctuary, classrooms and fellowship hall were built at a cost of $78,000. When the new building was dedicated there was only an $8,337 debt left on the building. This huge effort involved the work of every member of the church. Two themes guided the successful completion of the new structure: “United we stand,” and “Let’s move ahead.” The roots of the past are on dramatic and meaningful display each Sunday in the new Sanctuary. An eight-foot wooden cross was made from two solid 8' x 8' roof supports from the original church was fashioned and installed in November 1977." ~ Millersburg Christian Church, History (see link below)

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