Jasper County Democrat, Volume 18, Number 7, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 May 1915 — Union Churches to Be Erected at Gifford and Newland. [ARTICLE]

Union Churches to Be Erected at Gifford and Newland.

A very enthusiastic meeting was held at Gifford Thursday evening. Following the sermon delivered by Rev. G. W. Titus of Rensselaer, plans were started tow’ard the erection of a church building, and pledges were called for. The sum of nearly SSOO was realized, and some arrangements were begun to make the start immediately. It is hoped to have the building completed in two months. It is to be a union church. Rev. G. W. Titus was asked to make a weekly visit to the community to preach and lead the people in their effort. Plans are also well under way to erect a church building in Newland. For some months the people have been meeting in the school house, but the need of a house of worship has been long felt. Rev. Titus has been preaching for this congregation for some months, and a splendid work has been accomplished. The people of this community are to be congratulated for their zeal and enthusiasm. There is a splendid bible study class in Newland, taught by the minister, and this work is much enjoyed.