The Mail-Journal, Volume 18, Number 5, Milford, Kosciusko County, 18 February 1981 — Page 7

First 'Salem' services held in 1896

’ Many Brethren families who were settling in the fertile area or northern Kosciusko County were worshiping at the Pleasant Vie* Chapel which had been built in 1879 It was quite distant for scfne of the folks so they began to tpnk of other meeting places. W R Dee ter. one of the early minsters of the New Salem Churchjif the Brethren, started holdiry services at the Crowl School House in 1882 . / For many years servi/es were alternated between /he two places As the crowdt became larger and more fancies came into the territory, it Vas decided to build a church in t>e vicinity of the Crowl School, thvs having two meeting places in the district. On Monday. FeJ 17. 1896. a group of interested persons met at Enoch Hooven to discuss the possibilities of A new church Before long, the talk of these devoted Brethren was becoming a reality In early March they began to canvas for money for the new project On March 10. 1896. they met at Manly Deeters to report the results and to go ahead with the plans In a council at the Chapel House on April 11. the permission was given to build a new church on the Sam Ulery farm * The first building committee was composed of Manly Deeter, Enoch Hoover and Sam Ulery They were elected on April 28 ma meeting at the Ulery home During the remainder of the summer, fall and winter mach planning and work was cone toward the building in the spring Arrangements were" made for building materials and over 200

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loads of stone were gathered from the nearby areas. Most of the workmen boarded with the Sam Ulerys and received their mealsfor 15 cents per meal. Work began April 26.1897. The large brick veneer church, with a full basement, was ready for dedication on September 12. 1897. E. S. Young, president of the North Manchester Bible School, was the speaker for this important occasion in the life of the community. , Many hard long days were given to the building of this new church which became known as the Salem House. The 2,460 which had been pledged before the starting of the work covered all of the cost and left a balance of $42. The church was equipped with a wood burning furnace and hanging kerosene lights. About 10 years later these lights were replaced with a pressure gas system which served until 1924 when a Delco light plant was installed In 1938 when electricity came to this part of the country the church was improved with this new equipment The first communion in the new house was held on Saturday evening. Oct 9. 1897 The first evangelistic meeting began on Wednesday. Oct 13. 1897 There were 22 converts at this meeting On January 28. 1911. in a special council at the church a division of the territory and congregation was approved The Salem territory became the New Salem Congregation of February 9.1911. The church ordained Emeral Jones in the ministry on November 30. 1916. They or-

dained Russell Stout on November 28,1928; Orvin Kilmer on August 10, 1945; Eldon Morehouse on February 19,1955; Dave Lewycky on June 1, 1971; and Dave Beer on June 27,1971. In October of 1920 Raymond M. Lantis became the first full time pastor William Overholser came in September 1921. Russell Herman became pastor in January 1924, serving until September of the same year. Emeral Jones served for two years and he was followed by John Eberly who served until the spring of 1930 Theron Weaver served during the summer of 1930 In the fall the home ministers took charge of pastoral work. Ezra Flory began his work in May of 1932 and Russell Weller followed him in January of 1933. Howard J. Kreider came as pastor in October of 1934, serving the church for 15 years. The last four years of this time he was giving full time to the work September 1, 1949. Paul C. Lantis. a son of the first pastor, began as a full time minister. On September 1, 1953, Welton Snavely became pastor, serving until May 31. 1956 Ernest Bowman was pastor during June. July and August of 1956. On September 1 of that year Rev Edward Lyons became pastor and served until September 1. 1958. On that date Rev Kreider returned to the pastorate. He served until September 1. 1967. Michael Ostrander was pastor from September 1. 1967. uptil September 1, 1970 David Lewycky served from 1970 until May 1972 Chad Woodburn began his ministry at the church in 1972

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and stayed until October 1976. * Irvin Miller served from December 1976 until July 1980 and the present minister, Glenn Byer, began as interim pastor last November. Bible School has been held the past several years The first Missionary Conference was held in June of 1969. Early in 1951 plans were made for the erection of a new vestibule. This addition gave the church a single entrance to the auditorium, a front entrance to the basement and ainple cloak room facilities. The church was incorporated on February 6.1962. Because of the growth in attendance and the increase in the population in the lake area, it became necessary for the church to consider the need for additional classrooms. The council decided on December 13, 1964, to have a survey made to determine long range plans for the church. Plans were approved by the church council on September 12, 1965. Bids were let on March 27. 1966 Grouigi breaking for a new addition was held on June 5.1966. with the cornerstone being laid in October of that year. The building was dedicated on August 6. 1967 Dr Daryl Johnson was chairman of the building committee Other members of that committee were John Plank. Glenn Deeter. Vere Wildman and Ellis Wildman Trustees at the time of the building were Albert Mathews. Max Shively and Glen Morehouse. Mortgage burning services were held at the New Salem Church on Sunday. June 23, 1974 The mortgage was on the 40 by 72 foot addition which contains 15 additional classrooms plus a pastor's study, crib room, restrooms. kitchen and fellowship room.

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INTERIM PASTOR — Rev. Glenn Byers. Warsaw, is serving an indefinite term as interim pastor of the New Salem Church of the Brethren. Milford. Rev. Byers is also a counselor and social studies teacher at North Webster Junior High School where he has been for 14 years. Rev. Byers is from Johnstown, Pa., and is affiliated with the Brethren Churches. ( Photo by Deb Fox)

By REV. GLENN BYERS New Salem Church of the Brethren One of the most interesting concepts in the field of art is perspective or viewpoint. The same picture drawn without perspective can be flat and lifeless. The better or stronger the perspective, the better or more meaningful the picture. So it is with life around us. Life can be summed up in three areas: relationship with God. man and things. Performance in these areas is determined by the perspective or viewpoint. The better the viewpoint or perspective. the better and more meaningful the performance. The Apostle Paul talks about this in the second letter to Corinth, Chapter 5 and verses 14 through 17. In this passage, we are told that the great love of God through Jesus Christ sharpens — “constrains” the discernment — “we thus judge”. This discernment or viewpoint sees all humanity in its natural form “dead in trespasses and sins," Ephesians 2:1. Any who are alive are so through faith and belief in Christ who died for them and rose again. Furthermore, they are obliged to “not live to themselves," but for His glory. This is the true Christian viewpoint. When a person who accepts Christ as his only savior appropriates this viewpoint, there is a definite change in his performance. The Apostle Paul puts it like this in verse 16, “wherefore” — consequently, "henceforth” — from this .point

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onward, there is a difference in the way that person deals with mankind. Christ and things. People regard other people in many different ways. They tend to respond accordingly, depending on their personal needs, wants and desires They regard nch people, poor people, the race of people, the race of people and moral people. The list could be enlarged. But the Christian with the proper Christian viewpoint regards humanity no longer in this way or “after the flesh" Any human being, regardless of circumstances, is regarded as a soul for whom Christ died. Fellow believers are regarded, among other things, as members of the body of Christ, I Corinthians 12.12 and 13. and heirs of God and joint heirs with Jesus Christ. Romans 8:17 This viewpoint brings forth a completely different performance in the life of the Christian. Before a person assumes the proper Christian Viewpoint. Christ is seen in many ways. He was a good man. He was the most perfect man who ever lived. He was a martyr for a good cause He was the first leader of the church. He was a great teacher. The list could be greatly epanded. Christ is not seen after the flesh. It is obvious that He is seen no longer that w’ay but in some other manner. That manner is after the Spirit of God. Jesus Himself said that when the Holy Spirit came He would not speak of Himself but would teach that which concerned the Son: He would Glorify Christ, John. 16:13-15. The Christian perspective acknowledges Christ according

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Wed., Feb. 18,1981 — THE MAIL-JOURNAL

Rev. Byers is interim pastor

By DEB FOX Rev. Glenn Byers, Warsaw, is currently serving an indefinite term as interim pastor at New Salem Church of the Brethren, Milford. He came to the church in October following the resignation of Rev. Irvin Miller. In addition to his pastorate. Rev. Byers is a counselor at North Webster Junior High School and social studies teacher. He has been at the school for 14 years. Rev. Byers grew up in Johns town, Pa. and attended Grace College and Grace Theological seminary. He received his master’s degree in secondary education from Saint Francis College, Fort Wayne and moved back to Pennsylvania. He graduated from Grace in 1960. In 1966 he moved back to the Warsaw area where he has remained. He stated he was in the ministry for six years full time

to the Spirit. He is very God. He was virgin bom. He is perfect humanity. He is the only savior of the world by His sacrifice on Calvary. He is the resurrected Lord. He is bodily ascended into heaven. He is coming again These are far more important than anything any other viewpoint knows about the sojourn of Christ Jesus upon the earth. It is easy to see that a Christian who performs from this perspective is certainly a standout in our society. This kind of a person will be showing forth the evidences of the Holy Spirit in his life. Against such there is no law. Galations 5:22. 23 This kind of performance is the evidence that in the Christian’s environment takes on a new relationship Before that, everything that was availalbe was used so that he could “live unto himself" or selfishly. But in Christ anything in the environment can be used, or not used, in such away as to bring glory to Christ who died for him and rose T again. “All things are become new”. As a picture without perspective is lifeless and flat, so is life without the proper Christian viewpoint or perspective. This is so because this perspective is that certain something that makes the difference in the way the individual responds to the people and circumstnces around him in the world in which he lives. The performance of a dedicated believer in Christ with the proper Christian viewpoint is one of beauty, meaning and purpose.

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after graduation from college, prior to going into school counseling. His pastorate was in Pennsylvania. Rev. Byers is affiliated with the Brethren Church and commented his great-grandfather was a pioneer minister in the Brethren Church in Pennsylvania. He received his position at New Salem when the chairman of the ministerial board contacted him for the interim position. He has also done some fill in work for local churches. Rev. Byers and his wife, Dolores, have four children: Valerie, 22, a senior at Grace College; Brent, 20, a sophomore at Grace College; Craig, 17, a senior at Lakeland Christian Academy; and Noreen, a sixth grader at Lincoln School. Warsaw. 7 World Day of Prayer Plans are underway for the four churches of the North Webster Community to join together, along with women from 150 countries, to celebrate World Day of Prayer. This year it will be held in Morris Chapel. Mrs., Charles Taylor, Mrs. William Brown and Mrs. Robert Reiff are being helped with the planning by Eva Locke from the Church of the Brethren, and Janet Coy from the Church of God and Mrs George Switzer from the United Methodist Church. The program will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, March 6 The theme, “The Earth is the Lord’s" and the service will be an opportunity to focus concern and prayer for the ecological awareness and action which is needed to restore health to the world. This year's international service was written by American Indian Women of Church Women United from six tribes. The service has four main parts: The Sorrow of the Earth; Healjng of Earth’s Wounds; The Offering of Gifts of Self and Substance: and the New Earth; a statement of Christian Hope; that a new sense of responsibility and appreciation for the earth and its people is possible. Church Women United in a natural ecumenical movement of Christian Women witnessing to their unity and faith in Jesus Christ through worship, study, celebration and action. Do not pray for tasks equal to your powers. Pray for powers equal to your tasks. —Phillips Brooks

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