The Mail-Journal, Volume 28, Number 51, Milford, Kosciusko County, 31 January 1990 — Page 19
After 100 years, Zion Chapel closes; merges with Goshen Church
By STACEY LESCH Staff Writer
Being a small, country church it has had its difficulties in growing. At one point, there was question as to whether or not it could remain open ... — Taken from a 1981 news article appearing in the The Mail-Journal. Though difficult at times, the . Zion Chapel United Brethren Church managed to surpass its 100 year mark in 1989. The centennial was a special celebration for the church as it symbolized triumph over what many thought would be a church’s failed attempt. In fact, the church did find success through the years, but as the start of a new decade was welcomed, the Zion Chapel closed its doors.
The story of Fatima —
The children are jailed
(EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is part three of a series of articles explaining the story of Our Lady of Fatima and her appearance to three children in Portugal.) The apparitions rapidly were creating so much excitement that the atheistic civil authorities became alarmed. At the next scheduled appearance of the Lady, August 13, 1938, though more than 15,000 people were waiting in the Cova, the atheistic mayor of Ourem, under whose jurisdiction Fatima belonged, had the children kidnapped and placed in jail. In spite of his threats to have them burnt alive in boiling oil, the children refused to reveal the secret given to them. Fearing violence from the people, the mayor released Lucy and her cousins the next day. Near the village of Valinhos on August 19th, the Lady appeared to the children again. She told
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Located at the corner of CR 1000 N and the Syracuse-Webster Road in Syracuse, the small, white house of worship still remains, but the congregation will no longer be entering the now darkened sanctuary. Instead, they will have the opportunity to follow the church, as it merges with the Clearview United Brethren Church of Goshen. Although not yet officially named, the two congregations may be worshiping under one church, the Clearview Chapel. History of Zion Zion Chapel was built in 1889 as an off shoot of the Union United Brethren Church located onequarter mile east of Zion Chapel. The church reached its peak in membership during 1965 and 1966 with 56 members. More recently, between 25 and 30 members frequented the Zion church, causing
them she was greatly displeased by the action of the mayor. As a result, the miracle promised for October would not be as impressive as originally planned. More than 30,000 people were present in September, and saw a shower of mysterious white petals fall to within 10 feet of the ground before dissolving into the air. Many also saw the globe of light bearing the Lady come to rest atop the tree, and the branches bend as though someone were standing on them. Later, they saw the cloud depart into the east, from whence it had come. By now, all Portugal was stirred by the events taking place at Fatima, suddenly the most important spot in the land. Particularly were the newspapers interested, especially in the statement that a great miracle was to take place. Many reporters and photographers were on hand to record the events, or to prove that the statements were nothing
APOSTOLIC CHRISTIAN , f , MILFORD Jesse Beer, Melson Beer Will Schleler and Walter Steffen, Ministers Morning Worship 10 a m Afternoon Worship 12:15 pm . ■ ' k . CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH (Armstrong Road) OSWEGO Roderick V. Smith, Pastor Sunday School 9 30 a m Morning Worship 10:30a.m. Sunday Evening Worship 6pm Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7pm AWANA Clubs Wednesday 6 15 pm Word of Life Club Wednesday 6 15 p m FILADELFIA EVANGELICAL SPANISH ASSEMBLY OF GOD, MILFORD Bi Lingual Services Pastor Alberto Jimenez Sunday School 9:30a m Sunday Worship 11 a m and 6 30p m Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 p m AWANA Clubs Wed 6:30 p m FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF OSWEGO Rev Roy Mickley, Pastor Sunday School 9:30a.m. Worship Service 10:30a.m. WAWASEE HEIGHTS BAPTIST CHURCH (Across From High School) Jerry Walden, Pastor Jim Rodgers, Youth Pastor Doug Smith, S.S. Supt: Sunday School 9:30a m Worship 10:30a.m. and6p.m Mid Week Wed 7 p.m. AWANA Clubs Wed 6:30p.m. BETHANYCHURCHOF THE BRETHREN (US6) F Wayne Lawson, Pastor Morning Worship 9 30 a m Sunday School 10 30a.m Wednesday Activity Night 7 30 BETHELCHURCHOF THE BRETHREN MILFORD Verne H Leininger, Pastor Arlie Waggy, Bd Chm Sunday School 9:30 a. m Worship 10 30a m. NEWSALEMCHURCH OF THE BRETHREN (900NA200E) Robert Rice, Jr., Pastor Sunday Bible Study 9:30a.m. Worship Service 10.30 a.m. Evening Worship 7 p m Bible Study, 7 p in Wednesday CHURCH OF GOD NORTH WEBSTER James Davey. Associate Steven Clarke, Associate Men's Prayer Breakfast 6.30 am. IkMrrhi,' O » Sunday School 9 30 a m Worship Celebration 10 45 a m Evening Service of Praise 6pm
the church to vacate the area, and merge with another congregation. Rev. Hubert Schmucker, last pastor at Zion and presently the full-time pastor at the merged church, says the small Zion congregation could not stand alone, so for the benefit of the church, Zion merged with the Goshen Clearview United Brethren Church. The Clearview Church, also small in size, has been worshiping at the Bethany Christian High School in Goshen, until a permanent domain is established. The ground where the new church will be erected is located just south of Fairfield High School on US 33. To be built on 11 acres, Rev. Schmucker says the location was chosen for its proximity to Goshen and the Lakeland area. Rev. Schmucker grew up in
more than lies. On the days preceding October 13th, all roads led to Fatima, with people coming from all parts of the land in any form of transportation they could find. Many walked for miles over the rough fields. It rained all the night of the 12th and the morning of the 13th. By noon, more than 70,000 had crowded into the Cova. Standing in mud up to their ankles, they huddled together under umbrellas, seeking protection from the relentless rain as they prayed their rosaries. Shortly after noon the Lady arrived for her final appearance. She told the children: “I am the Lady of the Rosary. I have come to warn the faithful to amend their lives and to ask pardon for their sins. They must not offend Our Lord any more, for He is already too grievously offended by the sins of men. People must say the Rosary. Let them continue saying it every day.”
CHURCHOFTHE BRETHREN SYRACUSE D Arnold Naff. Pastor Junior Blough. Supt Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10 30 a m Sunday Bible Study 7 p.m TURKEY CREEK CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN GRAVELTON Kenneth Swank Pastor Church School 9 30a m Worship 10 30a.m. SAINT MARTIN DE PORRES CATHOLIC CHURCH SYRACUSE Father Richard Urbine Saturday Mass sp.m. Sunday Massßa m , 10:30a.m Confessions — Saturday 4p.m. Holy Days — Vigil Mass 7 p.m , 7 a m. and 7 p.m OUR LADYOF GUADALUPE CATHOLIC CHURCH (4th And Main Streets) MILFORD Bro James Linscott, Administrator Sunday Mass 10:30 a m FIRSTCHURCHOF CHRIST SCIENTISTS (175 N. Detroit) WARSAW Sunday School 10a m Sunday Service 10a.m. Wednesday 7pm GOSHEN FIRSTCHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST Service 10 30a.m. Sunday School 10 30a m Wednesday Service 7:45p.m. Reading Room open Monday, Thursday and Friday. 11 a m. to 3 p.m. NORTHERN LAKES CHRISTIAN CHURCH Located 14 cottages east of the Tip pecanoe Country Club, EMS 35, Country Club Lane, Lake Tippecanoe Thorpe and Karen Mitchell, Pastors Worship Services Sunday 10a m & 6pm Wednesday 7pm BIBLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH NORTHWEBSTER Lonnie Nicholl, Pastor Sunday School 9 30 a m Worship 10 30 a m & 6 p m CHRISTIAN CHURCH MILFORD Chris Mahan, Senior Minister Brian Wilcox. Youth Minister Sunday School 9 a m Worship 10 a m Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m CHURCHOFTHE BRETHREN NORTHWEBSTER Ralph R. Smith, Pastor Morning Worship 9 30 a.m. Sunday School 10 30 a m
Benton Township. He had attended the Zion Chapel since 1969 and as a lay member of the church, he became minister. Because the United Brethren Churches require a master’s degree in Christian history before ordination, Rev. Schmucker attended Huntington College and completed his master’s in 1982. Presently, the Zion Chapel is being offered for sale as it is
14^r£_H wKSK ThaWm ’’‘Ayr ' I I ■■ : " ■'( ■■ ■ 111 |jF A ft* ASSUMES DUTIES — Rev. Hubert Schmucker, former pastor at the Zion Chapel United Brethren Church, Syracuse, has assumed the full-time pastorial position with the church’s merger, the Clearview United Brethren Church of Goshen. Although not officially named as yet. the two churches are considering modifying the name to become the Clearview Chapel. (Photo by Stacey Lesch)
Parenting seminars underway
The North Webster United Methodist Church is sponsoring Active Parenting Seminars through February 25. The seminars, which are video-based, will focus on the problems parents encounter with their children. Topics including “The Active Parent," “Understanding Your Child,” “Instilling Courage,” “Developing Responsibility,” “Winning Cooperation,” and
CHURCH OF GOO ...SYRACUSE Ron Bruce. Pasler "■ Paul Yeager, S?S Supt Sunday School 9 30a.m Morning Worship 10 30a m Junior Worship 10 30 a m Evening Worship 6 45 p m ALL SAINTS' EPISCOPAL CHURCH SOUTH SHORE LAKE WAWASEE Vicar. Rev David L Hyndman Holy Eucharist 9am FIRST BRETHREN CHURCH MILFORD Paul Tinkel, Pastor Church School 9 15am Morning Worship 10 30a m BYC Sunday 6 30p m. Mid Week Worship 7 p m. GRACE BIBLE CHURCH SYRACUSE Dr David R Haifley. Pastor Sunday School 9:45a m. Morning Worship Ham Sunday Evening Service 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m UNITED METHODIST CHURCH MILFORD Ben Whirledge, Pastor Dan Brown, Lay Leader Church School 9:15 a m Worship 10:30 am UMYF Sunday 5:30p m Bible Study Wednesday 7 p.m. JEHOVAH'S WITNESS KINGDOM HALL (East Papakeechie Lake Drive) Sunday: Public Lecture9:3oa m. Watchtower Study 10:30a.m. Tuesday, Study of Prophecy 7:30p.m. Thursday, Ministry School 7 p.m. CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH (111 W. Orange St.) CROMWELL Laraine Sundin, Pastor Sunday School 9a m Worship Service 10a.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH (200 E. Main St.) SYRACUSE Richard Dunning, Pastor Worship 9 15a m. Sunday School 10 30a m. TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH ~ MISSOURI SYNOD; LIGONIER ? Don Fischer, Pastor / Divine Service 9 a m. / Sunday School & Bible Class 10; 20 am/ MILFORD CHAPEL Mennonita (East Cathet Street) Arthur Hershberger. Pastor Amos Ramer, Deacon Sunday School 10 am Worship service 11 a m. Sunday Evening Service 7 p.m. Wednesday Service 7 p.m.
hoped its new owners will keep it a church. The fellowship hall, which sits on a half acre directly across the road from the Zion Chapel, will be deeded back to the original owners, Bud and Edith Watkins, who donated the old Guy Schoolhouse to the church. Rev. Schmucker says he is sold on the philosophy of small-group ministry, and the merging does
"Creative Discipline” will be among the weekly discussions. The seminars are scheduled for each Sunday evening, through Feb. 25, at 6 p.m. There is a nominal fee for couples and single parents. Child care is provided. For additional information or to register, contact Marge at 834-2871. The seminars will be held in the fellowship room of the North Webster UMC.
WAWASEE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Ron Blalte, Pastor ** «Church School 9-30 a m Worship 10:30 am. Evening Worship 6pm Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. FREEDOMCHAPEL NON DENOMINATIONAL (Corner Benton & Harrison St.) SYRACUSE Ray Shanklin, Pastor Sunday Worship 10a.m. DEWART LAKE COMMUNITY FRIENDSCHURCH (500E and 900 N) DEWART LAKE Lou Herchenroeder, Pastor Sunday School 9a m Worship 10a.m (Quaker Hall) Kids in Christ Youth Group Thursday, 7p.m. ROCK CHURCH INTERDENOMINATIONAL (13 A & 1050 N, E. Lake Wawasee) Rev Sarah M Tuttle, and Dr Gary M. Tuttle, Pastors Morning Worship 10 a m Evening Worship 7 p.m Wednesday Bible School 7 p.m SALEM COMMUNITY CHURCH (V 2 Miles Southeast Os Wilmot) Pastor Kurt B Church Sunday School 9 45a.m Morning Worship 10 30a m Sunday Evening Service6pm Prayer Bible Study Wednesday 7pm BURR OAK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Lawrence Byrnes, Pastor Sunday School 9:30a.m. Worship 10 30a.m. SYRACUSE CALVARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (SR 13 South) Dr James J. Babbitt, Pastor Kim Conrad, Church School Supt. Sherry Leedy, Youth Worker Church School 9:30a.m Worship Service 8 30 a m and 10.40a.m. CLUNETTE UNITED METHODISTCHURCH John Bell, Pastor Sunday School 9 30 a m Worship Service 10:30 a m Z HASTING ISLANDTMAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Gary Lewis, Pastor X Kendall Biller, Supt \ Sunday School 9 30 a m X. Worship 10 30a m * X. Prayer Meeting Wednesday 7 00 p rn UNITED METHODIST CHURCH LEESBURG C I *rv Paatnr Morning Worship 9:30a.m. Church School 10:30a.m.
not change that. Although' the Zion Chapel and Clearview United Brethren have joined to maximize a congregation, the
I I ZION CHAPEL — The Zion Chapel United Brethren Church in Syracuse, closed its doors for the last time on Sunday, Jan. 21. The church, though continuing in the Benton-Goshen area, is no longer in existence on CR 1000 N. This photo was taken in 1986, before a sign was placed on the country church, and closely resembles the church, as it stands vacant, today. (Mail-Journal photo)
Local camps center of campaign drive
“Step Into the Future” is a Capital Funds Campaign to collect proceeds for the renovation and construction of camps, conference and retreat centers with the purpose of continuing outdoor ministry in the Lakeland area. All churches are encouraged to participate in the fund raiser and encouraged members of the congregations to donate to the projects. In the Lakeland area, Camp Adventure, Epworth Forest, and
GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH LEESBURG Jeffery FloffJbrd, , Dennis Reed, Moderator Sunday School 10:50a m. Morning Worship 9.30a m. Fellowship 10:30a. m Sunday Evening Worship 6 p.m. Bible Study, S.M.M & Boys Club, Wednesday 7 p.m MORRISCHAPEL UNITED METHODIST R 1, PIERCETON Rev Christine Newman Jacobs Bob Wine, S.S Supt. Ron Campbell, Ass't. S.S. Supt. Sunday School 9.30 a.m. Worship 10 30 am UNITED METHODIST CHURCH NORTHWEBSTER O Rex Lindemood, Pastor Worshipß:3oa m. and 10:45 a m. Church School 9:30a.m. Senior High Youth Group, Sunday, 6 p.m. SAINT ANDREW'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SYRACUSE Rev Richard Bunnell, Pastor Church School 9:15a.m. Worshipß 30& 10:25a.m UMYF Sunday 6 30 p.m. Communion Wednesday 5:45 p.m Bible Study Wednesday 6 p m SOLOMON'S CREEK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Harold North, Pastor Worship 9a.m. Sunday School 10a.m SYRACUSE UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH (Corner Harrison & Pearl St.) Ronald Cox, Pastor Sunday School 10a.m. Praise and Worship Sunday 6 30 p m Bible Study, Thursday 7 30 p.m WAWASEE LAKESIDE CHAPEL Harlan Steffen, Pastor Mark Pfeister, Supt Sue Ganshorn, Primary Supervisor Worship Service 10 a m Sunday School 11 a m. i WAWASEE COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH MILFORD Tom Speicher, Pastor Sunday School, All Ages, 9:30a.m. Morning Worship 11 a m. WORDOF GRACE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH (CR 300E & Rookstool Rd.) Allen Giant. Pastor Worship Service 10a.m. Bible Study. 7 p.m Wednesday
Wed., January 31,1990 —THE MAIL-JOURNAL
number is not expected to outgrow the 11-acre site that will occupy the church, for some time.
Oakwood will benefit from the monies. At Camp Adventure, a new residence and garage for the director/manager will be built, while Epworth Forest receives an improved auditorium, additional year-round housing in motel-type rooms, a dining/meeting building, a second auditorium, remodeled dorms and lodges, and new sidewalks, parking facilities, and roadways. Oakwood will benefit with private lodging rooms, renovation for a
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