Difference between revisions of "Avondale Gospel Hall, IL"
From BrethrenPedia
Doug Engle (talk | contribs) |
Doug Engle (talk | contribs) |
||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
| − | Avondale Gospel Hall is one of the earliest open brethren meetings in Chicago, having started in 1888, from which came the founders of Austin Gospel Hall in 1893, now known as [[Woodside Bible Chapel, IL]]. | + | Avondale Gospel Hall is one of the earliest open brethren meetings in Chicago, having started in 1888, from which came the founders of Austin Gospel Hall in 1893, now known as [[Woodside Bible Chapel, IL]]. From +1927-1938+, it was referenced as the Avondale Meeting House. It folded in 1968, but was restarted as a Spanish assembly that may still exist. |
[https://omeka.religiousecologies.org/files/original/5bb8013efdd314866be3af722d6985cb8f408b00.jpg 1926 USCoRB] indicated that there were 97 in fellowship (40 men, 57 women) including 11 S.S. teachers presiding over 125 children (for a total of 222). The Hall was valued at $3,000 with no debt (and with $2,555 in annual expenses), and $1,589 was additionally spent towards the Lord's work in 1926. | [https://omeka.religiousecologies.org/files/original/5bb8013efdd314866be3af722d6985cb8f408b00.jpg 1926 USCoRB] indicated that there were 97 in fellowship (40 men, 57 women) including 11 S.S. teachers presiding over 125 children (for a total of 222). The Hall was valued at $3,000 with no debt (and with $2,555 in annual expenses), and $1,589 was additionally spent towards the Lord's work in 1926. | ||
| − | From Sept. 1935- Nov. 1938, it hosted a "United Bible Reading" on 1 Corinthians ministered and attended by many throughout the open assemblies of Chicago, of which Winsor Chase of | + | From Sept. 1935- Nov. 1938, it hosted a "United Bible Reading" on 1 Corinthians ministered and attended by many throughout the open assemblies of Chicago, of which Winsor Chase, of the assembly at Austin, invited H.J. Mauger to produce a summary 37-page booklet published by Faithful Words in St. Louis, the 2nd edition was distributed by some including A. Jack Korke, "Painting-Decorating-Paperhanging", 5834 Byron St., Chicago, which is in Doug Engle's digital archive. |
=Correspondents= | =Correspondents= | ||
Revision as of 22:41, 3 August 2024
Avondale Gospel Hall is one of the earliest open brethren meetings in Chicago, having started in 1888, from which came the founders of Austin Gospel Hall in 1893, now known as Woodside Bible Chapel, IL. From +1927-1938+, it was referenced as the Avondale Meeting House. It folded in 1968, but was restarted as a Spanish assembly that may still exist.
1926 USCoRB indicated that there were 97 in fellowship (40 men, 57 women) including 11 S.S. teachers presiding over 125 children (for a total of 222). The Hall was valued at $3,000 with no debt (and with $2,555 in annual expenses), and $1,589 was additionally spent towards the Lord's work in 1926.
From Sept. 1935- Nov. 1938, it hosted a "United Bible Reading" on 1 Corinthians ministered and attended by many throughout the open assemblies of Chicago, of which Winsor Chase, of the assembly at Austin, invited H.J. Mauger to produce a summary 37-page booklet published by Faithful Words in St. Louis, the 2nd edition was distributed by some including A. Jack Korke, "Painting-Decorating-Paperhanging", 5834 Byron St., Chicago, which is in Doug Engle's digital archive.
Correspondents
- W.V. Slocombe, 3237 Eastwood Ave. +1922-1927+
Locations
- 2814 N. Sawyer Ave. (cor. N. Sawyer and Diversey Ave.), Chicago +1904-1927+
=Also See
- Visiting Ministry at Avondale Gospel Hall, IL ministry reports, commendations, etc.
- Who's Who at Avondale Gospel Hall, IL notable alumni
