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| − | Good News Chapel was founded in 1935 by Arthur & Ceinwyn Stebbings, who were in fellowship with [[Pawtucket | + | Good News Chapel was founded in 1935 by Arthur & Ceinwyn Stebbings, who were in fellowship with [[Christian Brethren of Pawtucket, RI|Pawtucket Gospel Hall]] in [[Rhode Island]], moving to Attleboro to establish a printing business. As per [https://gnbc.org/about/our-history/ GNBC's website], they started meeting to break bread with Walter & Florence Jacobsen, and Eugene & Hilda Qvarnstrom. It was initially known as the Christian Assembly of Attleboro until 1950 when it was rebranded as its current name. |
=Location History= | =Location History= | ||
| + | The assembly may have also had some meetings in the home of Ernst Johan Quarnstrom in 1939, and Howard Earl Vaslet in 1942. | ||
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* 201 Pine +1938 | * 201 Pine +1938 | ||
* rented space, Odd Fellows Bldg., Bank St. 1938-1950 | * rented space, Odd Fellows Bldg., Bank St. 1938-1950 | ||
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* 138 S. Main St. 1954-1976 | * 138 S. Main St. 1954-1976 | ||
* 235 West St. 1976-current. | * 235 West St. 1976-current. | ||
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=Early Correspondents= | =Early Correspondents= | ||
Latest revision as of 10:55, 20 December 2024
Good News Chapel was founded in 1935 by Arthur & Ceinwyn Stebbings, who were in fellowship with Pawtucket Gospel Hall in Rhode Island, moving to Attleboro to establish a printing business. As per GNBC's website, they started meeting to break bread with Walter & Florence Jacobsen, and Eugene & Hilda Qvarnstrom. It was initially known as the Christian Assembly of Attleboro until 1950 when it was rebranded as its current name.
Location History
The assembly may have also had some meetings in the home of Ernst Johan Quarnstrom in 1939, and Howard Earl Vaslet in 1942.
- 201 Pine +1938
- rented space, Odd Fellows Bldg., Bank St. 1938-1950
- converted garage, 32 Major St. (Hazel & Major Sts.) 1950-1954
- 138 S. Main St. 1954-1976
- 235 West St. 1976-current.
Early Correspondents
- Ernest Eugene Qvarnstrom +1939-1940
- Arthur O. Stebbings 1940-1951+
Early Meeting Times
- 1951: BB. 10, G. 11:15, P. & BS. Tu. 7:30, Ch. Fr. 7
Also See
- Who's Who at Good News Chapel, Attleboro, MA notable alumni
- Visiting Ministry at Good News Chapel, Attleboro, MA ministry reports
Sources
- Light & Liberty: 1951-6
- Witness: 1939-1
- Words in Season: 1940-12
