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| − | + | Sparta Gospel Hall was an open brethren assembly founded in 1882 and that was active through 1951. In 1890, according to the U.S. Religious Census, there was one open brethren meeting, with a rented hall to accommodate a maximum of 100, with 25 adherents. In 1904, the primary correspondent was William Sommerville. From +1922-1927+, it was T.B. Stephenson, also connected with assemblies in Gillespie and West Frankfort. | |
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| − | + | [https://omeka.religiousecologies.org/files/original/9000b1513e8c131432d5cec3899956f6f9d67676.jpg 1926 USCoRB] indicated that there were 35 in fellowship (14 men, 21 women) including 4 S.S. teachers presiding over 45 children (for a total of 80). The Hall was a rented facility (with $155 in annual expenses), and $272 was additionally spent towards the Lord's work in 1926. | |
==Correspondents== | ==Correspondents== | ||
| − | + | * William Sommerville +1904+ | |
| − | * | + | * T.B. Stephenson @ 200 E. College St. +1922-1927+ |
| − | == | + | ==Also See== |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Who's Who at Sparta Gospel Hall, IL]] notable alumni |
| + | * [[Visiting Ministry at Sparta Gospel Hall, IL]] itinerant news, etc. | ||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
* [[1904 List of Some Meetings in the British Isles and Regions Beyond]] | * [[1904 List of Some Meetings in the British Isles and Regions Beyond]] | ||
Revision as of 05:32, 8 June 2025
Sparta Gospel Hall was an open brethren assembly founded in 1882 and that was active through 1951. In 1890, according to the U.S. Religious Census, there was one open brethren meeting, with a rented hall to accommodate a maximum of 100, with 25 adherents. In 1904, the primary correspondent was William Sommerville. From +1922-1927+, it was T.B. Stephenson, also connected with assemblies in Gillespie and West Frankfort.
1926 USCoRB indicated that there were 35 in fellowship (14 men, 21 women) including 4 S.S. teachers presiding over 45 children (for a total of 80). The Hall was a rented facility (with $155 in annual expenses), and $272 was additionally spent towards the Lord's work in 1926.
Correspondents
- William Sommerville +1904+
- T.B. Stephenson @ 200 E. College St. +1922-1927+
Also See
- Who's Who at Sparta Gospel Hall, IL notable alumni
- Visiting Ministry at Sparta Gospel Hall, IL itinerant news, etc.
