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Littleton Bible Chapel is an independent Bible church with open brethren roots that officially started on Oct. 29th, 1961 by Herbert Banks, H.A. Stowell, Cecil B. Westfall, John E. Henry, Lester N. Longbrook, Ron Stowell, Cecil I. Beck, Robert J. Hogland, Donald J. Wilson and George E. Long who were previously meeting with Denver Gospel Chapel, which has rebranded as Lakewood Bible Chapel.
 
Littleton Bible Chapel is an independent Bible church with open brethren roots that officially started on Oct. 29th, 1961 by Herbert Banks, H.A. Stowell, Cecil B. Westfall, John E. Henry, Lester N. Longbrook, Ron Stowell, Cecil I. Beck, Robert J. Hogland, Donald J. Wilson and George E. Long who were previously meeting with Denver Gospel Chapel, which has rebranded as Lakewood Bible Chapel.
  
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Prior to the assembly's inception, a number of Littleton-living folk had been meeting for Sunday school and Gospel ministry at the Littleton YMCA @ 2233 W. Shepperd, and for prayer mid-week in private homes. A report from [[Letters of Interest]] from Jan. 1962 states the following:
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Prior to the assembly's inception, a number of Littleton-living folk had been meeting for Sunday school and Gospel ministry at the Littleton YMCA @ 2233 W. Shepperd, and for prayer mid-week in private homes. A report from [[Letters of Interest]] from Jan. 1962 included a letter transcribed below.
  
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'''New Assembly Meeting in YMCA at Littleton, Colo.''':  
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The assembly continued to meet at the YMCA thru 1964, then from 1965-1968 at the Mark Hopkins Elementary School, then their current location from 1969-current. Mid-week prayer meetings were 1962-1969 in the home of Herb & Alice Banks. Herb was the first correspondent, serving that role from 1962-1990, then Kyle Fink served it from 2009-2018.
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=LOI=
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[[Letters of Interest]] 1962-1:
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'''New Assembly Meeting in YMCA at Littleton, Colo.''':
  
 
For about three months a number of the Lord's people in Littleton, Colorado, have been meeting for Sunday school and Gospel ministry at the Littleton YMCA, 2233 W. Shepperd, and for prayer mid-week in private homes.
 
For about three months a number of the Lord's people in Littleton, Colorado, have been meeting for Sunday school and Gospel ministry at the Littleton YMCA, 2233 W. Shepperd, and for prayer mid-week in private homes.
  
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After much prayer and exercise of heart, we determined that it was the mind of the Lord for us to establish a testimony by gathering to the name of our Lord Jesus Christ according to the principles set forth in Gods unchanging  
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After much prayer and exercise of heart, we determined that it was the mind of the Lord for us to establish a testimony by gathering to the name of our Lord Jesus Christ according to the principles set forth in Gods unchanging
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word (Heb. 10:25, Matt. 18:20, Acts 2:42; 20:7). We [commenced] October 29 the following schedule of meetings: Sunday 9:15 am. Breaking of Bread, 1l a.m. Sunday School and Bible Hour, 7 p.m. Gospel; all at YMCA. Thursday 7:30 p.m. Prayer and Bible Study at 6796 5. Elati. All the Lord's people are cordially invited to visit us.
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word (Heb. 10:25, Matt. 18:20, Acts 2:42; 20:7). We [commenced] October 29 the following schedule of meetings: Sunday 9:15 am. Breaking of Bread, 1l a.m. Sunday School and Bible Hour, 7 p.m. Gospel; all at YMCA. Thursday 7:30 p.m. Prayer and Bible Study at 6796 5. Elati. All the Lord's people are cordially invited to visit us.
  
 
The correspondent [is] Herbert Banks, 6520 S. Grant, Littleton, Colo., PYramid 4-4508.
 
The correspondent [is] Herbert Banks, 6520 S. Grant, Littleton, Colo., PYramid 4-4508.
  
 
Signed on behalf of Littleton Biblè Chapel: H.A. Stowell, Cecil I. Beck, Cecil B. Westfall, Herbert Banks, John E. Henry, Robert J. Hogland, Lester N. Longbrook, Donald J. Wilson, Ron Stowell, George E. Long.
 
Signed on behalf of Littleton Biblè Chapel: H.A. Stowell, Cecil I. Beck, Cecil B. Westfall, Herbert Banks, John E. Henry, Robert J. Hogland, Lester N. Longbrook, Donald J. Wilson, Ron Stowell, George E. Long.
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The assembly continued to meet at the YMCA thru 1964, then from 1965-1968 at the Mark Hopkins Elementary School, then their current location from 1969-current. Mid-week prayer meetings were 1962-1969 in the home of Herb & Alice Banks.  Herb was the first correspondent, serving that role from 1962-1990, then Kyle Fink served it from 2009-2018. 
 
  
 
=Locations=
 
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* [[Visiting Ministry at Littleton Bible Chapel, CO]]
 
* [[Visiting Ministry at Littleton Bible Chapel, CO]]
 
* [[Who's Who at Littleton Bible Chapel, CO]] notable early alumni
 
* [[Who's Who at Littleton Bible Chapel, CO]] notable early alumni
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=Sources=
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* [[Letters of Interest]] 1962-1

Revision as of 23:49, 4 October 2025

Littleton Bible Chapel is an independent Bible church with open brethren roots that officially started on Oct. 29th, 1961 by Herbert Banks, H.A. Stowell, Cecil B. Westfall, John E. Henry, Lester N. Longbrook, Ron Stowell, Cecil I. Beck, Robert J. Hogland, Donald J. Wilson and George E. Long who were previously meeting with Denver Gospel Chapel, which has rebranded as Lakewood Bible Chapel.

Prior to the assembly's inception, a number of Littleton-living folk had been meeting for Sunday school and Gospel ministry at the Littleton YMCA @ 2233 W. Shepperd, and for prayer mid-week in private homes. A report from Letters of Interest from Jan. 1962 included a letter transcribed below.

The assembly continued to meet at the YMCA thru 1964, then from 1965-1968 at the Mark Hopkins Elementary School, then their current location from 1969-current. Mid-week prayer meetings were 1962-1969 in the home of Herb & Alice Banks. Herb was the first correspondent, serving that role from 1962-1990, then Kyle Fink served it from 2009-2018.

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Letters of Interest 1962-1:

New Assembly Meeting in YMCA at Littleton, Colo.:

For about three months a number of the Lord's people in Littleton, Colorado, have been meeting for Sunday school and Gospel ministry at the Littleton YMCA, 2233 W. Shepperd, and for prayer mid-week in private homes.

After much prayer and exercise of heart, we determined that it was the mind of the Lord for us to establish a testimony by gathering to the name of our Lord Jesus Christ according to the principles set forth in Gods unchanging word (Heb. 10:25, Matt. 18:20, Acts 2:42; 20:7). We [commenced] October 29 the following schedule of meetings: Sunday 9:15 am. Breaking of Bread, 1l a.m. Sunday School and Bible Hour, 7 p.m. Gospel; all at YMCA. Thursday 7:30 p.m. Prayer and Bible Study at 6796 5. Elati. All the Lord's people are cordially invited to visit us.

The correspondent [is] Herbert Banks, 6520 S. Grant, Littleton, Colo., PYramid 4-4508.

Signed on behalf of Littleton Biblè Chapel: H.A. Stowell, Cecil I. Beck, Cecil B. Westfall, Herbert Banks, John E. Henry, Robert J. Hogland, Lester N. Longbrook, Donald J. Wilson, Ron Stowell, George E. Long.

Locations

  • 1961-1964: Littleton YMCA, 2233 W. Shepperd
  • 1965-1968: Mark Hopkins Elementary School, 7121 S. Pennsylvania St., Centennial
  • 1969-current: 6023 S. Datura St.

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Sources

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