Manvel Bible Chapel, TX
Manvel Bible Chapel is an open brethren assembly within the metro of Houston, Texas. It traces its roots back to first open assembly known as Houston Gospel Hall, which was founded in 1893 (possibly the first open assembly in Texas) by Joseph Jamison, an Irishman.
It may have been planted in 1931, and met from +1936-1941+ in the home of C.C. Peters of Manvel. By 1943, it was known as Manvel Gospel Chapel, and rebranded by 1972 changing "Gospel" to "Bible". It subsequently met in a variety of locations until 1976 when they were meeting at 7232 King Ave. They constructed a new building in 2000 in nearby Pearland where it currently resides.
In October 12-14, 2021, this assembly hosted the annual Workers and Elders Conference, with a theme of Knowing the Times, see workerselders.com for more detail, including free video and audio recordings.
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Locations
- home of C.C. Peters, Manvel +1936-1941+
- 7232 King Ave. +1976-2000
- 4230 (FM1128 / N. Masters Rd.), Pearland 2000-current;
Correspondents
- C.C. Peters +1936-1954
- Archie C. Peters 1954-1976 (1896-1981)
- Leo A. Isaacs 1976-1982
- D.A. Booth 1982-2006
- Mark Hamilton 2004-2006
- Sherman Weaver 2007-current
- Thampi George Mattackal 2007-current
Also See
- MBC's website
- Who's Who at Manvel Bible Chapel, TX notable alumni
- Visiting Ministry at Manvel Bible Chapel, TX ministry reports
- First Colony Bible Chapel, Houston, TX contains much early Houston assembly history, including the Who's Who & Visiting Ministry pages.
Sources
- OB AAB's 1936-current
- Thampi George 12-9-2024