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The assembly was established in 1954 as an open brethren (OB) meeting, and initially known as Mesick Gospel Hall until 1958 when it relocated to Sherman, and its name changed accordingly. Its initial location was at the corner of Edward & Wallace Streets in Mesick, and in 1986, to 4901 N. 11 3/4 Rd., Mesick, and presently at 102 Sherman Street, also in Mesick.
Mehl lived in Ellsworth, MI and served as a correspondent from the beginning until at least 1966. Charles Marvin of Cadillac also served as another correspondent 1955-1960. In 1961, Nelson & Olive Spencer's son ChancyA. Spencer, aka Chan, became a correspondent who served until his homegoing on Aug. 15th, 2022. He was born March 29, 1933, and was saved in meetings in 1956.
Chan was also the founder of two successful plastic injection firms that serve the auto industry, [http://mesickmold.com/products.htm Mesick Mold Co.] (1966) & [https://spencerplastics.com/ Spencer Plastics] (1998), both of which continue to this day, under the leadership of his descendants. Also see [https://www.holdshipfuneralhomes.com/obituary/Chancy-Spencer Chancy's obit].