Early Chapel Christian Church Heritage
EARLY CHAPEL CHRISTIAN CHURCH·THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 2018·
Over 138 years ago this church was organized and met in the Jackson township school. In 1890 Thomas Early sold the church one acre of land for the price of $5.00. Not long after that the name was changed to Early Chapel Church. The first church was completely destroyed by fire after being struck by lig
htning on June 9, 1915. Early was approached. He sold two more acres to the church for an additional $5.00. By May, 1916, a new structure had been erected and later a parsonage. On Sunday February 28, 1965, the church burned down again. Once more the small congregation deliberated what to do and decided to rebuild as long as it didn’t cost more than $35,000. By October of 1965 the church could meet in the new basement. The first service upstairs was January 9, 1966, and the new building was dedicated in May of that year. Out of the disasters of both 1915 and 1965 this church rose stronger than ever to serve Christ. Over the years descendants of some of the original members along with new members have come to worship and serve the Lord at Early Chapel Church. In January, 2012, the Church board was challenged to make our basement fellowship hall handicap accessible. A Building Committee was formed and met for over a year considering options, visiting other churches, meeting with potential builders, and reviewing possible plans. In June, 2013, the Building Committee presented their plan for a Handicap Accessible Fellowship Hall Addition to the entire congregation for approval. The plan was to be supported financially through commitments and pledges. The proposed plan vote passed with a 96% congregation approval. Ground breaking was held July, 2013. Building began following the Hog Roast in August that year and proceeded quickly. Soon after the first of the year we were able to start using the Fellowship hall while final touches were added to bring it to completion. September 28, 2014, we held a Dedication Service in our new Handicap Accessible Fellowship Hall. Today we continue to remember all who have gone before us and those who have worshiped here at Early Chapel. Our members continue with our purpose-- to serve our Lord Jesus Christ! Today going forward let us continue to do so by Following God’s Word and witnessing to our community through all we do.
2 Corinthians 13, 14 “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.”
